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Wedding venues may be cheaper in the winter, but not less elegant 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas -- While summer and early fall often steal the spotlight for weddings, it isn’t uncommon for couples to tie the knot during the winter time either. Despite the chilly weather, gathering loved ones during this time adds a unique warmth to the celebration.According to The Knot, a wedding planning and vendor marketplace website, winter is typically considered the “off-season” for weddings. Peak wedding season will generally be between summer and early fall.In a 2022 Real Wedding Study from The Knot, it found that “only 11% of weddings took place between December and February.”The Willows Event Center in Lubbock said it sees a slower pace in wedding bookings since it is mainly an outdoor event center.However, that doesn’t mean couples avoid having a winter wedding. Many factors can make a winter wedding wonderful.“Winter can still be beautiful with the snow,” expressed Alli Cross, an Event Specialist at The Willows Event Center.Samantha Iacia, Editor at The Knot said wint...

New year, same you: Smart home upgrades because it’s time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.These smart home features will take your house to the next levelThere are plenty of gadgets that can help you live an easier life, but few are as exciting as smart devices that take the hassle out of mundane actions. For example, how many times did you want to turn on the kitchen faucet, but your hands are covered in dough? Well, there is a smart faucet that activates with your voice. But if the thought of crawling under the sink and spending hundreds of dollars hiring a plumber makes you nervous, there are better solutions. Not all smart gadgets are difficult or laborious to install or set up. If that’s your only stumbling block, here are some tech toys to transform your home. These 17 sparkly outfits make the perfect last-minute New Year’s Eve look Turn your regular house into a smart homeOf course, there are highly sophisticated gadg...

Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra deaths ruled capital murders: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Antonio police have identified the two people found dead in a car Tuesday as Savanah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra who died of a gunshot wound to the head. SAPD is investigating the case as a capital murder.Soto, 18, and Guerra, 22, were reported missing by Leon Valley police Saturday. A CLEAR Alert was issued for Soto by the Texas Department of Public Safety at that time. CLEAR stands for Coordinated Law Enforcement Alert Rescue Program. Families of both victims reached out to police on Saturday after the pregnant teen missed an appointment to be induced. The families attempted to file a missing persons report with SAPD, however one had already been issued in Leon Valley. Soto and Guerra resided in Leon Valley and were last seen there on Friday. At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, SAPD was called to assist Leon Valley PD at the 5900 block of Danny Kaye. Families of both victims were at the location and told police that they had received informatio...

As he nears NHL milestones, Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury shows no signs of losing his edge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

Ten days into training camp, Marc-Andre Fleury was asked if he ever gets tired of being in net with a wave of skaters coming at him and no defense in front of him.Even if he makes the initial save, or even a second, the skaters almost inevitably make a third pass to a linemate for an easy, and superfluous, goal.“I know in my head, ‘This won’t happen in a game,’ ” the veteran goaltender said. “Like, maybe the first pass, I have to be there for that one, and I get a chance there. Then if the third pass gets in backdoor, it is what it is. You still try, right?“It’s fun when you can stop them and you can yell, ‘Go (jump in a lake)!’ ”After nearly 20 seasons in the NHL, Fleury remains Fleury, even as he nears 1,000 career games and, barring injury, becoming the league’s second-winningest goaltender. During several goal-front drills in an hour-long practice Thursday at TRIA Rink, the veteran fought hard for every save, and gave it to teammates when he made them.Good naturedly. Always good...

Packers at Vikings picks: It comes down to which quarterback you trust most

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 28, Packers 27Jaren Hall makes the most of his opportunity in primetime to keep the Vikings alive. This season was always going to come down to the last game.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Packers 19It feels as if the Vikings are due, and Green Bay kinda seems like a disaster right now.CHARLEY WALTERSPackers 21, Vikings 17Simple: You need a reliable quarterback to win.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | How culture has helped Kevin O’Connell lead the Vikings through the storm Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 17 Minnesota Vikings | The story of each interception that doomed Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens Minnesota Vikings | Vikings name rookie Jaren Hall starting QB against Packers Minnesota Vikings | Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is a Hall...

Cohoes woman pleads guilty in 2020 manslaughter case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shajaine Foskey-Gause, 23, of Cohoes, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. Foskey-Gause is facing 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Foskey-Gause was racing another vehicle on Central Avenue on July 17, 2020. She reportedly exceeded 100 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone. Foskey-Gause then crashed into an uninvolved vehicle. Najee Parks and Naquin Key died as a result of the crash. The guilty plea satisfies the full indictment, which included four counts of second-degree assault and an additional count of second-degree manslaughter. Sentencing is scheduled for March 6, 2024.

Police investigating fatal crash in Claverack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

CLAVERACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Columbia County Sheriff's Office announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on December 29. The incident took place on Route 66 in Claverack. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Friday at 10:05 a.m., police responded to a reported crash near the intersection of Route 66 and Fish and Game Road. Upon arrival, officers determined that two vehicles had collided and additionally hit a nearby telephone pole. According to police, one of the drivers was found in serious condition and was transported to Columbia Memorial Health hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the second car was not injured in the crash. $25K reward issued for the arrest of Castleton homicide suspect The names of the drivers have not been released. Route 66 between Fish and Game Road and Stottville Road was closed to traffic for several hours. The crash remains under investigation.

Union College tabs Wilkes University's Jonathan Drach as next head football coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Following an extensive national search, Jon Drach has been named the 35th coach of the Union College football program, Director of Athletics Jim McLaughlin '93 announced Friday.   Drach (pronounced DRACK) brings nearly two decades of Division III experience to Union. He recently completed his sixth year as head coach at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he turned the Colonels from a winless team into a perennial conference contender. "I am very proud to announce Jon Drach as the head coach of our football program," McLaughlin said. "Jon has been an integral piece of the success of several programs and his extensive experience in recruiting and motivating Division III student-athletes, as well as the importance he places on the success of his players in the classroom and the community, made him a very attractive candidate. His familiarity with the Liberty League and understanding of the student-athletes we aim to attract will immediately benefit o...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: December 11-29

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, December 11 through December 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Seafood restaurant with raw bar opens in CoxsackieDay Line Oyster Bar + Kitchen, the newest restaurant from restaurateur Dominick Purnomo, opened in Coxsackie. The restaurant officially opened on Friday, December 15.Albany restaurant relocating, planning new concept for original spaceAlbany Ale & Oyster is moving from 281 New Scotland Avenue right down the street to 289 New Scotland Avenue, which is the former Restaurant Navona space. Owner Mia Hinners said renovations on the new space will start immediately.Gong cha opens in Crossgates MallGong cha, an international drink franchise specializing in bubble tea, has officially opened in Crossgates Mall. The shop is located ...

Is it legal to drive with snow on your car windows in Missouri and Illinois?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After one of its longest waits for snowfall in recent history, St. Louis finally saw some snow flurries after Christmas. More snow chances appear low heading into the new year, but there's a good chance we'll see some again in January or February. When snow arrives, almost everyone makes the decision of whether to stay home or venture out. If you hit the streets, it's common courtesy to clear the snow off your car, but that doesn't always completely happen. That leads to a key discussion point: Is it legal to drive with snow on your car windows in Missouri and Illinois? MissouriThe Missouri State Highway Patrol strongly advises drivers to take safety precautions and clean any snow or ice that might accumulate on cars. However, there is no specific statute in Missouri that requires such action. Missouri statute 304.012 is perhaps the closest law pertaining to this matter, stating "Every person operating a motor vehicle on the roads and highways of this state shall drive t...