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Mitchell’s Landing brings joy, accessibility to children

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3 days ago

December 1, 2024

www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-12-01 18:21:16

SUMMARY: Mitchell’s Landing, a unique park for children with special needs, opened in San Antonio, attracting hundreds of families. Named after April’s late son, who passed away in 2018, the playground aims to create a supportive community space. April expressed her desire to transform her grief into something positive, emphasizing the playground’s broader mission beyond her son’s name. Community volunteers contributed significantly to its development, with many sharing emotional connections to the project. The pirate-themed playground features various attractions, fostering joy and inclusivity, while April hopes it becomes a cherished memory for generations to come.

After a year of delays, Mitchell’s Landing has opened to the public on the North Side.

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New Orleans receives 'golden shovel' ahead of Super Bowl LIX

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4 hours ago

December 4, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-12-04 16:29:31

SUMMARY: The Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee has officially passed the hosting shovel to New Orleans, marking the beginning of the annual tradition that emphasizes environmental projects linked to the Super Bowl. The NFL Golden Shovel now adorns New Orleans, symbolizing the city’s new legacy. Community members and students from Warren Easton participated in planting 32 trees, each representing an NFL team, at Lafitte Greenway. This initiative is part of a 22-year-old NFL project aimed at leaving a lasting positive impact on host cities. The trees and additional projects underscore the NFL’s commitment to creating a green legacy in New Orleans.

New Orleans receives ‘golden shovel’ ahead of Super Bowl LIX

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Wednesday 12PM Weather: Rain moves in early Thursday with next cold front

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8 hours ago

December 4, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-12-04 12:50:48

SUMMARY: This week, expect mild temperatures today and early Thursday, followed by a cold front bringing a chilly Friday and Saturday. Rain will begin later today, with showers and a few rumbles of thunder early tomorrow morning. By Thursday afternoon, skies will clear, and temperatures will drop, with wind chills in the 20s and 30s Friday morning. Frost and a light freeze are likely, especially north of the lake. Temperatures will warm up again on Sunday and Monday, bringing more rain and storms. Rain totals tomorrow could reach up to 1.5 inches, so plan accordingly for the Thursday morning commute.

WWL Louisiana meteorologist Alexa Trischler with the latest New Orleans-area forecast for News at Noon on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

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Drizzle lets up, with more rain chances this weekend

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11 hours ago

December 4, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-12-04 10:02:13

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Horn provides a forecast update for Wednesday, noting damp, wet, and chilly conditions in the morning, which will dry out by afternoon with cloudy skies and a high around 65°F. Rain moves east, bringing a quiet day Thursday, but rain chances return Friday with an upper-level system, continuing through the weekend, possibly affecting the Rock and Roll Marathon. Rain may persist into Sunday morning but will clear by afternoon. Temperatures will be cooler, with highs of 52°F on Friday, 53°F Saturday, and 60°F Sunday, warming slightly by Monday before another cool front arrives Tuesday.