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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paint project gives Civic Arena first-ever exterior makeover
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Painting crews are making headway on a long-awaited exterior makeover for St. Joseph's premiere Downtown indoor venue, the first in its 45-year history. Downtown travelers will see the long-held white-colored Civic Arena now dawning new shades of black and grey, a type of gradient paint job that will cover almost the entire structure. It's been a long time coming. This is the first paint job that the arena has seen in its 45 year history," St. Joseph Civic Facilities Manager Mary Robertson said. "It's modernizing the look of the building. It gives it an industrial look." Exterior painting is scheduled to be complete in approximately three weeks. The $542,000 paint project includes both the exterior and interior, the later of which is largely complete. The project is funded by a combination of Capital Improvements, American Rescue Plan Act and Parks Tax funds. "The large panels on each of the sides are done. They're doing the trim work, the detail work and now that really finishes off the overall look of the building," Robertson said. "We went with the blacks and whites, give contrast to it that complements the landscape, complements the buildings around the arena." The project marks the latest improvement effort for the venue, which has undergone a complete transformation in recent years with close to $12 million in renovations already carried out or planned, from new seating, lighting and scoreboards to restrooms, locker rooms and HVAC. Civic Arena renovations and efforts from the St. Joseph Sports Commission have allowed the city to attract a large and growing number of high-profile sporting events, a list the city hopes to continue to grow and expand. "If you look over the history of the Civic Arena, George Strait has performed here. The list of entertainers, the list of events that we've had here. we want to bring back that look," Robertson said. The project also comes at a special time for the arena and the city, which will host the home opener for St. Joseph's all-new Arena League Football team the St. Joseph Goats this Saturday at 7 p.m. against the Duluth Harbor Monsters. It was announced last week that Kansas City sports royalty — brothers Travis and Jason Kelce — had acquired part-ownership of the team through their beer company Garage Beer. "We do want to bring new, creative and fun entertainment ideas for the community to enjoy, but also for tourists to come in from outside the city to come in and enjoy the amenities here in Saint Joseph, Robertson said. A painter uses a roller to cover the south side of the Civic Arena building in May with a specific shade of grey, a type of gradient paintwork. | Cameron Montemayor | News-Press NOW
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Telangana Facility Management Council (TFMC) Successfully Hosts 11th National NEO-FM Summit 2025
Hyderabad: The 11th National NEO-FM Summit 2025, organized under the aegis of the Telangana Facility Management Council (TFMC), was successfully held on May 30th at Address Convention Center, Hyderabad. The summit featured in-depth discussions on sustainability, innovation, and future technologies in the facility management (FM) sector. With the participation of 800 companies, the summit emerged as a significant event in India's IT/ITeS landscape. Led by TFMC President Satyanarayana Mathala, the summit offered valuable insights into how AI and sustainability are poised to transform the future of facility management. On this occasion, TFMC also announced the formation of an Advisory Committee on infrastructure, in collaboration with its leadership team. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Bhavesh Mishra IAS (Deputy Secretary, IT/ITeS, Govt. of Telangana), Divya Devarajan IAS (Collector, Adilabad), Murali Varadarajan (CSO, L&T Metro Rail), and Dr. Adarsh (Director, KIMS Sunshine Hospitals),Srikanth Sinha - TASK CEO Government of Telangana,Vinay Agrawal VP-Tech Mahindra, Amjad khan Pathan Vice President and Centre Head Bosch Global Software Technologies, Amol Gupta - TTEC Digital Country Head among other notable guests. A key highlight of the summit was the special felicitation of frontline warriors from TGSRTC, HMWSSB, and the Traffic Police, recognizing their dedicated service. Held under the theme 'Sustainable Facilities for the Future: AI & Green Initiatives', the summit explored how emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be integrated into facility management practices. More than 800 FM professionals, IT/ITeS industry leaders, CEOs, CXOs, and government representatives participated. The summit featured roundtable discussions, interactive workshops, and exhibition stalls showcasing the latest products and software in the FM industry. During the event, awards were presented to organizations for excellence across various domains. Green Awards were given to IT parks and communities in Hyderabad for their adoption of sustainable practices. TFMC Social Excellence Awards were also presented to government departments demonstrating exceptional commitment to social responsibility. Notable awardees included L&T Metro Rail (Best Greening the Future Award), among others. In total, 42 awards were distributed to leading organizations from diverse sectors. The summit also facilitated discussions on the implementation of sustainable practices in Hyderabad's IT parks and residential communities. Key topics such as green building certifications, energy efficiency, and waste management were highlighted. Panel discussions addressed AI-powered FM software, smart building systems, and data-driven decision-making. Workshops focused on hybrid work models, employee safety, and workplace ergonomics added further depth to the proceedings.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Killeen ISD seeks community input in long range planning
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – Killeen ISD is inviting parents, students, staff and community members to serve on the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee. Such committees are used to look at what the district now has, projections of growth, projections of future needs and to determine when new construction might be needed. Many districts use such committees to gauge community reaction to potential bond issues and to help design the to be most acceptable. The district is now accepting interest forms from individuals who are committed to supporting student success through informed planning and community collaboration. The announcement said this particular committee would help in evaluating existing school facilities, identifying long-term needs and developing recommendations that align with the district's educational mission and community values. 'Our goal is to develop a data-driven, community-informed plan that aligns with educational priorities, fiscal responsibility and future growth,' said Adam Rich, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Services. 'We want to ensure our district facilities support equitable access to quality instructional programs and meet both current and future student enrollment needs.' The committee will participate in seven in-person evening meetings between July 2025 and January 2026. Each session will build upon the previous one, making consistent attendance important. Meetings will be held at various KISD campuses to give participants firsthand insight into the condition and functionality of school facilities. Meeting Dates: July 9 Sept. 3 Oct. 28 Nov. 12 Dec. 3 Dec. 18 Jan. 15 All meetings will begin around 6 p.m. Final times and campus locations will be shared with selected participants in advance. Community members can learn more and submit an interest form by June 23, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fort Worth ISD board to discuss recommended school closures, hear public comment
At its Tuesday night, May 13 meeting, the Fort Worth ISD school board will hear public comment and a presentation about the proposed Facilities Master Plan, which recommends closing and consolidating 18 elementary and middle schools over the next four years. After this week's discussion, the board is scheduled to vote on the plan at its meeting the following week on Tuesday, May 20. 'This proposal is about building a better future for our students,' Superintendent Karen Molinar said in a news release Monday. 'Our goal is to create learning environments that inspire success. By right-sizing and investing in our schools, we can ensure every student has access to the programs and resources they need to thrive.' Fort Worth ISD officials said the plan was developed through an extensive review of facility conditions and enrollment trends, and input from the community meetings, stakeholder surveys and the district's Master Facilities Plan Community Task Force and Steering Committee. The district has said that the campuses being considered for closure are under-enrolled or need major repairs. The following 14 proposed closures are part of the plan, pending approval by the board: J.T. Stevens Elementary closing at end of 2026-27 school year; Students transfer to Westcreek Elementary and Bruce Shulkey Elementary Charles Nash Elementary closing at end of 2025-26 school year; Students transfer to Oakhurst Elementary, Versia Williams Elementary and Rufino Mendoza Elementary Harlean Beal Elementary closing at end of 2027-28 school year; Students transfer to David K. Sellars Elementary H.V. Helbing Elementary closing at end of 2027-28 school year; Students transfer to Diamond Hill Elementary and M.H. Moore Elementary Kirkpatrick Elementary closing at end of 2025-26 school year; Students transfer to Washington Heights Elementary and Dolores Huerta Elementary Kirkpatrick Middle closing at end of 2028-29 school year; Students transfer to newly constructed J.P. Elder Middle Edward J. Briscoe Elementary closing at end of 2025-26 school year; Students transfer to Carroll Peak Elementary, Morningside Elementary and Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary Morningside Middle closing at end of 2028-29 school year; Students transfer to newly constructed William James Middle De Zavala Elementary closing at end of 2026-27 school year; Students transfer to Lily B. Clayton Elementary and E.M. Daggett Elementary Atwood McDonald Elementary closing at end of 2026-27 school year; Students transfer to Bill J. Elliott Elementary and East Handley Elementary A.M. Pate Elementary closing at the end of 2026-27 school year; Students transfer to Christene C. Moss Elementary Sunrise-McMillan Elementary closing at end of the 2027-28 school year; Students transfer to Maudrie M. Walton Elementary, Christene C. Moss Elementary and W.M Green Elementary (A.M. Pate could become a school of choice, and Sunrise-McMillan could become a family resource hub) Riverside Applied Learning Center closing at end of 2025-26 school year. Students transfer to Bonnie Brae Elementary Hubbard Heights Elementary closing at end of 2028-29 school year. Students transfer to Seminary Hills Park Elementary, Richard J. Wilson Elementary and Worth Heights Elementary Additionally, the closures of S.S. Dillow Elementary and McLean 6th Grade Center and the construction of a new campus for Eastern Hills Elementary are included in the plan, with those changes already receiving board approval. The current Eastern Hills Elementary campus will close in June and its students will attend West Handley Elementary during the transition. West Handley will close in June 2028 and its students will be consolidate at the new Eastern Hills campus in the 2028-29 school year, the plan states. District officials said the proposed plan would not require additional financing or a new bond program. 'This is a difficult process, but it is one rooted in equity, academic impact, and fiscal responsibility,' said Deputy Superintendent Kellie Spencer. 'We're proposing a phased approach that allows for stability, forward planning, and community partnership. Smarter spaces mean stronger schools.' The May 13 special meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Independent School District Service Center, 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd. Video of the meeting will be live-streamed and archived on Fort Worth ISD's YouTube channel and on the FWISD Video on Demand site. Residents who want to speak during public comment can sign up by calling 817-814-1920 by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting or sign up at the meeting location until 5:20 p.m. If you want to make a public comment by written statement, you may email boardmeetings-publiccomment@ by noon on the day of the meeting. Written statements will be shared with the board but won't be read aloud during the meeting. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda, per board policy. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Japanese, New York investors own thousands of suburban Fort Worth homes → What can Florida school vouchers tell us about Texas? → TCU students' cars targeted in burglaries [Get our breaking news alerts.] Other items on the agenda for the May 13 meeting are an update on plans for the school district's 2025-26 budget, including potential options for raising employee salaries, and an execution session to discuss the legal implications of a letter from the Texas Education Agency that informed Fort Worth ISD of a possible state takeover of the district because of failing test scores at a now-closed school.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Manchester reaches tentative deals with 10 city unions
Manchester officials announced Monday the city has reached tentative agreements with 10 city unions whose deals are set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year on June 30. Mayor Jay Ruais said the agreements were reached after several months of negotiations. The 10 unions are: AFSCME Council 93, Local 298 Facilities; AFSCME Council 93, Local 298 Central Fleet; AFSCME Council 93, Local 298 Health; AFSCME Council 93, Local 298 Highway, Parks & Environmental Protection Division; Manchester Professional Firefighters Association-Local 856; Manchester Association of Fire Supervisors-3820; Police Professional Staff Association; Teamsters Local 633 (Airport); City Library Teamsters Local 633; and Teamsters Local 633 Welfare Department. Current contracts with the Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors run until June 30, 2026. As of Monday, all 10 unions have voted to ratify their tentative agreements with an effective start date of July 1, 2025. The agreements will now be presented to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for approval. Given the city's open enrollment period for health care coverage begins in early May, Ruais has asked aldermen to suspend their rules and vote on the tentative agreements at their meeting Tuesday, May 6, (rather than have them lay over two weeks) so open enrollment can proceed 'in a timely manner with no disruptions.' Ruais thanked Director of Human Resources Lisa Drabik and members of the city's negotiating team and representatives from the 10 unions for their efforts. 'Their good-faith bargaining regarding these new two-year contracts is the reason we were able to reach agreement months before the old ones expired,' Ruais said, adding that the unions represent "the very backbone of our city." "Additionally, I want to thank our aldermen for their continued commitment to our city employees, and the taxpayers, over the course of the negotiation process.' Minimum raise 3% Each of the tentative agreements contains language that effective July 1, employees will be placed on the new pay and classification plan (at the closest step to their wages as of June 30), which guarantees a minimum of a 3% raise. Effective July 1, when an employee reaches their 15th consecutive year of service, they will receive a 3% retention incentive raise. This doesn't apply to employees who have already received a longevity/retention incentive raise for 15 consecutive years of service with the city . Effective July 1, 2026, the new pay and classification plan will be increased by a 2% cost of living adjustment. The tentative contract with the firefighters union contains new language that members deployed by the Manchester Fire Department locally, regionally or nationally will be paid at time and a half their hourly rate for hours worked while on deployment. Deployed members will be selected by the fire chief or designee. The tentative agreement also contains language on a new Alternate Duty Program, designed to provide alternative work assignments for members unable to perform their normal assignments due to injury or illness. Alternate duty will be available on a case-by-case basis and not last longer than 180 calendar days. Assignments will be offered depending on department needs, position availability, and the skills, physical limitations and qualifications of the member. Manchester currently employs about 1,300 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Of those, approximately 860 are in union-covered positions. Unions representing School District employees are separate. Once ratified, the new contracts will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. pfeely@
