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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hundreds walk in rain in Greensburg to show support for gender-based violence victims
A little rain did not stop people from coming out for the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Greensburg. The event, now in its 14th year, invites everyone to come out and walk in solidarity against gender-based violence. It was held at St. Clair Park on Saturday morning. It recognizes people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. That included people who have lost their lives and people still going through it. 'It's just bringing the community together to address these issues and show support, that we are going to make a change,' said organizer Renee Reitz. 400 people registered to walk this year. Some participants sported high heels. It also serves as a fundraiser for the Blackburn Center in Greensburg, which provides things like emergency shelter, counseling and legal advocacy. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls art show features local fashion, music, food, and vendors
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A local art show will showcase more than just paintings with Fashion of The Arts on April 27 at The Lab. First Step hosts Walk a Mile in Her Shoes for awareness month With local artists, musicians, models, and more, organizer Sparkle Champagne Mosely said you get a little of everything in one place. 'We're gonna bring the community something fun,' Mosley said. 'We're gonna do music, vendors, food and fun.' The fashion show will be on April 27 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at The Lab in downtown Wichita Falls. General admission tickets are $20. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Decrease in firearm discoveries at Florida security checkpoints, according to TSA
Transportation Security Administration officers in Florida discovered 817 firearms in travelers' carry-on luggage in 2024. This number is down, nearly twenty less than the total that was discovered last year. In Florida, the rate was lower, with one firearm found for every 140,061 passengers screened. Read: 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Men standing against domestic violence Firearms can be transported on a commercial flight only if they are unloaded, packed in a locked, hard-sided case and placed in checked baggage. Despite the overall statewide decrease in firearms, several airports across Florida saw significant increases. Read: Sony PlayStation Network outage enrages gamers around the world Airports like Miami International, Gainesville Regional and Melbourne Orlando International were among those few. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
