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Texas DPS has new focus on downtown Austin patrols

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the Texas Department of Public Safety continues its patrols in Austin, there's a new focus on downtown deployments."When we technically ended the partnership, that was one of the areas we added troopers to have a bigger impact on the overall crime," DPS Regional Director Vincent Luciano said during a forum with the Downtown Austin Alliance this month. "We're looking at historical data, typically late night was one of the big issues, we have more troopers that are downtown late night when [there's] a lot of the crime." Traffic stops we saw in Austin during a ride-along with Texas DPS Over the weekend, DPS troopers assisted Austin Police when a gun accidentally went off inside a Sixth Street bar. The agency said troopers primarily assisted with crowd control while APD worked the scene itself. DPS said troopers also helped administer first aid to one of the people who got hurt.DPS has always had a presence in Austin, but in March, 80 additional troopers and 20 add...

BookPeople in Austin joins lawsuit challenging new Texas law about ‘sexually explicit’ books

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two Texas bookstores filed a lawsuit Tuesday in hopes of blocking a state law from going into effect that would require sellers to rate books based on their sexual content and possibly result in the removal of titles from school library shelves. BookPeople in Austin along with the Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston are suing several Texas leaders over House Bill 900, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law last month. The plaintiffs also include the American Booksellers Association, the Association of American Publishers, the Authors Guild and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. DOJ files lawsuit against Texas over buoy barrier in Rio Grande They claim this law, which is set to go into effect on Sept. 1, is unconstitutional and should be blocked by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. They contend it particularly violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments "because it is an overbroad and vague content-based law that targets prote...

Trial for man charged with assaulting an older man while in confederate costume begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) –  Jury selection began Monday for a man charged with assaulting an older man while dressed as a Confederate soldier outside the Georgetown courthouse, where there is a Confederate monument, according to police documents.Lee Rader Wallace, 67, was charged with assaulting a 66-year-old man who was attending a demonstration related to the statue on April 3, 2021, per Rader Wallace’s arrest warrant affidavit.The victim told police he was listening to a speaker talking about the monument and went to read the inscription at the bottom of the statue. While reading, he felt someone shove him and was forced him into a seated position. This person then ripped the victim’s facemask from his face, according to police documents.  Police say there is video evidence showing Rader Wallace in a Confederate costume making contact with the victim in front of the Georgetown monument.Assault against an elderly person – older than 65 – has a higher penalty than ...

MN State Fair 2023: What’s new, what’s changing and what’s gone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

This year’s Minnesota State Fair is poised to be a big one, folks — and it’s less than a month away.Last year, the fair continued to bounce back from Covid-19 disruptions with a total attendance of 1,842,222 across the 12 days. That’s 42 percent higher than 2021 and among the best-attended Minnesota State Fairs of all time.When the State Fair opens Thursday, Aug. 24, many beloved traditions will remain the same, from the Giant Slide to the fireworks. But as always, new attractions give us plenty to explore. This year also marks milestone birthdays for some fair favorites, including the Amateur Talent Contest (50 years), the second gopher mascot Fairborne (40 years) and Little Farm Hands (20 years).From greater accessibility to the end of red paper Mighty Midway tickets, here are the highlights of what’s changing, what’s new, and what’s gone at this year’s Fair:Judson Avenue was packed with people at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Scott Takushi / ...

Albany businesswoman mentors start-ups and teens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Gina Torres wants to prepare Capital Region students for the workforce.“The youth is part of our community, that's what get local is all about we're all about community and bringing this network, strong powerful network that supports our youth" said Torres.The former police officer Torres is now the CEO of Get Local 518, a consulting business that helps Capital Region start-ups with everything from advertising and licensing to brand building and obtaining grants.MORE NEWS & WEATHER from NEWS10This summer, Get Local 518 participated in the Summer Youth Employment Program. For Aniyah who will start 10th grade, learning from Torres makes all the difference. “I am the type of person where I come from entrepreneurs and people who have their own businesses so I want to kind of come out as my own and start to get knowledge on my own of starting my own business and doing my own things and learning the ways to do it" Aniyah told us. Torres want...

Investigations continue into death on Greenpoint Ave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rotterdam Police Department has confirmed that Skylar Pettit, 24, was located deceased inside a residence on Greenpoint Ave on July 21. Police were conducting a welfare check. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A post-mortem examination was conducted and it was determined that Pettit died of natural causes. Police say her body was inside the residence for several months. Police are now investigating how much time has passed since her death and the lack of it being reported to authorities.

APA in Olivette overflowing with animals, asks for public’s help

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

OLIVETTE, Mo. - Representatives for the Animal Protective Association in Olivette say the shelter is overflowing with animals, and they need the public’s help.The APA said it's experiencing unprecedented levels of animals entering their doors, as dogs and cats flow in faster than they can find homes for them.There are 250 animals staying at the shelter."It is summer, which means we're seeing an influx of all kinds of animals, including puppies and kittens," said Sarah Javier, CEO of the APA Adoption Center. "This little guy came in with his siblings, as well as his mom, and that's a pretty common thing that we're seeing." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Just this week, the shelter took in 133 animals. They said the intake has gone up 190% ...

Rocky Mountain goat kid dies suddenly at the Denver Zoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

A Rocky Mountain goat kid died unexpectedly at the Denver Zoo Saturday, the second goat to die at the zoo in about a four-month span.Salix, who was born at the zoo on May 30, was found by animal care specialists on Friday “behaving abnormally with a repetitive chewing motion and lethargy, and he was less responsive to his care team,” zoo officials said in a statement.After a veterinary assessment, a “supportive treatment” was undertaken, but Salix did not respond and later died. A postmortem exam was conducted but initial findings were inconclusive. A variety of disease screening tests will be conducted to “better understand what happened to Salix,” according to the zoo.We are devastated to share that Salix, our Rocky Mountain goat kid, unexpectedly passed away on July 22. This curious little goat was a beloved member of our animal family, and will be dearly missed by all. Our full statement can be found here: https://t.co/2fQ0spnw5O pic.twitter....

Rockies’ Kris Bryant goes back on IL; Elehuris Montero, Riley Pint called up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

Rockies right fielder Kris Bryant was placed back on the injured list Tuesday, this time with a fractured left index finger.He broke his finger when he was hit by a pitch on Friday in Colorado’s game at Miami. He was placed on the 10-day IL retroactively to Saturday. Bryant was initially diagnosed with a bruised finger, but he continued having difficulty gripping a bat.To fill Bryant’s roster spot, corner infielder/designated hitter Elehuris Montero was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of Tuesday night’s game at Washington. Right-handed reliever Riley Pint was also recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, while right-hander Karl Kauffmann was optioned to Triple-A. Kauffmann impressed during Colorado’s 10-6 win against the Nationals Monday night, pitching four-plus innings and allowing one run.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies’ bullpen, Nolan Jones’ ninth homer squash Nats Colorado Rockies | Rockies trade righ...

Twitter turning into X set to kill billions in brand value

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:06 GMT

By Aisha Counts and Jesse Levine, BloombergIt’s rare for corporate brands to become so intertwined with everyday conversation that they become verbs. It’s rarer still for the owner of such a brand to announce plans to intentionally destroy it.On Sunday, in the middle of a quiet summer weekend, Elon Musk decreed that Twitter’s product name would be changed to “X,” and that he is getting rid of the bird logo and all the associated words, including “tweet.” Musk’s move wiped out anywhere between $4 billion and $20 billion in value, according to analysts and brand agencies.“It took 15-plus years to earn that much equity worldwide, so losing Twitter as a brand name is a significant financial hit,” said Steve Susi, director of brand communication at Siegel & Gale.Musk, whose company has already declined significantly in value since he purchased it for $44 billion in October, announced the change on Saturday night. By Monday morning a new black “X” logo, designed by a fan over the week...