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Families of school shooting victims call for change at Texas Capitol

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gun safety advocates and families impacted by school shootings spoke at the Texas Capitol building Monday in conjunction with the Parkland High School Bus Tour in Austin.The parents of Joaquin "Guac" Oliver, a student killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting, are driving a bus across the country, "to shed light on the dire effects of gun violence across the nation."Manuel and Patricia Oliver were joined by Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin and families impacted by the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde and the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting near Houston."Joaquin was shot four times. He suffered. He died slowly," his father, Manuel said. "And that was not enough for the whole nation to learn the lesson. Shame on us."The Olivers will visit more than 20 more cities touched by gun violence as part of their bus tour."I am sad that we need to do this, but this is our duty today," Patricia Oliver said. "There's nothing we can do to bring Joaquin...

Heat Advisory in effect through Wednesday night

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hotter than normal July weather refuses to loosen its grip on Central Texas this week with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees every day.Camp Mabry had a low this morning of 79°, tying a record warm morning low for the date. There may be a few more record warm lows tied or set during the next seven mornings.Austin is up to three days this month of a triple-digit high. Add seven more to reach ten by the time this current 7-Day Forecast ends. This new heatwave means seven more days of 100sThe 1 p.m. heat index reached 108° at Flatonia and La Grange and 105° at both Camp Mabry and Lockhart. These numbers will increase some so that our higher indices will peak within the 106° to 112°. Many heat index readings today will be greater than 105°This is Heat Advisory criteria. The current one runs through 9 p.m. An update from the National Weather Service due later this afternoon will let us know if the Advisory will be continued past this evening.The only rain that is show...

Gov. Abbott appoints deputy chief of staff as interim Attorney General

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his deputy chief of staff as the interim Attorney General of Texas. In a press release Monday, Abbott said Angela Colmenero will take over as interim Attorney General effective at 10 a.m., July 14. John Scott, the former Secretary of State appointed interim AG by Abbott in May, is leaving."John Scott faithfully executed his duties as the interim Attorney General of Texas, and I thank him for his leadership in stepping up to serve his fellow Texans in this role," Abbott said. "Angela's record of experience in state government and expertise in litigation will help her oversee the Texas Attorney General's Office and serve as our state’s top law enforcement officer as the Texas Senate conducts impeachment proceedings."Colmenero had been Abbott's deputy chief of staff since June and previously served as his principal deputy general counsel since November 2021. The release said Colmenero has held several leadership positions in the Attorney G...

Gophers basketball great Trevor Mbakwe named Tartan’s new athletic director

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

Former Gophers basketball great Trevor Mbakwe is the new activities director at Tartan High School, the Oakdale school recently announced.Mbakwe, a St. Paul product, played for the U from 2010-13, and was twice named All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. After college, he went on to play professional basketball overseas from 2013-19 before returning home to pursue a career in athletic administration.The 34-year-old previously served as an assistant activities director at Irondale during the 2020-21 school year before spending the past two years working as an associate activities director at Eden Prairie. Mbakwe also served on the Eagles’ boys basketball coaching staff.“I have committed my career to creating positive school environments, building relationships and ensuring students and staff feel a sense of belonging for all,” Mbakwe said in a release. “I am looking forward to working with the great staff, students and families of ISD 622 and continuing the gr...

Wilton woman arrested following domestic dispute

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested Riley A. Macleod, 19, of Wilton, following a domestic dispute on June 8. Police say they received a 911 call from a woman reporting that she had attacked a family member with a knife at their home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The family member sustained a stab wound to the arm and was treated at the Saratoga Hospital. Macleod was arraigned in the Milton Town Court for second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Macleod was released on her own recognizance pending further proceedings.

Vulnerable adult missing out of Albany

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are searching for a vulnerable adult who is missing out of Albany. OKelly Yhap, 29, was last seen around 5 a.m. on July 9. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Yhap is developmentally disabled, deaf, has schizophrenia and a history of depression. Police say she is believed to be endangered and may be in need of medical attention. She was last spotted in the area of Fourth Avenue and South Pearl Street in Albany. Yhap was last known to be wearing a white vest and black pants with blue stripes. Charges filed in crash that killed Rutland police officer Anyone with information about OKelly Yhap's whereabouts is asked to contact the Albany City Police Department at (518)462-8039.

Glens Falls City Band moving indoors this week

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Monday night's Glens Falls City Band concert is moving indoors due to weather. The band's free concert for July 10 is moving to the Queensbury Hotel.The free show runs from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Queensbury Hotel, just across from its typical outdoor home of City Park. The show is one of several free concerts held by the Glens Falls City Band each summer. Upcoming dates include July 17 and 24. When the weather cooperates, shows are held at City Park Gazebo, near Crandall Public Library. Visitors should bring a blanket or lawn chair. The band's sister group, the Glens Falls Jazz Band, plays on July 31 and Aug. 7, 14, and 21.

Saugerties woman charged for trespassing, striking officer

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saugerties woman has been arrested following a trespassing incident, according to police. Meggin Cox, 59, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On July 6 at 4:52 p.m., police responded to a residence on Pine Grove School Road in Saugerties for the report of a trespass. Upon arrival, officers found that Cox had illegally entered the apartment of a former acquaintance and was refusing to leave. Police took Cox into custody and transported her to Saugerties Police Department HQ for processing on the charge of second-degree criminal trespass. While being processed, police say Cox struck an officer in the face, resulting in an additional charge of second-degree harassment. Two Whitehall residents arrested on drug charges Cox was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court at a later date to answer her charges.

Police investigate fatal accident on I-87 in Malta

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police reports that one individual has passed away following the accident on I-87 southbound in Malta. A preliminary investigation determined that a woman had exited her vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the roadway, and intentionally entered the southbound lane of traffic. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The individual was struck by multiple vehicles. Passing motorists administered emergency medical assistance. The individual was transported to the Saratoga Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The accident shut down I-87 southbound for approximately three hours. Investigations are ongoing. Police say the name of the individual will not be released.

Parson signs laws for new moms' health care, ban on texting while driving

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:20 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson approved extended Medicaid health care for new mothers and a ban on handheld phone use while driving when he took final action on remaining bills last week.Parson already signed a close to $52 billion state budget that includes billions in funding to expand Interstate 70 across the state. He also approved limits on access to transgender health care and a ban on transgender girls and women competing with other female athletes in school sports.Parson signed most of the remaining bills passed by the GOP-led Legislature this year, with the exception of a measure to pay wrongfully convicted prisoners for their time behind bars.Most of the new laws will take effect Aug. 28. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...