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Travis County DA urges 70 family violence victims to come forward

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 23, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Travis County District Attorney's office called on more than 70 victims of family violence cases to come forward so it can prosecute those pending cases. In a press conference on Tuesday, José Garza said his office has attempted to make contact with those victims but had been unsuccessful so far. "We have worked hard to prioritize victims of family violence. We want to work hard to earn your trust," he said. Earlier this month, in a one-on-one interview with KXAN investigators, José Garza said these offenses, along with other violent crimes, were the priority for his office but were often some of the "most difficult" cases to prove. Is Travis County DA Garza dropping more felonies? Here’s what the data show During that interview and again during the Tuesday press conference, he provided statistics showing his office had secured more than 400 family violence convictions last ...

APD bans personal watercrafts ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Summer is almost here, and as the temperatures rise, many will be rushing to hop into one of Austin’s lakes for a cool escape from the sometimes oppressive heat. As we head into Memorial Day weekend though, the Austin Police Department wants to remind folks on the waterways to enjoy themselves but to do so safely. “It is getting hot, and people like to cool off, which we understand. But there's a proper way to do and a non-proper way to do it,” said  Bradley Smith, Lake Patrol Unit Officer for APD.This weekend to ensure the safety of people using the water, APD announced it will be enforcing a city ordinance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercrafts, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices.The ban will go into effect when the sun sets on Friday, May 26, and will end when the sun rises on Tuesday, May 30. “Because there is so much boat traffic [Memorial Day Weekend], it is a hazard. We had fatalities that occurred las...

Lucas Gordon named Big 12 pitcher of the year, 8 Longhorns make all-conference team

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas left-hander Lucas Gordon is the best pitcher in the Big 12 Conference.The conference announced its postseason honors on Tuesday and Lucas was named a first-team all-conference pitcher and the Big 12 pitcher of the year. In total, eight Longhorns were named to an all-conference team with five earning first-team honors.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersGordon's 2.48 ERA was the best among starting pitchers and he finished 6-1 in 14 starts. He struck out 85 hitters in 83.1 innings and held opponents to a .210 batting average. Lebarron Johnson Jr. was also named a first-team pitcher. He posted a 2.81 ERA with a 7-2 record with 84 strikeouts in 67.1 innings.Garret Guillemette was named the first-team catcher and the outfield duo of Porter Brown and Dylan Campbell were also first-team selections. Campbell was also named the Big 12 player of the week as he...

Rehabbing Royce Lewis back on field, with Saints, and feeling good about his knee

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

Royce Lewis made his first appearance of the season at CHS Field on Tuesday as he continues his comeback from a second ACL surgery on his right knee that cost him almost all of last season.Batting leadoff and playing shortstop, Lewis went 0-for-4 in the Saints’ 6-1 loss to the Omaha Storm Chasers, but he was all smiles afterward, thrilled to be playing the game he loves again, and doing it pain free.Part of Lewis’ second procedure was the tightening of his right iliotibial band (IT), which works as a stabilizer for the knee.“That’s the only thing I can feel from the surgery,” Lewis said. “They told me before surgery that if we did this it would make the knee more stable. They said I would feel the IT band being tight going forward, but it’s so worth it. I would recommend anyone having an ACL surgery to have this procedure done. That lateral stabilization is huge.”Rehabbing a torn ACL is known to be a grueling process, but sometimes overlooked is the mental aspect of the process. Lik...

Twins place Trevor Larnach on IL with pneumonia

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

The Twins on Tuesday placed Trevor Larnach on the 10-day injured list after he was diagnosed with pneumonia. He joins 10 teammates on the IL, including starters Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler.“We’ll see how he is in a few days,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “There was no way he was going to be playing any time in the near future. We need to get him off his feet and let him rest for a couple days.”The Twins recalled Matt Wallner from St. Paul and he was available for Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants at Target Field.In two stints with the Twins this season, Larnach hit .215 with four doubles, two triples, five home runs and 27 RBIs in 39 games.“When he comes back, he’s going to need a couple of days to build back up and feel like a normal human being again before we put him on the field,” Baldelli said.Wallner, 25, is making his third appearance with the big-league club, and second this season. He was hitless in 11 plate appearances in mid-April. In 30 games with th...

With no sign of Dalvin Cook, it looks like Alexander Mattison will lead Vikings’ ground game

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

Ever since Alexander Mattison has been a member of the Vikings, he has shared a backfield with Dalvin Cook.Never mind they both play running back, and thus, have competed hard against each other for touches. They have remained joined at the hip around TCO Performance Center, forming a brotherly bond that will more than likely span the duration of their respective NFL careers and beyond.That has made this offseason particularly awkward.  Effectively, when Mattison signed a 2-year, $7 million contract extension with the Vikings a couple of months ago, he simultaneously made his good friend extremely expendable.As much as Cook has produced at a high level during his years with the Vikings, he carries a $14 million cap hit. If the team cuts Cook after June 1, they will save $9 million in cap space, which can be used to improve other parts of the roster.That might explain why Cook has not been spotted around the practice facility this spring. He was conspicuously absent on Tuesday as doz...

East Greenbush house fire under investigation

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were displaced after a house fire in East Greenbush Tuesday afternoon. The fire began around 1:30 p.m. on Park Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Red Cross said it was assisting two adults after the fire. They also said several pets died in the fire.Several agencies responded to the blaze. The cause for the fire remains under investigation.

Adirondack Thunder fulfills orders at Dunkin'

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Some special guests helped celebrate Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day on Tuesday. Players and coaches from the Adirondack Thunder filled orders at local Dunkin' locations. They said it's a great opportunity to promote the team. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I think it's important to get out and interact with the kids outside of the rink and for them to get to know us maybe a little bit more off the ice, and that will draw more attention to them coming back to the games, so super important," Adirondack Thunder Asst. Captain Shawn Weller said.Iced Coffee Day raises money for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, which supports children battling illnesses. They raised nearly $2 million in 2022.

KIPP students clean park, meet pen pals on Kindness Day

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Some local students completed a community service project on Tuesday. More than 200 fourth graders from three KIPP Capital Region schools took part in Kindness Day.They cleaned up Krank Park in Albany and also decorated trash cans. Educators said students are passionate about the environment and are excited about being able to make a difference. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I think that the students themselves are the ones that came up with the idea," Managing Director Elementary Schools Samantha DeLuke said. "When they thought about what they could do for the schools and their community. They thought about, well, if there's garbage on the ground, pick it up. Don't let somebody else do that."Students across the three schools have also been writing to each other as pen pals throughout the school year. On Tuesday, they had the chance to meet their pen pals in person, so they could connect with kid...

Three women died in car crash in St. Louis County

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:35:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A tragic crash kills three women in north St. Louis County. The tragedy unfolded on New Halls Ferry Road near Seven Hills Drive; two of the victims were coworkers.A moving tribute of a dove was released to honor three women killed in the car crash. Donovan Meeks works for different funeral homes across the country releasing doves at burial sites, and he said he knew two of the victims.“They watched me grow up as a kid. It’s very sad they died in such a tragic way," Meeks said. "It’s a big loss for me and the community."The crash happened Monday around 9 p.m. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House A preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Fusion was traveling south on New Halls Ferry Road when it crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Cadillac SUV. Police said it's unclear what caused the driver of the Fusion to lose control.Friends said the two coworkers were in the Cadillac. They worked at a funeral home in St. Lou...