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Day 7: Prosecutors nearing end of case in APD officer's murder trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

Editor's note: The video above is KXAN's coverage of day 6 (Monday, Oct. 30, 2023) in Christopher Taylor's trial. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Prosecutors have told a judge they are nearly finished presenting their case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who is on trial for murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor's attorneys are expected to take over as early as Tuesday. Prosecutors expect to wrap mid-week in APD officer’s murder trial Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during an incident with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader will be in court Tuesday providing live updates of the trial on X.Day 7: The state could finish presenting its case as early as today in the trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor. A reminder that Taylor's attorneys reserved opening statements. If they chose to give them, that would come next. Thread for today 🔽— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV...

Bastrop elementary school unveils book vending machine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) – Lost Pines Elementary has a new vending machine -- but this one does not sell snacks. The district posted Tuesday morning that the school unveiled the machine that will vend books selected by campus librarians. The books are free to students, who will earn a vending machine "token" for positive behavior and making good choices consistently, a district spokesperson said. Unlike at a library, students can take home and keep the books to build an at-home library. The vending machine was paid for through the Bastrop Education Foundation, which has funded several machines at other schools. A district spokesperson said they are given when a teacher or librarian writes a grant. The next grant window opens Dec. 1.

Travis County, nonprofit partner on $6M tenant stabilization program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY (KXAN) — A local nonprofit and Travis County will work together to help residents facing or at risk of eviction. A tenant stabilization program with nonprofit El Buen Samaritano will give eligible households financial help. Money can be used to pay approved fees for tenants.  PREVIOUS REPORTING: Travis County rethinking approach to rental assistance, eviction Program services also include rent assistance, housing costs assistance, relocation coordination, connections to support services and other services.Travis County commissioners approved an agreement for the program Tuesday. “What is also important to me is that you’re providing more wraparound services as well because it is not just the home," said Commissioner Jeff Travillion. "It takes a number of things for a family to be stable.” PREVIOUS REPORTING: Travis County greenlights $80K for 23 families at ‘imminent risk of eviction’ About 400 households or 1,000 clients can be helped per year, according to t...

Source: Vikings trade left guard Ezra Cleveland to Jaguars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

After watching Dalton Risner in action for the past couple of weeks, the Vikings felt good enough about his play to move on from Ezra Cleveland.A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Tuesday that the Vikings have traded Cleveland to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a sixth-round pick.There’s a good chance Risner would have continued as the starting left guard for the Vikings regardless of what happened at the trade deadline. That much is confirmed with Cleveland no longer a part of the organization.Originally selected by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Cleveland was set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. He has missed the past couple of games with a foot injury.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Source: Vikings trading for quarterback Josh Dobbs in move with Cardinals Minnesota Vikings | Dane Mizutani: If this is the end, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins deserved better Minnesota Vikings | Vikings quar...

Vikings trading for journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs in move with Cardinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

After canvassing the market over the past 48 hours, the Vikings are trading for journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs in a move with the Arizona Cardinals.This move was necessary after franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles tendon on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field while leading the Vikings to a win over the Green Bay Packers.It was a devastating blow for the Vikings at the time and forced them to act fast in the search for a replacement. That ultimately led the Vikings to the Cardinals and they acquired Dobbs and a 2024 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.As the starter for the Cardinals this season, Dobbs has thrown for 1,569 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. He was recently benched in favor of rookie quarterback Clayton Tune with star quarterback Kyler Murray on the verge of coming off the PUP list.Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft, the 28-year-old Dobbs has also spent time with the Jacksonville J...

Meth drug bust in Montgomery County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office announced multiple arrests related to the sale and use of meth in the county. Four people are facing charges related to this operation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement worked for three months to stop the sale and use of meth in Western Montgomery County. Joseph Miller, 32, of Johnstown, Brittany Prevost, 36, of Nelliston, Robert Prevost, 39, of Nelliston, and Michael Dygert, 49, of Nelliston, have all been charged.Charges:Joseph MillerCriminal Possession of a Firearm (Felony)Tampering with Evidence (Felony)Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (Felony)Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Felony)Brittany PrevostTitle 21, United State Code, 841 (a)(1), (b)(1)(C) Distribution of a Controlled Substance Involving MethamphetamineRobert PrevostPetit LarcenyMichael DygertCriminal Possession of a Controlled Substanc...

CDTA's Purple Line opens November 5, fare-free for 2 weeks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District Transportation Authority wants locals to ride the new Purple Line bus route so much that they're suspending fares once it opens. From Sunday, November 5 to Sunday, November 19, BRT Route 910--the Purple Line servicing Central Avenue--will operate free-of-charge. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It's CDTA's third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. After about a year-and-a-half of construction, the new route connects the Red and Blue Lines, allowing easy service between Washington and Western corridors, and downtown Albany, UAlbany, and Crossgates Mall.BRT routes are not typical CDTA bus lines. The company said BRT routes have fewer stops, more service during peak hours, larger stations, and free WiFi and charging. They said that the Purple Line is "designed to whisk you along the busiest routes in the Capital Region with speed and efficiency."

Letters: Responding to Douglas Bruce’s op-ed on Prop. HH and TABOR

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

Thoughtful HH debate is necessaryRe: “Do the math when deciding on Proposition HH,” Oct. 29 letters to the editor and “The true cost of raising the TABOR cap will be exponential Proposition HH,” Oct. 28 commentaryI appreciate the thoughtful letters in Sunday’s Denver Post favoring and opposing Proposition HH. The letters were well-crafted and expressed the writers’ points of view clearly and forcefully. They were a definite contrast to the op-ed authored by Douglas Bruce, which appeared in the Saturday paper. His lengthy opposition to Proposition HH contained the terms hate, scheme, cabal, scam, theft-vote, dirty money, fraudulent votes, attempt to buy, corrupt, and attack. I would characterize Bruce’s article as invective only, very short of persuasion.Mark McGoff, ArvadaIronically, Douglas Bruce, creator of the TABOR amendment, concluded his recent guest commentary with the directive, “Do it for the children,” while calling for a NO vote o...

Deion Sanders: CU Buffs football robbery at Rose Bowl “a travesty”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

BOULDER — Coach Prime had some choice words about the alleged Rose Bowl crime.“I think that’s a travesty,” CU Buffs football coach Deion Sanders said of the reported robberies of some of his players’ belongings while they were playing UCLA at the Rose Bowl this past Saturday evening in Pasadena, Calif.Sanders, whose 4-4 Buffs (1-4 Pac-12) host Oregon State host No. 16 Oregon State at 8 p.m. Saturday at Folsom Field, said CU is assembling a list of the missing items — jewelry and personal and football items, according to the Pasadena police — and will see financial compensation if the stolen items can’t be recovered.“This is the Rose Bowl, this is ‘The Grandaddy Of Them All,'” Sanders continued. “I’m sure grandpa has some money. Grandpa should have some money to give these kids … they might not be able to get their items back but (someone) should be able to reimburse them.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | ...

Burbank mayor withdraws endorsement of Schiff over Israel-Hamas war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:56 GMT

Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony has withdrawn his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff in the race to replace the late Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.Schiff, a Burbank resident who is facing off against a slew of challengers including fellow Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, was given Anthony's endorsement "at the beginning of this year," the mayor said in a statement posted to X, formerly Twitter. While Anthony touts Schiff's support of "women, LGBTQ individuals, gun violence prevention activists, and labor unions," he said he cannot back Schiff given the congressman's support of Israel in the ongoing battle against Hamas.After the devastating attacks earlier this month, Schiff released a statement supporting Israel's "right to defend itself.""The U.S. must do all it can to assist Israel as it protects its citizens and takes all necessary steps to recover the hostages taken," Schiff said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost and wounded."Israel is ...