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How many arrests has DPS made since it began its partnership with Austin Police?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety upped patrols in Austin on March 30 as part of a partnership with the Austin Police Department to address APD's staffing shortage.Below is a breakdown of the incidents DPS was involved in as part of the Austin Violent Crimes Task Force from March 30 through April 3, according to the department's communications office. 1,570 traffic stops765 citations15 crash investigations52 felony arrests31 misdemeanor arrests6 stolen vehicles recovered11 firearms seized174 grams of cocaine seized 40 grams of heroin seized127,415 grams of methamphetamine seizedAccording to the Travis County Sheriff's Office, from March 30 - April 2, DPS booked 61 people compared to APD's 222. The same report shows that DPS booked seven people with possession of marijuana under two ounces - but they were booked with additional charges. Criminal defense attorney Rick Cofer addressed concerns about the number of low-level drug arrests by DPS. Hear from him tonight...

Texas flies past Air Force 7-1 behind three homers, great pitching

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 21 Texas Longhorns hit three home runs and took care of business against the Air Force Falcons on Wednesday in a 7-1 win at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Third baseman Peyton Powell hit a 2-run homer to kick things off in the first inning, and then Rylan Galvan hit an RBI triple later in the frame to give the Longhorns an early 3-0 lead. 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/newslettersTexas tacked on three more runs in the fourth inning, two coming on a Dylan Campbell homer to left field. The Longhorns added their last run on a Galvan home run in the fifth. Galvan finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, a walk and two RBIs. Campbell also had two hits for Texas.Ace Whitehead picked up his fourth win of the season on the mound for the Longhorns. He allowed one run on four hits in four innings with a strikeout and two walks. He faced 17 hitters and threw 54 pi...

Kenta Maeda strong before leaving with trainer in loss to Marlins

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

MIAMI — For the first five innings of Tuesday night’s game, Kenta Maeda couldn’t have looked much better.In his first start since Aug. 21, 2021, Maeda cruised through five innings of work, his only blip a home run to right fielder Avisail García in an outing that was shades of 2020 Maeda.But his dominant return was interrupted in the sixth inning when, after allowing a single to Jon Berti, the veteran right-hander started shaking out his arm, prompting Rocco Baldelli and trainer Nick Paparesta to immediately spring out of the dugout.That was the end to a promising night for Maeda, who was a tough-luck loser on Tuesday at loanDepot Park as the Twins fell 1-0 to the Marlins, who got a brilliant start from reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara.Twins hitters went quietly against the ace, who threw a complete game and allowed just three hits. Trevor Larnach was the Twins’ first baserunner, beating out an infield hit in the fourth. He walked in a later plate appea...

Applications for Love Your Block grants open in Albany

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Community members in Albany once again have the opportunity to lead efforts to revitalize their neighborhoods. Applications are open for the second annual Love Your Block grant program. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The program is funded through Johns Hopkins University and offers grants ranging between $500 and $2,000 to homeowners in historically underserved neighborhoods, including Arbor Hill, North Albany, Sheridan Hollow, West Hill, and the South End for minor front façade improvements. Officials said the program empowers community members to lead positive change."But it takes a concerted effort on the part of everyone in our community, and that sense of pride and that sense of ownership can lead to truly transformative things happening block by block in our city, and that's what this program is all about," Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said.Thirty-five repair projects were completed through the...

Dozens of sports balls donated to local schools

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local elementary schools received a special delivery on Tuesday. More than 180 sports balls that were collected during the month of March for the annual Capital Region Heart Ball were dropped off at Pine Hills and Giffen Memorial Elementary Schools.The goal of the donation is to promote activity and exercise in children during Move More Month. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "There's an awful lot of proof that there are benefits to physical activity -- 60 minutes a day -- benefits young people tremendously from all sorts of ailments and problems that pop up later," Mercedes Benz Center General Manger Peter Connolly said. According to the American Heart Association, physical activity can also improve students' brain function, academic performance, and relieve stress.

Election results: Voters cast ballots in Missouri & Illinois

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

Hundreds of items are on the ballot across the two states. The vote on Tuesday will determine marijuana taxes in Missouri, the composition of school boards, and the fate of numerous candidates.In the newly redrawn wards of St. Louis City, voters will elect aldermen. Redistricting has reduced the total number of wards from 28 to 14.People in dozens of cities and counties are voting on marijuana taxes for recreational use. This year's legalization of cannabis for adult use allowed municipalities and counties to tax it. This is Proposition M on the ballots in St. Louis County and Proposition 3 in St. Charles County.The amendment to legalize marijuana in Missouri imposed a 6% state sales tax and authorized local governments to impose an additional 3% sales tax. Voters will decide whether the additional tax will be added to sales.Sam Page, the executive of St. Louis County, stated that it would generate over $3 million annually for county parks, police, and roads.

$20,000 reward offered for young mother who disappeared in Antelope Valley

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

A $20,000 reward is being offered in the search for a young mother who disappeared after driving away from her home in Los Angeles County in 2015.Monique Figueroa, 27, was last seen leaving her Littlerock home to visit the Florence area on May 19, 2015, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Her father was the last person to see her drive away from their residence on the 7200 block of East Avenue U-12 around 4 a.m.Her disappearance is being investigated as “suspicious” and as a possible kidnapping, said LASD. Investigators also said there is a strong likelihood that foul play was involved.Monique Figueroa is seen in photos provided by her family.Monique Figueroa is seen in photos provided by her family.Monique Figueroa is seen in photos provided by her family.Monique Figueroa is seen in an old flyer distributed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Monique's daughter was 2 years old at the time and family members said she would never abandon her.“She’s a g...

Growing Belushi Goes Global for Third Season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

We talked with Jim Belushi ahead of the third season of Growing Belushi as he looks to take the brand international. The third season will also be the biggest run for the series yet with Discovery doubling the order to six episodes after a 30% jump in rating from Season 1 to 2. It makes sense, there are plenty of things to talk about in the cannabis industry at the moment, both foreign and Domestic. Belushi told L.A. Weekly should things go well, they have the footage for a couple more episodes.Some regulars who will be tagging along and making appearances on this season’s tale of survival and expansion include Dan Aykroyd, cousin Chris and Larry Joe Campbell. Belushi is excited. “We’re on Wednesday night! And we are following Moonshiners. So it’s like, grab your illegal whiskey and grab your legal weed and it’s go for the evening,” Belushi told L.A. Weekly. “Third season, it’s going a little more national and global. I’m really taking it from the little flow...

First lady will attend King Charles III’s coronation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

By Phil Mattingly and Betsy Klein | CNNFirst lady Dr. Jill Biden is set to travel to London next month for the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, leading the US delegation to the highly anticipated event.President Joe Biden spoke by phone Tuesday with King Charles, the White House said, offering his congratulations to the monarch as he reaffirmed the strong ties between the US and the UK.“The President congratulated the King on his upcoming Coronation and informed him that First Lady Jill Biden looks forward to attending on behalf of the United States,” a White House readout of the call said.As reports surfaced that President Biden would not attend the coronation, despite the expected presence of dozens of world leaders, US officials downplayed the possibility and noted that no previous US president has attended a British monarch’s coronation.Instead, the first lady will attend the event, set for Saturday, May 6, and President Biden made clear in...

Teen charged as a juvenile in Oakland shooting that killed two Berkeley brothers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:22:39 GMT

OAKLAND — An 18-year-old has been charged with two counts of murder in connection with the October party shooting that killed two brothers and left two others hospitalized with injuries, authorities said.Joaquin Godoy, of Oakland, was charged Tuesday with murder in the deaths of brothers Jazy Sotelo Garcia, 17, and Angel Sotelo Garcia, 15, at the Oct. 1, 2022 house party. A second suspect, arrested in March, has not yet been charged, authorities said.Godoy is suspected of being one of at least two shooters to open fire at the party. Police believe one of the victims was mistaken for a rival gang member, but that no one that was struck by gunfire actually had any gang ties. The brothers had called a parent to pick them up from the party so they wouldn’t break their curfews shortly before they were killed around 10 p.m., authorities say.Godoy, who turned 18 just one month after the shooting, was charged in juvenile court. Prosecutors have not yet made a final decision whet...