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Murder trial for Austin police officer to begin Thursday afternoon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 25, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Opening statements are set to begin Thursday afternoon for the trial of an Austin police officer accused of murder in a 2020 deadly shooting, according to attorneys familiar with the case. Christopher Taylor, 31, shot and killed Mike Ramos on April 24, 2020. Officers responded to an apartment complex on South Pleasant Valley Road after a 911 call reported someone dealing drugs in a car. According to previous reports from APD, the caller also stated the man had a gun. Jurors still needed in trial of Austin police officer accused of murder Police told Ramos to get out of the car when they got to the scene. Ramos did, and the situation escalated from there, resulting in an officer hitting Ramos with a non-lethal bean bag round. Body camera video shows Ramos get back into the car after that and shut the door. He then tried to drive away from the parking spot, and you can hear three g...

Man treks 21 miles for Uvalde massacre victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

BELL COUNTY, Texas (KWKT) — One year ago Wednesday at 11:33 a.m., shooter Salvador Ramos entered the Robb Elementary School campus in Uvalde.Now, the father and sole participant is walking the 21 miles in honor of the lives lost in the massacre. Daniel Chapin, shares his sentiments in a moment of silence for the victims.Chapin laid out flags with the names of the victims written on them and placed them in the ground this morning. He used each one as a mile marker throughout his trek."We've got to stop doing this. We've got to stop burying our children. We've got to stop dividing ourselves in this issue. Some of us are standing and yelling on city hall and other people are sitting in their homes doing nothing," says Chapin. The walk started off Main Street near Temple City Hall and other participants slowly joined along the way. Eventually finishing at the 3C Cowboy Fellowship Church in Salado.Although the walk ends today, the fight for ending school violence continues on."You hear a...

Halfmoon spray park opening Memorial Day Weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Halfmoon spray park will be open for the summer starting this Memorial Day Weekend, officially opening Saturday. The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for weekdays from June 26 to August 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The spray park is located at 162 NY-236 in Clifton Park. It will close on October 1. “The spray park is one of our most popular amenities and a sign that summer has arrived in Halfmoon," said Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen. "We invite families to come and experience the joy of playing in the water and cooling off on a hot day. Our Town is proud to offer this wonderful facility for our community to enjoy.” 

Saratoga Springs named among best LGBTQ+ friendly small towns in US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga Springs has been named by Time Out Magazine as one of the best LGBTQ+ friendly small towns in the United States. Saratoga Springs came in third on the list. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to a representative of the Saratoga Arms Hotel, they helped secure Saratoga Springs' spot in Time Out’s story through their pitch efforts. The queer-owned Saratoga Arms Hotel is also mentioned as a recommended place to stay in the article.Time Out's article, named "The best LGBTQ+ friendly small towns in the USA," mentioned several LGBTQ+ events Saratoga Springs has, including the annual Saratoga Pride events set for June. Year-round, there's an LGBTQ+ teen night on the first Friday of each month, and the Saratoga Springs Public Library hosts a "Read with Pride Book Club." BIPOC Pride event set for Albany’s Washington Park Best LGBTQ+ friendly small towns in the U.S., according to Ti...

Four-weekend Bolton craft fair kicks off Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

BOLTON LANDING, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On the west side of Lake George, a festival of arts and crafts is coming this summer and fall. The annual Bolton Art & Craft Festival has set four weekends to bring local art and more to the lakeside town - and the first one is coming quick. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The first weekend of the 2023 Bolton Art & Craft Festival is coming this Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, at the parking lot at 5 Cross St. in the village of Bolton Landing. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 25 or more vendors are expected to attend, with paintings, crafts, food and more.May is just the start. Three more weekends will see the crafts come back to Bolton Landing. Additional weekends include July 1-2, Sept. 2-3, and Sept. 23-24. Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 If you make something that you'd like to sell at the festival, the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce wants to ...

Troy man convicted of murdering his wife in 2021

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy man accused of strangling and killing his wife on January 15, 2021, was found guilty by a 13-person jury. Taquan Evans, 37, is being convicted of second-degree murder and faces twenty-five years to life in prison. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Twenty witnesses testified on behalf of the prosecution, which proved that Evans strangled his wife, Georlasia Evans. Sentencing is scheduled for June 30.

CDTA running alternate schedule on Memorial Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- CDTA has announced that they will be operating under an alternate Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, May 29. The adjustments are being made to accommodate various Capital Region Memorial Day parades. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Northway Xpress and Thruway Xpress commuter services will not be running on the holiday, with weekday functions resuming on May 30. The CDTA Sales window will also be closed on May 29 and will reopen at 9 a.m the following day. The holiday schedule will feature several reroutes. The main changes are listed below. Memorial Day CDTA Reroutes 5/29/23 Thursday, May 25 Green Island Parade: 6 p.m., Route #182Monday, May 29Albany Parade: 8:00 a.m., Routes #905, #182, #100, #22, #18, #13, #12, #10, #1, #214 Former Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro passes away The full list of reroutes can be found at CDTA. For any questions on services, reach out to CDTA customer ...

Best of Both Worlds: CITY's Miguel Perez balances life as student and MLS pro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Five bell tones ring through the halls at Pattonville High School at 7:23 a.m. sharp, signaling the beginning of the first class of the day. In PE, seniors are scattered across the floor finishing up final exams with graduation less than a week away. Among them? Miguel Perez. "I usually wake up at 6:50 [a.m.] and drive here for first [class]," Perez explained. "I feel like it's been normal. I just come to school."For the last year, however, Perez's life has been anything but normal. Beginning class at 7:23 a.m., Perez attends his entire first hour and a portion of his second hour before leaving for the CITY training grounds around 8:50 a.m. From there, he typically grabs breakfast, prepares for training and takes the pitch around 10:45 a.m. Miguel's morning routine Miguel's parents made sure he was always where he needed to be. "Before this all started, they wanted me to go online because they didn't think this would work" Perez said. "I told them if I just go for two c...

Large boat remains stuck in the Mississippi River near St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Crews were out on the Mississippi River this morning trying to free a yacht that got stuck just south of the McKinley Bridge. Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter flew over the scene about 10 a.m. Mom: Son with disabilities restrained at school 75 times in four years On Tuesday, two people on board the boat were safely brought ashore by the marine rescue task force. The salvage company says the boat hit a wing dam in the river. The boat started to take on water after it hit the rocks.The obstacle that the boat hit was put there on purpose. Rocks are submerged near the shore to reduce silt and keep the channel flowing faster. They are put in the water to reduce the amount of dredging required to keep the water navigable.

Prosecutors: Ferguson woman wields baseball bat during custody change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Ferguson woman is accused of wielding a baseball bat and attacking the mother of her grandson during a custody exchange.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Meia Burks, 42, with second-degree assault and armed criminal action.According to a report from the Berkeley Police Department, the incident happened May 22 outside the QuikTrip in the 6800 block of North Hanley Road. Mom: Son with disabilities restrained at school 75 times in four years Police claim Burks walked up to the victim and struck her in the legs and forehead with a bat. Surveillance video shows Burks with the bat. Burks admitted to hitting the woman, police said.“Sharing child custody with an ex-partner can be stressful for both parents and for their families, but violence always makes it worse for everyone, especially the child,” St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell said.Burks remains jailed on a $150,000 cash-only bond.