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PHOTOS: Dogs enjoying the bluebonnets in Central Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — National Puppy Day, recognized on March 23, just so happens to fall near the beginning of spring.To celebrate the day here in Central Texas, we asked our audience to submit photos of their pups enjoying the bluebonnets and spring weather. Here's a compilation of just a fraction of those photos.And — just for clarification — to us, any dog of any age qualifies as a puppy.Ozzy in the bluebonnets in Round Rock, Texas (Courtesy: Jennifer Camacho)Ozzy in the bluebonnets in Round Rock, Texas (Courtesy: Jennifer Camacho)Zeus in the bluebonnets in Lockhart, Texas (Courtesy: Jessica E. Silvas)Lola in the bluebonnets in Lockhart, Texas (Courtesy: Jessica E. Silvas)Dachshund in the bluebonnets (KXAN viewer photo)Oberon (left) and Otto (right) among the bluebonnets at McKinney Falls State Park (Courtesy: Kindsey Bernhard)Finley in the bluebonnets in Spicewood, Texas (Courtesy: Christina McDonald)Taken in Highland Haven, Texas (Courtesy: Karen Cude)Rue enjoying the bluebonnets in...

Affidavit: Man allegedly assaulted, raped woman scootering downtown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man has been charged with aggravated sexual assault after he was accused of attacking a woman riding a scooter near downtown Austin. Court documents report police responded to a call near Interstate 35 and 14th Street around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Police found a victim "visibly injured" with a split lower jaw, bodily bruises and evidence of a sexual assault, according to the affidavit.The victim told police a man "made contact with her" while she was riding a scooter and traveling east under the I-35 bridge. The victim said the man punched her several times before sexually assaulting her, court documents show.Officers found and identified Aaron Lewis, a 44-year-old man matching the suspect description, under the I-35 bridge. Lewis told police he saw the victim riding a scooter under the bridge and asked her to perform sexual acts on him, per the affidavit.When she said no, Lewis told police he struck her jaw before climbing on top of her for several minutes. L...

Man gets 15-year prison sentence in connection with May 2021 fatal shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man in Travis County was found guilty of manslaughter March 16 after the death of a 23-year-old in May 2021.According to Travis County officials, 57-year-old Blake Charles Washington was convicted in connection with Christopher Bowser Jr.'s death on May 2, 2021. RELATED: Man faces murder charge after 23-year-old victim dies one day after downtown shooting Travis County court records showed Washington was sentenced to serve 15 years in a state prison.Washington was originally charged with murder, but the charge was lowered to manslaughter during his conviction.Travis County officials said Washington’s trial lasted 4 days, beginning March 13 until he was found guilty March 16.“Our office is committed to holding people who commit acts of violence accountable,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “We hope this verdict brings closure and peace to the victim’s family.”

Eagan officer hurt in squad crash has recovery ahead, but ‘doing remarkably well’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

An Eagan officer critically injured in a squad crash “has made steady improvements,” the police department said Thursday.Kade Eggum was responding March 14 just after 5 a.m. to a medical incident of a male who was unconscious and not breathing.Eggum merged onto Interstate 35E from Pilot Knob Road and was traveling in the right lane of the northbound freeway with his squad’s emergency lights activated. He attempted to make a left turn at the median cross-over at Yankee Doodle Road and collided with a semi truck, which was also traveling north, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.Other public safety officials continued to the original medical call and attempted lifesaving measures, but the male died, Eagan police said.Eggum was taken by ambulance to the hospital.“He still has a lot of recovery ahead of him but appears to be doing remarkably well,” Eagan police said in Thursday’s statement. “Officer Eggum has been surrounded by family as they pra...

With Opening Day fast approaching, Twins whittle down roster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s almost time for the Twins to pack up and leave Florida, and the cuts are now coming quickly.In the past 24 hours, the Twins have reassigned 11 players to minor league camp, announcing six more cuts — none of them a surprise — on Thursday afternoon. Catchers David Bañuelos and Grayson Greiner were reassigned, as were infielders Elliot Soto and Tyler White, right-hander Oliver Ortega and outfielder Ryan LaMarre.The latest round of cuts leaves the Twins with 39 active players in camp, plus another two — Royce Lewis and Chris Paddack — who are going to begin the season on the 60-day injured list. The Twins must get that number down to 26 by next week, when they open their season on March 30 in Kansas City.Two of those roster players, Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff, will begin the season on the injured list. A couple more, pitchers Josh Winder and Ronny Henriquez, are working their way back from injuries and not expected to be ready to start the season.While the...

Trevor Larnach poised to break camp with Twins for first time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two things have been true of the early years of Trevor Larnach’s major league career: He’s been productive when healthy and often sidelined by injury.Since debuting in 2021, Larnach has dealt with hand, groin and core muscle injuries, the last of which required surgery and cost him half of last season. After groin tightness affected him for a few days this spring, Larnach is feeling good and locked in at the plate. He has hit .385 with a 1.256 OPS and three home runs, going 4 for 4 on Wednesday and falling a triple shy of the cycle.With Alex Kirilloff and Jorge Polanco set to begin the season on the injured list, the outfielder is poised to begin the season on the major league roster.“My goal is to not worry about whether or not I make it (because) guys are injured,” Larnach said. “My goal is to make it from me putting in the work.”And it appears he will.Larnach spent his offseason working with specialists, recovering from the core muscle surgery that ended his 20...

Spring flood potential remains high, but slow melt is helping

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

With Minnesota’s snow banks still intact, state weather officials warn that there’s a good chance of reaching moderate or major flood levels in some river cities this spring.Stillwater now has a 80 percent chance of seeing major flooding — up from last week’s 70 percent, according to numbers released Thursday by the National Weather Service. At the Robert Street bridge in St. Paul, the Mississippi River has an almost 50 percent chance of reaching “major flood stage.”Fortunately, the 7-to-10-day temperature and precipitation pattern is favorable for a slow melting period through the end of March, said Craig Schmidt, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Chanhassen.“Next week, we’re in really good shape, but the models are hinting at some rain around April 1, so we’re keeping an eye on that just in case,” he said.Weather Service officials are keeping an especially close eye on the St. Croix, he said. “They definitely have a higher threat,” Sc...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: March 24-26

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From concerts to the Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo to the Adirondack Thunder's "Stick it to Cancer" Weekend, there are quite a few things happening on March 24, 25, and 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, March 24Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo, Hudson Valley Community College, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.Haley Reinhart, Cohoes Music Hall, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website.Adirondack Thunder "Stick it to Cancer" Weekend, Cool Insuring Arena, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Adirondack Thunder website.Watervliet Fire & Ice Winter Festival, Hudson Shores Park, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Easter Bunny returns to Aviation Mall, Aviation Mall in Que...

St. Louis man sentenced for crash that killed teenage girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man was sentenced to five years in prison over a crash that led to the death of a teenage girl in 2018. Kenderick Moore, 29, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, vehicle tampering and leaving the scene of a crash in a collision on Sept. 20, 2018. One passenger, 15-year-old Devonna Riggins, died in the crash. Trending: Major St. Louis hotel sits empty for nearly a decade Investigators say Riggins was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with the car Moore drove around 3:30 a.m. near West Florissant and Thrush avenues. Riggins died from her injuries the next day. Moore crashed a stolen car and drove away from the scene after the collision. He reached a plea deal Thursday that led to a five-year prison sentence. Moore will get credit for three years of jail time he has already served, according to the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Missouri's Office.

Voter's guide: April 4 Municipal Election in Missouri and Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Absentee voting is underway for the April 4, 2023, election in Missouri and Illinois. The deadline to register to vote in Missouri was March 8. Registered voters may cast a ballot at several polling places in person before election day. You will need an ID to cast a ballot in the Show-Me-State. See where you can vote before election day here.IllinoisAre you an Illinois resident? See sample ballots, look up polling places, and check your voter registration here.MissouriCheck your voter registration, get a sample ballot and see where your polling place is here. Marijuana tax propositionsMany voters in Missouri will see propositions asking voters to approve an additional three percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana. This is listed as Proposition M on St. Louis County and Proposition 3 on St. Charles County ballots. It is on ballots statewide after the legalization of recreational marijuana. It is up to voters to decide if the additional tax will be added to sales.St. ...