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Save Austin Now launches new website to hold local prosecutors 'accountable'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Save Austin Now announced Friday a new project focused on holding the Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza and County Attorney Delia Garza accountable "on behalf of crime victims" after House Bill 17 took effect on Friday.Save Austin Now, along with the Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT) and SafeHorns, launched the website, Garzawatch.com, to track progress and seek relevant information from the community, the release said.HB 17, authored by Texas Rep. David Cook, (R-Mansfield), allows Texas residents to call for removal of a district attorney if the DA chooses not to prosecute certain crimes.Texas residents can file a petition that accuses the district attorney of “incompetency, official misconduct or intoxication,” according to reporting by The Texas Tribune. Texas may soon have a process to remove local prosecutors who won’t pursue abortion, election cases On Friday, the Travis County District Attorney's office in a statement to ...

Gophers safety Tyler Nubin’s two interceptions vs. Nebraska had been predicted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

After treating Gopher fans with his game-turning interception in Thursday’s 13-10 victory over Nebraska, Tyler Nubin planned to become a fan himself.“It’s always been a dream of mine to make a play and have Gus Johnson’s high-pitched voice on the TV screen,” the Minnesota senior safety said postgame. “I’m definitely going to have to watch that one back.”Nubin can grab some popcorn, fast forward the recorded season opener to 1:09 left in the fourth quarter, sit back and turn up the volume.Johnson’s trademark excitement was building during the telecast on FOX. Nebraska quarterback Jeff “Sims over the MIDDLEEE!  INTERCEPTED! TYLER NUBIN AGAIN! His second pick in this game.”In front of representatives from 10 NFL teams, Nubin showed why he is considered one of the best college safeties in the nation. The fifth-year senior, whose first interception of Sims came in the end zone in the second quarter, recorded a team-high grade of 90.8, according to Pro Football Focus. He contr...

Historic investment in Missouri's colleges, universities is helping retain students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

COLUMBIA, MO. -- It's the largest investment in higher education in decades, sending an additional $70 million to public colleges and universities. Missouri colleges and universities are getting a major boost, a 7% funding increase. This leaves the University of Missouri System, which includes Mizzou, UMKC, UMSL and Missouri S&T set to receive nearly half a billion dollars in total core funding. That's why the state's largest university said it's a big part of why its retention rate is at an all-time high. "We've seen a 3% growth this year over last year," University of Missouri Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Jim Spain said. "The investment that the state is making is actually helping us further improve the quality of graduates. The future workforce."More than 5,000 new freshmen are joining the Tiger community in Columbia, but Mizzou has an even bigger reason to celebrate.  Mizzou introduces ‘fan-friendly’ concession prices for new football season "The freshman re...

Gateway Arch lights go dark in September for annual bird migration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The National Park Service Will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night throughout the month of September to protect birds migrating south for the winter.Around 40 percent of the nation's migratory waterfowl use the Mississippi River corridor during their spring and fall migrations.The Arch's exterior lights will be turned back on October 1st.

Travelers offer advice for the busy Labor Day weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- With Labor Day weekend ahead of us, travelers will be taking their last vacation of the summer.   Friday and Monday are expected to be the busiest days to fly. The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that this will be the third-busiest holiday weekend of the year. The TSA says it expects an 11 percent increase in passengers this Labor Day weekend compared to last year. The TSA also expects to screen more than 14 million passengers from Friday through Wednesday. That number doesn't worry Patty and Carl McKown. Even though this will be the first time they’ll be flying on a plane in 40 years.  Hundreds of flimsy stop signs failing across St. Louis “Last time I was on one, it had propellers,” said Carl McKown. “It was a military C1-30,” The two were at Lambert International Airport Friday, and they said they are headed to Alaska this holiday weekend. “It’s a 37-year late honeymoon. We raised two special needs kids, and the oldest one is okay enough to take care of th...

Denver International Airport flights briefly grounded due to “security issue”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

All flights out of Denver International Airport, as well as trains and security screenings, stopped for about 30 minutes due to “security issues,” according to a tweet by the airport.The ground stop was reported at 1:44 p.m. Friday, and operations were reported to have resumed “as normal” at 2:12 p.m.All operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience.— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) September 1, 2023According to an email from an airport spokesperson who did not provide their name, a passenger passed through the A bridge security checkpoint with a prohibited item at about 1:37 p.m. TSA, DPD and airport security were able to find the passenger and the prohibited items. All operations resumed at 2:09 p.m.The email did not specify what the prohibited item or items were.RELATED: More than 410,000 passengers expected to pass through DIA over holiday weekendOver 200 flights are delayed, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware. Six fligh...

What is going on with Disney and Charter Communications?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

A company representing nearly 15 million cable subscribers and The Walt Disney Co. blamed each other Friday for a dispute that has cut off Disney-owned stations to viewers on the eve of a big sports weekend for U.S. Open tennis and college football fans.The dispute between Disney and Charter Communications Inc. resulted in ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic and Disney-branded stations going abruptly dark on Thursday night for Charter's Spectrum TV subscribers. ABC-TV was also cut in seven markets, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.Both the cable company and Disney said the other side rejected short-term extensions that would have kept Spectrum subscribers' access to the networks.Disputes that result in such service disruptions are not uncommon. This one feels bigger, both because of the number of networks and customers involved and how the companies are grappling with a rapidly changing business environment.The plug was pulled Thursday while ESPN was carrying a college foo...

In honor of Labor Day, study reveals which states are the best and worst for employees

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

While Labor Day is synonymous with being the “unofficial last day of summer,” the holiday was actually created to celebrate the “social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor.In celebration of American workers, a new study from Oxfam, a social justice website, ranked the best and worst states to work in and California came out on top. California bill aims to provide more protection for employees facing layoffs The Golden State was considered to be the “best” place to work in, researchers found.To determine the ranking, researchers looked at multiple job-related factors, including minimum wage laws, sick and paid leave mandates, and protections against retaliation policies.Each factor was categorized into three groups: wage, worker protection and right to organized policies and each category was given a percentage that when added together, would equal 100%The study looked at all 50 states plus U.S. territories and districts, such as Pue...

Sinfariano Martinez-Garcia Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Noche Buena Street [Seaside, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

Pedestrian Collision on Wanda Avenue Kills 49-Year-Old ManSEASIDE, CA (September 1, 2023) –  Wednesday morning, Sinfariano Martinez-Garcia was killed in a pedestrian crash on Noche Buena Street.The fatal collision happened around 7:46 a.m., at Noche Buena Street and Wanda Avenue, near Mal’s Market.According to the police, the male pedestrian was hit by a Ford pickup truck attempting to turn onto Wanda Avenue. Reports stated that the man was trying to cross the street with his wife to get to a bus stop at the time of the crash.First responders declared the man dead at the scene. Officials later identified the deceased victim as 49-year-old Sinfariano Martinez-Garcia.In addition, police also arrested and charged the pickup driver for misdemeanor and vehicular manslaughter.No further details regarding the Noche Buena Street pedestrian crash have been released to the public at this time. Seaside Officials will provide more information once available.Following the collision, the fa...

Letters: Neglected buildings | Sentencing reform | Headline misleads | Pointing finger | Online safety | Overpopulation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:34 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Penalties on neglectedbuildings should riseRe: “Officials consider elevating penalties” (Page A1, Aug. 25).Mayor Mahan, Vice Mayor Kamei and City Council members Torres and Foley have proposed that San Jose increase the fees on negligent property owners. The First Church of Christ, Scientist at St. James Park is one of these properties. By increasing the fees substantially and increasing the vigilance by code enforcement, we can save landmarks that add beauty, and historical and cultural value to our city.Historic buildings give us a sense of the past, our heritage, and enrich our lives with their beauty and stories of earlier generations. We must protect these treasures, and this proposal would help to do that.Paul BoehmSan JoseGuardrails in placefor sentencing reformRe: “Proposed bill raises anxiety, concerns” (Page A1, Aug. 30).Regarding the concerns about SB 94, the bill follo...