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Cedar Park Police: Bank jugging victim went after, shot suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

 Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 11, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cedar Park police said a man who had money stolen in a "jugging" situation took it upon himself to follow the suspect and it led to a shooting.Jugging, according to previous KXAN reporting, happens when a suspect watches a victim withdraw money, then follows them to another location and steals it from them. What is ‘jugging’? Austin police see uptick in cases That's what Cedar Park police said happened Monday, when a man withdrew cash from a bank near Ranch to Market Road 1431 and U.S. Highway 183, then went to a gas station in Lago Vista, where he said someone broke his car window while he was inside. Police got a call from a man at 4:10 p.m., telling them he was "following a car who had just stolen money from him and was trying to stop the car." At that time, he was near South Lakeline Boulevard and Cypress Creek Road.Police said the man pulled in front of the car he believed...

School choice center stage in Texas House

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Just four days after the Texas House voted to prohibit state funding for education savings accounts, the House Committee on Public Education is considering a bill to establish just that.House Bill 4340, by Rep. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, is the lower chamber's proposal to use state dollars to subsidize educational costs for families looking for alternatives to public education. "The entire discussion around school choice... comes down to perspective in my opinion. Should parents be given options to educate their children?" Frank said to the committee on Tuesday. "When viewed through the eyes of the parent or child, I believe it's hard to come to any other answer than 'yes.'"Frank's bill would establish education savings accounts (ESAs), just like Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton's Senate Bill 8, but with some key differences.HB 4340 would prioritize families who would qualify for the ESAs into four tiers based on income level. The first priority group includes stu...

Town of Poughkeepsie hosts Annual Spring Fest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department and Vassar College have partnered to present Spring Fest 2023. The annual event will be held on April 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 124 Raymond Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Activities throughout the day include an egg hunt with prizes (for the first 350 children), a visit from the Easter Bunny, a visit from The Two by Two Petting Zoo, and more! There will be food available and live music by the Harvest Duo Band.Admission is free. The Town asks those who can to bring a non-perishable item to benefit the local food pantry. In case or rain, the event will be moved to April 16.

BLACKBARN Hudson Valley soon opening in Saugerties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  The Diamond Mills Hotel in Saugerties will be opening its new restaurant, BLACKBARN Hudson Valley, on Thursday, April 13. The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting for the restaurant at 4 p.m. that day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The tavern is the sister restaurant to BLACKBARN in New York City by James Beard Award Winning chef and restaurateur John Doherty. Diamond Mills Executive Chef Marcos Castro worked with Doherty on a menu close to the original, but catered to the Hudson Valley's offerings.The farm-to-table menu features Wild Mushroom Toast, Butternut Squash Ravioli and the BLACKBARN Burger. You can view the full menu on the Diamond Mills website. New waterfront tavern opens in Coxsackie BLACKBARN Hudson Valley is open for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday f...

Saint Rose Cold Case Analysis Center teams up with Center for Hope for Missing Persons Day Ceremony

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 15, 2023, New York State will hold its 20th annual “Missing Persons Day,” ceremony where families come together to remember missing persons in their life. The event is spearheaded by Mary Lyall, whose daughter Suzanne disappeared 25 years ago. In 2001, Mary and her family established the Center for Hope, which leads national efforts to find missing persons and advocate for preventative laws, including Suzanne’s Law in 2003. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “What we went through the first four or five years -- we didn’t have a lot of help from anywhere and we just felt like people needed to have answers, needed to know what they have to do," Mary Lyall said.  Dr. Christina Lane is the director of the Cold Case Analysis Center at the College of Saint Rose. Her students work directly with law enforcement on regional cold cases, including Lyall’s disappearance. “There’s so much information out t...

David Mueller plans 2024 run for St. Louis Circuit Attorney

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Criminal defense attorney David Mueller will run for St. Louis Circuit Attorney next year, making him the first to announce a run against incumbent Kim Gardner. Mueller is the founder of Mueller Law Group, LLC in Clayton. He was raised in north St. Louis County and has nearly a decade's worth of experience in criminal justice. Mueller tells FOX 2 he officially filed the paperwork to seek election for circuit attorney in 2024. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver "The office has to be back in a functional place," said Mueller in a phone call with FOX 2. "The dysfunction in the office is the root cause of the problems the city is seeing, the citizens are saying. I'm running because I can put that office back to rights and by doing so can finally advance the progressive platforms we've been looking for."Mueller is also concerned by recent population trends in the city and says something needs to change, so t...

Mass casualty training held in Forest Park today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One day after a mass shooting left five dead and several others injured in Louisville, Kentucky, important mass casualty training took place Tuesday morning in St. Louis.The Washington University Emergency Medical Department hosted the training, which took place at the Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park. The scenes may have been staged, but the knowledge that the participants gained is very real.The training went for a couple of hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.There were three simulated mass casualty incidents from explosions - one had adult victims only, one incorporated children as victims, and a third was staged as a music festival or a rave where there could be hundreds or even thousands of people including some victims who may be drunk or on drugs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Sza coming to St. Louis this fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - R&B singer Sza has announced that her 'The S.O.S' tour is expanding through Europe and is extending in North America. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the 30+ shows Wednesday, October 11. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, April 14, at noon.Sza was born in St. Louis, and her sophomore album, S.OS., holds the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.The S.O.S. Europe Tour DatesThurs. Jun. 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo DomeMon. Jun 5. – Paris, France – Accor ArenaWed. Jun. 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – HallenstadionFri. Jun. 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz ArenaSun. Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess ArenaTues. Jun. 13 – Manchester, UK – AO ArenaThurs. Jun. 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO HydroSat. Jun. 17 – London, UK – The O2Sun. Jun. 18 – London, UK – The O2Wed. Jun. 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3ArenaThe S.O.S. North American Tour DatesWed. Sept. 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya CenterFri. Sept. 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie ArenaSu...

Score Big Savings: $5 Cardinals tickets for Arizona Series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals are selling tickets for just $5 for the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks from April 17 to 19. The discounted tickets are only available while supplies last.This special offer is sponsored by TUMS. Fans are limited to purchasing eight tickets per person for each game. Purchase tickets here: Cardinals.com/Tums.The St. Louis Cardinals are members of the National League Central division of Major League Baseball. The team was founded in 1882, and they have a long and storied history, with 11 World Series championships and 19 National League pennants. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary The team plays its home games at Busch Stadium, and is known for its passionate fan base, which is often referred to as the "Best Fans in Baseball." The Cardinals have a reputation for developing talented players through their farm system, and have had several Hall of Fame players on their roster over the years, inclu...

Man charged in weekend shooting at Frontenac parking garage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:21 GMT

FRONTENAC, Mo. - A man is behind bars on felony charges after a weekend shooting in a Frontenac parking garage. Prosecutors have charged Maurion Rich, 33, with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the investigation. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary Investigators say Rich shot an 18-year-old around 1:30 p.m. on April 7 while he was sitting inside a vehicle. The victim drove himself to a hospital and was later released after treatment. No one else was hurt in the shooting. Police have not yet disclosed a potential motive or whether the victim was known to the suspect. Rich is jailed in St. Louis County on a $250,000 bond, according to Missouri court records.