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Swimming now allowed at Hamilton Pool Preserve

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Hamilton Pool Preserve said visitors were now allowed to get into the water from the beach after it was closed due to high bacteria levels.“Only a very limited portion of the pool is available for water access due to the problem of falling rocks,” Travis County Parks said. “As always, whether swimming will be allowed depends on factors beyond our control, such as bacteria levels and recent rain.” PREVIOUS STORY: Water access at Hamilton Pool Preserve currently not allowed Park officials said water access was never guaranteed with a reservation. TC Parks said even when swimming is not allowed, the preserve would remain open for hiking; however, reservations are still required. 

Kiszla: Count on Broncos training camp to be less about hugs and more about kicking keister

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

Cuddly didn’t cut it for the Broncos.For all the hugs and good intentions of one-and-done coach Nathaniel Hackett, the Broncos became known as clueless losers during a 5-12 campaign in 2022 that served as a rude welcome to the Walmart moguls who paid a hefty $4.65 billion to take over the Bowlen family business.“These guys, they want to improve and want to be seen in a different way,” said new coach Sean Payton, after running a practice with a notable sense of urgency, the tempo and tone more serious than a mere ramp-up for training camp, which officially opens Friday.The madness of the way the Broncos were doing business on the football field had to stop. A long-proud NFL franchise had become a league-wide laughingstock, with a too-easy acceptance of losing slowly ingrained in the culture of the locker room.Enter the Great and Powerful Payton, an old-school curmudgeon from the Bill Parcells school. As we’ve quickly learned, the new boss does not suffer fools or overpaid field-goal ...

Driver of stolen vehicle crashes into Lakeside Amusement Park

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

The driver of a stolen truck crashed into a building at Lakeside Amusement Park on Wednesday morning, prompting police to launch a drone to search the park for the suspect, Lakeside Police Department officials said.Shortly after 9 a.m., the Lakeside Police Department responded to a report that a truck traveling on Sheridan Boulevard had crashed into the east side of Lakeside Amusement Park, said Karl Ballard, the Lakeside Police Department’s assistant chief of police.The white truck, which Ballard said resembled a construction vehicle, struck and damaged the corner of the historic Casino Theater building, just south of the park’s iconic Tower of Jewels. The truck also clipped a utility pole, which Ballard said is in the process of being replaced.Witnesses to the crash told police that the driver fled into the park. Police determined the vehicle recently had been stolen out of Denver.The Lakeside Police Department searched the sprawling amusement park and nearby areas....

Boeing lost $149 million last quarter as the plane maker pushes ahead with production increases

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

By DAVID KOENIG (AP Airlines Writer)Boeing flipped to a $149 million loss in the second quarter despite higher revenue, as the plane maker struggled with higher costs in both its airline and defense business.The company beat Wall Street expectations for profit, revenue and free cash flow and said it is beginning to increase production of its two most popular airline planes. The shares jumped 8.7% on Wednesday — the biggest one-day percentage gain in more than a year. European rival Airbus reported a second-quarter profit and also said it was making progress to raise production of its best-selling plane. Airbus said a new problem with Pratt & Whitney engines will not affect its assembly lines.Boeing plans to raise production of the 737 Max from 31 to 38 planes a month and boost output of the larger, two-aisle 787 Dreamliner from four to five per month by year end.The world’s two leading aircraft manufacturers are benefitting as travel recovers from the pandemic and a...

Body camera video shows man run over seconds after Larimer County deputy tased him on I-25

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

Body camera video showing a Larimer County Sheriff’s deputy tasing a man on Interstate 25 seconds before he was hit by a passing SUV was released Wednesday by attorneys for the man’s family and by the sheriff’s office. The man, 28-year-old Brent Allen Thomspon of Loveland, died shortly after the incident at a hospital.Brent Thompson (Provided by Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC)Last week, the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office announced that no criminal charges will be brought against Deputy Lorenzo Lujan in connection to the Feb. 18 incident. On Wednesday, attorneys Qusair Mohamedbhai and Siddhartha Rathod, who represent the Thompson family, released the video.“No one in their right mind would tase someone on the highway,” Rathod said in a phone interview Wednesday. “The public has a right to see this.”During a traffic stop on the highway ramp, Thompson took off running after Lujan told him he was being arrested, as seen in the video. Lu...

Parker police investigating bomb threat at King Soopers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

Parker Police Department officers are investigating a bomb threat at the town’s King Soopers and are asking the public to stay away from the area.We are investigating a bomb threat. We are asking the community to please avoid the area until the investigation is complete, and we can share more information. https://t.co/T2TO2AAC3U— Parker Police Dept. (@ParkerPolice) July 26, 2023According to a tweet from the department, officers are investigating a threat at the store at 17761 Cottonwood Drive.Officials are asking people to stay away until they complete the investigation and can share more information.This is a developing story.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Triple-digit temps prompt extension of heat advisories in L.A. County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

With temperatures well into the 90s and hitting triple digits in some inland areas of Los Angeles County, health officials have extended several heat advisories.“Local temps in the hottest valleys could possibly reach around 107,” the National Weather Service said, adding that the high-pressure system over the region is forecast to keep the warm air mass in place through at least Thursday and likely Friday as well.  The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has extended heat advisories for the following areas: Northwest LA County Mountains/Interstate 5 Corridor: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. West San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. Santa Susana Mountains: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. Calabasas/Agoura Hills: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. West Santa Monica Mountains: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, J...

Video captures thief stealing thousands worth of tools in Rancho Cucamonga

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

A small business is devastated after a thief stole their work van and escaped with thousands of dollars worth of valuable tools.Video captures the brazen theft early Monday morning. The suspect was caught on camera stealing a van from Air One Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, a family-owned business in Colton.The family is now struggling to work during their busiest season after being left without the necessary tools.“I’m hoping everyone will look at his picture and some good citizen will alert the authorities,” said Trina Lozano, whose family owns the business. “He has big stretchers on his ears. He has an owl tattoo on his hand.”Suspect caught on security camera stealing a van and tools from an air conditioning and plumbing company in Rancho Cucamonga on July 24, 2023. (Trina Lozano)Suspect caught on security camera stealing a van and tools from an air conditioning and plumbing company in Rancho Cucamonga on July 24, 2023. (Trina Lozano)A van from Air One Air Conditioning,...

Nearly 140 arrested in Southern California wildfires child sex abuse raids

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

139 people were arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child sex abuse and child pornography this month, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Wednesday.The crackdown, dubbed Operation Online Guardian, involved over 100 agencies that comprise LAPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.“Child exploitation is one of the most horrendous crimes affecting our most vulnerable members of the community,” Joe McNally, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, said at a news conference Wednesday morning. “Through these crimes, predators target those who can’t protect themselves.”The operation unfolded in two phases.In the first, officers went undercover on social media to identify individuals who were trafficking child porn, LAPD said. The second phase involved executing search warrants in five Southern California counties.LAPD Chief Michel Moore speaks at a news conference announcing a multi-agency child sex abuse crackdown. July 26, 2023. (KTLA)“Vulnerable children wer...

Riley Reid: A Wife, a Mother, a Sex Symbol, And a Rockstar

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:51 GMT

Riley Reid, a name synonymous with the adult entertainment industry, has managed to transcend the boundaries of her profession and redefine what it means to be a modern woman. Behind the allure of her on-screen persona lies a multi-talented individual – a devoted wife, a caring mother, a savvy entrepreneur, and a source of inspiration for many. In a candid and humorous podcast interview with Rockstar Lifestyle and guest host, Shay Navarro, also known as PAPERma$HAY, Riley Reid revealed the various facets of her life beyond the spotlight.Now renowned for her charm and wit, Riley originally emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the history of the adult film industry. However, there’s much more to her than meets the eye. Beyond her thriving career, Riley is a loving wife and doting mother to a toddler daughter. Her journey into motherhood has brought new dimensions to her life, allowing her to balance personal and professional pursuits with remarkable grace.Even w...