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APD: Man dies after being attacked, beaten in north Austin earlier this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it's investigating a man's death as a homicide after police say he was beaten and attacked in north Austin on Dec. 26. The victim was identified as Hector Diaz-Esparza, 28, according to a release APD put out Friday. His death is Austin's 73rd homicide of 2023, according to the department. APD said officers responded to a check welfare call at 1708 W. Braker Lane on Dec. 26. The caller said a man, who was bleeding and not responding, was lying on the ground in an alley. Once officers got there, APD said they found the man, later identified as Diaz-Esparza, with "visible injuries." Medics tried to revive him, but APD said Diaz-Esparza was pronounced dead at 6:06 a.m. Homicide Unit and Crime Scene specialists were called to investigate what happened. APD said it was determined the victim had been attacked by unidentified people who fled the scene.Police said Diaz-Esparza also had clear signs of physical assault "and appeared to have be...

APD arrests teen in fatal northeast Austin crash involving bicyclist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police arrested a teen in connection with a Dec. 12 fatal crash that killed a bicyclist in northeast Austin.APD said 19-year-old Alexis Acevedo was charged with possession of a controlled substance and failure to stop and render aid.Mugshot of Alexis Acevedo | APD photoAt approximately 1:30 a.m. Dec. 12, APD officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles and a bicycle in the 5600 block of East Parmer Lane. The bicyclist, later identified as 31-year-old Ashton Hutchison, died on the scene, according to police.APD said one of the drivers stayed on the scene and was cooperating with the investigation, but the other driver, later identified as Acevedo, left the scene.Travis County jail records show Acevedo was booked Dec. 12 and held on bonds totaling $60,000.Police said the crash is being investigated as Austin's 87th fatal crash of 2023.

New year, same you: Start listening to books

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.You don’t have time to read, so start listening to booksIt’s a familiar refrain: “I don’t have time.” It’s the sad but true consequence of how busy life can get, and it doesn’t help that reading isn’t something you can multitask. Or maybe, you can multitask… if you try listening to books during other activities. Listening to books brings with it more benefits than just the ability to multitask, including being a great way to take in those stories for people who don’t like the usual act of reading. No matter your situation, here’s what you need to know about slipping in some listening time so you have more of what you love in your life.Essential gadgets for making cooking easier in the new year Benefits of audiobooksSwitching from the page to the eardrums offers more than a few changes to the experience of taking in the written...

Pfizer wants Texas AG lawsuit over vaccine moved out of Lubbock court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas — A lawsuit against Pfizer filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the 99th Judicial Court for Lubbock County was requested to be moved to the federal district court, according to court documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com.Federal court records showed Pfizer filed a notice of removal on Dec. 28, which stated the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas should have jurisdiction. EverythingLubbock.com's Austin Bureau previously reported Paxton filed the lawsuit at the end of November, claiming Pfizer "intentionally misrepresented the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine" and violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Paxton's petition called the vaccines "the miracle that wasn't" and alleged Pfizer gave Americans the impression its vaccine would "end the coronavirus." "However, the pandemic did not end; it got worse," the Attorney General's petition stated. Paxton's office said the vaccine was not 95% effective and requested Pfizer be or...

How can the Timberwolves’ offense improve? It starts with the decision-making of their two top scorers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was clearly irked with his team’s offense after its 22-turnover performance in a win Thursday over short-handed Dallas.Specifically, he was annoyed with the play of his two most-skilled offensive players — Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.Edwards may seem like a confusing target of frustration given his 44-point outburst in the victory. But he had two strong offensive quarters — the first and the third. He committed three of his six turnovers in the second quarter and was 1 for 7 shooting in the fourth while jacking up a number of difficult jumpers while seemingly seeking out a higher point total.Over the final three quarters, Edwards had four turnovers to one assist.Towns, meanwhile, wasn’t involved in the early offensive action and tried to force his way into the fold by driving into no man’s land, which led to missed shots and offensive fouls. Towns had more turnovers (five) than made shots (three).“I think everyone at ...

Packers at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 17 matchup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

What to know when the Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night:Packers at VikingsWhen: 7:20 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: KARE Ch. 11Radio: KFXN-FM 100.3Line: Vikings – 1.0Over/Under: 43.5Keys for the Vikings— More than anything the Vikings need to take care of the ball this weekend. It’s why Josh Dobbs got benched. It’s why Nick Mullens got benched. Now it’s on rookie Jaren Hall to effectively run the offense without giving the ball away to the other team. If he can do that, he’ll give the Vikings a pretty good chance against the Packers.— This could be a game that Justin Jefferson completely takes over as the best player on the field. He was dominant last weekend in a losing effort to the Detroit Lions. He could be even better this weekend against the Packers. The absence of cornerback Jaire Alexander due to a suspension very much works in Jefferson’s favor.Keys for the Packers— There should be chances for quarterback Jordan Love to...

Lawmakers introduce bill to study out-migration in NYS

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- New York is one of eight states that saw a drop in population this year. Over 101,000 people left the state according to the U.S. Census Bureau. "The last census, we ended up losing a congressional seat and we know if this continues, three more seats could be a risk," explained Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara.A report released by the state comptroller earlier this month said New York City’s population decreased by 5.3% from 2020 to 2022— the pandemic playing a role. Senator Jim Tedisco shared some of the reasons why he thinks people are leaving New York."Affordability, public safety, housing, mental health, our nursing homes need staffing," listed Tedisco. "But other things are not so obvious, and we have to get a holistic look, a deep dive into these things."He and Democratic Assemblyman, Angelo Santabarbara, are now introducing a bill for commission to research the exact causes of out-migration. The commission would consist of 13 members chosen by the Gove...

West Mountain to host return of 'Fire on the Mountain'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- West Mountain Ski Area in Queensbury will be hosting their annual Fire on the Mountain celebration. The event is scheduled for February 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The day of winter fun will feature a torchlight parade, a bonfire, live music by Jukebox Rebellion, a photo booth, and food and drink specials. The event will conclude with a fireworks show.The venue will also host open skiing from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and open tubing from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The evening activities will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where to find gas for under $3 in the Capital Region West Mountain Ski Area is located at 59 West Mountain Road. You can buy daily West Mountain tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

'High': Map shows how many New Yorkers were sick before Christmas gatherings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Respiratory illness around the country spiked last week, just as families and friends gathered to celebrate the holidays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a 16% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week, plus a substantial rise in reports of other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV. New data released Friday, Dec. 29 shows 13 states, plus New York City, have "very high" levels of respiratory illness. New York and 18 other states are classified as "high."According to the New York State Influenza Surveillance Report from the week ending in Dec. 23, influenza activity was widespread with 40% of 71,329 specimens tested coming out positive, which is a 34% increase from the previous week.There was also a 20% increase in hospitalized cases compared with the previous week and no influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported that week.Th...

Suspects in stolen puppy case turn themselves in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:56:57 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old and a juvenile are facing charges in connection to the stolen puppy case reported in Queensbury. The dog was taken from the Pet Zone within Aviation Mall at around 5:30 p.m. on December 13.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to police, the male suspect in the surveillance picture was identified as a student of Moriah Central School. Police were able to gather information and recover the puppy from a residence in Moriah. Image via Warren County Sheriff's OfficeThe juvenile turned himself in on December 29 and was arraigned on a count of grand larceny in the third degree. He was released to his guardian.The second suspect in the surveillance picture was identified as Brianna D. Cushion, 18, of St. George, Vermont. Cushion turned herself in on December 28. She was arraigned on a count of grand larceny in the third degree and is due back in...