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County Attorney: Spike in DPS arrests contributes to backlog as prosecutors focus on more nonviolent cases

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An email from the Travis County Attorney to city staff about concerns with the DPS partnership in Austin led KXAN to discover her courts have had to process nearly triple the amount of misdemeanor arrests from the agency that it did last year. County Attorney Delia Garza sent the email in June, days before troopers were set to resume their beefed up Austin patrols following a hiatus when more resources were needed on the border. KXAN obtained the email as part of a public information request about DPS' patrols in Austin.In that email, Garza addressed stretched resources in her court system, as well as a backlog. The APD/DPS partnership is over, but is it? "With an increase in arrests that are low level, nonviolent types of arrests, it pulls our prosecutors away from doing work on more violent types of crimes," Garza said in a sit-down interview with KXAN last week. "In terms of violent crime, we really do believe our prosecutors should be concentrating and working...

Manor PD looking for person of interest in mail theft

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) – Manor police said Wednesday they were looking for a woman they said was a person of interest in an alleged mail theft from early September. According to the Manor Police Department, the alleged theft happened in the 11900 block of Bastrop Street around 4:16 p.m. on Sept. 7. That is just west of FM 973. Manor PD said the woman had a tattoo on her right shoulder and appeared to have an ankle monitor on her left ankle. She was driving what looks to be an older gray Honda Civic, police said. Person of interest in alleged mail theft. (Manor PD) Person of interest in alleged mail theft. (Manor PD) Car driven by person of interest in alleged mail theft. (Manor PD)Anyone with information about the case or who recognizes the woman can call Manor Police at 512-272-8177 or email [email protected]. Manor PD asked anyone with tips to ask for Detective Surovik. Police said tipsters can remain anonymous.

Halloween costume swap in Amsterdam

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Looking for a new costume or looking to get rid of lightly used older ones? Grow Amsterdam is hosting their first Halloween costume swap in partnership with the Amsterdam Free Library. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Costume donations will be accepted at the library, located at 28 Church Street until October 7 during regular hours. Attendees can donate costumes their children have outgrown and get tickets to look for "new to you" ones at the library on October 7, when they'll be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will receive a ticket for each costume they donated.Costumes up for donation must be clean, and have working zippers and fasteners (if applicable), and any that have loose parts or accessories can be dropped off in a ziplock bag. All sizes of costumes will be accepted, including homemade ones. Anyone with further questions may contact Grow Amsterdam at (518) 620-1802, or email growa...

New Jersey hiker airlifted in Essex County with injury

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

KEENE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A hiker from New Jersey was airlifted on Mount Marcy after sustaining a leg injury half a mile from the summit. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers responded. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DEC, on Wednesday, September 20, around 2:35 p.m., Forest Rangers were alerted of a 53-year-old New Jersey hiker with an unstable leg injury on Mount Marcy. The hiker was roughly half a mile from the summit, just below the tree line. New York State Police Aviation was called to assist. Personnel responded, and a ranger was lowered from the chopper to help the hiker into a harness. Vermonter charged with child-aggravated sexual assault Once secured, the hiker was hoisted back into the helicopter. The ranger hiked back with the injured hiker's partner and reached the trailhead by 6:44 p.m.

St. Louis County Council considering senior tax freeze today

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A senior tax break in the works? The St. Louis County Council considers a plan Thursday to give a property tax break to seniors. A "committee of the whole" will discuss whether the county should opt into a new state plan. It freezes property taxes for seniors who are eligible for social security. ‘Ice-cold bandits’ wanted in St. Louis County business break-in The county rejected the idea in July. Their revenue experts said the plan could take millions away from schools, fire departments, and other public services.St. Charles County approved the senior tax freeze two weeks ago.         

20th annual 'Gray Matters' Golf Tournament happening today

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Center for Specialized Services will host its 20th annual 'Gray Matters' charity golf tournament Thursday.It'll be at the Old Hickory Club in St. Peters. Breakfast is at 10:00 a.m., and first tee is at 11:00 a.m. The 18-hole tournament includes a silent auction plus lunch and dinner. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit Proceeds from the event will benefit the non-profit which helps those with brain injuries, autism, and other cognitive disabilities

NGA and St. Louis University hosting Geo-Resolution conference today

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is co-hosting a conference Thursday with St. Louis University.The annual meeting encourages collaboration between government, academics, and industry. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit This year's conference focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence and new digital technologies on geospatial research and analysis.

Schnucks hosting career fair at 115 stores statewide today

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Schnucks is hosting a career fair at all 115 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Thursday.They're offering both full-time and part-time positions. The job fair is from 1 to 5 this afternoon. ‘Ice-cold bandits’ wanted in St. Louis County business break-in Organizers recommend filing out an online application at Schnucks.com/Careers before coming in.

Colorado gun laws taking effect Sunday will require three-day wait, make it easier to sue industry

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

Two new gun laws that are set to go into effect in Colorado on Sunday will institute a three-day waiting period for purchases and make it easier for victims and their families to sue gun manufacturers and dealers.The laws, passed by the legislature in April, were among several gun-violence prevention measures signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis this year. Lawmakers also passed a bill expanding the state’s red-flag law, which has already taken effect, plus a fourth measure that generally will require a person to be 21 or older to buy a gun. A federal judge has temporarily blocked that minimum age law amid an ongoing legal challenge.A fifth bill that regulates so-called “ghost guns” also was passed and signed into law this spring, though some provisions won’t take effect until Jan. 1.Like the minimum age measure, the waiting period law — which requires that at least three days pass between when someone purchases a firearm and when they take possession ...

Popular Chicago restaurant Portillo’s eyeing a Colorado expansion

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

Portillo’s, a Chicago-born chain known for sandwiches and hot dogs, has been on a blitz to expand its footprint across the U.S. — and its next destination could be Colorado.According to a spokesperson, “Portillo’s is eyeing opportunities in several cities across the state,” though they couldn’t confirm specific markets at this time.That echoes president and CEO Michael Osanloo’s talking points during a Sept. 19 investor meeting in Dallas-Fort Worth. The fast-casual restaurant plans to open new locations in markets where the population is growing and where demand for its food is already apparent, Osanloo said.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Hydroponic retail farm, restaurant opens at edge of RiNo Restaurants, Food and Drink | Olive & Finch to raise the curtain on DPAC location Restaurants, Food and Drink | Six buddies open gay bar in former Prohibition Bar space on East Colfax Restaurants, Food and Drink | ...