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Fentanyl documentary shares Leander mom's loss, set to debut at Round Rock theater

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Through the stories of families that have lost loved ones to fentanyl and law enforcement officers trying to respond to the crisis, the documentary "Fentanyl Unlimited" aims to give a vulnerable but unflinching look at the current epidemic and the work still needed to stop it.Stefanie Turner of Leander is a mother turned activist.Since the death of her son Tucker, 19, from a fentanyl poisoning in 2021, Turner has mobilized Texas Against Fentanyl.Turner, along with the group's network of Angel Moms, have visited schools to share their stories of loss and educate students and parents about the deadly drug. The group is also working now to make curriculum that will be taught throughout the Lone Star State. Bill that would require Texas schools to teach fentanyl-awareness passes through House Turner is heavily featured in the documentary, with a scene centered around her son's own accidental overdose.Turner said just months before her son's fatal poisoning, ...

How many registered youth voters are there in Travis County?

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Tuesday marks the final day eligible residents can register to vote ahead of the November election -- and there's been a sizeable appetite in new voter registration among Travis County youth voters in the past year.Travis County officials told KXAN there are currently 296,821 registered voters between the ages of 18 and 29. As of the November 2022 election, there were 213,748 registered youth voters -- marking an increase of more than 83,000 in the past year.Overall, there are now 883,449 registered voters residing in Travis County. That figure is slightly down from November 2022's registered voter headcount of 890,316 -- but county representatives clarified the gap extends from a state requirement."After the Nov. 2022 election, we performed the state required voter roll maintenance, so that's why you see a slight decrease in overall registered voters," a spokesperson for the Travis County Tax Office told KXAN. Voter Guide: What you need to know ahea...

Zilker Eagle to start test runs as soon as 'late fall'

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Oct. 10, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Zilker Eagle is on track to start running after years of delays. In an update posted on social media, the operators for the mini-train revealed track repairs are now 90% complete.The post also explained work retrofitting the coaches with air brakes, for safety reasons, is also nearly done. Braking problems in 2022 further delayed the debut of the once-popular tourist attraction. Zilker Eagle train restoration back on track after 10-month delay These developments mean the testing phase will happen in the late fall or early winter. It's not clear how long testing will last. Track erosion due to rain in 2019 caused the old train, the Zilker Zephyr, to shut down. The previous operators were working with Austin Parks and Recreation to repair it, but they couldn’t reach an agreement on a new contract. The former operators then removed the old tracks in August 2020. Since then, the A...

Austin FC on Josh Wolff staying, big picture of team

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The upstart, energetic, contending 2022 version of Austin FC turned in a disappointing 2023 campaign where the Verde and Black missed the playoffs. Questions have been plentiful as to what went wrong and what will be done to remedy the struggles.Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell took over in the summer and made a quick splash in dealing fan favorite Diego Fagúndez to Los Angeles Galaxy. Tuesday, he met with the media and spoke about public pressure and his decision making process as Sporting Director."I can't be dragged by other things," said Borrell. "By comments and things....The one thing I'm going to promise you is I'm going to keep doing what I think is best for the club independent of what people say because it has to be this way."Borrell made it clear when he took over he did not have intentions of coming for Josh Wolff's job as head coach. He doubled down on that in retaining Wolff beyond this season despite the club's struggles."I understand results matter. ...

Karl-Anthony Towns looks decisive in training camp — exactly how Timberwolves want him

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

One clear fact from the Timberwolves’ first two exhibition games in Abu Dhabi: Karl-Anthony Towns is starting this season in a much better position than he did the last.Towns looked decisive and fit in the Timberwolves’ two preseason victories over Dallas in the United Arab Emirates.The big man scored 20 points on Thursday and followed that up with 14 points on Saturday, all with limited, preseason-style minute loads. It’s a stark contrast from a year ago, when Towns missed much of training camp with an illness.“I feel good,” Towns said. “World Cup treated me well. Just putting my best foot forward.”That World Cup experience featured Towns carrying a heavy load for the Dominican Republic team that advanced through the first stage of group play.That experience put Towns in an aggressive mindset that he has carried into Timberwolves training camp. It’s exactly the state of mind Minnesota wants the skilled big man to have. A year ago, Tim...

Election 2023: White Bear Lake City Council Ward 3

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL WARD 3Voters in White Bear Lake’s Ward 3 will elect a council member on Nov. 7.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Andrea WestAge: 55What qualifies you to hold this position? I am a long-time resident of White Bear Lake and a nonprofit manager with experience managing people and budgets and have held several volunteer positions in local government. I previously served on the White Bear Lake Housing Task Force and currently serve on the City’s Planning Commission and the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board.What would your top priorities be if elected? My top priorities are enhancing public safety, ensuring...

3 Albany officers suspended, accused of double dipping

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three Albany police officers have been suspended for an alleged double dipping scheme. A police spokesperson said the officers are accused of clocking in at the Albany Housing Authority while also being on duty with the police department.Officials said an active, internal investigation is underway. No other details are available at this time. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox!

Local supporters call for solidarity with Palestine 

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – As the decades-long conflict in Gaza intensified over the weekend, residents in the Capital District called out the humanitarian crisis. Eyad Alkurabi has been outspoken in the fight for Palestinian rights and founded the Queer Palestinian Empowerment Network (QPEN) to combat dehumanization.“They took everything from us. They took the food. They took the land. They took the right to speak. They killed all of our thought leaders,” said Alkurabi. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! He called the Israeli government’s occupation of Palestine gut-wrenching and ostracizing and likens it to the genocide of Indigenous people in the Americas. “I’m out here protesting for Palestinian rights nonviolently ok, but I will say we have the right to self-determination. Indigenous people have the right to self-defense and self-determination. Black Americans have the right to self-defense and self-determination,” said Alk...

Fatal I-890 crash & NY teen driver laws

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS 10) — A 17-year-old driver is in custody following a fatal crash on I-890 on Saturday night that killed 14 year old passenger A’Mon Willis. The crash occurred near Rotterdam on the Albany/Schenectady County line. Police say the 17-year-old who was under the influence, drove eastbound at high speeds when they lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle overturned and rolled into another vehicle traveling in the westbound lane.Three other teenagers in the vehicle were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The westbound driver was also treated.Resulting from the fatal accident the 17 year old was charged with:Aggravated vehicular homicideAssault in the second degreeDriving while ability impaired by the combined influence of drugs or of alcoholVehicle and traffic law violation Attorney Ryan McCall from local firm Tulley/Rinkey (who is not representing anyone in this case) says Albany County is one of the most severe regions in the state for vehicular offenses.“......

MetroLink maintenance will impact downtown ridership

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:02:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS – MetroLink riders in downtown St. Louis may experience delays during their nighttime commutes tonight through Sunday.Crews will begin maintenance and construction work in the downtown tunnel at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the transit company said.MetroLink will operate on a single track those evenings. This will affect Laclede’s Landing, Convention Center, 8th & Pine, and Stadium stations.Customers can see the latest Rider Alerts at MetroStLouis.org or by calling 314-231-2345 or texting 314-207-9786, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.The Blue Line trains will only run between Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station after 6 p.m.Westbound riders should board Red Line trains at any station between the Fairview Heights Station and the Central West End Station and then transfer to a westbound Blue Line train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station.Eastbound customers on the Blue Line will need to transfer to...