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Is your neighborhood being targeted? Some Austin neighborhoods seeing significant increase in auto thefts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Auto thefts in Austin continue to be a problem as more and more people are getting their cars stolen.The most recent data from May shows a 23% increase in auto thefts, putting the total from January to May of this year to 2,586. In comparison, there were 2,110 auto thefts from January to May of 2022.Detective Julian Ogle with the Austin Police Department’s auto theft interdiction unit said car thefts are continuing at an alarming rate.“Specifically, in the last couple of years, we have seen a pretty big problem with Hyundai and Kia’s being taken,” said Ogle.Many of the suspects in these cases are juveniles, Ogle said. While other cars and trucks are being stolen, Hyundais and Kias are being targeted more.  Ogle says most of the auto thefts are in areas with a lot of people, but they happen all over. Austin police warn of increase in ‘Kia Challenge’ auto thefts Doug Peterson lives in Oak Hill and says his truck has been stolen twice.“I came outside and my truck...

Some rain today and tomorrow, then dry, dry, dry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas will have two afternoons/early evenings where some areas will get a little rain. A few isolated thunderstorms might yield about .25" to .50" of through Thursday evening.Rain for some today and ThursdayThis region is sandwiched between two areas of upper-level high pressure. A mid-level trough between the two is moving through Texas will bringing in moisture from the Gulf leading to the chances of showers and thunderstorms forecast today and Thursday.A weak low in Central Texas gives us that little bit of rainMost afternoon highs will, once again, max out under 100°, the fourth day in a row that has happened.Projected "feels like" temperatures this afternoonThe upper high west of Central Texas will inch closer during the next few days. The closer it gets the hotter it gets. This means we're back to triple-digits highs perhaps Friday but definitely for the weekend into next week.There is another element factoring into the forecast and that is the Saharan...

Austin FC specialty license plates now available online

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin FC fans can now showcase their Verde pride from the comfort of their own car.Custom license plate manufacturer My Plates announced Wednesday an official Austin FC license plate is now available online. Austin FC is the only Major League Soccer team in the Texas program with its own official license plate, company representatives said in the release. ICYMI: Texas passes bill eliminating mandatory vehicle inspections Austin FC plates are available for purchase, starting at $50 a year. More than 350 Texans have already pre-ordered the plate, the release added.“This plate will provide another opportunity for Austin FC fans to express their support,” said Steve Farrar, CEO and president of My Plates, in the release.

Texas mother fights fungal meningitis after cosmetic procedure in Matamoros

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Texas family is asking for support after a mother of three was diagnosed with fungal meningitis following a cosmetic procedure in Matamoros. A snail causes an Austin woman’s dog to become severely ill, racks up thousands in vet bills KVEO in Brownsville spoke with 31-year-old Crystal Villegas, who is currently hospitalized at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen after she was diagnosed with the rare infection that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord. Villegas said she went to get a cosmetic procedure at the now-closed River Side Surgical Center in Matamoros on March 15. Approximately three weeks later, she started experiencing abnormally painful headaches. She even asked people online if they had any experience with headaches. Her husband, Johnny Tapia, told ValleyCentral that she went to the hospital for the headaches, but was originally turned away with a "bad case of migraines." One day, he walked into their home and found...

Quick Fix: Roast Beef and Blue Cheese Tartine perfect for Bastille Day (or anytime)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

July 14 is Bastille Day, the day in 1789 when the Bastille prison in Paris was stormed, and the French Revolution began. With this in mind, I thought about making a French-inspired supper and decided to make a tartine. The word “tartine” means slice of bread with spreadable ingredients in French and can also mean an open-face sandwich.For this quick sandwich supper, I topped thick slices of bread with some deli roast beef and crumbled blue cheese. A watercress salad with its slightly peppery flavor adds a little zing.Helpful Hints:— You can find roasted beets can be found in the produce section of the market. You can use cherry tomatoes instead.— You can use any type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort.— You can use any type of whole grain bread.Countdown:— Prepare ingredients.— Toast bread.— Assemble the tartine.— Make watercress salad.Shopping List:To buy: 1 loaf whole grain bread, 1 jar reduced-fat mayonnaise, 1 small bottle prepared horseradish, 1 can olive oil spray, ...

Other voices: Retired U.S. military officers working for foreign governments? OK, but let’s see details

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

A bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) would close several loopholes identified by The Washington Post in an investigative series published last fall about hundreds of retired U.S. military officers taking lucrative jobs advising foreign governments known for human rights atrocities and political repression. The “Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act “would require public reporting about who is working on behalf of which foreign governments and for how much.The U.S. government battled The Post in court for two years to prevent the disclosure of such data, arguing that it could subject retired officers to “embarrassment” and “harm their public reputation.” Ultimately, a federal judge ruled against such “unconvincing” arguments for not complying with the Freedom of Information Act. “The public has a right to know if high-ranking military leaders are taking advantage of their stations — or might be perceived as ...

After 13 years, Colonie pizzeria changes owners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After 13 years, Domenic and Lisa Fuda have handed over SaraBella Pizza to new owners. The Fuda's made the announcement in a Facebook post on July 1. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Your love and support has always been the foundation of our pizzeria since we opened in November 2010 and it's because of you, your loyalty, and your friendship that we were able to keep going, especially after the world stopped in 2020," read the post.The pizzeria is located at 391 Sand Creek Road in Colonie. SaraBella Pizza also had locations in Malta and North Greenbush at one point. Mex Cocina reopens at a new location in Troy The previous owners introduced the new owner as Alex, but no last name was provided. "We feel comfortable knowing that Alex and his family will continue the SaraBella tradition of serving up delicious pizza to our community," said the Fuda's in the post.The new owner or the previous owners h...

Teen running away from fireworks explosion struck by car in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A teenager was struck by a car Tuesday evening in north St. Louis while he reportedly ran away from a fireworks explosion. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says the situation unfolded just after 8 p.m. Tuesday. The crash happened near the intersection of Lee and Shreve avenues in the Penrose neighborhood. SLMPD investigating several overnight shootings When police arrived to the scene, they found the victim unresponsive and barely breathing by a curb. Police rushed the victim, a 14-year-old boy, to the hospital with critical injuries due to a shortage in available ambulances. Police spoke with at least 50 witnesses around the area, though none were able to recount what led up to the fireworks explosion and collision. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN ...

Where to find Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ merch truck in Kansas City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Swifties have one more stop to make ahead of this weekend's Taylor Swift concerts in Kansas City.Her popular merchandise truck will arrive at Arrowhead long before she ever takes the stage.The Eras Tour merch truck will open to the public beginning Thursday, July 6.Fans will find the truck in Lot M at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Parking lots open at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. The merch truck will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kansas City police have a warning for drivers ahead of Taylor Swift concert Thursday will be the only chance for fans without tickets to get their hands on merch from the concert site.On Friday and Saturday, the merchandise truck will only be open to guests with parking passes and tickets to that day’s show. The truck will open at 2:30 p.m. when parking gates open for the concert.All guests will be asked to follow signage and staff directions to a designated parking location. No overnight parking or lining up to be the first to reach th...

Missouri's beer tax among lowest in US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you celebrated the Fourth of July with beer in Missouri, there's a good chance you spent less than most others around the nation. A new report from Tax Foundation released information on beer taxes in each state. According to the report, Missouri is tied for the second-lowest beer tax in the United States, taxing just 6 cents per gallon to consumers. SLMPD investigating several overnight shootings Every state has a beer tax in some form that could depend on factors like alcohol production, content, sizes and places of purchase within each state. Beer taxes are also collected on a federal level, but state taxes often serve as a source or covering costs in alcohol creation or raising revenue. Some states have this in the form of an excise tax, in which an additional sales tax is applied to the listed price of the beer at checkout. Other states choose to include the total into the retailer's sales price without enforcing another tax at checkout. Close ...