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Leaders, agencies respond to fatal shooting spree in Austin, Bexar County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested on capital murder charges following a fatal shooting spree Tuesday in Austin and Bexar County.Austin Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Shane James. Travis County jail records showed James booked into the jail early Wednesday and charged with capital murder of multiple people.Mugshot of Shane James (APD photo) Interim Chief Robin Henderson said the man was accused in the deaths of two people on Shadywood Drive in south Austin, as well as the shooting of an Austin ISD officer at Northeast Early College High School Tuesday morning.The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office also said the man was a suspect in a double homicide near San Antonio. The two people killed were identified as James' parents. RELATED: Six people dead after shooting spree in Austin, double homicide in Bexar Co. State and local officials and agencies responded following the incident. Here’s what they had to say:Travis County District Attorney’s Of...

US Senate faces stalemate over funding for Israel, Ukraine aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Senators on Capitol Hill face a stalemate over a funding plan that would provide billions of dollars in military and foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. The impasse comes as Republicans are demanding tougher border security policies in exchange for their support of the aid package.A classified briefing Tuesday for senators to discuss the White House's request for Israel and Ukraine aid resulted in heated discussions and many Republican members storming out of the meeting. Much of the opposition to the legislation amongst senators is due to the lack of border security language."This is a unique circumstance where there are things that I support in the package, but I can't and won't support that proceeding to that until we get a satisfactory answer to the policy changes that we need at the border," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX in an interview with KXAN.Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, unveiled the $110.5 billion national security supplemental funding package on Tuesday, outli...

Austin ISD officer recovering after shooting at Northeast ECHS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin Independent School District police officer was expected to be released from the hospital Tuesday after getting shot in the leg, AISD Police Chief Wayne Sneed said.Law enforcement sources told KXAN on Tuesday night that a suspect was arrested in connection with a homicide and two separate shootings, which involved the AISD officer and an Austin police officer. Austin Police later identified the suspect as Shane James, 34.Mugshot of Shane James (APD photo) "Classes and after school activities remain canceled tomorrow, Dec. 6; however, the campus will be open during normal hours to students and staff who wish to be on campus for any reason," AISD posted on X (formerly Twitter). Suspect arrested, linked to south Austin homicide and officer shootings Shortly before 7:30 p.m., APD said a police officer was shot in southwest Austin. APD is expected to provide an update Tuesday night.Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement Tuesday afternoon sharing his reaction t...

Second man charged in southeast Austin murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A second man was arrested and charged in connection with a November southeast Austin homicide investigation, according to Travis County court documents.Records showed 22-year-old Paul Andrew Palacios was booked into the Travis County jail Monday and held on a $600,000 bond.KXAN reached out to Palacios’ attorney. This story will be updated if a statement is received. RELATED: Man charged with murder in southeast Austin death Palacios was arrested in connection with Javier Jaimes' death on Nov. 15 in the 2200 block of Teri Road. Jaimes died from his injuries after the incident while at a south Austin hospital, according to police.Documents said an autopsy after his death found Jaimes had two stab wounds in his back and a gunshot wound to his hand. His manner of death was subsequently ruled a homicide.During the investigation, detectives learned Palacios shot Jaimes.“A search warrant was executed … and a revolver with three spent cartridge castings [was] recovered,” c...

New state map outlines Texas electricity supply chain, critical infrastructure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new electricity supply chain map hopes to aid state emergency officials in preparing for or responding to weather emergencies and disasters.The Public Utility Commission of Texas shared Monday information on the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map, created in April 2022. The map is used by the PUCT, the Railroad Commission and Texas emergency responders "to respond to issues in real-time through direct communication and movement of resources necessary for maintenance or repair of electric generation and transmission infrastructure," officials said in the Monday release.The map outlines facilities across the state that have been deemed critical infrastructure and are part of the state's electricity supply chain, such as electric generation plans, natural gas facilities and others. Newly added information includes water and wastewater treatment plants as well as roads giving access to these facilities, the release added.Nearly 13,000 facilities, over 21,000 miles of ...

118-year-old leather goods store J.W. Hulme closes up shop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

After more than a century in business, St. Paul leather goods retailer J.W. Hulme has closed its doors.The company, which was founded in St. Paul in 1905, operated a manufacturing facility on West Seventh Street for decades and sold its products online until it eventually opened a Grand Avenue storefront in 2019. The retailer announced at the end of September that it was closing and a couple of weeks later announced an online liquidation sale.“It is a difficult day for us as we get ready to close our doors,” the store wrote in a Facebook post dated Nov. 7. “Today is the last day to shop our liquidation sale before we close for good.”Named after John Willis Hulme, the company got its start specializing in canvas awnings and tents, said Chuck Bidwell, a minority owner of J.W. Hulme who bought the company in 2003.Chairman Chuck Bidwell and President Jen Guarino in the J.W. Hulme leather room where pieces are stamped and cut Sept. 29, 2010, in St. Paul. (Scott Takushi / Pioneer Press)“T...

OCM cracking down on illicit pot shops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---The Office of Cannabis Management looked into 71 shops suspected of selling illicit marijuana during the month of November. An estimated value of over $7 million dollars of product was seized, bringing the total value of seized illicit cannabis to $54 million dollars since June."We continue to be out every week working throughout the state and conducting enforcement actions against the unlicensed illegal shops," said Dan Haughney, Director of Enforcement of Cannabis Management. The month of November also saw a win for the state— a court ruling set a new precedent, allowing the state to permanently close illegal cannabis businesses."An individual had seven unlicensed illegal shops operating in the Wayne County area and we were successful in getting a permanent closing order against his locations that effectively allowed us to padlock the locations and shut them down," explained Haughney.He says landlords hosting illegal cannabis dispensaries also face liabilit...

Life without parole for St. Louis man in 2021 murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man will spend the remainder of his life in prison for a 2021 murder in the Greater Ville neighborhood.A jury convicted Tyrone Williams of first-degree murder and armed criminal action on Nov. 2. Williams appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court on Wednesday for sentencing.Prosecutors said Williams, 36, shot and killed Stephen Byes, 37, on Sept. 8, 2021, following an argument. At trial, Williams claimed he killed Byes in self-defense.Williams and Byes had a child with the same woman. Byes and the woman lived together, across the street from Williams.The two men got into a fist fight on the day of the murder. According to testimony during the trial, Byes returned home after lunch and found Williams asleep on the couch. Byes said Williams was antagonizing them. Meanwhile, Williams told the mother of his daughter that he would kill Byes. St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls in $275k Later that day, Williams came back to Byes’ residence with a g...

Avalanche injury situation might be improving during busy stretch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with a depleted roster while in the midst of their busiest stretch of games to date this season, but reinforcements might be ready to help soon.Cale Makar and Andrew Cogliano were on the ice Wednesday for an optional practice at Ball Arena. Coach Jared Bednar said both could possibly return to the lineup Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.Makar has missed the past two games, while Cogliano missed the 3-2 win Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Both are dealing with lower-body injuries. There was more good news with defenseman Bowen Byram.“(Byram) caught a workout this morning and did some treatment,” Bednar said. “So hopefully he’s good for tomorrow.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Nathan MacKinnon’s big night helps depleted Avalanche hold off pesky Ducks Colorado Avalanche | Cale Makar’s status aside, Avalanche not concerned after winless road trip Colorado Avalanche | ...

Rockies add Anthony Molina, a right-handed pitcher, via Rule 5 Draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

NASHVILLE — The Rockies’ quest for starting pitching continued Wednesday when they selected right-hander Anthony Molina from Tampa Bay in the major league phase of the Rule 5 Draft.Molina, 21, went 5-7 with a 4.50 ERA and 102 strikeouts through 28 games (27 starts) between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham in 2023. He was 3-2 with a 4.37 ERA in 13 Triple-A games.The native of San Joaquin, Venezuela, originally was signed by the Rays as a non-drafted international free agent on July 2, 2018.To make room for Molina on the 40-man roster, Colorado released right-hander Connor Seabold.The annual Rule 5 Draft, which comes at the end of the winter meetings, gives teams a chance to select players not protected on 40-man rosters, thus giving the players a chance to make a big-league roster. For major league teams, it provides a chance to make a relatively low-risk move to enhance their roster.Players available in the Rule 5 Draft were not added to their club’s 40-man ...