Home

2 dead after fiery crash in Williamson Co., DPS says

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Williamson County Saturday, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed to KXAN.At approximately 2:20 p.m., troopers responded to the crash at State Highway 95, half a mile south of Coupland Drive, DPS said.A Chevrolet pickup, occupied by a man driver, was traveling north on SH 95, DPS said. Then, a Ford F-350, occupied by a woman driver, was traveling south on SH 95. For an unknown reason, the Chevrolet traveled onto the wrong side of the road and struck the Ford, according to DPS.Both vehicles caught fire, and both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.No more details were available Saturday, and DPS said the investigation into the incident is on-going.

Austin FC settles for draw at Inter Miami

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

After two wins at home to start the second half of the MLS season, Austin FC couldn't quite keep the good mojo going on the road at Inter Miami settling for a 1-1 draw.The host club got on the board first with a goal in the 47th minute from their star Josef Martínez. A cross found its way through three Austin players to Martínez who slotted it home past goalkeeper Brad Stuver.After a scoreless first half, Austin quickly responded with an equalizer. Sebastián Driussi's shot in the 51st minute was deflected in the box to Nick Lima who calmly found the corner of the net to even the score at one.Miami controlled much of the first half but the Verde and Black had a big chance in the 15th minute. A Julio Cascante header from Dani Pereira was deflected off the post for Austin's closest call of the first half.The second half saw a number of opportunities for both teams to snag three points with some big chances coming from Miami after the goals. Brad Stuver came up big a number of times in...

Former Nuggets veteran Jeff Green agrees to one-year, $6 million deal with Houston, source says

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

The Denver Nuggets were always open to a reunion with veteran forward Jeff Green if it came at the right price.But they were also comfortable if Green found a more lucrative deal elsewhere.Green, who spent the last two years in Denver and was a key piece of their championship rotation, agreed on a one-year, $6 million deal with the Houston Rockets, a league source confirmed to The Denver Post.Green, who’s almost 37 years old, averaged over 17 minutes per game for the Nuggets in the playoffs. He was also always one of the steadying voices in the locker room and a favorite of Nuggets coach Michael Malone.His departure clears a path for some of Denver’s other forwards to develop. Heading into next season, the onus will shift from Green to young forwards Peyton Watson, Zeke Nnaji and Vlatko Cancar.The departures of Green and Bruce Brown (to Indiana) mean Denver’s bench will look significantly different and likely younger next season. Similar to this season, Denver’s reserves could be a ...

Robbers shoot elderly man in upscale San Francisco neighborhood: police

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

A 71-year-old man was shot around midnight Friday in an upscale San Francisco neighborhood, police said.Police had responded at about 12:25 a.m. to a report of a possible shooting at Fillmore and Filbert streets in the Marina District, and found the victim with a gunshot wound that did not appear life threatening, the San Francisco Police Department said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man accused of 2 Bay Area mass shootings remains jailed after preliminary hearing in Santa Cruz Crime and Public Safety | Guns, explosives found inside Point Richmond home where police fatally shot man Crime and Public Safety | Shooting at Oakland’s Jack London Square leaves wounded man under arrest Crime and Public Safety | Suspect questions man, then shoots him as he walks home in East Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Oakland police seeking two persons of interest in fatal shooting near Uptown District T...

Person found unconscious on SF beach, taken to hospital

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person was rescued after being found unconscious at Marshall's Beach Saturday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said on Twitter. The victim was taken to a nearby trauma center.California Highway Patrol assisted in the response. SFFD first tweeted about the rescue at 5:26 p.m.SFFD posted photos from the scene (below).(SFFD)(SFFD)A helicopter was used in the rescue. Marshall's Beach is located near the Golden Gate Bridge in the northwest part of San Francisco. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }No information about the victim or their condition has been released. It is unknown at this time the circumstances of the incident.

Donte DiVincenzo joining Knicks, former Villanova teammates, on 4-year deal, AP source says

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal to join former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart with the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday.DiVincenzo spent last season with the Golden State Warriors before deciding to move across the country, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be official yet. ESPN first reported the deal with the swingman.The Knicks won a playoff series for the first time in a decade last season after signing Brunson in the summer and acquiring Hart from Portland during the season. Brunson and DiVincenzo were part of two NCAA championship teams with the Wildcats, with Hart joining them on the first one. DiVincenzo also won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, though he played in just their first three playoff games before tearing a ligament in his left ankle. The first-round pick of the Bucks in 2018 was then dealt to ...

Otro autobús con inmigrantes es enviado desde Texas a Los Ángeles

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

(CNN) — Un autobús que transportaba a 41 migrantes de Brownsville, Texas, llegó al sur de California este sábado, en el segundo envío de este tipo desde la región en dos semanas.El autobús financiado por Texas llegó a Union Station a las 12:40 p.m., hora local. La admisión de los migrantes comenzó poco después de que llegaron con una orientación legal, según Angélica Salas, directora ejecutiva de la Coalición por los Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes de Los Ángeles.Los miembros del grupo, que incluía a 11 niños, procedían de Belice, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, México, Nicaragua y Venezuela, dijo Salas en una conferencia de prensa.Los funcionarios de la ciudad supieron de la próxima llegada este viernes y se movilizaron junto a una coalición de grupos sin fines de lucro y organizaciones religiosas para recibir a los inmigrantes, dijo el portavoz de la alcaldesa Karen Bass, Zach Seidl, en un comunicado.Así es la nueva ley de DeSantis contra la inmigración ilegal en...

Jason Dunn weighs in on Trump tapes, affirmative action

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado Jason Dunn provided his insight on the impact of several political issues in the spotlight on "Colorado Point of View" this week. An audio recording of former President Donald Trump from two years ago at his New Jersey club revealed more about the federal charges over his handling of classified documents. “It’s pretty clear from the indictment that people in the room including I think the reporter who made that recording and apparently had told the president that he was being recorded,” Dunn said on “Colorado Point of View” this week. Impact of Supreme Court striking down Affirmative Action Dunn said the decision on affirmative action that came down in the U.S. Supreme Court this week wasn’t a surprise."Race can be a factor in which wholistically someone has looked at and evaluated whether or not race played a role in who they are as a person and their character,” Dunn said.Watch the full episode with Dunn and what...

Porch pirate swipes package containing $1K Balenciaga sneakers from Hialeah home

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

A Hialeah resident hopes clear surveillance video will lead police to locate the package prowler who targeted their home.The security footage captured the subject, seen wearing a black Def Leppard T-shirt, light colored shorts and tattoos on both arms, as he casually opened a front gate, walking up to the door and took packages that had just been delivered.The thief was seen walking back to a white Mercedes-Benz SUV that was waiting for him.Inside one of those packages was a pair of Balenciaga sneakers gifted to the owner as a late birthday gift. The shoes are worth $1,000.If you know who this porch pirate is or have any information on his whereabouts, please call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Tracking air quality and shower/storm chances

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:16:02 GMT

7Weather- After a hazy Saturday, air quality should improve tomorrow. Afternoon/evening showers will help to disperse some of the smoke pollutants/haze. Showers and storms remain in the forecast Monday and Tuesday before we dry out and heat up.An Air Quality Alert will still run through tonight for air quality that could approach unhealthy levels. Air sensors have been showing air unhealthy for sensitive groups across portions of western Mass. The showers and storms tomorrow will help to disperse some of the smoke particles. The model below shows the expected smoke particles in blue, and there’s less concentration across a majority of Mass by the evening.Sunday morning we’ll wake up to a lot of clouds with temperatures near 60°/low 60s. The best chance for a shower early will be western Mass. Light scattered showers will be around through the morning. It won’t be a washout, but off and on showers. Any of this activity, will hold off longer for southeast Mass. By mi...