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Hays CISD approves deal with Hays County for 12 school resource officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – The Hays Consolidated Independent School Board of Trustees Monday night approved an agreement between the district and Hays County where the county would provide 12 school resource officers (SROs) to the district.According to the deal, the school resource officers would be Hays County Sheriff's deputies. The full-time deputies would be assigned to the following campuses, according to the deal: Two deputies to divide their time between Hays High School and Live Oak AcademyTwo deputies assigned to Johnson High School Two deputies assigned to Lehman High School One deputy assigned to Barton Middle SchoolOne deputy assigned to Chapa Middle School One deputy assigned to McCormick Middle SchoolOne deputy assigned to Simon Middle SchoolOne deputy assigned to Wallace Middle School One deputy to divide their time between Dahlstrom Middle School and Impact Alternative Education Program facilityIn Aug. 2022, KXAN reported Hays CISD added two new safety coordinators to as...

A heat record Monday, one possible today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday's high of 105° at Camp Mabry tied a record first set in 1934, tied in 2011, then tied again last year. Our triple digit heat rolls on. We've now experienced our 17th consecutive day with highs of 100º or hotter, which ties for the 8th longest streak on record at Austin's Camp Mabry. By the end of the month we'll have moved into 2nd place.And, to no one's surprise, it didn't rain on Monday. There was no help from the sea breeze as all the rain stayed well east and southeast of Central Texas. 2023 AUSTIN WEATHER DATA Today will be Day #34 with a high of 100° and higher. The forecast in Austin is for another 105°, also the record for July 25th set in 2011.This afternoon's maximums similar to yesterday'sYesterday's maximum heat index was 106° at Cameron. Most others were in the 101° to 105° range. Look for numbers to be similar today. Only two counties with heat alerts todayThe lower heat index readings for Burnet and Llano Cos. yesterday allowed those two coun...

Gophers football picked third in West behind Iowa and Wisconsin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

The Gophers football program continues to look up at its arch rivals going into the final season of division play.The annual Cleveland.com Big Ten preseason poll has Minnesota behind Wisconsin and Iowa in the West Division. The overall results from 37 voters were released Tuesday ahead of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis this week.The U, which has never won a division crown, finished third with 176 votes and one first-place vote. Iowa came in second at 232 and 16 picks for the top spot. Wisconsin and new head coach Luke Fickell were first with 233 total votes and 20 for first.In the East, Michigan edged Ohio State for the top spot for the first time in four years. The defending Big Ten champion Wolverines had 248 overall votes and 27 for first place; the Buckeyes had 226 and eight; Penn State was third with 192 and two.The poll of Big Ten reporters mirrors some other national outlets.Phil Steele’s 2023 College Football Preview predicts Minnesota will be in a tie for third in the W...

5 things to know this Tuesday, July 25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth, we can expect a seasonably warm day today. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Two fatal car crashes are currently under investigation, one in New Scotland, and the other in Mendon, Vermont. Also, the Rotterdam Town Council voted Monday night to pass a resolution, which would pause any further migration into Schenectady County by declaring a state of emergency. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Police investigate fatal New Scotland crashNew York State Police are investigating a fatal car crash that took place on Upper Flat Rock Road in New Scotland on Sunday. Police say, David Loucks, 25, of Schenectady, was declared dead at the scene.2. Two dead in Mendon head-on crashVermont State Police responded to a head-on crash on US RT 4 near Woodward Road in Mendon on Monday. Police say John Panoushek, ...

Major Case Squad investigating fatal overnight shooting in Berkeley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was murdered overnight in a Berkeley strip mall parking lot. Tuesday morning, the Major Case Squad has been called in on the case.The head of The Major Case Squad for this investigation told FOX 2that the victim was an adult male who was shot and killed on Frost Avenue just off North Hanley Road and not far from I-170.That man pronounced dead at the scene here earlier. His body was taken away a short time ago. Investigators have been looking at the car on scene that has several bullet holes in it and has some connection to the case. Rally to stop execution of 2005 murderer taking place today in Jefferson City, Missouri It's understood that Berkeley Police got the call for a shooting at the location about one 1:30 a.m. The small strip mall area with several businesses in it. The violence appeared to erupt in the parking lot there.Police have much of the parking lot area taped off. Multiple Major Case Squad detectives are at the scene, as the investigation begins t...

Rally to stop execution of 2005 murderer taking place today in Jefferson City, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A judge sentenced Johnny Johnson to death back in 2005. Wednesday will mark 21 years since he killed 6-year-old Casey Williamson in Valley Park. Her killer is scheduled to be executed a week from Tuesday.However, Missourians to abolish the death penalty plan to protest Tuesday at the State Capitol. They say Johnson's case highlights the troubling flaws in the justice system's treatment of people with mental illness. They also explained that Johnson struggled with developmental disabilities and severe mental illness all his life - but never received treatment despite trying to get it. Johnson has been on death row at the Potosí cOrrectional Center.According to FOX 2's recent in-depth report on the case: Casey and her family were staying at a friend's house on Thursday, July 25, 2002. Johnson, described as a family acquaintance, also spent the night at that home. Rally to stop execution of 2005 murderer taking place today in Jefferson City, Missouri Casey's dad...

Heavy police presence at Washington Park MetroLink

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - There are reports of a possible shooting at a MetroLink station in Washington Park, Illinois Tuesday.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area, where medical staff could be seen chest compressions to a person before they were taken away in an ambulance. Metro public safety officials and several emergency crews are still at the scene. Rally to stop execution of 2005 murderer taking place today in Jefferson City, Missouri According to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, there's no word if a shooting actually occurred and train services are still running as normal. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Ribbon cutting for new MetroLink stop in East St. Louis happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - There's a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning for a new spruced up MetroLink stop in East St. Louis.Volunteers were out last month, planting nearly 450 flowers and bushes at the Fifth and Missouri Transit Center. It's all part of the 'Transit Stop Transformation Project.' Rally to stop execution of 2005 murderer taking place today in Jefferson City, Missouri It's the fifth of its kind in the St. Louis area. Metro, the St. Clair County Transit District, and 'Citizens for Modern Transit' are hosting the ribbon cutting there at 9:00 a.m.

Police investigating 'Adam's Smokehouse' break-in in south St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A break-in happened Tuesday morning at a restaurant on Watson Road. Police responded to 'Adam's Smokehouse' in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of south St. Louis a little before 3:30 a.m. The criminals smashed the front door to get in. Major Case Squad investigating fatal overnight shooting in Berkeley When our FOX 2 Nissan Rogue Runner Nic Lopez was on the scene, police were working to determine if anything was taken and looking for anything that might lead them to a suspect.So far, no further information has been released. FOX 2 is updating this story with more information as it becomes available.

IDOT hosting public meeting on upcoming construction on Illinois Route 162 in Glen Carbon today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:17 GMT

GLEN CARBON, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting over upcoming construction. The project would add a traffic signal at Illinois Route 162 in Glen Carbon.It would also include reconstruction of the bridge that carries Illinois Route 157 over Judy's Branch - and construct a new bridge to carry Illinois Route 162 over that same area. Rally to stop execution of 2005 murderer taking place today in Jefferson City, Missouri The public is encouraged to learn how the project will affect traffic and ask questions. It's Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Glen Carbon Senior Center.