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'Left out': School support staff push for better pay amid teacher raises

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After more than two decades serving students as a special education paraeducator, Tammy Reyes feels right at home in her Galena Park school. The struggle begins, however, when she finds no place to go home after school."In my current situation, I'm homeless," she said. "I've been in Galena Park ISD for 23-plus years, and I'm homeless. I don't make enough. It's rough. It's really rough."Tammy makes $23,000 caring for special needs children and serving at the side of teachers. She could rely on her spouse's income when she was married, but in the twelve years since, she leaves exhausting days only to find extra money in other jobs. Working in children's ministry at her church helped to pad her paycheck for eight years. Cleaning houses also helped a little, until she was physically able to do no more."But I have a job with Galena Park that's 40 hours. I shouldn't have to work a second job. I shouldn't have to work a third job," she said. "My primary job should provid...

Austin finishes 2023 winter storm debris clean up

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — About three months after the 2023 winter storm, the City of Austin said it finished its citywide debris pickups. Austin Resource Recovery finished its third pass-through across Austin to collect storm debris from the late January-early February winter storm, a city release said Friday. Crews have picked up nearly 170,000 tons of debris. The city said that is enough to fill Q2 Stadium more than four times. Typically, about 6,000 tons of material are collected in a year.The city also received over 40,000 requests through 311. Those requests are now closed. If you still have debris for collection, the city said to call Austin 311 for special collection through June 30. Debris can also be dropped off at Austin Water's Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plan at 2210 FM 973, Austin. It is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Sites that were used as temporary storm debris, including Circle C Ranch Metro Park and Bolm District Park, are returning to normal use,...

True crime: Dinner invite ends in Missouri family cult killing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

KIRTLAND, Ohio -- On October 24, 2006, Jeffrey Lundgren, who was convicted of murdering a Missouri family, received a lethal injection at a correctional facility in Lucasville, Ohio.Lundgren was originally from Independence, Missouri and claimed to be a prophet of God who killed the Avery family of five. He claimed the killing was a sacrifice demanded by a higher power.Dennis and Cheryl Avery were a diligent and unassuming couple who resided in Independence, Missouri. They were devoted parents to their three daughters and deeply committed to their faith and church.However, by September 1986, the Avery family had become entranced by Jeffrey Lundgren, a persuasive and influential figure with extreme religious convictions. He had a reputation for being a skilled manipulator.Jeffrey Lundgren, alleged religious cult leader, is taken into court in Painesville, Ohio, by a Lake County sheriff's deputy for arraignment in the deaths of the Dennis Avery family, April 16, 1990. Lundgren plead...

1 man killed, 1 hospitalized in drive-by shooting in East Hollywood 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

A man was killed and another was hospitalized in a shooting in East Hollywood early Saturday morning. The shooting took place in front of an apartment building in the 900 block of North Mariposa Avenue around 2 a.m. A vehicle with two male suspects pulled up and opened fire, striking both men.  Baby found dead in South El Monte area; police search for mother The two unidentified men were rushed to the hospital. One was pronounced dead upon arrival and the other is said to be in stable condition. There is no description of the two suspects or their vehicle. Police are investigating whether this shooting was gang related. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LAPD. 

Authorities investigating after shooting leaves a man dead in South L.A. 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Investigators are looking into the shooting death of a man in South Los Angeles. According to the Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Century Sheriff’s Station responded to a call regarding a gunshot victim in the 1500 block of East 88th Street around 8:15 p.m. Friday night. Upon arriving on scene, deputies discovered a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to their upper torso.  1 man killed, 1 hospitalized in drive-by shooting in East Hollywood The victim was described as a 45–50-year-old Hispanic male. He was pronounced dead at the scene.An investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

Larry Wilson: A country crazy for its guns continues to let criminals possess guns and kill people

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

In a recent installment of his daily “Candorville” comic strip, my college newspaper board of directors colleague Darrin Bell gets it just right about a terrifying aspect of contemporary American life.In the first panel, Lemont Brown is saying to his lifelong friend Susan Garcia, “I wrote an article about a White home owner who shot a Black kid who’d rung his doorbell.”Second panel: “As he was lying there, the man shot him again.”Third: “The police questioned the home owner, but released him after two hours. It took days of protests and bad press before they finally charged the guy.”Fourth panel: Lemont: “Do you know how many readers called me the racist for mentioning their races?” Susan, exasperated: “I don’t want to know!”There’s a lot, if we’re the sensitive type, that we don’t want to know about what’s going on, morally, common-sensically, in our very own country, with its crazy and deadly stand-your-ground laws. Darrin, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his cartooning, nails it.T...

Man sets device on fire near bank in Milpitas

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

MILPITAS, Calif. (KRON) – The Milpitas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who placed an incendiary device near a bank and set it on fire on Sunday. Cal football player loses beloved father in road rage shooting Shortly before 2 p.m., a man left a device near the front door of a bank in the 740-block of East Calaveras Street. According to police, the suspect set the device on fire and fled in a maroon Honda Accord with a chrome trim.The device was extinguished and no injuries or property damages were reported. The suspect is described as a heavy-set light skin male wearing a blue Warriors Curry shirt with a “30” on the back. He has gray basketball shorts with a yellow trim and black shoes, MPD said. (Photo: Milpitas Police Department).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 emb...

Los expertos están preocupados por infección que se propaga por el cambio climático

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

Una infección fúngica peligrosa y potencialmente mortal se está propagando rápidamente, y los investigadores dicen que nuestro clima cambiante es en parte el culpable. Esos expertos no están preocupados por un apocalipsis como el que se ve en “The Last of Us” de HBO, pero hay motivos para preocuparse. Es posible que haya visto algunos de los titulares, ya que los CDC advierten sobre una infección fúngica mortal que se propaga a un ritmo alarmante. Qué es Candida auris, el hongo mortal que se propaga en EEUU Mortal infección de hongo se propaga a un ritmo alarmante en EEUU, según los CDC “La razón por la que esto es preocupante es porque se trata de un hongo relativamente nuevo”, dijo el Dr. Arturo Casadevall, profesor de la Escuela de Salud Pública de Johns Hopkins. Ha estado estudiando las infecciones fúngicas durante tres décadas.“Y una vez que llega a un hospital, a un hogar de ancianos o a un cen...

Denver weather: Sunny, dry weekend before afternoon storm chances

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will stay nice through the weekend with plenty of sunshine and highs around 70 degrees. This will be ahead of the chance for a few spring storms each afternoon next week.Weather today: Breezy sunshineSunshine and breeze will help boost temperatures to 70 degrees, which is about 5 degrees warmer than normal. It will be a little breezy with wind gusts reaching up to 25 mph so may want to keep a light layer around. Looking ahead: 70s & storm chancesSunshine and high temperatures near 70 degrees will stick around on Sunday. Next week is similar with temperatures in the 70s for the most part but adding in a storm chance each afternoon. A few thunderstorms can pop up with the heat of the afternoon but most look to stay on the drier side - a lucky one if you get the storm and moisture.

Going to Elitch Gardens? Here's everything to know

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's a sign that summer is just around the corner and spring is in full swing. Elitch Gardens will open for the season this weekend.Whether you want to check out the new Twister III: Storm Chaser, enjoy snacks with friends and family, or check out games, we have you covered. Reimagined wooden coaster Twister III opens at Elitch Gardens this summer How much are passes?There are three levels of season passes for Elitch Gardens. The base season pass is currently on sale for $75.99.Here's a look at the benefits of the base season pass, according to details on the Elitch Gardens website:Unlimited Theme & Water Park admission April-December in 2023Free Unlimited Admission to Luminova HolidaysFree Parking April-December in 2023Free Souvenir Cup (*Must purchase and VISIT by May 7, 2023 to receive)Free good any day friend ticket for 2023 (*Must purchase and visit by May 29, 2023 to receive)2 free bring a friend tickets for 2023 (date restrictio...