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RECAP: What to know about Raul Meza Jr.'s arrest, criminal history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since his arrest by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on May 25, Raul Meza Jr., 62, faces four charges and has combined bonds amounting to more than $3 million.Of the four charges, two were for murder, one for capital murder by terroristic threat and another for the unauthorized use of a vehicle.As of Sunday, Meza remained booked in Travis County Jail.What we know of Raul Meza’s criminal historyMeza’s criminal history dates back decades, including convictions in an aggravated robbery as well as murder.Meza was sentenced to 20 years for a 1975 aggravated robbery. He served five years of the sentence before being released on parole.In 1982, Meza was sentenced to 30 years for murder. An additional 16-year-sentence was placed on top of his 30-year sentence due to his 1977 conviction on the aggravated robbery case.Meza was released from prison in 1993 after serving just over 11 years of his sentence for the 1982 murder.1n 1994, Meza was sent back to prison for parole viol...

Troy Music Hall presenting Barker Park Kids' Series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall has announced the return of the Barker Park Kids’ series. The first show of the outdoor concert series is scheduled for July 6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The series will be held at Barker Park, located on the corner of State Street and Third Street in Troy. Attendees will have the chance to play along with the musicians at all the shows, with instruments provided by John Keal Music. The concerts will take place every Thursday at 11 a.m. from July 6 to August 24. The full series lineup is listed below:Barker Park Kids' Series 2023 Schedule July 6 Jordan Taylor HillJuly 13Ragtime Wind JammersJuly 20 Ellen Sinopoli Dance CompanyJuly 27 Andy the Music ManAugust 3 HeardAugust 10 DJ HollyW8DAugust 17 Watch Reggie RunAugust 24 Safety Day Music Company Orchestra holding Summer Pops concerts This year, Troy Savings Bank is partnering with local organization Sidewalk War...

Person dragged onto front lawn, killed during home invasion on Sunday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A person was dragged from their home in Ferguson overnight, and shot and killed on their front lawn.The Ferguson Police Department received a call just after 3:45 a.m. Sunday for a home invasion in the 1500 block of Knollstone Drive.Officers arrived to find the victim shot to death in front of the residence.Investigators learned several individuals broke into the home looking for money before grabbing the victim. Kirkwood police searching for missing teenager The victim's name has not been released, pending notification of family members.Ferguson police contacted the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis for assistance with the investigation.Approximately 17 members of the Major Case Squad have been assigned to the investigation.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Police activity causes delays in Tenderloin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Police activity is causing delays in some parts of the Tenderloin neighborhood, according to a 511 alert issued to the San Francisco area on Sunday afternoon. Early-morning stabbing investigated as homicide Community members are asked to avoid the area of Taylor Street from O'Farrell to Geary streets due to police activity in the area. Emergency crews are on the scene, according to the alert. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Copper, Williams help Chicago rally from 19-down to beat New York 86-82

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and Courtney Williams added 11, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Chicago Sky rally to beat the New York Liberty 86-82 on Sunday in the second meeting between the teams in three days.The two teams played Friday night in Chicago, with the Liberty rallying for a one-point win on a shot by Breanna Stewart with 7.1 seconds left.In this game, it was the Sky’s turn to rally. Down by 19 early in the third quarter, the Sky (4-3) pulled ahead for the first time in the game on Williams’ jumper with 4:24 left that made it 72-70.A few seconds later, Williams drew an offensive foul on Stewart and after a challenge by New York (4-2) was denied, the spirited guard playfully bowed to the crowd, drawing loud boos.Stewart then scored the next six points for New York, tying the game at 76 with just over two minutes left.Williams answered with a 3-pointer with 1:42 left. Courtney Vandersloot’s layup with 59 seconds left g...

Bonner scores 22, Jones 21 and Connecticut holds off Dallas 80-74 in WNBA matchup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 22 points, Brionna Jones added 21, and the Connecticut Sun held off a second-half rally by Dallas, defeating the Stars 80-74 on Sunday.Leading 63-52 heading to the fourth quarter, the Sun held on although their lead was down to seven with seven minutes to go after Arike Ogunbowale hit a jumper for the Wings.Jones hit a jumper to give the Sun a 74-65 lead at the two-minute mark and a jumper by the Wings’ Awak Kuier was the only made basket before the final minute in which the Sun went 6-for-6 at the foul line.Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut (6-1) and Tiffany Hayes added 17 points, six rebounds and four assists.Satou Sabally had 26 points and 14 rebounds — both game highs — for Dallas. Crystal Dangerfield added 13 points, Natasha Howard 11, and Veronica Burton 10 for the Wings (3-3).Jones scored nine points in the first quarter as the Sun built a 23-13 lead. They went on to lead 44-30 at halftime.Sabally ...

Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Some friendly advice, sports fans: If Carlos Alcaraz is playing, do not look away. Even for a moment. Because it’s likely he’ll conjure up some sort of highlight-worthy mix of ability, athleticism and awareness that drops the jaw.Anyone who’s watched him play lately knows this. Anyone who’s played against him lately knows this. And he knows this. Which is why the No. 1-ranked Alcaraz himself acknowledged through that now-familiar smile that he’ll glance up at the stadium video boards “a lot of times” to see a replay of what he just did.Up to his usual tricks at Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, Alcaraz mixed a bit of this — a back-to-the-net ’tweener lob — and a bit of that — a full-sprint-then-slide wide of the doubles alley for a backhand winner at a seemingly impossible angle — along the way to reaching the French Open quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over No. 17 seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy.“Today he showed,” Musetti said, “that he probably can win this ...

“Sushi Tuesdays”: lecciones para comprender y salir adelante tras un suicidio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

Nota del editor: Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene problemas con la salud mental, hay ayuda disponible. Marque o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o visite 988lifeline.org para obtener apoyo gratuito y confidencial.(CNN) — Cuando Sam Maya, un querido esposo, padre, amigo, corredor de bolsa y entrenador, se suicidó hace 16 años, dejó una nota. Pedía perdón a su mujer, Charlotte, por ser una carga y les decía a ella y a sus dos hijos, que entonces tenían 6 y 8 años, que les quería.En su reciente y desgarrador libro de memorias, “Sushi Tuesdays: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Family Resilience”, Charlotte Maya da testimonio de la vida de Sam, su muerte y las repercusiones con un propósito singular: humanizar el rostro del suicidio y ayudar a los lectores a adquirir soltura a la hora de hablar de salud mental.Maya pasó casi una década escribiendo “Sushi Tuesdays”, que pretende humanizar el rostro del suicidio.Pasó casi una década escribiendo “Sushi Tuesd...

Officials: ‘Loud boom’ heard in DC region caused by military flight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

Officials with the Annapolis Office of Emergency Management said the cause of the loud sound resembling an explosion heard by residents in the D.C. region Sunday afternoon was an “authorized” Department of Defense flight.Sunday afternoon, WTOP received dozens of calls from listeners reporting a loud boom in the Annapolis and Bowie areas of Maryland. Social media reports spoke of a similar noise in Northwest D.C. as well as in areas of Springfield and Woodbridge in Virginia.The loud boom that was heard across the DMV area was caused by an authorized DOD flight. This flight caused a sonic boom. That is all the information available at this time.— Annapolis OEM (@AnnapolisOEM) June 4, 2023The Fairfax County Police Department said it initially believed the sound to have come from an aircraft.The D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency tweeted it was aware of the reported noise, and that “there is no threat at this time.”This is a developing story. ...

Former Nuggets star signs autographs as team's buzz continues to heighten during NBA Finals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:53 GMT

LONE TREE, Colo. (KDVR) -- Denver Nuggets fans gathered at DICK'S Sporting Goods at Park Meadows to pick up Nuggets Finals gear and meet former player Dan Issel. “I've been involved with this organization for a long long time,” Issel said. Issel, who retired from basketball after the 1984-85 season, was able to head to Ball Arena on Thursday for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. “I was at the game Thursday night. I took my five grandkids with me," Issel said. Kroenke bought Nuggets, kept team in Denver, now hoping to deliver an NBA title Issel is planning on watching Sunday night's game at home. He said he believes the Nuggets will win it all. “The Nuggets this year are the best team and that is why I think they will win," Issel said. Several fans lined up in the back of the store with gear and photos for Issel to sign. One of those fans, Kyle, was excited to meet the former player. “I grew up in Highlands Ranch. It's nice to represent a Colorado team and making it to the finals is nice,...