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KXAN LIVE, Raul Meza Case: Parole History

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

KXAN crime reporter Brianna Hollis and digital reporter Sam Stark dive into the investigations into Raul Meza Jr. on "KXAN Live: The Meza Case" to give you a look behind the curtain at the team's coverage. You can watch the streams live on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Raul Meza, 62, is a convicted murderer who now faces charges in the 2019 death of his neighbor and the May 2023 death of an 80-year-old man. TIMELINE: What we know of Raul Meza’s criminal history The Austin Police Department arrested him in May after he called and confessed to the murder of Jesse Fraga, 80, of Pflugerville, and implicated himself in the death of Gloria Lofton, 65, of east Austin. Meza's criminal history dates back to his juvenile years and includes a murder conviction in the death of 8-year-old Kendra Page, who he killed while on parole for an aggravated robbery sentence. Brianna and Sam address the following topics in this week's episode:How did Meza get out on parole after a mur...

Trail of Lights 2023 tickets now available

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin holiday tradition is within sight, as tickets for the 59th annual Trail of Lights are now available. Tickets for the Trail of Lights are available for purchase online. Details about each ticket type are below. General Admission tickets - General Admission (GA) opens at 7 p.m. and is free for the Dec. 8 Grand Opening and on six additional public nights. The other seven public nights are $8 per person except for children under 12 years old, who always receive free General Admission. View the 2023 calendar online to see which nights offer free entry. ZIP Passes - Zip passes are $25 per person, and free for children 6 years and under. Guests with zip passes can enter one hour early (6 p.m.) nightly, plus get special access to the ZIP Lounge, which has complimentary holiday cookies and cocoa. Platinum Passes - Platinum passes are $95 and provide concierge service as early as 6 p.m. through a Platinum entrance adjacent to a dedicated val...

Competitive Scrabble in Lake George this October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In Lake George, the alphabet plays a crucial role in an annual battle. The Lake George Scrabble Tournament returns to a Canada Street hotel this October. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Over 150 competitive Scrabble players are expected to come and play at the Surfside on the Lake Hotel from Oct. 12-15. Players come to the Queen of American Lakes from around the United States and Canada to clash for a $13,000 prize pool. Newcomers can enjoy tours and a "Tips & Tricks" session, word lists, and study guides before sitting down to play."Our Newcomers Scrabble tours are centered around the fun and excitement of playing Scrabble, the world’s most popular word game," said Tournament Director Josh Greenway. "Scrabble encourages learning, critical thinking, and cognitive development for people of all ages.” Hudson Falls native brings ballooning to the next generation The full tournament schedule inclu...

18-year-olds arrested in 100+ MPH North Greenbush road race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two 18-year-olds going over 100 miles per hour (MPH) in an illegal road race in North Greenbush were arrested on Tuesday. One of the cars crashed, however, no injuries were reported by police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police patrolling the area of Dudley Heights saw a car pass them going 112 MPH northbound. Moments later, a second car passed them at 110 MPH. Police say the second car lost control and struck several mailboxes and garbage cans before spinning to a stop against a tree. No one in the car was injured. State police investigating fatal Johnstown crash The first car was eventually pulled over on Glenmore Road and was arrested. A 17-year-old passenger was in the car with him.The driver of the second car was taken into custody at the scene of the crash. A 15 and 16-year-old passenger were in the car with him. New Jersey hiker airlifted in Essex County with injury “This was a...

Farm-to-table restaurant, Coray Kitchen, opening in Delmar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Javier Villatoro and Casey Carroll met in 2014 while working in San Francisco. Now, 10 years and two kids later, they are opening up their own restaurant in Delmar. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Coray Kitchen will be located in the former Four Corners Pharmacy and Grove Bistro space at 360 Delaware Avenue. After looking at several restaurant spaces over the past year, Carroll, who is from Delmar, wanted to stay close to home."Food is about community, connection, and love to us, and it is so special to be able to offer a restaurant and gathering place in the heart of Delmar," said Carroll. Son of Egg in Albany closes until further notice Villatoro, who was born in Honduras, is also the executive chef and will be bringing his culinary traditions to the Delmar community. The seasonal and from-scratch menu will include fresh produce and products from Hudson Valley farms and the owner's own backyard gar...

Albany VegFest returns for 13th year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region Vegan Network will be presenting the 13th annual Albany VegFest at the Albany Capital Center. The event will be held on October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The longstanding vegan festival will offer the community a chance to explore a vast array of vegan vendors, ranging from plant-based food to eco-friendly clothing and cruelty-free beauty products. The event will also feature presentations by expert speakers throughout the day. The festival is free to attend, though there is a suggested $10 donation, with further tiered donations offering rewards such as early entry and CRVN memberships. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Son of Egg in Albany closes until further notice The Albany Capital Center is located at 55 Eagle Street. You can register for VegFest tickets through Eventbrite.

Multiple shootings leave 1 dead, 4 injured in St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person is dead and four others are hurt after a series of shootings in St. Louis city in only a matter of hours. At this point, police say the shootings don’t appear to be linked even though three of them happened less than two hours apart.So far, nobody is in custody Thursday morning.The violence started with a double shooting on Osage at South Broadway in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis. Police rushed there just before 4:15p.m. Authorities shared with FOX 2 that an 18-year-old male was shot in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.A 32-year-old man was also shot. He suffered what investigators called an "undescribed" gunshot wound and arrived at a nearby hospital possibly in a private vehicle. At the time, was conscious and breathing. Homicide detectives are handling the case.The second shooting went down at about 8:45 p.m. on the 3900 block of Greer in north city. That is in the Greater Ville neighborhood. Source: Majority of St. Louis cop...

A 105-year-old St. Louis woman's secret to long life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

St. Louis, MO -- It's not every day that you get to celebrate your 105th birthday, but Mary Slaten, a resident at Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation (CECR), is doing just that.On September 27, Slaten had a large group of family and friends celebrating with her on her special day from all over the United States, some of whom had traveled from as far away as Texas and New York. They took her to Applebee's, where she had a birthday lunch and said that she was happy to see her loved ones and thoroughly enjoyed her birthday celebration.Slaten was born in 1918 in Providence, Kentucky. Her journey led her to St. Louis in 1939 and later to the Florissant area in 1982. Before retiring Slaten worked at the Missouri State Hospital. Missouri restaurant among TripAdvisor’s 25 best ‘hidden gems’ When asked about her age, Slaten said, "I feel like I did yesterday, being 104."Slaten's family commented about her cooking, particularly her skill in making "chow chow," a type of North Ameri...

Gas jumps up another 13 cents overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

Temperatures may be dropping, but gas prices aren't.In fact, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Los Angeles area is nearing the all-time record, which was set almost exactly a year ago.The average cost of a gallon was about $6.29 Thursday morning, up about 13 cents from Wednesday's $6.16, according to AAA. Prices of over $7 per gallon have been spotted, garnering attention online.A month ago, the price was almost a full dollar lower at $5.37.About this time last year, gas prices were also on the rise, leading to the all-time L.A. record of $6.49 on Oct. 5, 2022.Statewide, the average gallon cost about $6.03 on Thursday morning, and the nationwide average was $3.84.So what's behind the price hikes? It's likely a few factors.For one, gas-producing Libya was ravaged by fatal floods this month, lessening supply.In addition to supply issues driving up the cost of crude oil, Tai Milder, the director of California's Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, sen...

Two Injured in Head-On Collision on Clovis Road [Lubbock, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Emory Street Hospitalizes Two IndividualsLUBBOCK, TX (September 28, 2023) – Monday afternoon, two people were injured following a head-on collision on Clovis Road.The crash happened on September 11th, just before 4:45 p.m., near the intersection of Clovis Road and Emory Street.According to reports, two vehicles collided in the area. the impact of the collision caused one person to sustain serious injuries and another to sustain non-life-threatening injuries.Emergency crews arrived shortly after, and paramedics transported one of the victims to Covenant Medical Center and the other victim to University Medical Center.More information will be provided to the public once available.One small driving mistake can lead to a multi-vehicle crash. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. Keep your attention on the road, follow the speed limit, and never drive under the influence of altering substances. Moreover, always...