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ERCOT extends weather watch a week as heat not expected to let up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shares tips for responding to heat-related illnesses.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has extended its latest weather watch yet again as summer heat persists in the state.Its watch originally went into effect Sunday and was expected to last until Monday. It then extended it that day to Friday and on Friday announced it would be in place until the following week on Aug. 18. How you can check Texas power grid conditions Weather watches don't mean the grid is in an emergency situation, but is an early alert for Texans to monitor grid conditions. It is a type of alert that is new this year and part of the group's efforts to keep Texans informed about the power grid. ERCOT said the grid is expected to be normal during these types of alerts.In its alert Friday, ERCOT said it extended the watch "due to ongoing forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves."The KXAN First Warning Weathe...

60-year-old arrested in deadly southeast Austin shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 11, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 60-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a 54-year-old in southeast Austin Tuesday evening. APD investigating homicide in southeast Austin The shooting happened in the 7900 block of Lee Hill Drive, which is south of East Riverside Drive, off of Hoeke Lane. Austin Police Department officers responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. after someone called 911 saying they found a person dead and the suspect was still at the location. APD identified the victim as Isaias Martinez, 54, and the suspect as Jorge Flores-Duran, 60. Flores-Duran was detained and interviewed by investigators. APD said during the interview, he admitted to shooting Martinez during an argument. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Flores-Duran was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder. He is currently being held at the Travis County jail.Anyone ...

Ono Hawaiian Plates brings island favorites to Twins and their opponents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

It’s a little before 7:45 a.m. in the middle of July and Warren Seta has already been jamming inside the kitchen for a couple of hours.The co owner of Ono Hawaiian Plates knows he has a catering order for the Seattle Mariners that needs to be delivered at 11:30 a.m.The clipboard on the wall shows that the Mariners have ordered three trays of kalbi, two trays of barbecue chicken, one tray of macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, one tray of chicken katsu, fried rice, white rice, and a handful of other accompaniments.As if that’s not already enough work, Seta is also working on a special order for Mariners second baseman Kolton Wong, a Hawaii native who has gotten used to having some of his local favorites as an option in the visitor’s clubhouse at Target Field.These are the moments that bring Seta and his partner Jess Kelley the most joy.Warren Seta, left, and Jess Kelley, the owners of Ono Hawaiian Plates in the North Loop Galley in Minneapolis, hold a plate of Korean ribs on...

Clifton Park man charged with sexual abuse of a minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Clifton Park man has been arrested following a sexual abuse investigation, according to state police. Justin Pringle, 35, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 10 at 7:42 p.m., troopers received a report of inappropriate contact between an adult male and a minor in Clifton Park. The investigation determined that earlier in the day, Pringle had reportedly provided consumable products containing cannabis to a child under the age of 14 in exchange for sexual contact. Pringle was arrested near his home and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing. He faces the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree sexual abuse Third-degree criminal sale of cannabis Endangering the welfare of a child Saratoga Springs Police charge man with sexual abuse Pringle was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: August 7-11

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, August 7 through August 11. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Filli’s opens Express Store in New LebanonFilli’s Deli and Bakery has opened the Express Store part of its new space in New Lebanon. The Full Service Market is set to be completed by October.Lebanese restaurant sets opening date in Watervliet after moveTeta Marie’s Lebanese Restaurant is ready to open at its new home in Watervliet. Owner Brenda Hage announced the restaurant is opening on August 15 at 2 p.m. after its ribbon cutting.Ruth’s Chris sets tentative opening date in ColonieRuth’s Chris Steak House will soon be opening in the former Macaroni Grill space at 1 Metro Park Road, right off of Wolf Road in Colonie. According to a press person for the company, the tentat...

Saratoga Springs Police charge man with sexual abuse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An arrest has been made following an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that happened on August 6. Police charged Joseph D. Freshwater with first-degree sexual abuse. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, officers located the victim and notified the Investigations Division. Freshwater was ultimately identified as the suspect. He was arraigned in the Saratoga Springs City Court on August 8 and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail.Anyone with information regarding the activities of Freshwater is asked to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at (518) 584-1800.

Two arrested in Albany on gun and drug charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people in Albany were arrested following a traffic stop, according to state police. Arafat Ali, 43, of Albany, and Luella Swart, 24, of Saugerties, are facing gun and drug charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 10 at 11:50 a.m., troopers stopped a vehicle on Ontario Street in Albany for multiple traffic law violations. The driver was identified as Ali, and the passenger was identified as Swart. The investigation by police revealed that Ali was illegally in possession of a loaded handgun, a BB gun, felony-weight narcotics, drug paraphernalia containing drug residue and a large amount of cash. Swart was found to also be in possession of a controlled substance. DOJ: Fort Ann nurse unlawfully distributed drugs Both were arrested and transported to SP Latham for processing. They face the following charges:ChargesAliSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possess...

3 hog hunters die trying to rescue dog that fell into hole in Texas corn field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The sheriff in Bastrop County, Texas, called it a "sad tragedy" while describing the lengthy recovery efforts it took to pull the bodies of three people and a dog from a hole in a corn field Wednesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sheriff Maurice Cook said a man from Red Rock, Texas led three people from Florida on a hog hunt and called deputies for help at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. The man reported three people trapped in a hole in the 300 block of New Trail, which is close to County Road 461 in northern Bastrop County. The hole turned out to be a cistern that had standing water in it about six to eight feet below ground level. The sheriff said the hunting guide told deputies that a dog escaped from a truck and fell into the cistern. One man apparently jumped into the hole to save the dog, and another man and a woman removed some of their clothes and dove in later. The cistern had a high amount...

Woman identified in fatal north St. Louis St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A woman has been identified in a fatal north St. Louis shooting.Police responded to a fatal shooting in north St. Louis at the 4700 block of Riverview on August 3 at 6:20 p.m. Officers found Ametta Powell, 30, suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died at an area hospital. The Homicide Division is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) if they want to stay private and get a reward.

Stalled truck leads to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and gun

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:00 GMT

CREVE COEUR -- A stalled truck led to an arrest in July. The police discovered it was stolen.Creve Coeur Police found a truck stopped in the southbound lanes of Olive near Old Olive West at 1 a.m. on July 25, 2023. Police discovered that the truck had been reported stolen the day before in St. Louis County. Jerome L. King, 35, was placed under arrest.King is charged with tampering and having a gun illegally. When King was caught, it was found that he was carrying a stolen gun and drugs.