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LIVE BLOG: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effect for Burnet, Llano, Williamson counties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe storms are expected across much of Central Texas Friday afternoon and evening. The main concerns tonight are large hail and damaging winds. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the KXAN viewing area in a 3 out of 5 threat for severe storms, as another potent low-pressure system dives into the state.A Tornado Watch is in effect for Lampasas, Mason, Milam and San Saba counties until 8 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all other local counties until 9 p.m.Storms are expected to develop in the Hill Country between 4-6 p.m., move into the Austin Metro/I-35 corridor between 6-8 p.m., then impact eastern counties between 7-10 p.m. KXAN First Warning Weather forecast Weather ResourcesHow to talk to your kids about severe weatherWatches vs Warnings: Understanding how a storm is madeTraffic mapLive Central Texas radarCentral Texas rainfall totalsDownload KXAN Weather AppSign up for KXAN daily forecast news...

Animal advocates recommend spaying and neutering as kitten season continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For several years, Taylor resident Marta Lucio has taken care of two young cats that live in her neighborhood, which she named Sarita and Anita. Several months ago, the cats started to look fatter, which Marta believed to just be due to a better diet.However, with more time, Marta saw that specifically the bellies of the cats was getting bigger. She took in the two sisters, who gave birth in her home.Anita feeds her newborns (Courtesy Mariah Lucio)Marta's granddaughter, Mariah Lucio, said that the births was a surprise to the family.Sarita inspects one of her newborns (Courtesy Mariah Lucio)"They're only a week old. So, we're still trying to figure out their personalities. They're still like, eyes are closed and everything," Mariah said. "It must be like such a big change for [Marta], like we've had dogs...but we've never had a situation like this. I think it's probably a big shock, but I can tell she loves them and she finds a lot of joy in taking care of them."Mar...

Top recruit Ron Holland decommits from Texas basketball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A day after landing major transfer Max Abmas, the Texas men's basketball team has now lost a key piece. Ron Holland, a five-star recruit in the class of 2023, has decommitted from the University of Texas.According to 247 Sports, Holland is the top player in the state of Texas and sixth-ranked in the nation. The Duncanville High School forward posted on social media announcing his decision."I want to take this time to thank head coach RT and the entire Texas coaching staff for their consideration," Holland said on the post. "I would also like to thank the Longhorn Nation for all their love and support. While this has been a difficult process, I have decided to de commit from University of Texas and re-open my recruitment. Texas will still be one of my top schools of choice."Texas head coach Rodney Terry and his staff believed it had signed two of the top-rated players in the country with AJ Johnson and Holland near the end of the 2023 season. Johnson also decommitted...

State emergency resources to be activated ahead of severe storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

AUSTIN (FOX 44) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources as severe storms move across the state beginning Wednesday through Friday. Gov. Abbott has also directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) to support any requests for assistance from local officials. Texas Gov. Abbott announces new initiatives to combat fentanyl crisis The National Weather Service is forecasting baseball-sized hail (approximately three inches), wind gusts of up to 75 miles per hour or greater and a threat of tornadoes reaching EF-2 strength or greater across large portions of North, Central, and East Texas.At the Governor’s direction, TDEM has activated the following state emergency response resources to support severe weather response operations:Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2)...

Pittsfield Police search for missing 39-year-old

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Pittsfield Police Department is searching for a 39-year-old male who was reported missing. Police believe Andrew Zisiades was traveling from Georgia to Massachusetts via Greyhound Bus on April 24. Zisiades is believed to have exited the bus during a transfer in New York City. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Zisiades is described as an autistic white male with brown/gray hair with a long beard, green eyes, and possibly a "disheveled" appearance. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket, camouflage pants, and black sneakers.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pittsfield Police at (413) 448-9700.

Glens Falls Bagels leaving Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Glens Falls Bagels has spent its first few months of business on South Street in downtown Glens Falls. After growing a base and getting vocal with ambitions for the shop, owner Kerry Smith has announced that the bagelry will now be moving across the Hudson River. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Glens Falls Bagels is now set to move into a space at the Hannaford Plaza on Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls. Smith announced on the business' Facebook page that Sunday would be his last day in Glens Falls."I was so nervous, but I had to say something," said Smith, a Brooklyn native and the former owner of the Glenmore Lodge on Glen Lake. "It's been nothing but overwhelming support from everyone."Glens Falls Bagels opened last November, as a hopeful beacon for South Street. Smith moved into a former bar space across the street from the future home of the Glens Falls Farmer's Market, currently a vacan...

Conceptual NYS budget agreement: Minimum Wage increase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

 ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The state budget is a step closer to being finalized. It’s projected to be approximately $229 billion dollars, which is $2 billion higher than what the governor previously proposed"I said, I’d make our state safer, more affordable, more livable, for New Yorkers of today and tomorrow. Now that we’re reaching the end of this process, I’m confident that this is exactly what this budget delivers," said Hochul.On affordability, Governor Hochul said a conceptual agreement was made to increase the minimum wage next year."We’re raising the minimum age to $16 in New York City, Long Island, in Westchester. $15 elsewhere in the state, with $.50 increases in both '25 and '26, but starting in 2027, the minimum wage will increase annually according to the consumer price index in other words---if costs go up so your wages.Vicky Rivera said she’s a mom who works a minimum wage job."I have to think about if I eat meat today, or if I buy some shoes for them or for me," explai...

NYSP: Man travels to Colonie in attempt to meet a child for sexual exploitation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Hamburg man was taken into custody on Thursday following a pursuit through Colonie. Police say Cary M. Youngs, 28, traveled to Colonie in an attempt to meet with what he believed to be a 13-year-old for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! When police attempted to take him into custody, Youngs fled in his vehicle but eventually pulled over. Youngs was charged with:Assault in the Second DegreeAttempted Rape in the Second DegreeAttempted Criminal Sex Act in the Second DegreePatronizing a Person for Prostitution in the Second DegreeReckless Endangerment in the Second DegreeCriminal Mischief in the Fourth DegreeUnlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor VehicleMultiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violationsThe Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the FBI assisted in the investigation. Youngs was arraigned at the Colonie Town C...

NYS opens facility to store untested rape kits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- New York State is taking steps to protect evidence for victims of sexual offenses. A new state facility will now store rape kits for up to twenty years, giving victims time to decide how they want to move forward. "It's a recognition that no one responds to trauma in the same way and we want to extend that long enough so that people can do it anytime that works for them," said Elizabeth Cronin, Director of the NYS Office of Victim Services. Legislation to track rape kits passes both houses The facility will hold untested kits which have not yet been turned over to law enforcement. The issue previously was that each hospital had its own time frame as to how long they could store kits. Cronin said it took about 18 months to create the facility, which is located in the capital region. "We worked really closely with all the stakeholders, all the experts, to make sure that the facility is state of the art ... climate controlled. We’re dealing with a lot of diffe...

Sentencing for man attempting to meet minor for sex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Friday, Bradley Boisen, 26, of Waterford, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted sex trafficking of a child. The decision was announced by the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! As part of his guilty plea, Boisen admitted that on April 21, 2021, he met someone over the internet and agreed to pay them $100 to engage in sexual acts with a 14-year-old child. That same day, Boisen traveled to a predetermined location in Albany, where he was to meet and engage in sexual acts with the minor. After arriving at the meeting spot, Boisen informed an undercover law enforcement officer that he didn't possess the agreed-upon fee and attempted to negotiate as to what sex acts he could afford for $60. Upon coming to an understanding, Boisen handed the undercover officer $30 and promised to give the remaining $30 after he eng...