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Central Texas school district stays afloat amid shortage in special education teachers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

WACO. Texas (FOX 44) -- The national shortage of special education teachers is putting some schools in Central Texas in a tough situation.It's a discussion many districts are having to ensure students with special needs are supported.We reached out online and this topic is a big deal to parents mentioning how substitutes, even long-term ones were needed to step into the classroom.This year, Killeen ISD has made strides to improve."These special education aids and teachers just really go through it. You got to really love working with spread kids," said Killeen ISD parent, Desiree Bonavita.Bonavita volunteers at Venable Village Elementary School.Her son was in a class for students with special needs and says teacher shortages caused some challenges in his learning."The young ones need a lot more one-on-one attention and they're the ones that are like runners, so they're the ones who need the special education aids a lot more," said Bonavita.Another parent who wished to stay anonymous...

Docs: Texas husband pistol-whips man after discovering affair with wife, both wrap body in plastic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — A murder investigation is underway after the discovery of a body wrapped in plastic and duct tape in Texas on Sunday.Investigators have a husband and wife in custody. They say the pair admitted to their involvement in the killing after the wife admitted to having an affair with the victim.Narciso Banos, 49, has been charged with murder, aggravated kidnapping and tampering with a human corpse when he faced a judge Sunday. His wife, Francisca Carrizales, 42, is also charged with aggravated kidnapping and tampering with a human corpse.The judge set Banos’ bond at $6.5 million, while Carrizales’ bond is set at $3.5 million. Both are currently booked at the Harris County Jail.On Friday, police were called to the residence at the 11500 block of Ezekiel Road for a welfare check on 32-year-old Francisco Romero.Romero had been reported missing and his last known address was at the home of Banos and his wife, which Banos is Romero’s boss.Court documents said that on Thursday,...

'Hot but not as hot as hell': Texas church sign pays tribute to recent heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) -- A south Abilene church sign is paying tribute to the Texas heat. The Church of Christ on Willis Street and South 11th Street currently have messages inspired by the sweltering summer on both sides of their sign. One side reads "It is hot but not as hot as hell", and the other side says, "Whatever you are baking lord, I think it's done."Triple-digit temperatures are expected to stick around through at least the end of this week.Get the latest 7-day forecast and other weather information here.

St. Paul man charged with setting off pipe bomb, damaging 2 vehicles; said he was ‘livid’ over dad’s ‘desecrated’ ashes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

A man charged Thursday with setting off a pipe bomb in St. Paul in June that damaged two vehicles told police it was intended for the vehicle of a man he was “livid” with because he “desecrated” his father’s ashes by pouring them onto the ground, according to a criminal complaint.Officers responded to a possible pipe bomb explosion at 1:12 p.m. June 13 on York Avenue between Kennard and Hazelwood streets on the Greater East Side.A Ford Ranger was parked on the north side of York and a Chevrolet Suburban on the south side. The Ranger had damage to the driver’s side and the Suburban’s rear driver’s side glass panel was shattered.Christopher William Kulak (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Officers saw burn marks on the asphalt between the vehicles, and found a pipe with a cap on the end. Witnesses and video cameras in the area documented a sedan approaching, a male’s arm reaching out the front driver’s side...

Free first aid kits and more coming to Aviation Mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A local organization with a role in accessible living accommodations is making health more accessible next month. This September, Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) is bringing medical kits and devices to Aviation Mall, completely for free. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! First aid kits, thermometers, COVID-19 tests, blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters will be up for offer during Community Health Day, from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16th. All supplies are free while they last."We're thrilled to extend this offering of free medical devices to our community, courtesy of our valued partners at the Warren County Office of the Aging," said SAIL Executive Director Tyler Whitney. "Moreover, attendees will gain insights into the remarkable spectrum of services that SAIL is dedicated to providing." Listening room and audio shop coming to Glens Falls SAIL representatives will be...

Trader Joe's must-haves for fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

(WSYR-TV) -- You might have noticed a certain chilliness in the air. While the leaves have yet to transform into the bright, pastel colors that New England is famous for, it is hard to ignore the fact that autumn is fast approaching. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Autumn also marks the apple and pumpkin seasons and the re-introduction of fall seasonal products. For some, there is no grocery store that does autumn better than Trader Joe's, with their fan-favorite butternut squash mac and cheese, autumn harvest soup, and pumpkin cheesecake.Trader Joe's officially ushers in the first sign of autumn with its "Pumpkin Palooza" on September 5. The rest of the seasonal products will follow around the second week of September.If you want to see what you can get your hands on this fall at Trader Joe's, read along for new and old fall-themed returning products this year. https://www.news10.com/news/it-doesnt-say-pickles-on-most-pickle...

New York Times tackles 'political storm' around St. Louis transgender clinic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As a new Missouri law takes effect next week that bans gender-affirming treatments for minors, the New York Times dove deep into one St. Louis pediatric transgender center facing pushback through a series of events described as a "political storm." In February, the Missouri Attorney General's Office launched an investigation into the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. A whistleblower accuses the center of using experimental drugs on children, distributing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, and giving children life-altering drugs without parental consent. BTK killer named ‘prime suspect’ in unsolved cases in Missouri, Oklahoma Washington University has contended that “appropriate policies and procedures” have been followed amid the investigation and claims there is no evidence of misconduct. Months later, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law that would ban transgender children and some adults from acces...

'Rapstar' Polo G faces gun charge after younger brother robs another musician, LAPD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

Hip-hop star Polo G was arrested on a gun charge Tuesday after the Los Angeles Police Department searched his home in connection with an allegation of armed robbery made against his brother, police said.According to police, Taurean Bartlett, the 18-year-old younger brother of the "Distraction" performer and himself a rapper using the name Trench Baby, robbed a fellow musician at gunpoint on Aug. 15.Trench Baby invited the robbery victim to the 18500 block of Clydesdale Avenue in Granada Hills, and when the victim arrived at about 5 p.m., Trench Baby pulled out "a handgun with an extended magazine and demanded that the victim transfer money to an unknown account over a money transfer service," police said in a news release. "The victim was in fear and complied. The suspect also demanded the victim empty his pockets," police added.Eight days later, police raided the home of Polo G — real name Taurus Bartlett, 24 — who was reportedly hosting his younger brother at his San Fernando Vall...

Apple backs California's 'Right to Repair' bill in major policy shift

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

Apple is now supporting a California bill that would require electronic and appliance manufacturers to provide product owners with tools and services to repair damaged items.The bill would specially require manufacturers that sell products for more than $100 to make replacement guides, parts and tools available for at least years three after the manufacture date, regardless of whether the three-year period exceeds the product’s warranty period, according to the bill’s text. California bill aims to limit renters’ security deposits The company’s latest move of support comes after its initial decision to oppose the proposed legislation.Apple told TechCrunch that it supports the bill so “all Californians have even greater access to repairs while also protecting their safety, security, and privacy.”“We create our products to last and, if they ever need to be repaired, Apple customers have a growing range of safe, high-quality repair options,” the statement continued.The iPhone maker al...

Man, boy in custody for killing teen in Boyle Heights may be responsible for other homicides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:24 GMT

A man and a teen have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Boyle Heights earlier this month, and police believe they may be tied to several other homicides. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Aug. 12 inside the recreation center at Evergreen Park, located at 2844 E. 2nd St., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, Alonso Ramos, was treated at the scene but succumbed to his injuries.An investigation led to the identity of two suspects: 26-year-old Michael Monarrez and a 14-year-old juvenile.Ramos was apparently confronted while he played basketball at the gym. "He's confronted, he's chased into a room and he's murdered at the hands of a young person who's younger than him," LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Thursday. “A 14-year-old is not born to be a murderer. How did he get to that point?”While detectives were working to arrest the suspects, a second shooting occurred.Police respond to the scene of a fatal shooting in Boyle Heig...