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Louisiana city sets disturbing record with 6th mass shooting of 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) -- This week, Shreveport, Louisiana, reached a troubling milestone with its sixth mass shooting of the year, setting a new city record for the highest number of mass shootings in a single year. The latest violence unfolded during a large party on the 4th of July where multiple partygoers were shot. Police said more than 200 people were attending the party when two groups of men opened fire.Jadajah Thomas, who was at the party at the time of the shooting, described the chaos."We was sitting in the car for like 15 minutes when we heard shots everywhere," said Thomas. "We also was driving past, trying to get out. We was right here. We seen people laying out dead on the ground." Shreveport Police Chief calls July 4 mass shooting ‘a horrible night’ Tabatha Taylor speaks at press conference after July 4 mass shooting (Source: KTAL/KMSS staff)During a press conference Wednesday, District 2 Commissioner Lyndon Johnson expressed shock. "Right now, I'm ...

Two Round Rock teens compete in national weightlifting competition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  Two local teenagers qualified and competed last month in the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Colorado Springs, the largest national weightlifting competition. Decker Fontenot, 13, and Usman Kahn, 16, both train at the Huszka Weightlifting Club in Round Rock and competed in Colorado in June. Decker has been weightlifting since he was 10. “I was really nervous before [the competition].  But once I hit my first lifts, you know, it just felt like another meet,” Decker said. Decker told KXAN he lifted 55 kilograms for “the snatch” and “clean and jerked” 67 kilograms – the two types of lifts athletes execute in weightlifting competitions – which were both "PRs," or personal records. Decker placed 11th in the 14 to 15 age group, and Usman placed 8th in the 16 to 17 age group. Attila Huszka, Decker’s father, owns the gym where the two young athletes train. He said in the wake of CrossFit’s popularity, weightlifting has also grown. CrossFit is a high-in...

Boil water notice issued for parts of Lago Vista

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 6, 2023LAGO VISTA, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Lago Vista public water system is under a boil water notice after a water main break, according to a notice.The water main break caused "reduced distribution system pressure in Pressure Planes PP-3-A and PP-2," the notice states. The boil water notice is directed for those two pressure plane areas, which can be seen in the map below.The notice states the water main break has been repaired by city personnel, and the system is currently being pressurized. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires flushing and testing once pressure has been re-established.The boil water notice will be removed after testing is completed and approved, the notice states.Lago Vista map for July 6 boil water notice.What to do in a boil water noticeTo remove potential bacteria, water for drinking, cooking and ice-making should be brought to a "rigorous boil" for two minute...

Newcomer Brandan Craig excited to join Austin FC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC is adding fresh legs to its roster by acquiring defender Brandan Craig on loan from the Philadelphia Union. Craig, 19, has only played in one MLS game, but he's been a player who the club believes can help going forward as he'll be a member of the Verde and Black for the remainder of the 2023 season. He recently represented the US Men's Youth National Under-20 team at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup where he was teammates with Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff's son, Owen. According to Craig, the younger Wolff has helped make the transition easier in these first few days with the club. "It helps me settle in and be a little comfortable knowing at least one player personally," Craig said. Even though he doesn't have much MLS experience, Craig expects his time with Austin FC to be full of growth."I think this place gives me a good opportunity to get significant minutes, significant MLS minutes, so I'm really happy to be here," Craig continued. "I'm just excited for...

Austin police look for new leads in deadly September 2022 stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is still asking for the community's help gathering leads in a deadly stabbing that happened in downtown Austin last September. Man killed in downtown Austin stabbing identified; video released of suspects On Sept. 4, 2022, at approximately 2:34 a.m., D’Andre Isaiah Day, 27, flagged down police near East Sixth Street and Brazos Street after he was stabbed. Day was taken to a hospital, where he later died. APD is holding a press conference on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Day's brother. The conference will be streamed in the live player above and on KXAN's Facebook page. An investigation found Day and a friend were in a fight with three other unknown men. One of the three men stabbed Day, according to APD. Officers believe this was an isolated incident and a random meeting. Austin police release second video of suspects in deadly September stabbing downtown APD is still searching for the suspects involved. Police have previously released...

New Loons winger Ismael Tajouri-Shradi brings goals back to Allianz Field

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi has fond memories of Allianz Field.The Swiss-Libyan winger scored two goals and assisted on another goal for New York City in the venue’s inaugural game in April 2019, a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United.“I think the stadium is not bad for me,” Tajouri-Shradi said Thursday. “Now I can’t wait to score some goals for my team now, for Minnesota.”Tajouri-Shradi has signed a contract with the Loons through the end of the 2023 season, with club options for 2024 and 2025, the club announced Thursday.Tajouri-Shradi and new striker Teemu Pukki need to obtain their International Transfer Certificates (ITC) to be eligible to play against Austin FC on Saturday. Pukki arrived in Minnesota on Wednesday but did not train with Loons on Thursday as he went through further testing.Tajouri-Shradi said he is healthy after a serious hip injury ended a short stint with the New England Revolution last season. He was traded from Los Angeles FC to the Revs for $400,000 last August, but he...

'Summer Slam' to rock out in Lake George

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George is tuning up with music for a good community cause. The Strand Summer Slam takes over the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George on Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, bringing cover bands and high-energy acts to carry visitors through a hot summer weekend. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Across two days, the festival grounds will host six bands, entirely for free. The lineup includes:Saturday, July 85 p.m.: Lazy Suns with Sugar & The Tree (Roots rock)7 p.m.: Tumblin' Dice (Rolling Stones tribute band)9 p.m.: Ten Most Wanted (Party funk band)Sunday, July 95 p.m.: Across the Pond (The Beatles tribute band)7 p.m.: Proudest Monkeys (Dave Matthews tribute band)9 p.m.: Ernie LaRouche Band (Rock cover band)Limited parking in front of the festival grounds is available for $20, with further metered parking open around the village. Proceeds from ...

24% of Missouri under 'extreme drought' conditions - Report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

MISSOURI - More than 98% of Missouri is experiencing some level of drought, with nearly a quarter of the state under extreme drought conditions, according to the United States Drought Monitor.Current drought conditions, dated July 4, show three states suffering widespread extreme drought: Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Drought conditions are measured on a six-tiered scale: None, Abnormally Dry, Moderate Drought, Severe Drought, Extreme Drought, and Exceptional Drought.Missouri is not experiencing exceptional drought at the moment, though parts of Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas are.According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the state's Drought Assessment Committee is meeting July 25 "to further coordinate drought response actions." Approximately five weeks ago, Governor Mike Parson declared a drought alert for 60 Missouri counties experiencing "moderate, severe, or extreme drought." As of the July 4 Drought Monitor report, more than 100 Missouri counties fall under thos...

The worst losses for the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Blowout defeats. One-run games. Ninth-inning heartbreakers. These are among the many ways the St. Louis Cardinals have lost ballgames in a season where they've largely stumbled around last place. The St. Louis Cardinals will carry a losing record into the All-Star break, currently last place in the NL Central at 35-51. Heading into Thursday, the Redbirds are in jeopardy of being swept in a four-game series for the first time this season. RELATED - Adam Wainwright lands on IL, vows setback is ‘not the end’ “We keep showing up and expecting it to be different, and it keeps not being different," said Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright via The Athletic last month. "The only common denominator we have is that we find ways to lose. We lose in different ways every game.”Cruel fate hit the Cardinals in all three of their previous losses to the Miami Marlins. In the series opener, Miles Mikolas hit a wall late in what was shaping to be a quality start turned to a Marlins c...

Troopers to 'aggressively' enforce speed limit along I-44 Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that they will be "aggressively" enforcing the speed limit Friday along I-44 in St. Louis and Franklin Counties. The troopers plan on being very visible and will be looking for drivers breaking the law.Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department conducted a similar campaign Wednesday. They handed out 166 tickets during 75 traffic stops along Delmar and Kingshighway. Many of the tickets were for speeding but other violations include expired plates, no insurance, no seatbelt, and suspended licenses. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? The police department plans to conduct more of the high visibility traffic enforcement campaigns in the future at various locations. They handed out 164 tickets a week ago along South Kingshighway, Hampton and South Grand.