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Traffic stop ends in arrest, cocaine bust in Fayette County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said a traffic stop on Interstate 10 yielded thousands of dollars worth of cocaine Sunday. According to FCSO, Sgt. Randy Thumann and his K9 partner Kolt stopped a GMC Yukon at mile-marker 663 on Sunday morning at 9:20 for a traffic violation. FCSO said Sgt. Thumann got consent to search the vehicle after he "observed discrepancies in the driver’s travel itinerary, route of travel and many other familiar indicators of narcotics trafficking."After Kolt sniffed out the odor of drugs, officers found an after-marker compartment built under the center console. The sheriff's office said about 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of cocaine worth $250,000 was removed from the console. The driver, Jose Puentes, 31, from Brownsville, was arrested for Felony Drug Possession. FCSO said Puentes was taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center. Sgt. Thumann has been on several major busts in the county, according to the department.Fayette County Sg...

Hutto man gets 30 months for embezzlement and false tax return, DOJ says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (KXAN) – The Department of Justice said a Hutto man was sentenced Tuesday to 30 months in prison for embezzling funds from his Austin-based employer and filing a false tax return.According to court documents, beginning in April 2010 through October 2017, Steven Marquez embezzled more than $700,000 from the employer, an unnamed property management company, while serving as head of its bank reconciliation team, the DOJ said. To conceal the embezzlement, Marquez altered his employer’s corporate bank statement by deleting his transfers and making it appear as if the statements reconciled with company records, according to the DOJ. Marquez filed a false tax return for 2017 that did not report as income the embezzled funds he took that year. As part of his punishment, Marquez was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $188,493 in restitution to the United States and an additional $704,262 in restitution related to his embezzlement.

Group awards scholarships in hopes of closing gap of Latino students not completing college degrees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The rising costs of college may be a factor in the widening gap of Latino students not completing their degrees, according to a national survey.According to a study by Excelencia in Education, 28% of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate's degree or higher compared to 48% of white adults.The analysis found “For the U.S. to regain the top ranking in the world for college degree attainment, Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030.”Native Austinite Licelda Briones, the first in her family to go to college, said the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin (YHAPA) is working to make a difference with scholarships.“I know it's hard to figure it out,” said Briones, describing the financial burden many families face to pay for college. “We are helping to raise funds, helping create new leaders.”On September 16, YHAPA will award several students with scholarships.“We're wanting to see the representation that we want to see out here in Au...

5 things to know this Wednesday, September 13

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A camel once asked "Guess what day it is" in a Geico commercial. That day, happened to be Wednesday. Happy hump day! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, a cold front pushing through the News10 region will bring periods of steady rain in the morning, followed by on-and-off lighter showers through the early afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! New changes to New York State gun laws go into effect on Wednesday. The two changes are part of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law in 2022. Also, Carlos Corrales-Ramirez, 20, was arraigned in Rensselaer County Court. He pleaded not guilty to fatally stabbing Jairo Hernandez-Sanchez, 28, on September 2. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Additional changes to NYS gun laws going into effectNew changes to New York State gun laws go into effect on Wednesday, S...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Is It Healthy To Still Get Gossip From Your Old Job?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Kimberly and it's about gossip. Here's her email:  Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I recently had dinner with a friend of mine who I used to work with. She has since moved on from the company and has another job, but she still wants all the gossip from the old office. I used to fill her in on some of it, but she always had a negative take on it, so now I don't want to tell her anymore. Plus, I think it's funny that she doesn't work with any of these people anymore but still wants to know what's going on in their lives. I'm doing my best to avoid all questions from now on. When I told my sister though, she told me it was no big deal and to keep sharing the gossip because everyone loves gossip. What do you think? Thanks for the help.KimberlyI understand how Kimberly feels. I still have friends from places I used to work at, but I don't need to know what's going on in ...

Homecoming canceled after fights at Riverview Gardens High School

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Multiple fights at Riverview Gardens High School are leading the North County School District to take swift action. They've announced big changes at the high school starting Wednesday. Following fights on Tuesday at Riverview Gardens High School, which is close to Shepley Road, St. Louis County Police arrested a number of students and sent one to the hospital.Authorities told FOX 2 that there were numerous incidents of fighting at the high school during the school day. St. Louis County Police said school resource officers were on the campus when a fight broke out between 10 and 15 students. Additional officers responded.We're told some 10 students were taken into custody. The student who went to the hospital had only minor injuries. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police Students sheltered in place for a while, meaning they did not change classes to prevent movement and limit the potential for more fights.In response to the braw...

'Pretrial Fairness Act' banning cash bail in Illinois going into effect Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Starting next Monday, Illinois will be the first state to eliminate cash-bail as a condition of pretrial release.Critics say cash bail policies are especially unfair to people of color. Studies show being in jail before trial can have a negative impact on the outcome of a person's case and life after the case is tried. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police "You're already being punished because you're being detained. It's the proper term they use. But you're also being punished twice because you're poor," Chicago local Nikuya Brooks expressed.Judges can still detain those considered to be a threat to people or seen as likely to run away before trial. They can also order electronic monitoring of those who receive pretrial release.

3rd Construction Career Expo taking place in St. An today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The third Construction Career Expo is happening Wednesday.It'll be at the Northwest Crossings Job Center in St. Ann from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More than 20 organizations are offering work in construction and trade jobs. DeWitt: Missouri teams ‘all on the same page’ in new sports betting push There is free parking.

Gary Sinise Foundation providing help for officer battling cancer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Gary Sinise Foundation is raising money for a Manchester Police Department veteran officer.Sgt. Meredith Absolon is battling stage three breast cancer. Despite that, she's still shown up for work nearly every single day. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police The community started a GoFundMe for the 15-year veteran of the department. Manchester police officials and several businesses will join the foundation to help Sgt. Absolon.

Police responding to possible shooting at St. Louis County gas station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are responding to a possible shooting in St. Louis County.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, was at the scene, located at the 'Phillips 66' gas station on Chambers Road, where officers and evidence technicians are going over the scene. DeWitt: Missouri teams ‘all on the same page’ in new sports betting push No further information has yet to be reported. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.