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TCSO searching for suspect in Wells Branch homicide, accused of killing sister

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman who found dead in northern Travis County Thursday was identified Friday, and officials were also searching for her brother, who was accused of murdering her, according to a TCSO news release.The woman was identified as Precious Angel Rucker, 38, of Austin, the release said.TCSO deputies responded to a report of a welfare check at 5:19 p.m. Thursday near the 1700 block of W. Wells Branch Parkway.Rucker was found dead with “obvious injuries” Thursday night in northern Travis County, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.Image of Wanya Kasean Smith courtesy of the Travis County Sheriff's OfficeTCSO said Rucker's brother, Wanya Kasean Smith, 21, of Austin, was suspected of murdering her and tampering with evidence.Smith is described as a Black man, 6 feet 1 inches and weighs 230 pounds. He was last seen in the Wells Branch area, according to TCSO. Anyone who may know of Smith's whereabouts are asked to call 911 immediately and do not attempt to interact...

LIVE: Westlake scores on every possession in 1st half, leads Akins 44-0 at halftime

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Instead of honoring seniors at the end of the season, the Westlake Chaparrals will do it Friday before the 6A-District 26 opener against Akins at Chaparral Stadium.Westlake has 61 seniors on this year's team that has started the year 2-0, and the Chaps are fresh off a 47-0 systematic dismantling of Converse Judson last week. Akins, meanwhile, is in the midst of a 17-game losing streak dating back to 2021 and the Eagles have yet to score in two games this year. The last time Akins won was Sept. 30, 2021, when they topped Austin High 20-18.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe game will be streamed in the video player above and also on KXAN.com/Westlake for those in the KXAN viewing area free of charge. For those outside the viewing area, you'll have to watch the game through our official streaming partner NFHS Network. The...

Suspect arrested in Buda homicide, HCSO says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- On Thursday, a man was arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred at a gas station in Buda that same day, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Shortly after midnight Thursday, HCSO responded to the Insta-Fuel Travel Center, 16649 IH-35, in Buda for a report of an unconscious man near the gas pumps, the release said. Person of interest in deadly Buda shooting in custody HCSO searches for suspect vehicle in connection with fatal shooting (HCSO photos)HCSO deputies responded to the scene and found a man with apparent gunshot wounds to his body, the release said. Deputies then notified Hays County/San Marcos EMS, who also responded to the scene. The man, who was not identified Friday, was later pronounced dead by Hays County Justice of the Peace Sandra Bryant, according to HCSO.Investigators were able to identify the vehicle driven by the suspect, who was later identified as Omar Guadalupe Galvan-Ochoa, 27, the release said. Th...

New flights between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh taking off now

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

Los Angeles travelers now have more options to fly to and from the Steel City when Breeze Airways begins service between LAX and Pittsburgh.The budget airline began offering direct flights between the two cities beginning Friday and tickets are on sale now for future flights with one-way trips going for as low as $99 as part of an introductory deal.The new route will be served on Mondays and Fridays and the introductory fares will be available for purchase between Sept. 18 and March 7, 2024.Doug Webster, Deputy Executive Director Operations for Los Angeles World Airports, said they are thrilled to have expanded service and more nonstop destinations between LAX and the eastern part of the country.“LAX and Breeze Airways share a common goal of offering our guests more flight options and we welcome Breeze’s new flight to Pittsburgh International Airport," Webster said.Breeze began serving LAX in November 2022 and currently offers other nonstop flights to Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia ...

The top five most expensive home sales in Milpitas, reported the week of Aug. 28

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

A house in Milpitas that sold for $1.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Milpitas in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.5 million. The average price per square foot was $819.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $1.2 million, condominium in the 200 block of Currlin CircleThe sale of the condominium in the 200 block of Currlin Circle, Milpitas, has been finalized. The price was $1,180,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in August. The condominium was built in 2014 and has a living area of 1,622 square feet. The price per square foot was $727. The condominium features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.Currlin Circle4. $1.2 million, condominium in the 700 block of Parc LaneThe property in the 700 block of Par...

SF Giants notes: Late first pitch Sunday vs. Rockies, when Alex Cobb will make his next start, a Marco Luciano update

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — This three-game set against the last-place Rockies, like them all, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said before Friday’s series opener, presents his reeling club “a great opportunity.”“It’s really all about how we keep bouncing back and getting off the mat and continuing to fight,” Kapler said. “You’re going to go through really bad times over the course of a major-league season. Unless you have one of those magical seasons, which this hasn’t been.”The dream season of 2021 this has not been. Coming off a 1-6 road trip, falling back to .500 and 2½ games out of playoff position, the Giants’ series against the Rockies can be viewed one of two ways: a postseason hopeful looking to save its playoff chances or a meeting of the National League’s two worst teams since the trade deadline.Either would be true, which makes ESPN’s decision to select Sunday’s game for primetime even more puzzling. In case you missed it, ...

N.M. governor issues order suspending open, concealed carry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

By Morgan Lee | Associated PressSANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days in the midst of a spate of gun violence.The Democratic governor said she is expecting legal challenges but felt compelled to act in response to gun deaths, including the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy outside a minor league baseball stadium this week.The firearms suspension is tied to a threshold for violent crime rates that only the Albuquerque area currently meets. Police and licensed security guards are exempt from the temporary ban.The order calls for “civil administrative penalties availably by law” that include a fine of up to $5,000, said Caroline Sweeney, a spokeswoman for the governor.People with concealed carry permits are still allowed transport guns to some private locations such as a gun range or gun store — provided...

Death of Netflix engineer raises questions about Golden Gate Bridge safety net

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

(KRON) -- According to the Bridge District, an average of 30 people or more die from suicide at the Golden Gate Bridge a year. This week, the death of a missing Netflix engineer was ruled a suicide after his body was found northeast of the bridge. A physical barrier to stop people from harming themselves has been under construction for the past few years. The net is 80 percent complete and on track to finish the project around the end of this year.Director of Public Affairs at Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz explains the Golden Gate Bridge district crew is now working to install netting on the south end of the bridge."We have netting installed on the east and west sides of the bridge between the two towers at the north approach viaduct," said Cosulich-Schwartz.With progress after delays in construction over the years and in recent weeks, contractors replaced fencing after someone got hurt. Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelect...

Sun beat Fever 76-59 to set a franchise record with 27th victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tiffany Hayes scored 14 points, Alyssa Thomas had 10 points and 14 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 76-59 on Friday night for their franchise record 27th victory of the season.DeWanna Bonner, Natisha Hiedeman and DiJonai Carrington scored 10 points apiece for the Sun (27-12), who have now beaten the Fever eight consecutive times. Indiana (12-27) hasn’t beaten Connecticut since July 3, 2021.Bonner had eight rebounds and five assists, while Thomas added eight assists to go along with her 28th double-double of the season.The Sun made six of their first nine 3-pointers before finishing 7 of 19.Kelsey Mitchell scored 15 points and Erica Wheeler and NaLyssa Smith each added 14 points for Indiana.Connecticut had a 21-point lead in the first half before Indiana closed on a 15-2 run to get within 37-31 at the break. The Sun responded by outscoring Indiana 13-4 over the final four minutes of the third quarter for a 59-44 lead. Connecticut,...

Pinto and Ramírez hit two-run homers in the 7th as the Rays rally to beat the Mariners 7-4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:23 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — René Pinto and Harold Ramírez hit two-run homers in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Friday night.Isaac Paredes added a solo homer in the eighth inning, his 29th of the season, for the Rays, who hold a 6 1/2-game lead over Seattle in the race for the top AL wild card.Tampa Bay started the day four games behind AL East-leading Baltimore. The Mariners entered play trailing first-place Houston by a half-game in the AL West.Chris Devenski (4-4) got two outs in the seventh and earned the win, while Pete Fairbanks worked the ninth and earned his 21st save.Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suárez homered for the Mariners.Pinto went deep on George Kirby’s 102nd and final pitch before Ramírez gave the Rays a 6-4 advantage on his drive off Isaiah Campbell (4-1).Kirby gave up four runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings.Rodríguez gave Seattle a 3-2 lead on his 28th homer, a solo shot in the third innin...