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Georgetown man pleads guilty to wife's 2021 murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 17, 2023.GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A jury trial began Monday in the murder case of Julie Hall. Travis Hall, her husband, was charged in 2021 in connection to her disappearance. Travis Hall, 50, faces murder and tampering with evidence charges in the disappearance of his wife, Julie Hall. He pleaded guilty in court Monday. PREVIOUS: Georgetown husband facing murder charge after investigation into wife’s disappearance In opening statements, prosecutors said Hall allegedly beat Julie to death with a pipe wrench in their Georgetown apartment and then wrapped her body in sheets and put her into a suitcase. Prosecutors said video evidence shows Hall putting a heavy suitcase in their apartment complex's trash compactor. Williamson County prosecutor Mike Waldman said the compacted trash was taken to a Creedmoor dump where police searched but Julie's body was never found. Hall's defense acknowledged that this i...

A bright start to the week but change is coming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday dawned mostly sunny with only a few fair-weather cirrus clouds. Lows included 43° at Llano and Fredericksburg to 51° at Dripping Springs. Camp Mabry's low was 49°, ten degrees below normal. The low at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was 44°. This cool start was due to low humidity and no wind.Of interest late this morning was seeing a little rain move into the western Hill Country. A weather disturbance coming through west Texas was responsible for what little rain was noted. The air is so dry today that any of that rain likely was not reaching the ground. El Niño watch issued: Here’s what that means We saw an increase in the clouds moving in from the west so the forecast has been revised to reflect the additional cloud cover this afternoon.Most afternoon highs will be in the upper half of the 70s. This will be a little below the normal of 81°. Highs tomorrow will range from the middle 70s to around 80° with the chance of showers and thunderstorms.Th...

Calling all Kyles: City of Kyle attempting Guinness record for largest same-name gathering

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Is your name Kyle? Do you know anyone named Kyle? If so, get ready to gather 'round in Kyle, Texas. The city is hoping to break the Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering. So, if your name is Kyle and you've wanted to break a world record, your time to shine is Sunday, May 21. There just needs to be more than 2,325 Kyles in Kyle at 4 p.m. that day. The same-name record has been held since 2017 by Kupreski Kosci in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a total of 2,325 participants named Ivan. Unique Guinness World Records done by Texans in Texas The gathering will be held at Lake Kyle Park the last day of the Kyle Fair, and it'll be the city's fourth attempt at the record. According to the city, in previous years, Kyles have come from as far as Massachusetts to participate. There is no cost to participate and entry to the Kyle Fair is free. The only rule is that participants' names must be spelled "Kyle."“In order to break this record, we’re c...

Schenectady Police locate male bleeding from the head

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Schenectady Police responded to a report of an assault. Police located a male bleeding from the head in the area of State and Jay Streets. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police claim the victim was uncooperative but admitted that he was involved in a physical altercation with another male. The victim was transported to Ellis Hospital for further treatment for his non-life-threatening injuries. Investigations are ongoing. Police say that no suspects have been arrested yet.

Glens Falls hydrant flushing to begin on May 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In May, the city of Glens Falls will be cracking open fire hydrants for flushing, to get sediment and other particles out of systems and make sure everything is working properly. Hydrant flushing starts on Monday, May 1, the city announced on Monday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The flushing process is expected to take between 10 and 15 days, and will take place Mondays-Saturdays between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Flushing allows the city to dislodge mineral deposits, remove loose sediment, and confirm proper operation of hydrants and valves. It's all part of keeping things flowing in the city of Glens Falls.“We urge all residents to be aware of the work while traveling around the city,” says Bill Norton, Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department. “The water will be running at a high rate of speed out of the water mains and fire hydrants until all the sediment is carried out and the water is...

Man runs inside St. Louis gas station for help after shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man was shot at a south St. Louis gas station parking lot Sunday evening. He ran inside the convenience store for help before collapsing. He was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.Police were called to investigate the shooting in the 3200 block of South Jefferson at around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. They found the 31-year-old victim inside the store, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was unable to describe what happened because of his injuries.Homicide detectives are now handling this case. The suspect was wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and a facemask.

Police respond to domestic disturbance, shoot man who pointed rifle at them

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man remains hospitalized after being shot by St. Louis police and falling from a second-floor window during a domestic disturbance call.According to Evita Caldwell, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident began around 11:20 p.m. Sunday at a home in the 6800 block of Balson Avenue, located in the Ellendale neighborhood.Officers were initially called to the residence for a domestic dispute. However, that report was changed to a "shots fired" call before police arrived.Caldwell claims that when officers arrived at the home, they met with a man and woman who said they were in the home with another man who began having an unspecified mental episode. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW This person ...

KSHE's John Ulett stepping away from morning show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Broadcaster John Ulett is stepping away from his morning show duties after 46 years on-air at KSHE-95. Ulett began his career in 1976 and is the station’s longest continuously broadcasting on-air talent. He made the announcement Monday morning."He’s not going anywhere. He’ll be a recurring part of the show, he’ll be out with us at live events, he’ll continue the KSHE Klassics show and Vinyl Exam with Mark Klose, and he’ll fill in for me when I’m away. The door will always be open to him. He just won't have to wake up so early anymore," writes A.D. Rowntree on Facebook.KSHE 95 host Favazz posted this Facebook status update, "Congrats on your semi-retirement, U-Man." Trending: Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival features an incredible lineup! Win Tickets! The broadcaster was named to the St. Louis Hall of Fame, he received the Riverfront Times’ Lifetime Achievement Award, he has received multiple awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association, and he is on the Bish...

St. Louis carjackers throw dog out before driving away

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A food delivery driver was a carjacking victim in Downtown St. Louis Sunday. Police say that a suspect threw her dog out of her car's window before driving away.The 42-year-old victim was walking back to her running 2020 Dodge Charger at around 9:45 p.m. Sunday. It was parked along the curb in the 1900 block of Washington Avenue. A white four-door sedan with four men in it pulled next to her vehicle. Top Story: 7 tornadoes hit St. Louis region Saturday, National Weather Service says The victim tells police that the four men got out of the vehicle, armed with guns, and approached her. They pressed a gun against her while patting down her property. Three of them men got into her vehicle, threw her dog out of the window, and then drove off.St. Louis police say that her vehicle was found later in Madison County, Illinois. A suspect was placed under arrest.

20-year-old charged in Carondelet road rage shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a road rage shooting over the weekend.According to Sgt. Charles Wall, a spokesman for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened Saturday around 5:35 p.m. at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Mott Street, located in the Carondelet neighborhood.The victim, a 27-year-old man, told police he was driving north on Michigan when a red Chrysler 200 cut him off. The driver of the Chrysler got out of their vehicle and began yelling at the victim. Top Story: 7 tornadoes hit St. Louis region Saturday, National Weather Service says The victim claimed he drove around the Chrysler to continue along on Michigan. However, the driver of the Chrysler pulled out a handgun and began shooting at the back of the victim's car.Wall said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back and drove off the road in the 6000 block of Michigan. The victim was taken to a local hospital ...