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Man sentenced for 2021 'sexually motivated' robberies targeting woman

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after being arrested in connection to 2021 “sexually motivated” robberies that targeted women in north Austin.According to Travis County court records, 25-year-old Carlos Saucedo submitted a guilty plea Tuesday for two charges — robbery and aggravated robbery. A previous charge for indecency with a child involving exposure connected to the investigation was dismissed in August 2022.A judge sentenced Saucedo to serve 8 years at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility in Huntsville. In addition to the 8-year prison sentence, Saucedo must also pay $345 in court fees. RELATED: Sexually-motivated robberies targeting women in north Austin under investigation According to past KXAN reports, Saucedo was arrested for three robberies that took in the same area in September and October 2021.The robberies occurred on Rutland Drive, Colony Creek Drive and Northgate Boulevard from Sept. 22 to Oct. 14, according to records. In each ...

Freezes in Austin: When do we typically see the last of the year, and what's the latest on record?

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Get ready, Central Texas! A late-season cold snap is coming soon, bringing with it sub-freezing wind chills and a chance for snow in the Hill Country.Austin is not expected to drop to freezing — the latest forecast calls for 38° on Monday morning — but temperatures at or below 32° are not out of the question in parts of the Hill Country. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FORECAST While it may seem late in the season, it's actually right on par with the average. The Hill Country typically sees its last freeze of the season around March 20.Average last freeze of the colder monthsBut at Austin's Camp Mabry, the official weather reporting site for the city, the average last freeze of the season is much earlier. With data back to 1897, the average last freeze each year is Feb. 25. But in recent years, the average has gotten earlier — Feb. 15 is the average for the period of 1991 to 2020.Again, we're not forecasting a freeze in Austin with this upcoming cold snap. But if tempera...

Former prosecutor comes out of retirement to help with murder trial in Michael Ramos shooting

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former prosecutor Gary Cobb is coming out of retirement to help with a murder trial related to the death of Michael Ramos, who was shot and killed by an Austin Police Department officer in 2020. Travis County District Attorney José Garza made a special request for Cobb to help with the case, according to a source who asked to remain anonymous because of their proximity to the case.Christopher Taylor shot and killed Ramos on April 24, 2020 in the parking lot of a south Austin apartment complex during a confrontation Ramos had with police, APD said at the time. RELATED: APD officer heads to murder trial for Michael Ramos shooting The case was supposed to be referred to a grand jury in August 2020, but then-DA Margaret Moore, who lost a primary runoff, decided to pass the case off to the winner of the November DA election. In March 2021, a Travis County grand jury returned an indic...

Local favorite Brandi Carlile booked for a return trip to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and Twin Cities favorite Brandi Carlile will return to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 29.Tickets are priced from $199 to $79 and go on sale at 10 a.m. March 22 through Etix or by calling 800-514-3849. Given her local popularity, this should be one hot ticket.A native of rural Washington state, Carlile claims some of her strongest supporters in the Twin Cities, thanks in part to airplay from Cities 97 early in her career. Over the past 18 years, Carlile has performed locally more than two dozen times in venues ranging from the Fine Line and Varsity Theater to the Basilica Block Party and Target Center. In February 2020, she was the first act to headline the new Fillmore Minneapolis and sold out three consecutive shows.Last July, Carlile sold out St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center. In a rave review for the Pioneer Press, Rob Hubbard wrote: “While Saturday’s setting may have inspired the rockiest show she’ll perform this year, a final stri...

Move over, fish Friday! Archbishop says local Catholics can eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day (but …)

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

Move over, fish Friday!Bernard Hebda, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has decreed: Let them eat corned beef (or shepherd’s pie, or other meat) on St. Patrick’s Day.The issue for Catholics: This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday during Lent.Lent, a somber time before Easter, is typically a time for Catholics to pray, do good works … and abstain from meat on Fridays.But it’s also important for Catholics to honor St. Patrick on his special day, a holy day of obligation for the observant.Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland, is a popular figure in both the faith and beyond: St. Paul will host a parade for St. Patrick’s Day through the streets of downtown on Friday.So, what was an archbishop to do?Ahead of the conflict, his office issued a statement in February:“A general dispensation has been granted by Archbishop Hebda from the obligation of abstinence from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, the Memorial of Sai...

Mayor Rossi set to shave his head for St. Baldrick's

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi will be shaving his head as part of his “Mayor’s Challenge” during the 13th St. Baldrick's event. St. Baldrick's is an event held annually that raises money to battle childhood cancer. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization has raised well over $300 million in mainly childhood cancer research grant funding since 2005 through “St. Baldrick’s Events.” The events center around teams of volunteers shaving their heads as part of fundraising efforts.“Mayor Rossi’s BSHS Athletes Challenge Team,” created in February, was Rossi’s way of helping local Ballston Spa High School Scotties athletes and coaches give back. As part of his challenge, he vowed to shave his head if 20 or more Scotties athletes and coaches participated in the event as "shavees," or fundraising participants. Rossi set an initial fundraising goal of $...

Adirondack Thunder hosting 'stick it to cancer' weekend

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Thunder will host their annual "stick it to cancer" weekend, which includes a fundraiser for the C.R. Wood Cancer Center on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25. The annual event looks to bring awareness to cancer and raise money for local cancer programs. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! After Friday's game at the Cool Insuring Arena at 7 p.m., fans are invited to "Paint the Ice Night." With a $10 donation to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, fans can write a personal message or the name of a loved one affected by cancer on the ice. The messages from Friday will be sealed into the surface for Saturday night's game. Image via Adirondack ThunderImage via Adirondack ThunderThe first 1,000 fans at Saturday's game will receive an Adirondack Thunder "stick it to cancer" t-shirt. Fans will also have "I fight for" signs at the game to honor anyone they know affected by cancer, which w...

Catskill man accused of raping 13-year-old

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Catskill man was arrested on Friday and is accused of second-degree rape. Michael Oquendo, 26, faces additional charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, March 10, Cohoes Police were contacted by a family reporting that their 13-year-old daughter was missing. Police say they interviewed the complainant and a witness and determined the girl was picked up by a male in a white Ford truck an hour before being reported missing. Police patrolled the area and reviewed street camera footage, eventually finding the truck in the city. Police pulled over Oquendo and found the missing girl inside. Police say Oquendo told them he met the girl online and drove from Catskill to Cohoes to have sexual relations with her. DOJ: Albany woman had $179K in drug money in carry on bag Charges:Second-degree rapeEndangering the welfare of a childSecond-degree aggravated unlicensed operationOquendo was arrai...

Former "Cash Cab," host Ben Bailey coming to Cohoes

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian and former "Cash Cab," host, Ben Bailey is coming to Cohoes Music Hall on September 23. "Cash Cab," aired from 2005 through 2021 totaling over 550 episodes. The game show led Bailey to be nominated four times for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bailey went on to appear in several other TV shows, comedy specials, and talk shows including "The Tonight Show," 30 Rock," "Blue Bloods," and "Law and Order SVU." Bailey is now touring as a national headliner, visiting comedy clubs around the U.S. You can see Bailey at the Cohoes Music Hall on September 23 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Those interested can buy tickets at the Cohoes Music Hall website. The venue is located at 58 Remsen Street in Cohoes.

DOJ: Albany woman had $179K worth of drug money in carry-on

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:35:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany woman pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and making false statements to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Thursday. Kristle "Demii" Walker, 39, faces up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 total if convicted. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Justice (DOJ) says in pleading guilty, Walker admitted to conspiring with several others to launder money from marijuana sales in the Captial Region and other places across the country between at least 2019 and 2022. The DOJ says Walker laundered money through several means, including sending over $10,000 in money transfers purchased using drug money from the Capital Region to Fresno and Clovis, California. The DOJ also says Walker exchanged $26,500 in cash drug proceeds, using small bills for larger ones at Capital Region credit unions, purchased over $195,000 in cashier's checks, and flew from...