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Austin ISD Board of Trustees may slow down search for permanent superintendent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District may pump the brakes on its superintendent search, a letter from the president of the Board of Trustees said.Arati Singh wrote a letter addressed to the AISD community Monday that said the board is calling a special meeting March 30 to, "discuss the possibility of slowing down our search for our district’s next superintendent." The letter also said the board would consider a contract extension with Matias Segura, the district's interim superintendent, through June 30, 2024. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin ISD names new interim superintendent, but search for permanent district leader continues "The district is focused on improving the systems to meet students’ most pressing needs and giving those systems time to take root," Singh said in the letter. "Thursday’s meeting will give us a chance to consider a revised process and timeline, hear from our community, and hold a vote if we choose to do so."Singh called the hiring proc...

How do Texas private schools tackle safety?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A former student shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school and killed three children and three adults on Monday in Nashville. Nashville shooter who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled school One of the uncommon factors about the tragic shooting was that it happened at a private school. According to data from the CATO Institute, only 6% of school shootings between 2000 and 2018 happened at private schools. What safety measures do Texas private schools have? Security cameras, locked doors and year-round drills are just a few of the safety measures in place at Kirby Hall School, a K-8th grade private school in Austin. "The children silently go into the classroom. The teacher locks the door, children have to be very quiet. They stay away from windows and doors, and they just stay there. And when the drill is over, we'll go around knocking on the door, the teacher won't answer when I knock. They will wait for me to say the password. Password changes every month...

Matt Boldy leads Wild past Kraken with another hat trick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

Matt Boldy is on such a heater right now that it’s actually shocking when he doesn’t score a goal. Like over the weekend when the Wild earned a win over the Chicago Blackhawks despite Boldy not finding the back of the net.Naturally, Boldy made up for lost time on Monday night at Xcel Energy Center, netting a hat trick to lead the Wild to a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.It’s impossible to be more locked in than Boldy has been over the past few weeks. Since Kirill Kaprizov went down with a lower-body injury on March 8, seemingly delivering a haymaker to their Wild in their battle for playoff positioning, Boldy has scored a whopping 11 goals.Not bad for a budding star who doesn’t even turn 22 years old until next week.Is it a coincidence that Boldy’s hot streak has coincided with the arrival of Marcus Johansson? Not at all. Boldy took his game to another level as soon as the Wild acquired Johansson at the trade deadline.That said, Boldy is dominating the...

Providing patient care during Albany Med Lockdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With Albany Medical Center locked down; hospital staff still need d to care for patients. Even with the word of a person with a gun, Albany Med staff focused on ensuring patients got the priority care they needed.Matt Markham of Albany Medical Center said he was grateful for the support from the Albany Police Department.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We have been able to continue care for all the other patients we have in the hospital tonight," he said.This was Paula Ignacio's first day as a nurse at the hospital and her first time in this type of situation."It was kind of scary. Because I haven't heard a code silver before," she said. "But we were all anxious… and we were all on our phones texting and calling our family. Because some of the girls in the unit were getting calls from their loved ones."But she says everyone stayed calm and professional, pro ding care for patients.  She was als...

Colorado poised to pass age limits, waiting periods for guns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

Colorado Democrats’ full slate gun law reform is all but cleared to land on Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after two more bills passed key legislative hurdles Monday.The two bills would limit all firearm purchases to 21 or older and institute a three-day waiting period on sales of firearms. The age limit passed its formal vote in the House of Representatives, while the waiting period passed on a preliminary voice vote after a nearly nine-hour debate in the chamber. It still has the formal vote to come, though Democratic majorities make it an all but foregone conclusion.The proposals join bills that would expand the state’s red-flag law and make it easier to sue gun manufacturers that passed the House this past weekend. To get there, Democrats invoked a little-used rule to limit debate after a multiday filibuster by Republicans against policies they see as contrary to the Second Amendment. The bills have all passed, or will soon pass, both legislative chambers. They still n...

March Madness: South Carolina in Final Four, 1 spot left

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has one more spot to fill in the Women’s Final Four. Defending champion South Carolina remains on track to repeat and completing the 10th undefeated season in the women’s game after its 86-75 win over Maryland in the first of Monday night’s regional finals. The Gamecocks were the first No. 1 seed in either tournament to make it to the Final Four. The SEC will have two teams after LSU was the first team to make the Final Four Sunday night. Here is what to know:GAMES TO WATCHNo. 3 LSU (33-2) vs. No. 1 Virginia Tech/No. 3 Ohio State winner, Friday, 7 p.m. EDT, ESPNLSU has completed its rapid rise with Kim Mulkey, reaching the Final Four in its second season under the former Baylor coach. The Tigers are in the Final Four for the first time in 15 years after beating Miami 54-42. No. 1 South Carolina (36-0) vs No. 2 Iowa (), Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT, ESPNIt will be a matchup of the top two players as All-Americans Aliyah Boston and Caitl...

Rockies spring training report: Michael Toglia shows power but is likely headed to Triple-A

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

If Michael Toglia is going down, he’s going down swinging a hot bat.The Rockies’ rookie first baseman and outfielder is very likely not going to be on the 26-man roster in San Diego for the season opener on Thursday. Still, Toglia continues to show why he’s such an intriguing talent.Toglia hit 4 for 4 against the Brewers Monday with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs. The switch hitter is 6 for 9 with five runs scored, four doubles and one home run in his last two games. He’s slashed .288/.366./.534 in the Cactus League.However, unless recent free-agent signing Juricson Profar doesn’t join the team because of lingering visa problems, Toglia will likely begin the season with Triple-A Albuquerque.In other words, Toglia isn’t quite ready for prime time.“(He’s) not there yet,” manager Bud Black told reporters Monday morning at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. “It’s a process. His strikeout rate is too high and his swi...

Union city homicide suspect arrested after standoff

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

UNION CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- The Union City Police Department arrested a man on Sunday who is suspected of committing a homicide. The suspect was identified as Brandon Kong, 48.The victim's body was found on the railroad tracks near the 33000 block of Central Avenue just before 11 p.m. on March 13. Officers found an unconscious male suffering from various injuries. He was later pronounced dead. Suspected driver in custody after mother died in San Jose hit-and-run Kong was identified as the suspect in the homicide and UCPD obtained a warrant for his arrest. Officers located Kong in the area of 4th Street and Whipple Road on Sunday. He ran towards neighboring yards as they attempted to detain him.After what police described as a lengthy standoff, Kong was found, arrested, and booked into Santa Rita County Jail.Police are still investigating the homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call UCPD at (510) 675-5282.

Spill impacts traffic on US-101 south of San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

COYOTE, Calif. (KRON) -- A spill in the unincorporated area of Coyote impacted traffic on US-101 on Monday evening, according to California Highway Patrol. All lanes are now open. Suspect in custody after mother was killed in San Jose hit-and-run Around 6:37 p.m., a tractor trailer was involved in the spill on the southbound side of US-101 near Coyote Creek Golf Drive, just south of San Jose. The tractor trailer was disabled and blocking the right lane. Drivers in the area were told to expect delays. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:35 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic started Monday hopeful he would play at Indiana.A few hours later, NBA officials announced they had rescinded the All-Star’s most recent technical foul and the subsequent one-game suspension. Doncic responded to that news with the kind of dazzling performance the Dallas Mavericks desperately needed for their final playoff push.He finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, helping the Mavericks snap a four-game losing streak with a dominant 127-104 victory over the short-handed Indiana Pacers.“That’s what he does,” coach Jason Kidd said. “He’s one of the best players in the league at finding guys and then he’s able to catch and shoot — not just once but multiple times.”The victory keeps Dallas within striking distance of the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the race for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference.Kyrie Irving added 16 points and six assists for Dallas.Indiana was led by Bennedict...