Southern California influencer uses platform to alert residents of immigration raids
A local activist and social media influencer is gaining attention for using his platform to alert Southern California communities of immigration raids and law enforcement activity. Sennett Devermont is the founder of Always For The People Foundation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on social justice issues. He’s also known as mrcheckpoint on Instagram, which has nearly 420,000…
ICE agents detain mother in Pasadena in front of children without showing a warrant
A mother walking with her children in Pasadena was taken into custody by immigration agents over the weekend in an incident that was partially captured on video and has drawn sharp criticism from witnesses. Rosalina Luna Vargas, a mother of two and the primary breadwinner for her family, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on Saturday morning around 8…
Woman seriously injured in Minneapolis stabbing
A woman was seriously injured after a stabbing in Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon. The Minneapolis Police Department says that officers responded to a stabbing near Penn and Lowry avenues at around 2:35 p.m. There, they found a woman with a potentially life-threatening stab wound, who was then brought to the hospital. Police say that the stabbing was the result of a fight between the injured woman and another woman who…
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Saharan Dust will create a hazy skyline this week
AUSTIN (KXAN) - A large plume of Saharan Dust will create hazy skies across Central Texas this week. You can also expect vibrant sunrises and sunsets. What is Saharan Dust? Saharan Dust is composed of sand and fine particles, carried aloft by trade winds. This dust is from the Saharan Desert, which is largest hot desert in the world, spanning over 3.5 million miles.
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Tesla car delivers itself to owner in Austin, NBC says
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin was a testing ground for Tesla's autonomous delivery after a Tesla car delivered itself to its owner on Friday, according to NBC. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, said on X that the Model Y drove from Gigafactory Texas, also known as Giga Texas, to its new owner's home 30 minutes away. Texas lawmakers send letter to Tesla asking to delay robotaxi rollout in Austin…
Tips to keep your pet calm during the 4th of July
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With the 4th of July approaching in a few days, it's important to keep in mind a few methods to keep your pets calm and comfortable with loud fireworks. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Nicole Ellis, who is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer to learn more. Read an edited version of the conversation below. Meteorologist Tommy House:
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Austin’s leader for training in the trenches
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Although football begins at the line of scrimmage, most of the attention is typically on skill positions like quarterback and wide receiver. Before you can have success in those roles, you need the big men in the trenches playing the offensive and defensive line. It's a thankless job, with a ton of responsibility. "It's pretty much just O-lineman and D-lineman just bashing heads," said Bastrop high school…
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What to know about purchasing and using fireworks
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As we approach the Fourth of July, you may be interested in seeing or purchasing fireworks. If you plan to purchase and use fireworks, be sure to check where their use is legally permitted, as restrictions can vary by location. Discover Central Texas’ July Fourth celebrations In the city of Austin, it's "illegal to possess or use fireworks inside the City limits…
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William Peterson appointed as Texas’ newest Solicitor General
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Texas Attorney General’s Office announced the appointment of Texas’ newest Solicitor General. AG Ken Paxton welcomed William Peterson, who will serve as the 10th Solicitor General of Texas next month. The Solicitor General determines which division within the Office of the Attorney General will handle an appeal in a case. “I am honored to serve as Solicitor General of Texas,”…
Vow renewal ceremony held in Austin in honor of 10 years of same-sex marriage
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Saturday, the Travis County Clerk's Office held a community vow renewal ceremony—From Vows to Victory. The event was in celebration of the 10th anniversary of marriage equality, in which Travis County was the first to issue a same-sex marriage license in Texas. Newlyweds embracing during the wedding. (KXAN Photo/ Christian Rodriguez-Panesso) Group photo of newlywed and…
1 dead after overnight crash involving pedestrian
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died overnight after being struck by a vehicle in north Austin. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, medics responded and performed CPR on the adult, but they later died at the scene. ATCEMS said the crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. in the 13000 block of Interstate 35 heading north. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2025? It is unclear if the driver involved stayed at…
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.bh – Bahrain – ccTLD (Country-Code Top-Level Domain)
Today: Evaluating UniquePort.com / Zama.org sold for $40,945 / The Appraisal of DallasPlumber.us and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluating UniquePort.com – When it comes to ten-letter, two-word, .com domain names like UniquePort.com, do you think they hold much value? How much would you evaluate this domain for? The Appraisal of DallasPlumber.us…
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Elon Musk renews his criticism of Trump’s big bill as it faces a key Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Donald Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries. “The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country,” Musk wrote…
Chicago police searching for 2 suspects after deadly Woodlawn shooting
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police are searching for two suspects following a deadly shooting on the city’s South Side on Saturday. The shooting unfolded in the Woodlawn neighborhood, near the 800 block of East 63rd Street, just before 4 p.m. Crime scene tape surrounded a laundromat and gas station, where investigators say the suspects entered one of the businesses and opened fire.
Woman gets 10 years probation on drug charges
One of two people arrested after drugs and drug paraphernalia were located during a compliance visit to a home along Cranfield Road in early February last year appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (June 23). Twenty-nine-year-old Molly Jean Dillard pled guilty to possessing a controlled substance and was given 10 years-probation. The state dropped most of the charges that had been filed against her.
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RWB Festival offers full day of family fun, live music, fireworks at 9:30
The annual Red White and Blue Festival will continue Saturday, featuring a full schedule of community events, live entertainment and fireworks. The day’s activities will start with the Red White and Blue 5K Race at 7 in the morning with registration to start at 6:30. Other morning events include a disc golf tournament and the Red White and Blue Parade in downtown Mountain Home, both starting at…
Taney County man facing rape charge of 13-year-old girl in Yellville, Marion County woman also facing charge
A Taney County man is facing a rape charge involving a 13-year-old girl from Boone County and a Marion County woman, a relative of the victim, has also been charged in connection with the case. Being held in the Taney County Jail is 39-year-old Jason Edward Caton of Rockaway Beach. Arrested, and free on bond, is 63-year-old Mary Williams Close of…
Retracing Our Roots: From Ozark Foes to Ozark Friends
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 Crossing the Line- From Ozark Foes to Ozark Friends Welcome back to Retracing Our Roots, as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson continue the Civil War saga on the White River. First we had more questions about last week’s program and the fate of the Methvin family. Corasandra “Cora” Methvin (née Nowlin) was born circa November 1831 in Alabama to John Nowlin and Nancy Dickson.
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3rd annual Hackler Veterans Day tournament Saturday
The 3rd annual Hackler Veterans Day ragball tournament will be Saturday with the first game set to start at 9 at Keller Park. The tournament originally scheduled for May 24 was rescheduled due to weather. The proceeds will go to Hackler Intermediate School to be used by the students to fund and plan Veterans Day celebrations. Last year, students from Audrey Plumlee’s education accelerated by service and technology…
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Baxter Marion Water Association back online; no boil order issued
A main break that disrupted service Friday morning to the entire customer base of the Baxter Marion County Water Association has been repaired and service has been restored as of early Saturday morning. Crews from the association which has 191 customers in Oakland, Promise Land and along Highway 5 North identified the small leak and made necessary repairs to restore service.