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Bill banning gender transition care for youth to be heard on Texas House floor again after protest, delay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN/Nexstar) — Texas House lawmakers are expected on Friday to again take up Senate Bill 14, which would ban gender transition care for minors, after a vote was delayed earlier in the week when opponents filled the chamber's gallery to protest it. The bill was set for a vote Monday but the protests and a parliamentary move changed the plan. LGBTQ advocates booted from Texas Capitol; vote delayed for bill banning gender care for kids As the debate started on Senate Bill 14, Rep. Mary González, D-El Paso raised a point of order as a procedural move in an attempt to block the bill.Reporter Ryan Chandler is following the latest on the bill today. Follow his coverage below:Tweets by RyanChandler98 While lawmakers were sorting through the move, protesters in the gallery started chanting in opposition to the legislation. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan asked the Sergeant at Arms to clear the House gallery.The issue of transgender rights brings new conflict at the Texas Capitol....

St. Paul’s Grand Old Day returns June 4 with The Current/MPR curating 50th anniversary main stage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

Grand Old Day, the largest single-day festival in the Upper Midwest and an unofficial kick-off to summer, returns to Grand Avenue on June 4 with a parade led by restaurateur Justin Sutherland, a mainstage curated by the radio station The Current and Minnesota Public Radio, a car show, family zone, pickleball exhibition featuring nationally-ranked female players and a two-mile fun run.Organizers on Friday said advance and same-day wristband sales for a beer garden will be critical to the event’s success following a three-year hiatus. Longstanding summer gatherings like the Basilica Block Party, Rock the Garden and the Ramsey County Fair have been canceled amidst rising expenses and other complications, and Grand Avenue hasn’t hosted a Grand Old Day since before the pandemic.Coordinated by the Grand Avenue Business Association and stretching 2.5 miles, or 30 blocks, the 2019 Grand Old Day drew an estimated 200,000 participants despite near-cancellation due to cost concerns...

Amsterdam woman charged with grand larceny

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Montgomery County woman has been arrested on a grand larceny charge. State Police announced that Cynthia Mecca, 62, of Amsterdam, NY, surrendered herself on April 29, and she was processed by New York State Police. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On December 15, 2022, troopers received a complaint that funds were missing from the bank account of an elderly Montgomery County resident. The investigation determined that Mecca, who was acting as the victim’s power of attorney, reportedly made several unauthorized withdrawals between March 2021 and January 2022.  Mecca allegedly withdrew over $88,000 without permission or for a justifiable purpose that would benefit the victim. Mecca was issued an appearance ticket to the Saint Johnsville Town Court for May 10 and was released. 

Jordan Young accepts plea deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Jordan Young, 34, who was shot by police in January 2022, pleaded guilty to one count of felony menacing in court in Albany on Friday morning. He accepted a plea deal, an admission to the charge, which would get him two years in prison. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Sentencing is scheduled for August 18 at 9:30 a.m. Until then, he will stay on probation. Young was previously indicted on charges of attempted aggravated assault on a police officer and menacing a police officer.He had more than 20 surgeries and spent months hospitalized after the officer-involved shooting on New Scotland Avenue. Last summer, Young rejected a plea deal worth up to five years in state prison.When police reported the shooting, they said he sprinted toward them to attack with a knife. This after they told him to drop the knife. Supporters for Young, including Dr. Alice Green, were out in force Friday morning to hold a vig...

Suspects in fatal CWE shooting charged with murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Two men are facing murder charges after a fatal shooting in the Central West End Wednesday afternoon. Syntrell Howard, 21, and Ta'Shaun Patterson, 22, were placed under arrest after running from police Wednesday. They remain in police custody and no information about bond has been released.Officers were called to investigate a shooing Wednesday at around 3:30 p.m. They found a man on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds.Several witnesses gave descriptions of the suspects to police. They found them nearby in a vehicle near Newstead and Forest Park Parkway. Howard and Patterson ran from the vehicle and caught after a chase. Top Story: St. Louis circuit attorney resigns amid controversy Police say that the suspects confronted the victim about a personal issue in the 4400 Forest Park Parkway Wednesday. The victim ran, and the suspects shot at him as he ran on the sidewalk near North Taylor and Laclede.The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died. The victim's i...

Illinois kid's demolition derby video boosts local newspaper's Facebook page

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

WATERLOO, Ill. -- The Republic Times is a newspaper that covers Monroe County and the surrounding area. They have a digital edition and a Facebook page that helps connect people online with their local news.The Facebook page got quite a boost a few years ago when a video went viral. A clip from the Monroe County Fair's demolition derby was seen around the world. The children's portion of the fair had kids in tiny cars participating in their own derby. The video got around 8 million views.The paper costs 75 cents a copy. The online edition is $1.99 per month.

24-year-old Littleton man faces charges after Colorado model dies in fall from New York hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

A 24-year-old Littleton man has been arrested following the death of a Colorado model who fell from high in a New York Times Square hotel this week after a fight, police confirmed Friday morning.Tyler Griffin has been charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and acting in a manner injurious to a child, New York Police Department Detective Arlene Muniz said.An 8-month-old daughter rescued at the OYO Times Square Hotel, 157 W. 47th St., has been placed in protective custody.The woman — identified online as Dezirae Andersen — fell from high at the hotel and landed on second-story scaffolding, police said.The police received a 911 call at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday of an assault in progress in the hotel, Muniz said. They found a woman who had fallen on the scaffolding “unconscious and unresponsive,” she said. Emergency medical workers pronounced her dead at the scene.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Celebration of life for Alexa Bartell, killed by...

10-year-old boy who went missing in Aurora has been found

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

Police on Friday located a 10-year-old boy who went missing in Aurora.The boy was found in good condition after police appealed for help, Aurora police said in a Twitter post.#APDAlert: The 10-year-old boy who went missing last night was just located. Thank you all for helping us with this search. pic.twitter.com/LX4NflV0UH— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) May 5, 2023The boy had gone missing Thursday after he left a friend’s house in the 2900 block of South Granby Street in Aurora, police said.

LAPD seeks hit-and-run driver who killed elderly man in South Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

Police are searching for a driver who killed a pedestrian in a South Los Angeles hit-and-run late Thursday night.At about 11:50 p.m., a vehicle — possibly a motorcycle — struck a 72-year-old man at Western Avenue and 79th Street in the Manchester Square neighborhood, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release. Instead of stopping to help, the driver continued south on Western Avenue, police said. The man, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact South Traffic Division Detective Geitheim at 213-713-9579 or 323-421-2500. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go directly to lacrimestoppers.org.  

Solutions in Sessions: Elliott Connie’s Brief Therapy Obsession Revolutionizing the Profession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

As the field of psychotherapy evolves, there is one person who stands at the forefront of innovation: Elliott Connie. His groundbreaking work in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) challenges traditional practices, garnering attention and accolades along the way. In this exclusive feature, we delve into the mind of this transformative professional to understand the passion and dedication that drive his obsession with brief therapy.“The core of my philosophy lies in the power of the right question,” Elliott explains, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. “Instead of dwelling on the past, solution-focused brief therapy propels clients toward a brighter future by identifying their strengths and resources.”Indeed, Elliott’s approach diverges from conventional therapy methods, which often involve exploring the roots of a client’s struggles. Through his work, he has demonstrated that SFBT can be an effective and time-efficient alternative. A recent case...