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Fire near Jarrell drops to 286 acres, 90% contained

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County. The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 286 acres and is 90% contained as of 9 p.m. Friday.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated 500 acres. The service said the increase in acreage is a result of more accurate mapping. On Thursday afternoon, the forest service said crews built a containment line "closer to the fire's edge," dropping the estimated size of the fire to 300 acres. "Aviation and ground crews are making good progress," the Texas A&M Forest Service wrote on social media.The grass fire started Wednesday afternoon at 1001 Cobb Creek Road shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to a news release from Williamson County. Shortly before 9 p.m., Willia...

Byron Buxton breaks out of slump with two home runs in Twins’ 9-4 win over White Sox

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

The Twins gave Byron Buxton two games off earlier this week to let him reset. They slid him down in the lineup, dropping him to sixth on Friday. The designated hitter, who likes to work inside in the batting cage, took the rare step of taking batting practice on the field in Seattle, as he worked on making some adjustments.So when he unleashed on a first-pitch fastball from Lance Lynn in the first inning on Friday, it sure seemed like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Buxton let out a loud yell after snapping his 0-for-26 skid — 16 of those outs were strikeouts — with a three-run home run before firing up the Buck Truck, his signature celebration.As a follow-up act, Buxton took a Lynn slider out in the fourth inning, the two blasts helping propel the Twins to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.Buxton’s breakout was a long-awaited, welcomed sight for the Twins (51-48), but it was far from the only standout offensive performance on a night where the Twins’ ...

1 died in motorcycle, semi-truck crash on I-44

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a fatal accident Friday evening.According to officials, the accident occurred close to 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 44, involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck.A man was found unconscious but breathing. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.The identity of the man has not been disclosed. Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will give updates as more information becomes available.

Right-sizing success: After waving goodbye to their 2-story, this couple opts to stay single-family

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

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Pac-12 media day: Charles Kelly fills in for Coach Prime, while CU Buffs ready to get to work

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

LAS VEGAS – Charles Kelly didn’t originally plan to be at Pac-12 media day. And there was a hiccup after his initial flight to get here was canceled.On Friday, however, Kelly represented the Colorado Buffaloes, filling in for head coach Deion Sanders, who had to skip the event because of a surgery on Thursday.“His No. 1 priority is to be back for fall camp, be full-go,” said Kelly, the Buffs’ defensive coordinator. “He’s doing good. He’s raring to go.”Kelly was ready to go on Friday at Resorts World Las Vegas as he went through the media obligations of the day, along with quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter.For starters, Kelly provided an update on Coach Prime, who has had a couple of recent procedures to get his left leg feeling better.“It’s been a challenging process for him, but like anything else he does in his life, he attacked it and he’s gonna hit it head-on,” Kelly said. “He’s in good spirits and everybody said if he goes through what he’s doing...

Man allegedly tried to set employee on fire at Thousand Oaks pizza shop

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

A man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to light an employee on fire during a pizza shop attack in Thousand Oaks.The suspect was identified as Robert Haight, 61, by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.On June 25, Haight is accused of entering a Thousand Oaks pizzeria and “squirting lighter fluid on an employee” before attempting to set the employee on fire, authorities said.Haight then allegedly grabbed a large kitchen knife and chased the employee through the restaurant before the employee escaped through the back door.The suspect continued chasing the employee into the parking lot behind the restaurant. At that point, a second person tried to intervene and Haight allegedly squirted him with lighter fluid as well.The second victim fought back and defended himself before Thousand Oaks police arrived at the scene shortly after. Controversy continues over Temecula school district banning book with LGBTQ+ figures “Haight was transported to a local hospital and trea...

Man dies after Tenderloin shooting; suspect at large

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

(KRON) -- A man died after a shooting in the Tenderloin Friday evening, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. The shooting happened around 6:11 p.m. near Golden Gate Avenue and Hyde Street.When SFPD officers arrived, they saw a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Medics were called to the scene, but the victim died. He was not identified.An unknown suspect ran away from the scene. SFPD has not provided a suspect description at this time. SFPD says anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.  

Twins scratch Castro and Gallo from lineup because of pinkeye

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Willi Castro and outfielder Joey Gallo were scratched from the lineup Friday night because of pinkeye.Castro was crossed off the list about three hours before the game against the Chicago White Sox, replaced by Donovan Solano. Shortly before first pitch, Gallo was removed in favor of Michael A. Taylor in center field.Manager Rocco Baldelli said before the game that the infection had been spreading through the clubhouse. He said Castro was unable to put in his contact lenses. According to the Mayo Clinic, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelid and eyeball. Symptoms include redness, itchiness, crustiness and tearing in one or both eyes.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Byron Buxton homers in his first 2 at-bats as the Twins beat Lance Lynn and the White Sox 9-4

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton halted an 0-for-26 skid by homering in his first two at-bats, and Alex Kirilloff and Ryan Jeffers also took Lance Lynn deep for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.Buxton hit a first-pitch fastball from Lynn into the bullpen in left-center to cap a five-run first inning that Kirilloff sparked with a two-run shot. Buxton, whose batting average fell below .200 last week during his third hitless streak of at least 20 at-bats this year, led off the fourth with a drive into the left-field bleachers off a 2-2 slider for his 17th homer of the season.Twins starter Joe Ryan (9-6) gave up a home run by Andrew Benitendi on his first pitch and outlasted a two-run shot by Yasmani Grandal in the sixth to finish that inning and notch his second win in his last 10 turns.The Twins, who are 41-12 when scoring four or more runs, kept their two-game lead on Cleveland in the AL Central after scratching two starters from the orig...

Rookie Matt McLain launches first career grand slam as Reds beat Diamondbacks 9-6

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:43:24 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie Matt McLain hit his first career grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to three games with a 9-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in a matchup of surprising MLB teams.The Diamondbacks began the day two games behind the first-place Dodgers in the NL West, and the second-place Reds trailed the Brewers by 2 1/2 games in the NL Central. Ketel Marte had his sixth career multi-hit game, homering twice with a triple, and Alek Thomas added a homer for Arizona. Alex Young (4-0) worked a third of an inning and picked up the victory. Alex Diaz recorded his 28th save. Marte opened the scoring in the first inning with a 351-foot shot to right field. The Reds countered in the bottom of the inning as Nick Sensel scored on a Spencer Steer’s groundout to third.The Diamondbacks thought they had turned an inning-ending double play in the second. But, replay overturned the ruling that Senzel was out at first and Tyler Stephenson...