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Mysterious 'boom' shakes homes in parts of Central Texas, KXAN viewers say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Did you hear a mysterious boom that shook homes on Tuesday morning in Central Texas? You're not alone. KXAN viewers in the Round Rock and Hutto areas wrote into our ReportIt email describing a loud boom around 11:30 a.m. Here are just some of the messages we received: "Around 11:30 am Tuesday morning 12/26/23 we heard a loud boom and the house shook. Multiple postings on social media.""A boom was felt through several neighborhoods, Forest Creek, Siena, Hutto, Paloma Lake that shook homes.""Hello, can we get a report on what the loud explosion sound was earlier today that many people heard and felt from Georgetown, Round Rock and Hutto?"We reached out to a few cities asking if they knew where the sound came from. The City of Round Rock confirmed it got reports from residents about the loud sound heard on the east side of town. The city said its fire department looked into the reports but didn't find a cause related to the noise. The City of Hutto ...

Brian Holloway returns 2 picks for TDs, Texas State beats Rice 45-21 in First Responder Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Linebacker Brian Holloway returned two interceptions for touchdowns, Jahmyl Jeter ran for three scores, and Texas State beat Rice 45-21 in the First Responder Bowl on Tuesday in the Bobcats' first bowl appearance as an FBS program.Holloway had a 36-yard pick-6 early in the second quarter and returned his second interception 48 yards for a TD in the third that made it 38-21. Both picks came against AJ Padgett, who was intercepted three times overall. Shawqi Itraish relieved Padgett in the fourth quarter and threw two more picks as Texas State forced seven turnovers.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersJeter had a 29-yard touchdown run and two scores from 1 yard out. Nash Jones, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound offensive tackle, scored on a 3-yard run for the Bobcats (8-5), who are in their 12th FBS season.Dean Connors scored on runs of 3 and 28 yards for the Owls (6-7), w...

Oklahoma City rains down threes in win over Timberwolves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

If there is one concern amid an otherwise remarkable start to the season for the Timberwolves, it’s the question about the defense on the road. At home, you cannot score on the Wolves. But when Minnesota travels, it occasionally finds itself getting scorched.Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)Such was the case Tuesday in Oklahoma City, as the Thunder rained down 18 triples en route to a 129-106 victory over Minnesota.The 129 points were the second-most the Wolves have relinquished all season. The Thunder shot 61 percent from the field and 46 percent from distance.Part of that can be due to a regression in 3-point defense. The Kings went a paltry 8 for 33 from deep on Saturday against the Wolves, despite 31 of those 33 looks being “open” or “wide open,” accordin...

TV cutaways to Gophers QB’s fiancée resemble Taylor Swift treatment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

DETROIT — The ESPN broadcast of the Gophers’ appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday had a feel Kansas City Chiefs games, in one respect.Cameras often cut to Katie Miller — the fiancée of U quarterback Cole Kramer — in the stands at Ford Field in a similar fashion to the way NFL telecasts will give a lot of air time to Taylor Swift, the pop-star girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.The storyline Tuesday was that Kramer had planned to hang up his No. 12 jersey after the regular season to prepare for his wedding with Miller in Rochester, Minn., in early February.But head coach P.J. Fleck requested for the backup QB to return for the bowl game because U starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto both entered the transfer portal after the loss to Wisconsin in late November. Without Kramer, the U would have had to turn to true freshman walk-on Max Shikenjanski from Stillwater for Tuesday’s game.“Told him thanks for coming back,” Fleck said postgame Tuesday...

MoDOT, IDOT preparing for first snowfall of season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS – There's finally some snow in the forecast."We are setting up what we call our front-line trucks," IDOT Operations Engineer Joseph Monroe said.The Missouri Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation are preparing for the first flakes of the season after an usually warm Christmas Day in the bi-state area."I think I saw my phone and it was like 65 degrees,” St. Louis resident Joshua Buckman said.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.It's the longest St. Louis’ has gone without any trace amounts of snow in more than 100 years."It seemed very unusual that we hadn't had snow, and this is the latest we've ever had snow," St. Louis resident Amy Hartweger said.Drivers can expect a wintery mix coming into our region starting Wednesday morning. A forecast some drivers are looking forward to."It's winter in Missouri and I would absolutely love to see snow," Hartweger said.However, some are enjoying these warmer temperatures."I'm not a big fan of...

Thieves use key fob to steal dozens of iPads from election office - Police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Dozens of iPads were stolen in the middle of the night during a brazen burglary, leaving St. Louis election officials rushing to lock down private information.Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported 37 iPads stolen from the St. Louis Board of Elections Commissions Office, located on Tucker Boulevard in downtown St. Louis, according to a probable cause statement filed with the court.St. Louis Board of Elections Commissioners Democratic Director Ben Borgmeyer said it's an isolated incident and it has nothing to do with the elections."We reviewed our security footage," Borgmeyer said. "All indications seem to show it was an isolated, kind of random act of vandalism."A probable cause statement reveals three individuals used a key fob to gain access. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film “Parasite” dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea — Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” has died, South Korea’s emergency office said Wednesday.Lee was found dead at a car in a central Seoul park on Wednesday, it said.Police earlier said an unconscious Lee was discovered at an unidentified Seoul location.South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency reported that police had been searching for Lee after his family reported he left home after writing a message similar to a suicide note earlier Wednesday.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story is below:Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” has been found unconscious, South Korean police said Wednesday.Police officers discovered an unconscious Lee at an unidentified Seoul location on Wednesday but gave no further details, police said.South Korean media including Yonhap news agency reported that Lee was found dead in a car at a Seoul park. Yonhap cited police as saying they had been searching for Lee a...

Family searches for missing boy in L.A. County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

Loved ones are searching for a boy who disappeared in East Los Angeles over the weekend.The critically missing boy was identified as Oscar Eduardo Flores Sorta, 13, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.On Dec. 23, Sorta was last seen on the 900 block of South Downey Road at around 2 p.m.He is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black denim pants, black shoes and carrying a black backpack.His family members have not heard from him since and are very concerned for his well-being, authorities said.Oscar Eduardo Flores Sorta, 13, in a 2023 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.A “critically missing person” is defined as:-A person in critical need of medical attention-The victim of a crime or foul play-A person who has no pattern of running away or disappearing-The victim of a kidnapping or parental abduction-A person who is mentally impaired to the...

Jared Muros and 7450 Spread Joy with Massive Charity Event: A Fusion of Fashion and Philanthropy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, fashion tastemaker and content creator Jared Muros, alongside 7450 (Eli Hayman), put on an unforgettable charity event that combined style with compassion. The event, held at 7450 Melrose Ave., saw an impressive turnout of approximately 800 attendees throughout the day.The focus of this wonderful gathering was a toy drive that surpassed all expectations, collecting over 1000 toys. The charitable initiative extended its reach to prominent institutions such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Cedar Sinai, CHOC, and local school districts like East Whittier City School District, where Jared himself attended school.Jared Muros, a well-known figure in the LA fashion scene, collaborated with corporate giants like Adidas, Nesquik, and Power 106 to make this event possible. Alongside these sponsors, over 50 streetwear brands joined forces, showcasing not only their dedication to fashion but also their commitment to m...

San Ramon woman arrested on torture charges for allegedly burning son with hot knife

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

SAN RAMON — A 43-year-old woman was arrested last week for allegedly burning her son’s leg as a punishment for getting in trouble at school, authorities said.The San Ramon woman was arrested Dec. 20 on suspicion of torture, mayhem, and child abuse for allegedly heating a four-inch knife on the stove and pressing it against her son’s leg, causing two burn marks. This newspaper is not naming the woman to protect the identity of her elementary-school-aged son.The investigation started after teachers at a local elementary school tipped off police that the boy had severe burn marks on his leg. The woman later told police that her son had been disciplined at school for a week earlier bullying another student, so she wanted to give him a punishment he’d never forget, authorities said.During her interview with police, the woman was apologetic. Authorities say she bought medical items to treat her son’s burns but didn’t take him to the hospital. The boy wa...