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Texans rally behind GoFundMe for WWII veteran's new wheelchair

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a World War II veteran from Central Texas needed an electric wheelchair to more comfortably get around, dozens of Texans pitched in.Texans Carrie Baran and Chad Rudel coordinated to launch the fundraiser, benefitting 96-year-old veteran Jack Hugman, a Seaman 1st Class veteran with the U.S. Navy. Within a week's time, approximately $2,000 were raised. ‘That’s the way to go,’ Senate plan aims to give Texans $18B in property tax relief Baran met Hugman after helping organize a World War II Recognition Day on May 11 at the Texas Capitol. During that meeting, he mentioned to Baran the need for a new wheelchair.Baran and Rudel worked together to find a mobility company in Cedar Park that delivered one to Hugman at his home in San Marcos. On Memorial Day weekend, Mobility City delivered the wheelchair — drawing Hugman to near tears, Rudel said."He was almost crying about how thankful he was for total strangers doing that," Rudel said. Jack Hugman is a 96-year-old ve...

U.S. men’s soccer team returning to St. Paul in September

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

The U.S. men’s national soccer team is returning to St. Paul in September.The Pioneer Press confirmed Sunday the U.S. will come back to Allianz Field during the FIFA international window for a match on Sept. 12. The Univision broadcast of U.S. vs. Jamaica in the Gold Cup on Saturday, which first reported the news, said the opponent will be Oman.The last visit by the USMNT was controversial with a World Cup qualifier on Feb. 2, 2022 setting a national team record for its coldest game. The temperature was 3 degrees at kickoff, with a “feels-like” temperature of roughly minus-14.U.S. opponent, Honduras, complained about the U.S. staging a game in Minnesota in the dead of winter, claiming two players suffered from frostbite during the Americans’ 3-0 win. U.S. players also voiced their displeasure.U.S. coach Gregg Berhlater said it was scheduled because they were playing previous qualifiers in the Midwest and they wanted to minimize travel during a pivotal stretch. Plus, he pointed...

Ulster County man arrested for alleged menacing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Ulster County man was arrested for menacing with a firearm, according to police. Marc Stonehouse, 58, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 25 at 2:08 a.m., officers responded to 485 Band Camp Road in Saugerties for a report of a man being at a resident's door with a gun. Following an investigation, police determined that Stonehouse had pointed a 12-gauge-shotgun at two of his neighbors. Stonehouse was taken into custody at the scene without incident. He was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of second-degree menacing with a firearm. Man arrested in Saugerties for assault, weapon charges Stonehouse was arraigned in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court, where he was released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to reappear in the town court on a later date.

Angels’ Mike Moustakas praises, thanks Rockies day after trade

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

There were no “hallelujahs” or “thank heavens” from veteran Mike Moustakas on Sunday, a day after he was traded from the Rockies to the Angels.In fact, the 34-year-old Moustakas had nothing but praise for the Rockies, who signed him to a minor-league deal before spring training and helped resurrect his career.Never mind that the Angels blasted the Rockies, 25-1, Saturday night in the worst defeat in Rockies franchise history. Forget that Moustakas is moving to an Angels team that entered Sunday’s game with a 42-36 record and is competing for a playoff spot in the American League. And also forget that Colorado (30-49) is on pace for its first 100-loss season.“It’s a great group of guys over there, and (Colorado) gave me an opportunity to play major league baseball again, and I’m very thankful for that,” the corner infielder nicknamed “Moose” said before the Angels and Rockies played the third game of their series at Co...

Using floor plans helps buyers visualize potential of new homes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

Nearly half of potential homebuyers rely on floor plans and 3D tours to aid in their decision-making, according to the 2022 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report.According to the report, when researching online, buyers use photos, detailed listing information about the property, contacts for realtors, virtual tours, and floor plans.The report says that buyers who used the internet during their home search favor the following features in real estate listings:85 percent photos80 percent detailed listing information about the property53 contact information for realtor49 percent floor plans39 percent virtual toursNearly 50 percent also said having access to floor plans was very useful.49% very useful33% somewhat useful8% not useful11% did not use or were not availableKendra Lanterman with West + Main Homes agreed that sellers should consider using all available tools, like floor plans to promote their properties.“Research shows that about 70 pe...

Los Gatos-based coalition creates rental assistance program

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

The Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition is launching a rental assistance program to provide emergency support to neighbors across the Bay Area who are at risk of eviction.Coalition founder Jeff Suzuki said the housing crisis has made the area even less socioeconomically and racially diverse, and has made some residents more at risk for homelessness.“When we started this program, we asked the question: If we had $1 to spend right now, where would it be the most effective in preventing additional cases of homelessness?” Suzuki said. “These are people who are living check to check where an unexpected increase in their expenditures might actually put them out on the street. And that’s the reality of a lot of people who become homeless.”A study from University of California San Francisco that surveyed homeless people across the state found that 70% of those surveyed believed a monthly payment of $300-$500 would have prevented their homelessness.Taking that idea, the coalition aims to i...

Man dies in ATV crash in Hayward, speed suspected to be a factor

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

(KRON) -- A man died after an all-terrain vehicle crash in Hayward on Saturday, according to the Hayward Police Department. VIDEO: Police pursue suspects from Vallejo to Suisun City Officers were called to the scene around 3:10 p.m. on a report of an ATV rollover accident. The rider, a 37-year-old Hayward man, was found on scene suffering from injuries from the crash. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was later pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld at this time. HPD says that the rider may have been traveling at a high rate of speed when he came upon a turn onto Linfield Lane from Peterman Avenue. The rider couldn't negotiate the turn, and ultimately flipped, HPD said. Police do not know if drugs or alcohol were involved in this accident. HPD is still investigating this accident, and additional details will be released as they are available. This is the sixth fatal crash in Hayward since the start of 2023.

Rookie Eury Pérez works 6 dominant innings to lead Marlins past Pirates 2-0

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Eury Pérez scattered four hits and struck out nine in six dominant innings to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Jonathan Davis homered, Bryan De La Cruz had three hits and Yuli Gurriel drove in the game’s second run for the Marlins, who improved to 11 games over .500 at 45-34.Miami’s Luis Arraez went 1 for 4, and his major league-leading batting average slipped to .399.The 20-year-old Pérez (5-1) extended his scoreless string to 21 innings. The right-hander has allowed one run over 28 innings in five starts in June.Steven Okert and Andrew Nardi followed Pérez, throwing one inning each. Two days after blowing a one-run lead in the second game of the series, A.J. Puk closed with a perfect ninth for his 11th save.Andrew McCutchen had two hits for the Pirates, who have lost 12 of 13.Davis’s shot to lead off the third put the Marlins ahead. Davis drove a slider from Pittsburgh’s Johan Oviedo into the seats in left fi...

ANÁLISIS | 36 horas extrañas y caóticas en Rusia parecen el principio del fin para Putin

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

(CNN) — Al proyectar desesperadamente que todo sigue como antes, el Kremlin no hace sino subrayar lo mucho que cambió.Fueron 36 horas que permitieron vislumbrar el final del gobierno del presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin. Casi todas las acciones eran improbables, en el mejor de los casos, hace una semana; muchas eran inconcebibles, hace 17 meses.Un partidario leal critica la premisa de la invasión, luego afirma que un ataque aéreo tuvo como objetivo a sus propios soldados, antes de tomar una importante ciudad militar sin enfrentamientos, dijo Prigozhin, y luego avanza a unos cientos de kilómetros de Moscú. Pero, de repente, da marcha atrás para evitar el derramamiento de sangre, ya que el Kremlin afirma que Alexander Lukashenko, el presidente de Belarús, a quien Putin parece tratar con desprecio, medió en un dramático indulto, en el que el insurrecto que tiene sus fuerzas destinadas a Moscú, opta ahora por el exilio en Minsk.Incluso cuando el polvo se asienta, sigue teniendo...

With Russia revolt over, mercenaries' future and direction of Ukraine war remain uncertain

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:25 GMT

Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow on Sunday and the rebellious mercenary soldiers who had occupied other cities were gone, but the short-lived revolt has weakened President Vladimir Putin just as his forces are facing a fierce counteroffensive in Ukraine.The aborted march on the capital by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner troops, some of the most effective fighters in Ukraine, also left their fate uncertain.Under terms of the agreement that ended the crisis, Prigozhin will go into exile in Belarus but will not face prosecution. Neither Putin nor Prigozhin has been heard from since the deal, brokered by Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, was announced Saturday night. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the weekend’s events as “extraordinary,” recalling that 16 months ago Putin appeared poised to seize the capital of Ukraine and now he has had to defend Moscow from forces led by his onetime protege.“I think we’ve seen more cracks emerg...