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Texas basketball signs Devon Pryor, No. 21-ranked recruit in the state

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team and recruit Devon Pryor made it official on Wednesday.Pryor, a 3-star small forward recruit from Houston, reclassified to the Class of 2023 and will skip his senior year of high school to join the Longhorns. Prior played his junior year of high school for PSAT-XEA Academy in Houston and is the No. 21 recruit in Texas according to 247Sports. He originally committed to play for Louisiana State, but backed out of that commitment and eventually landed with Texas. How Rodney Terry built his first roster as Texas Longhorns head men’s basketball coach Pryor is 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, and head coach Rodney Terry said coming to Austin a year early will allow Pryor to work on his body and build some muscle. Over the summer, he played for One Time Legends, a team coached by seven-time NBA all-star Tracy McGrady, in the Adidas 3 Stripes Select Basketball circuit.Pryor joins a handful of transfers and returning players for the Longhorn...

Lincoln County mother pleads for answers 32 years after son’s disappearance 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

TROY, Mo. - This week marks the 32-year anniversary of the disappearance of 11-year-old Arlin Henderson. Investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for answers.“He had a whole life ahead of him, and he had so much potential,” said Deborah Henderson, Arlin’s mother. “He wanted to be the President of the United States."She joined several other family members on Wednesday to make a plea for anyone with information on the case to come forward.“There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of my son,” Deborah said.She said if anyone with information about what happened to her son has a heart, they’ll reach out to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office to help unlock the decades-long mystery that’s left her with daily pain. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 “I still need closure,” Deborah said.Arlin was last seen riding his bicycle in July 1991. Several years later, his bicycle was discovered. However, his disappearance has remained a mystery.“I ...

Residents at north St. Louis County apartment had no AC for more than a year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - “It’s a bit ridiculous. Every single person I’ve talked to about this they honestly are shocked. I’ve never even heard of it, having no AC for over a year," said Vanessa Downen, a Hazelwood resident.Downen moved into the Hazelwood Forest Apartment last summer. She quickly learned that her air conditioner didn’t work.“They determined it’s broken. We need to replace the entire unit. And then after that, I got very little information, very little action," she said. "Almost nothing done at all for the next year.”Downen claims that a new management company took over the complex a few months ago, complicating her efforts to get her air conditioning repaired.“With that, all of the information pertaining to the maintenance orders that I put in, pertaining to the complaints that I put in, all of that information is gone," Downen said. "Disappeared out of their system. So they didn’t know who I was. They didn’t know I didn’t have a working AC.”And she said she’s not the only ...

Pastor helping Ferguson-Florissant students fly high with once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Five students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District are getting ready for the next stages of their career thanks to the Red Tail Cadet Program, created by a local pastor.It’s a short time on the runway before these high school senior cadets are anywhere from 3,500 to 5,000 feet in the sky, but it’s not the only heights they’re reaching for.For high school senior Elizabeth Flick, the chance to join this flight crew has shown her the importance of what she’s capable of, and how she can now influence others in her direction.“What I’m doing now is gonna reach everyone,” she said. “I’m super excited to see how that can inspire young children and young girls.”Selected among a small group of students, the rigorous and exclusive selection into the program, is something Flick’s using to help her expand a dream she’s had for quite some time.“I'm gonna push forward towards the Air Force Academy. Take another step towards becoming an astronaut,” Flick said.The oth...

U City residents held meeting to discuss what has been done since historic flooding

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Wednesday marked one year since historic flooding devastated hundreds of homes in University City."Our neighbor's car was up on our front lawn. It's the only car I've ever seen that had a base in front that was not caused by a wreck on the highway but was caused by the river with all of its power pulling the car into a tree," said Don Fitz.Fitz is the organizer of the resident-led meeting with local, state, and federal officials. The meeting focused on what has been accomplished since the flooding and what will be done in the future. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 "The main accomplishment has been the red alert system, where people warned if there is a flood coming," Fitz said. "We've actually heard it in our neighborhood, and people are much more aware of the constriction of River des Peres, which adds a lot to the problem."The clog in the tunnel in the River Des Peres was another issue that residents brought up at the meeting."We definitel...

Lindsey Horan’s goal helps US squeeze out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup.The Dutch struck first with a goal from Jill Roord in the first-half to surprise the Americans, who remained unbeaten in 19 consecutive matches with Horan’s second-half score.Horan, a Colorado native from Golden, scored her goal on a header off a corner kick in the 62nd minute followed several minutes of jawing between the two teams: Horan was angry after she was knocked off her feet and even cursed in the direction of Van de Donk — her teammate for club team Lyon.The Americans tried to calm Horan, who responded with her 29th international goal, fourth in the World Cup, and second consecutive in this tournament.Before the ball even crossed the goal line, Horan’s expression showed she knew she ...

Wildfire burns 400 acres in Gunnison County evacuation order posted

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

The Lowline fire in Gunnison County has burned 400 acres prompting evacuation and pre-evacuation notices.An evacuation notice is posted for residents in the Mill Creek Drainage west of the intersection of County Road 730 and 727, according to the Gunnison Regional 911 Center. Pre-evacuation notice is posted for residents along County Road 818 to the intersection with County Road 730 (Ohio Creek). Evacuate large animals can be sheltered at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds.Smoke is visible throughout Gunnison County and multiple fire units are working on the fire which is burning about 14 miles northeast of Gunnison and 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte. No structures are threatened, the fire is 0% contained.New Fire Start— #LowlineFire– 14 miles NNE of Gunnison & 11 miles SW of Crested Butte. Lightning caused. Approx. 20 acres. Lowline trail #438 is closed for public safety. For updates and more info visit: https://t.co/MJne6BX7eV pic.twitter.com/BiFjFYvczX— GMUG Nat...

Suspects in Angeles Crest killing connected to Rancho Palos Verdes homicides, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

Authorities with Pasadena Police Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of six gang members in connection with the shooting death of a man last weekend off Angeles Crest Highway, and detectives believe the suspects may have also been involved in the double homicide of a man and a woman early Monday morning in Rancho Palos Verdes.  On July 22, at around 3 a.m., Pasadena officers responded to mile marker 36.28 on Angeles Crest Highway on reports of a shooting.  Authorities say the victims in that shooting, identified as 32-year-old Jesse Munoz and a female friend, were in the area to watch the sunrise when two suspects opened fire on the 32-year-old's car in what detectives are calling a botched robbery. While the female passenger survived and was not injured, Munoz died.  “Thanks to some technology, we were able to identify two suspects and a suspect vehicle late Monday evening,” Robbery-Homicide Lt. Keith Gomez said at Wednesday’s press conference. “Tuesday, we ...

Dirt bike rider crashes into deputies in Hesperia pursuit

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

A dirt bike rider was arrested after crashing into a patrol car during an erratic Hesperia pursuit on Tuesday night.The suspect was identified as James Ramirez, 35, by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.Officers spotted several people riding dirt bikes near the area of Seventh Avenue and Walnut Avenue around 10:11 p.m.When deputies attempted to pull the riders over, Ramirez ignored emergency sirens and led authorities on a pursuit instead.During the chase, Ramirez reached speeds of around 45 miles per hour. At one point, he crashed into a patrol car. He was able to regain control of the motorcycle before riding away.As Ramirez continued, he drove on the wrong side of the road, sped through stop signs, drove through alleyways at high speeds and traveled on sidewalks, authorities said. Video captures thief stealing thousands worth of tools in Rancho Cucamonga He was eventually pulled over and arrested a short time later.“Ramirez showed disregard for the safety of the pub...

Sale closed in Piedmont: $2.5 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:28:26 GMT

348 San Carlos Avenue – Google Street ViewThe historic property located in the 300 block of San Carlos Avenue in Piedmont was sold on June 15, 2023. The $2,505,000 purchase price works out to $1,268 per square foot. The house, built in 1914, has an interior space of 1,975 square feet. The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and two baths. Additionally, the home includes a garage. The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,202 square feet.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:On Keefer Court, Piedmont, in October 2022, a 2,809-square-foot home was sold for $2,925,000, a price per square foot of $1,041. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,438-square-foot home on Magnolia Avenue in Piedmont sold for $1,205,000, a price per square foot of $838. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 3,157-square-foot home on the 300 block of San Carlos Avenue in Piedmont sold in March 2023, for $3,822,000, a price per square foot of $1,211...