Month: May 2023

A boil advisory that was issued for customers on LA Highway 16 north of Denham Springs in Watson has been lifted for repairs, according to Ward Two Water District officials. The boil advisory, which was issued Tuesday, was no longer in effect as of Thursday morning, officials said. In a statement, Ward Two Water District officials said the advisory was put in place as crews were making repairs to a broken water main. While these repairs were being made, the water pressure dropped below the Louisiana Department of Health’s minimum standard. This Notice was limited to those on LA Highway…

Florida deputies chased a slippery suspect after chasing a man who was covered in grease and peppermint oil in the middle of the night, police said. Volusia County deputies were called to a reported burglary in progress at a home in DeBary, Fla., around 2 a.m. Friday. They found 34-year-old suspect Blake Tokman had smashed the windows of one home, then left and broke into another home. Both homes were occupied during the attacks, deputies said. Body camera footage shows Blake Tokman fleeing arrest after being caught breaking into two homes in Florida. (Volusia County Sheriff’s Office) Body camera footage…

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Hartford. Se’Cret Pierce of Hartford died as a result of the shooting that injured three others in Hartford on April 20. During the course of the investigation, police said they determined 18-year-old Jeremy Francis suffered a gunshot wound after exchanging fire with a suspect vehicle during the incident that left Se’Cret dead. An arrest warrant was issued and he was released to the hospital. “It was also determined that the 16-year-old victim who was struck by gunfire was on juvenile probation…

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ALLEN (CBSNewsTexas.com) — Elected leaders representing the city of Allen discuss the deadly mass shooting at the mall there. In a news conference Saturday night, lawmakers said they are grieving for the families of the victims. 8 victims dead, 7 injured after shooting at Allen Premium Outlets; A dead gunman 03:03 State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-McKinney, said, “There are many, many people in our community tonight who are hurting, whose lives have been broken and who need and deserve our collected prayers.” U.S. Rep. Keith Self, R-McKinney, said, “We’ll never know how many lives were saved by the quick actions…

Reading the recent letter on extremism in today’s politics, I was moved to write to express the following thoughts from a historical perspective. Despite recent years, I think most rational people, except perhaps Barry Goldwater, who has considered the issue, would agree with the basic principle that extremism as a basis for government policy is undesirable. It is ironic, perhaps, that the writer refers to the founding fathers and their acceptance of John Locke’s philosophy and other Enlightenment principles. I’m not sure, but I bet old King George would have considered his ideas for his colonies to be extreme. This…

ALLEN (CBSNewsTexas.com) — Following the deaths of eight shooting victims at an Allen mall on Saturday, Texas politicians they are publicly sharing their pain and frustration. Keith Self, the U.S. representative for Texas’ third congressional district, issued a statement shortly after the tragic shooting. The 3rd Congressional District covers areas north and northeast of Dallas, including Allen. “We are shocked by the tragic news of the shootings that took place today at the Allen Premium Outlets. Our prayers are with the victims and their families and all law enforcement on the scene. This is an ongoing situation, but Allen PD…

Get more election news and results on KSAT’s Vote 2023 page. Boerne City Council has a new mayor. Frank Ritchie, a political newcomer, easily beat city councilwoman Nina Woolard in the May 6 election: 76% to 24%. The current mayor, Tim Handren, did not seek re-election. Ritchie is a mechanic who owns an auto repair shop in Boerne. He declined KSAT’s request for a campaign photo. Still, many grew to know his name in a campaign fueled by grassroots support. Ritchie worked on the growth management platform in the fast-growing city. He didn’t raise funds because he didn’t want to…