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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Round Rock prepares for Juneteenth celebration 1 year after deadly shooting
The Brief It has been nearly one year since the deadly shooting at Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration RRPD have arrested seven people in connection with the shooting Round Rock's mayor said there will be lots of police presence to help with safety ROUND ROCK, Texas - It's been nearly one year since the mass shooting at Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration. One year ago, a shooting at the Juneteenth celebration between two groups over a social media post injured multiple people and killed two mothers, Lyndsey Vicknair and Ara Duke. They were caught in the crossfire. Nearly 10 people have been arrested in connection with the shooting. What they're saying On Wednesday afternoon, Old Settlers Park was still quiet as crews set up the stage for this year's Juneteenth celebration. For Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, it does not go unnoticed that in this year's celebration, there is also a sense of heaviness. "It's something that you'll never forget, you know, serving in this seat," said Morgan. "The last thing you want is to have a loss of life when you're the mayor." This weekend, Mayor Morgan feels confident about bringing the celebration back. "I trust our PD more than anything," said Morgan. "I know what kind of work they do, just kind of with like the investigations. I know they worked tirelessly and still are working tirelessly." Police have arrested seven people in connection with the shooting. "We're not going to stop," said Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks. "This case just doesn't stop because we have those seven in custody. Anybody that was involved in this tragic incident will be held accountable, and we won't stop until we have everybody that was involved." Banks said attendees can expect to see his officers at Old Settlers. "We'll be out, our presence will be known," said Banks. "We'll be out there with the crowd and walking around the event. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, the celebration will pause for a video to remember the victims, followed by two beams of light pointing to the heavens. "We're not going to let evil stop what we're doing," said Banks. "We're a great community, we're a great city with great events and our presence will be known, and again, anybody that decides they want to come out and disrupt a great family fun event, we're going to be there." The celebration will be moved to Yonder's Point at Old Settler's Park due to construction. It begins on Friday, June 13, with a barbecue. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bee Cave Police Department receives waiver to use autonomous drones
The Brief Bee Cave PD allowed to use autonomous drones The department said they were the first to receive a waiver to do so This waiver will allow the department to expand their program rapidly BEE CAVE, Texas - The Bee Cave Police Department is utilizing drones like no other department in Central Texas. They said they were the first to receive a waiver to allow pilots to operate remotely. What they're saying The Bee Cave police dispatch looks different. "A new innovative way to leverage technology to help us serve the community better and also to serve as a force multiplier," Bee Cave Police Department Chief Brian Jones said. Soaring through the air, the drone can get to a scene much faster than a patrol car can on the roads. "If there's some type of delay in our response for, say, traffic or things like that, the drone bypasses all of that," Chief Jones said. With views from the sky, it can also help officers gather crucial information before they arrive. The Bee Cave Police Department has already utilized drones for almost a year, during fire assessments, search and rescue operations, large events like the Pecan Street Festival, and weather emergencies. "It was giving us constant live updates as to the road conditions, so we could deploy our officers to collisions and our public works. We could divert resources from public works to help sand roadways. We could monitor the roads, how traffic was and things like that without actually deploying officers," Chief Jones said. Dig deeper The department is now elevating its use of drone technology. They were just approved for the 'Beyond Visual Line of Sight' waiver. "Those pilots no longer have to have an observer watching the drone as it flies to the location of where the call is, and also we don't have to have a pilot physically flying the drone. They're completely autonomous. They fly themselves," Chief Jones said. Chief Jones said this will allow them to expand their program rapidly. "It's exciting for us because we're at the forefront of applying this technology to law enforcement and emergency response," Chief Jones said. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Austin weather: Wet and stormy pattern returns to Central Texas
The Brief Central Texas is forecast to hit a sweltering 100 degrees Sunday, with high humidity making it feel even hotter. A wet and stormy pattern returns this week, with daily rain chances beginning late Monday night into Tuesday. There is a marginal risk of severe storms for the Austin area as the first wave moves through Monday night. AUSTIN - Central Texas is set for a sweltering Sunday, with temperatures forecast to hit 100 degrees, followed by a shift to a stormy and wet week. FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Leslie London said that while the actual temperature will reach the triple-digit mark, high humidity will make it feel even hotter throughout the day. "We've actually been feeling like triple digits," London said, noting that dew points will remain in the low to mid-70s. "If you are outside at all, do make sure that you're drinking lots of water." Skies will start with some cloud cover on Sunday morning but will become mostly sunny, contributing to the heat. The hot and dry pattern will begin to break down late Monday. After a mostly quiet day, chances for storms will enter the forecast Monday night and increase into early Tuesday morning. "Late Monday into Tuesday morning is when we could end up seeing some severe weather," London said. A marginal risk for severe storms is in place for that period. Rain and storm chances will continue through much of the workweek, with opportunities for precipitation expected Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. This wet pattern could bring a decent amount of rainfall to the area over the next seven days, with some locations potentially receiving one to two inches or more. The increased cloud cover and rain will provide some relief from the heat, with high temperatures expected to dip slightly from Monday's highs. The Source Information in this article is from the FOX 7 Austin weather team.
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Health
- USA Today
1.7 million air conditioners recalled over mold exposure, respiratory issues
1.7 million air conditioners recalled over mold exposure, respiratory issues Show Caption Hide Caption How to maintain your A/C during summertime With the temperatures heating up, FOX 7 Austin checks in with a professional about how to keep your air conditioner up and running this summer. Fox - 7 Austin A home appliance company whose window air conditioners were chosen as the New York Times' best units has recalled 1.7 million of the devices due to possible mold growth leading to sickness. The New York Times (NYT) listed the Midea U Window Air Conditioner as the number one contender on the newspaper's list of six best air conditioners of 2025, while the U+ model won runner-up. The units were recently recalled because pooled water in the air conditioners may not drain quickly enough, leading to mold growth and possible health issues. 'Mold exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers,' according to Midea. The recall was issued on June 5, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). About 1.7 million of the devices have been recalled, and about 45,900 were sold in Canada, according to the announcement. There have been at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of customers suffering from respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing or sore throats from mold exposure, Midea said. Read more: USA TODAY's recall database Where were the recalled air conditioners sold? The recalled air conditioners were made in China and Thailand and sold under brand names such as Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze. The units were sold at Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy and other stores nationwide and online at and other websites between March 2020 and May 2025. The unit prices were listed between $280 and $500. "This U-shaped Midea air conditioner is the quietest model we've ever tested, and it's designed in a way that still allows you to open your window. But the installation process isn't fun," the New York Times wrote about the U model. Regarding the runner-up U+ model, the NYT said the "Plus has improved efficiency and some minor feature upgrades. A redesigned bracket improves the installation process (slightly)." The NYT added an editor's note once the paper got wind of the recall. How to determine if you have a recalled air conditioner? The recalled air conditioners were designed to fit in windows, and they were sold in three sizes of cooling power, including 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 British Thermal Units (BTU). The air conditioners measure about 22 inches wide and 14 inches high, and the model number can be found on a label on the front right side of the unit, Midea said. The units have remote controls and can also be controlled with a mobile app. Impacted model numbers include: Comfort Aire: RXTS-101A, RXTS-121A, RXTS-81A RXTS-101A, RXTS-121A, RXTS-81A Danby: DAC080B6IWDB-6, DAC080B7IWDB-6, DAC100B6IWDB-6 DAC080B6IWDB-6, DAC080B7IWDB-6, DAC100B6IWDB-6 Frigidaire: GHWQ125WD1, GHWQ105WD1, GHWQ085WD1 GHWQ125WD1, GHWQ105WD1, GHWQ085WD1 Insignia: NS-AC8WU3-C, NS-AC8WU3 NS-AC8WU3-C, NS-AC8WU3 Keystone: KSTAW12UA, KSTAW10UA, KSTAW08UA KSTAW12UA, KSTAW10UA, KSTAW08UA LBG Products: QB-8K CO QB-8K CO Midea: MAW08AV1QWT, MAW08AV1QWT-C, MAW08U1QWT, MAW08V1QWT, MAW08V1QWT-S, MAW08V1QWT-T, MAW08W1QWT, MAW10U1QWT, MAW10V1QWT, MAW10W1QWT, MAW12AV1QWT, MAW12AV1QWT-C, MAW12U1QWT, MAW12V1QWT, MAW12V1QWT-M, MAW12V1QWT-S, MAW12W1QWT MAW08AV1QWT, MAW08AV1QWT-C, MAW08U1QWT, MAW08V1QWT, MAW08V1QWT-S, MAW08V1QWT-T, MAW08W1QWT, MAW10U1QWT, MAW10V1QWT, MAW10W1QWT, MAW12AV1QWT, MAW12AV1QWT-C, MAW12U1QWT, MAW12V1QWT, MAW12V1QWT-M, MAW12V1QWT-S, MAW12W1QWT Mr. Cool: MWUC12T115, MWUC10T115, MWUC08T115 MWUC12T115, MWUC10T115, MWUC08T115 Perfect Aire: 1PACU8000, 1PACU12000, 1PACU10000 1PACU8000, 1PACU12000, 1PACU10000 Sea Breeze: MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10, WAU310YREX, WAU312YREX, WAU38YREX What is Midea doing to fix the issue? Customers with recalled air conditioners must contact Midea, the company said, for a free repair or a full or prorated refund based on the purchase date or the date the product was made. Customers who want a refund will have to send the unit back to Midea using a free shipping label or submit a photograph showing that they cut the unplugged power cord of the unit. Those who want their units repaired must contact Midea so a technician can install a new drain plug or send customers a repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the unit model. Customers who continue using the air conditioners while awaiting a repair should visit for instructions on how to inspect their unit prior to continuing use. What should I do if I have one of the recalled units? Consumers have multiple options to contact the company, including: Calling Midea toll-free from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET at (888) 345-0256. Emailing midea4028@ Visiting By visiting and clicking 'RECALL INFORMATION' for more information. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
US Teen Who Became Honorary Secret Service Agent, Faces Health Struggles Again
A US teenager, recently sworn in by the Secret Service after inspiring President Donald Trump with his fight against brain cancer, has been recently diagnosed with additional tumours. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's father, Theodis, revealed his 13-year-old son has three new tumours. "We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors," the White House said in an X (formerly Twitter) post. "DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend." Mr Theodis told FOX 7 Austin that his son is 'just winging it day by day' in the face of new health hardships. 'He does have three new tumours. It's rough, there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease," he said. 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.'" We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors. DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 30, 2025 Also Read | Smuggled North Korean Phone Reveals Extreme Censorship, Surveillance: "Screenshot Every 5 Min" The Texas native was first diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018, with doctors giving him five months to live. However, DJ persevered and after seven years and more than 13 brain surgeries, he is still going strong in the face of adversity. DJ, whose dream is to become a police officer, was in the spotlight when he was sworn in by the president before a joint session of Congress on March 4. "Tonight, DJ, we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service director Sean Curran to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service. Thank you, DJ," Mr Trump said at the time. DJ's father lifted him as the House thundered with applause and cheers of "DJ, DJ, DJ". Meanwhile, Mr Curran handed a badge to the teenager. The following day, DJ also visited the president in the Oval Office. Most recently, DJ was sworn in by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas.
