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Sentencing hearing Wednesday for man in Austin synagogue arson case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The man who pled guilty in the 2021 arson of an Austin synagogue will face a sentencing hearing Wednesday. Franklin Barrett Sechriest pleaded guilty in April to arson and hate crime damage to a religious property. Man accused of Austin synagogue arson pleads guilty to 2 charges In October 2021, arson investigators responded to a fire that started on the ground outside of Congregation Beth Israel in central Austin.According to the government's sentencing memorandum filed on Nov. 20, normal sentencing guidelines call for a prison term of 60-63 months or 5 years. However, prosecutors asked Judge David Ezra to sentence Sechriest to 120 months or 10 years in prison due to the "tremendous damage" they say Sechriest did and what they call "his deep-seated hatred of persons of the Jewish faith." ‘I set a synagogue on fire’: Man accused in Austin arson faces federal charge On Monday, Judge Ezra told the lawyers on both sides he "intends to seriously consider an upward va...

Revival Smoked Meats, Mr. Paul’s Po Boys coming to Malcolm Yards

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

The Market at Malcolm Yards is getting two exciting new vendors after a few stalls closed late this summer.The vendors are Revival Smoked Meats, which had a short run at the troubled Keg and Case West 7th Market, and Mr. Paul’s Po’ Boys and Jams from the owners of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club in Edina.Revival Smoked Meats, from the owners of Revival fried chicken restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul, will offer barbecue such as southern-style brisket, smoked ribs, slow-smoked pork shoulder and smoked chicken wings. We can only hope the house-smoked ham sandwich that we loved from Keg and Case will make a comeback, too.Malcolm Yards will be the second location for Mr. Paul’s Po’ Boys, a New Orleans-inspired sandwich shop. The first is behind Mr. Paul’s Supper Club in Edina. Look for crawfish, fried shrimp and other iterations of the famous sandwiches along with gumbo, boudin balls, slushies and mini dough-nets (think mini doughnuts meet beignets).Late this summer, the market added Marte...

Other voices: Universities have an important role in convening open debate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

At moments like this, when violence in the Middle East has reached a fever pitch that has left the world horrified, universities have an important role to play in convening open debate. Or at least they used to.The past weeks could have been the perfect time for relevant learning on the Israel-Hamas conflict, an antidote to the extraordinary campus strife we are seeing at the University of California and elsewhere across the nation. Instead of painting others as the enemy, people might have searched for common ground, or at least deeper understanding.Institutions of higher education could have called on their experts, such as those in history, geography, international relations and religion to hold seminars and teach-ins for students and community members. They could have organized talks and speaker panels in which people listened to each other instead of belittling and insulting those with different backgrounds and views. How many people, after all, truly know the history and under...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Albany man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Tuesday following a traffic stop near Clinton Avenue and Lark Street in Albany. Manuel Bickley, 28, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 6:23 p.m., deputies on patrol pulled over a car for a traffic violation. Deputies identified the driver as Bickley and said he was driving with a suspended New York State driver's license. Deputies say a further investigation found he had a quantity of oxycodone pills that weren't prescribed to him. He was taken into custody. Albany man arrested on warrants after traffic stop Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree aggravated unlicensed operationBickley was taken to the Albany County Correctional Facility. He's to be arraigned in Albany City Court on Wednesday.

Wintertime Wonderland opens at Viaport Rotterdam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you think you’ve been to Wintertime Wonderland, think again. The 65,000 square foot holiday attraction recently opened for its fourth season in its new home at the Viaport Rotterdam. Visitors ca except new rides, new characters and new festive surprises.Wintertime Wonderland was previously located in Latham. The holiday experience moved to Viaport Rotterdam to expand in size, and to have more space for rides. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We have over 15 amusement park style rides which are great for people to enjoy and some for the big kids, some for the little kids,” said Krest Winchester, the general manager.Wintertime Wonderland will be open until December 23 and is open Thursday to Sunday. For ticketing information, visit their website.

Albany man arrested on warrants after traffic stop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested following a traffic stop after deputies say he was wanted on multiple warrants from multiple agencies. Mohammed Alsamaraae, 23, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 4:20 p.m., Albany County Sheriff's Office deputies were on patrol when they saw a driver leave his car near First Street and Judson Street in Albany that was known to have active warrants. Deputies interviewed the man and identified him as Alsamaraae. Deputies confirmed he had multiple warrants from multiple agencies. The Albany County Sheriff's Office did not mention what the warrants were for. A further investigation revealed to deputies that Alsamaraae had pills pressed with fentanyl on him. Driver airlifted after crash involving tractor-trailer Charges:Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceThird-degree aggravated unlicensed operationAlsamaraae was tu...

Police investigating shooting at south St. Louis QuikTrip

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a shooting outside a QuikTrip in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood of south St. Louis.This happened around 4:30 a.m. at the gas station on Gravois at Loughborough. Police reported that four suspects held the victim at gunpoint. The victim fled the scene in the car and was shot at by the suspects. U.S. Steel idles steelmaking at Granite City Works ‘indefinitely’ Paramedics examined one man but did not take him to a hospital. It's unclear if police are still looking for the shooter. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

St. Louis Cardinals hosting 12th annual toy drive today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals host their 12th annual holiday gift drive Wednesday.They are collecting toys for kids in military families. They are also collecting for kids served by several local charities. You can drop off a brand-new, unwrapped toy. From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gate 4 of Busch Stadium. How time-of-use pricing plan is impacting electric bills The team is ready with a thank-you gift of hot chocolate. Some of the gifts will be given to children of military families at an upcoming breakfast with Santa at Scott Air Force Base.

Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 61 SB

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A driver struck and killed a man walking on Highway 61 in Jefferson County.The crash happened a little before 11:00 p.m. near Cedar Drive in Imperial. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said that a 24-year-old woman was driving southbound on 61 when she struck and killed 22-year-old Christopher Kelch, who was in the roadway. How time-of-use pricing plan is impacting electric bills FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Florida owners of railway exchange building owe $4.4M to contractors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The owners of the old Famous-Barr building in downtown St. Louis lose an appeal in state court.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 'Hudson Holdings' of Florida owes five contractors more than $4 million. U.S. Steel idles steelmaking at Granite City Works ‘indefinitely’ The ongoing legal dispute over the railway exchange building is interfering with efforts to buy and renovate the historic property.