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Callahan's General Store former owner passes away at age 93

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Callahan's General Store, a south Austin institution, is mourning the passing of former owner Murray Callahan, family members confirmed to KXAN. Murray's daughter-in-law, Denise Callahan, said he passed away Saturday at 93 years old."He was a much loved Austin fixture at the family store and beyond," she said in an email to KXAN. While not the owner at the time of his death, Callahan gifted the shares of the business to his children several years ago, the family said.In a Facebook tribute Saturday to Murray, Callahan's staff recognized the legions of customers "happily greeted, eagerly helped, and sincerely thanked" by Murray. In an obituary shared with KXAN, Murray's family reflected on his 40-plus-year dedication to serving customers within the agriculture community.Callahan's General Store, a south Austin institution, is mourning the passing of owner Murray Callahan, family members confirmed to KXAN. Murray's daughter-in-law, Denise Callahan, said he passed away o...

'We deserve a good board': Bill aimed at oversight for Texas Vet Board advances

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Jodi Ware and Judy Santerre made their way into the Texas Capitol early Monday morning, but it wasn't their first time there. Both women lost pets to what they believe was veterinary malpractice. Both women claim the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) mishandled their cases. For years, they have sat in on hearings and meetings -- testifying when possible -- about ongoing problems at the state agency in charge of Texas animal doctors. FULL INVESTIGATION: KXAN Investigates the Texas Vet Board They watched as several, different legislative reviews highlighted the same issues with data management and complaint resolution at the agency. "Despite my past pleas, the Board's abject failures...worsened," Ware described in her testimony to the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs on Monday. Ware reached out to KXAN investigators in 2021 to alert them about her concerns. KXAN ultimately found dozens of disciplinary records still missi...

Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu's, needs foster homes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

PACIFIC, Mo. - An animal shelter in Pacific, Missouri, is in need of foster volunteers after taking in more than two dozen Shih Tzus from a local breeder.Kristen Duhr, the director of Home 2 Home Canine Orphanage, said she and a handful of volunteers picked up the 27 dogs and brought them to Cheap Pricks – a low-cost vet clinic – for an intake and to assess their health. The breeder had released the Shih Tzus, along with other dog breeds.  Trending: MoDOT closing westbound JB Bridge on Wednesday “This particular breeder today was actually evicted for having too many dogs, or at least received an eviction notice," Duhr said. "So, the urgency was great. So, we just found out about these dogs 48 hours ago and had to be there to get them pretty quick.” Home 2 Home often brings rescue dogs to Cheap Pricks before they go to other facilities or foster homes. “It’s definitely overwhelming to see how many dogs have been bred over and over again," vet technician Abbigail Steibel said. "Thes...

Denver woman accused of stealing more than $3.3 million in COVID-relief money

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

A Denver woman is accused of stealing more than $3.3 million in COVID-relief money, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced Monday.DeJane Reaniece Lattany, 32, was charged with wire fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to obtain fraudulent COVID-19 loans.Prosecutors say Lattany, between June 2020 and January 2022, submitted fraudulent applications to the Small Business Administration on behalf of business entities she purportedly owned.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado attorney general warns of scams, fraud during busy tax season Crime and Public Safety | Denver judge rejects plea deal for disbarred attorney Steve Bachar, calls it “a miscarriage of justice” Crime and Public Safety | Disbarred Denver attorney Steve Bachar skips sentencing for felony theft, is now wanted on warrant In the applications, the Denver woman allegedly “made false statements regarding the ...

CHP investigating runaway tire crash on 118 Freeway in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

Authorities with the California Highway Patrol are investigating a wild crash on the freeway that sent a car and its 29-year-old driver careening into an incredibly dangerous mid-air spin before it came crashing back down on the road.  The crash, which was captured by the dash-cam of a trailing Tesla, occurred March 23 in the eastbound lanes of the 118 Freeway, near De Soto Avenue in Chatsworth.  Video of the terrifying crash shows traffic moving along the 118 Freeway when a dark-colored Kia approaches a Chevrolet pickup that had just transitioned into the middle lane. Moments later, the truck’s front driver’s side tire pops off right in front of the Kia, sending the vehicle into midair spin before crashing back onto the freeway hood first and rolling back right side up.  The tire can also be seen on video bouncing across the freeway and out of frame before returning and slamming into the back of the Kia as it skids to a stop in the roadway.  "High impact ro...

Home prices up in Southern California for 1st time since last May

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

Home prices edged higher in Southern California last month, marking the first increase since the spring of last year, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors.The median sale price of existing homes in the region was $745,000 in February, a month-over-month increase of 0.9%. The increase can largely be attributed to higher prices in San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties were down month-over-month, data showed.Southern California Median Home PricesCountyFebruary 2023January 2023February 2022Month-over-month price changeYear-over-year price changeLos Angeles$726,870$778,540$773,490-6.6%-6.0%Orange$1,159,000$1,194,500$1,260,000-3.0%-8.0%Riverside$595,000$585,000$605,0301.7%-1.7%San Bernardino$466,500$446,900$450,0004.4%3.7%San Diego$875,000$824,950$888,0006.1%-1.5%Ventura$805,000$815,000$887,500-1.2%-9.3%California Association of RealtorsHome prices in Southern California had been in a freefall for eight stra...

Fake ChatGPT sites are stealing Facebook logins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

The latest online scam could use fake ChatGPT sites to lure you into handing over your Facebook login.North Hollywood resident Jen Rock believes it happened to her.The online marketing specialist, who moonlights as a DJ on the streaming site Twitch, woke up to her Facebook account hacked.Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech news and security tips!Jen Rock had her Facebook hacked and found it tricky to promote her online DJ shows"I had an email that said you changed your password on Facebook… and I was like no I didn’t… and then it said Lily Collins next to it and I said oh no, this is not good," explained Rock, who was in the process of trying to regain her account access.Although she isn’t exactly sure how it happened, she believes it could have been a fake ChatGPT like that she tried to log into. After that, the effects quickly snowballed.In addition to not being able to access her Facebook account, she also lost access to her linked Instagram account. And, ...

This is the 'best' place to get Eggs Benedict in California, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

Whether you are team sweet or savory, eggs benedict is a staple at any brunch gathering and a new ranking from Yelp revealed the top places to get the popular dish in each state.For Californians looking to try the “best” eggs benedict in the Golden State, Creamy Spoon French Bistro in Glendale is the place to go, according to Yelp. Yelp names Top 100 brunch spots in California “This is the second or third time that we are getting this wonderful recognition, and it is a very humbling experience for which we are more than thankful,” a representative for the restaurant told KTLA.“It makes us, the Creamy Spoon Team, feel loved and appreciated and reaffirms our commitment to excellence with every plate and every single customer."  Creamy Spoon French Bistro is a family-owned restaurant and the eggs benedict dish (and all its variants) are likely the most popular items on the menu and that's been the case for many years.A photo of an eggs benedict meal that's served at the Creamy S...

PAW Patrol Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

My family and I had the pleasure of attending the 10th anniversary of PAW Patrol over the weekend. My kids have been big fans since they were born. If you haven’t checked out PAW Patrol, here’s a little info on this adorable cartoon and what it’s about.PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a tech-savvy boy named Ryder and his team of pups who are ready to save the day. Whenever there’s trouble, pups Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Zuma, Rocky and Skye are ready for action, no matter what comes their way. With a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is too big, and no pup is too small.(Photo by Jessica Hall)In 2010, Spin Master Entertainment set out to create a preschool series rooted in action and adventure. With the goal to create something relatable for young children, while also being exciting and aspirational, their team approached a short list of renowned creators and best-in-class studios in the preschool space asking them to pitch their ideas. Keith Chapma...

Arrest made in Sunnyvale injury shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:32 GMT

SUNNYVALE – Authorities on Monday announced an arrest in an injury shooting last week in Sunnyvale.Around 7 p.m. Friday, the victim flagged down officers in the 800 block of San Aleso Avenue, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said in a statement. Officers provided medical aid to the victim, who appeared to have been shot once in the leg.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment and later released, authorities said.After cordoning off the area, authorities found the suspect and recovered a firearm.Authorities said an initial investigation revealed that the suspect and the victim knew each other and that the suspect appeared to have fired several rounds at the victim.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose Police say hostage suspect had replica gun, ordered mother to tie her son’s hands Crime and Public Safety | Suspect shoots, wounds Santa Clara County deputy during standoff Crime and Public Safety | San Jose ...