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Round Rock Express coach continuing diverse, meaningful baseball journey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — When Demetre Kokoris attended the University of South Carolina, he thought a career in the front office of baseball may be in the future. He worked as a student manager for the Gamecocks baseball team and hasn't looked back from the coaching route since."I started right away like 22, 23 years old as a grad assistant at Cal State Fullerton. Now I'm 39, turning 40 this year. That's not scary at all," Kokoris said with a smile.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersNow with the Round Rock Express as the bullpen coach, Kokoris is on his 17th stop of coaching and working in the sport he loves. From working in junior college baseball in Oregon to the Toronto Blue Jays organization, every stop has been valuable."Each stop along the way, there were opportunities to kind of master a different skillset," said Kokoris. "I think that's kind of what those levels...

'How did this happen?' Questions linger as to how Michael Burham escaped

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

WARREN, Pa. (WIVB) — It has been nearly five days since accused murderer and rapist Michael Burham escaped from the Warren County Jail. Although some evidence has been found, law enforcement leaders admitted on Monday they're no closer to knowing where he is.Pennsylvania State Police describe Burham as armed and dangerous days after he escaped from jail in Warren. A "self-taught survivalist", the search area in the manhunt has expanded significantly and other states are on alert. Authorities believe he is still in Warren. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "How did this happen? I heard that the Sheriff said that he was embarrassed. Well, he should be embarrassed," Bernie Tolbert, former special agent in charge with the FBI in Buffalo, told News 4.On Monday, the prison board in Warren held a meeting behind closed doors to figure out how Burham was able to get out. During his mandated recreational time, Burham escaped through th...

Police search for 2 teens who vandalized Webster Groves City Hall's fountain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - Police are searching for two teenage girls who turned the city hall’s fountain into a bubble bath during last week's Fourth of July parade, causing property damage and costing taxpayers' money.A couple of hours before the city's annual Fourth of July parade, surveillance video showed two teenagers dropping laundry detergent into Webster Groves' city hall fountain."There were lots of bubbles,” said Dr. Marie Peoples, Webster Groves city manager. When will it be illegal to text and drive in Missouri? As the parade started, crowds noticed four inches of foam starting to fill up. Some thought it was fun, scooping it up and taking pictures, but city employees said this is no bubble bath."It requires some special types of chemicals to do the cleaning, and they have to drain the fountain," Peoples said. "So we have to shut it down, drain it, and when we're trying to do more sustainable things in the city, it's a waste of water."The question remains: is it just a har...

Neighbors worry ramshackle Pine Lawn home could collapse any minute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

PINE LAWN, Mo. – A St. Louis County municipality is in fear; not from things like crime, flooding, or a chemical spill, but from falling bricks.FOX 2 is getting answers about a house that is truly falling apart at 6111 Reichman in Pine Lawn. It sits amid dozens of houses with well-kept flower beds and manicured yards tucked away off of Jennings Station Road.“Since the last time I saw it, the roof has caved all the way in,” said Alonzo Simmons, who grew up next door to the crumbling house. “Every month, it looks a little worse.”On Monday, Simmons was visiting his mother, Yolanda James, who’s lived in the home since 1973.“It’s taking down the prettiness of my yard,” she said. “It’s just an eyesore.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW James l...

St. Charles County residents concerned about tall tree subdivision proposal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - St. Charles County residents are upset about a new subdivision proposal, and they let their lawmakers know their concerns at a meeting Monday.The new proposal is for 452 homes on 298 acres of land. The proposed area for the development is along Highway DD between Schwede Road and Wild Turkey.A big concern neighbors have been the increase in traffic along the busy highway, the increase in students in schools, and the overall increase in people. When will it be illegal to text and drive in Missouri? “Quarter-acre home sites at minimum. That is the happy medium. None of our group has their heads in the sand that this isn’t going to develop," said Shawn Mann. "It will be developed. The question is, does the county follow the 2030 master plan as set out."The developer's attorney, Brad Goss, spoke before the council, saying the master plan is guidelines for the council and not something they must follow. He said the new changes meet the guidelines for the devel...

Accused killer’s case thrown out over one question at trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Darin Schmidt was convicted after three people testified that Schmidt confessed to them that he killed David Bewig Jr. But a follow-up question from the prosecutor at trial about that confession led an appeals court to throw out the case.That question drew no objection at trial: “Did you believe he was telling you the truth?”David Bewig fears a killer could soon walk free. His son, a music producer, was shot and killed in 2016 while sitting in his car on near Etzel and Belt in north St. Louis. David Bewig Jr. was 31.“He held his nephew one time, and he was gone!” Bewig said. Parson signs laws for new moms’ health care, ban on texting while driving Schmidt, now 37, was convicted in 2019 under former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. An appeals court affirmed that the, “…defendant’s extrajudicial statements that he shot and killed the victim were admissible because they were corroborated by independent proof…”But the appeals court opted to toss the conviction, addi...

Teen girl stabbed in north St. Louis County, police investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigating a stabbing incident in north St. Louis County Monday night.According to Adrian Washington of the St. Louis County Police Department, the call came in at 9 p.m.Upon arriving at the 1000 block of Spring Garden Drive, officers found a teen girl suffering from a puncture wound. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Her injury was not life-threatening.This is a developing story. FOX 2 will give updates as more information becomes available.

Amazon Prime Day preview, scam warning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Amazon Prime Day runs July 11-12 and the e-commerce giant promises more deals than ever before.“What makes this Prime Day different than those in the past is we have more items with great deals than ever,” Andy DiOrio, an Amazon spokesperson, said.Diorio says the company is proud to feature products from locally-owned small businesses among its Prime Day offerings.“A small business right here in St. Louis, Lorenzen Candle Co., which has really expanded in reed diffusers, has 60% off their products as well,” he said.Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new Prime members with $10 off Prime Day shopping. Parson signs laws for new moms’ health care, ban on texting while driving “A lot of people are now using Prime Day to stock up on everyday essentials,” said Jacob Palmer with BestReviews.com, which is owned by KTVI/KPLR’s parent company, Nexstar.Diapers, batteries, and trash bags were among the top sellers last year. This year, Amazon will have deep discounts on inv...

Vladimir Guerrero joins Vladimir Sr. as first father-son Home Run Derby winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

SEATTLE — Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined Vladimir Sr. to become the first father-son duo to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, beating Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round on Monday night.Guerrero defeated Julio Rodríguez 21-20 in the semifinals after the Mariners star hit a record 41 in the first round in front of his hometown fans.Batting against Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Guerrero was the last semifinalist to swing and the first finalist, setting a final round record for homers to top the mark Pete Alonso set when he beat Guerrero 23-22 in 2019.Vladimir Guerrero Sr. won the 2007 derby in San Francisco while with the Los Angeles Angels, beating the Blue Jays’ Alex Rios 3-2 in the final.With Guerrero Jr. catching his breath while watching, Arozarena hit against Tampa Bay field coordinator Tomas Francisco. Arozarena started his final 30-second segment with 21 homers and had 23 with 7 seconds left before lining and popping up on his fina...

Dozens of pups prepare for Wiener Nationals dog race in O.C.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:45 GMT

Hot dogs on the run! This weekend dozens of dachshunds will be competing to be the fastest wiener dog in the west. Hundreds of pups are getting ready for the 24th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Los Alamitos race course in Cypress on July 20. Since 1996, the Wiener Nationals have raised nearly $300,000 for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. “I’ve been coming to this race long before I ever even had a wiener dog and I dreamed of the day I would be able to come and run with my own, but I never thought I would actually have one,” said Kiley Majeski, wiener dog owner. “So, I love to support the Seal Beach Animal Hospital fundraiser. It's why I came almost every year.”In addition to supporting the Seal Beach Animal Hospital, the winning dog will also take home $1,000. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. and the championship race will take place at 9:15 p.m.