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New Texas law will close dog, cat breeding loophole

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas — A Texas law to close loopholes for large-scale commercial dog and cat breeding operations takes effect Sept. 1.Current law defines a dog or cat breeder as someone who possesses 11 or more adult unspayed females and sells 20 or more puppies or kittens in a calendar year. However, this poses a few problems.One problem is that 10 adult female dogs can give birth to up to 120 puppies per year, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF).Another problem is the increased potential for untraceable cash transactions, which then lead to large-scale breeding operations that lack proper regulation or oversight.Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 876 into law on May 29. The law will require dog or cat breeders with five or more adult unspayed females to obtain a license to operate under the Texas Occupations Code.Breeding dogs and cats will be considered a profession, so Texas breeders will be held to a higher standard.Steven Greene, director of operations at Lubbock ...

Other voices: Tough on crime should not mean inhumane U.S. prison conditions

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

CHICAGO — At the Waupun Correctional Institution, a maximum security Wisconsin penitentiary located about three hours northwest of Chicago, some 1,000 prisoners have been confined mostly to their cells for more than four months. In an extensive Aug. 19 report on the horrendous conditions, The New York Times alleged “walls speckled with feces and blood,” birds flying around cells, an absence of toilet paper, the cancellation of any and all visits with family and no meaningful time whatsoever in the fresh air.Officials argued that staff shortages and threats of significant disorder and disruption at the prison had forced their hand — but that is no excuse for such inhumane official treatments of human beings over so long a spell. Whatever their offense. Governmental inability to recruit staff should not mean worse conditions for inmates, and the situation at Waupun sounds like it borders on cruel and unusual punishment.Waupun is hardly alone. Take, in a very di...

Working Strategies: Reeling ’em in with your résumé headline

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

Amy LindgrenOne of the least-optimized sections of a résumé can be the very precious real estate near the top of the page. Not only do candidates sometimes “rattle on” with five or eight lines devoted to their contact information, but then they often jump directly into their last job or training experience, entirely without preamble.That’s like walking into a room full of strangers and starting a conversation mid-sentence. Without context or introduction, no one knows what you’re talking about or even why you’re there.Luckily, there are several introductory sections you can use to welcome the reader to your document while also directing attention to key points in your experience. Professional profiles, career objectives and bulleted skills sections all fall into this category.For the best impact and greatest flexibility for future revisions, choose any or all of the sections named above. Then, add a headline to provide the context and introduction all in one.The options are endless,...

Capital Region man plays catch every day for a year in honor of late son

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Playing catch is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with another person. For one local man, keeping the memory of his son alive, it’s much deeper. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Don Kirk plays catch for a special reason: to honor his late son, Jonathan."He was 35 when we lost him," Don told NEWS10 during a cross between an interview and a game of catch on the front lawn of the station.Don said Jonathan did well after his heart transplant, for about 15 months."We golfed," Don recalled, "he carried his clubs once."But then, one day in 2017, Jonathan collapsed. The grieving process has not been easy for Don, but deciding last August to play "Jonathan's Catch" every day for a year, no matter the weather, has helped."People say they've seen a difference in me," Don said. Bennington skydiver dares 57 jumps to honor dad He added that since the winter was so mild, he only had to play inside a hand...

Gallatin man arrested for alleged groping at Bard College

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

RED HOOK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Gallatin man has been arrested following an investigation into multiple groping incidents, according to police. Nathan Holmes, 32, was charged with two counts of forcible touching. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The investigation by police determined that Holmes was reportedly the perpetrator of two separate occurrences at Bard College in which victims were sexually groped in public. Police stated that Holmes is not a student or staff member at the college. Holmes was arraigned at the Red Hook Court and returned to the Albany County Jail, where he is being held for similar offenses. He is next scheduled to appear before the Red Hook Court on September 28.

St. Louis school security guard sentenced to 67 years for child sexual assault

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 67 years for committing six child sex crimes. He was convicted on June 28 for the sexual assault of an underage teen.On Friday, August 25, Dexter Wade, 40, was sentenced to 67 years in prison for the six child sex crimes he committed in 2014 and 2015. A St. Louis County jury found Wade guilty of Statutory rape in the 1st Degree, three counts of Statutory sodomy in the 1st Degree, Statutory rape in the 2nd Degree, and Enticement of a Child. Horrific crimes of serial killer Timothy Wayne Krajcir The victim was an underage teen at a school where Wade worked as a security guard. The victim reported the crimes in 2020.

Wood River's Atomic Pinball Arcade is a haven for pinball and community

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

WOOD RIVER, Ill. - The resounding clatter of silver balls, flashing lights, and triumphant pings echoing through the air—these are the heartbeats of Atomic Pinball Arcade. Situated in downtown Wood River, this establishment isn't just a gaming haven; it's a testament to the enduring appeal of pinball, the excitement of competition, and the nostalgia of cherished memories. Evolution of Pinball: Contrary to pinball's stereotype as a relic of the past, Charles Sanderson, the owner and visionary behind this unique establishment, sheds light on the game's modern allure. "Older people come in, and they always ask about the older machines," he said. "Those were fun when you were 13, but they're not so fun at 53." With intricate rule sets and dynamic challenges, pinball has transformed into a captivating blend of strategy and skill. "In the old days, it was about mastering a skill set and following a set of rules," he explained. The past's simple rules involved...

3 dead, 2 in critical condition after violent car crash in South L.A. 

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

A car crash in South Los Angeles killed three people and left two others fighting for their lives early Saturday morning. According to preliminary reports from CHP, the collision happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the Westmont neighborhood of L.A. near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. Responding officers located several bodies that had been ejected from their vehicles lying in the street, authorities said. According to preliminary reports from CHP, the crash happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the Westmont neighborhood of L.A. near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. (ANG)According to preliminary reports from CHP, the crash happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the Westmont neighborhood of L.A. near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. (ANG)According to preliminary reports from CHP, the crash happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the Westmont neighborhood of L.A. near the intersection of Vermont Aven...

New SpongeBob dark ride attraction set for this Las Vegas resort

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

Who lives in a pineapple under The Strip?SpongeBob Squarepants, apparently, KTLA sister station KLAS reports. Circus Circus Las Vegas announced Thursday that SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride, a new attraction based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon, is coming to the resort in 2023.The attraction will be a dark ride, or a sort of ride that features automatically guided vehicles navigating through scenes that can include animatronics, vibrant lighting, and special effects. The release from Circus Circus says the $6 million ride will consist of those features, along with projections that will fully submerse riders "in the nautical nonsense of SpongeBob SquarePants.""Riders will experience the beloved and renowned SpongeBob SquarePants in a highly immersive way," said the news release from Circus Circus. "The ride starts when Mr. Krabs invites guests to try their luck at his collection of zany ride-through carnival midway games, and his arch-rival Plankton hatches an evil...

Bay Area high school football roundup 2023: Best of Week 1 action

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:25:06 GMT

Welcome back to the Bay Area News Group’s high school football roundup. Here, you’ll find all the details from the weekend’s action in this news organization’s coverage area, which encompasses teams that play in leagues based primarily in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.Check back every Saturday during the season for scores, highlights and top performers, updated throughout the day.If you have not already, please subscribe here for complete digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.On to the roundup …Ranked teamsOrange Lutheran 35, No. 2 De La Salle 14Tied at halftime, De La Salle gave up three unanswered second-half touchdowns and lost at home against an opponent that comes from the same league that features Mater Dei and St. John Bosco. Steve Chavez was the star of stars for Orange Lutheran, rushing for three touchdowns, including one justifiably called “Beast Mode 3.0” by the junior running back’s coaches. D...