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New ACC residency program addressing Central Texas teacher shortages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new program launched by Austin Community College this summer is working to minimize teacher shortages impacting school districts throughout the Central Texas region.Thirteen candidates are part of the program's inaugural year in operations, said Michelle DeLeon, ACC's teacher residency coordinator. Those candidates completed program coursework this past summer before beginning this academic year working alongside a classroom teacher to have hands-on experience. PAST COVERAGE: ACC to launch 2 new education certifications amid teacher shortage Right now, ACC is collaborating with three area school districts on the residency program. As the school begins preparations for year two of the program, DeLeon said she hopes to see more district partnerships to help build out a local talent pipeline."[The program has] been a wonderful success," she said. "Getting that hands-on experience has been really great for them, and we're getting great feedback from the residents, fr...

Tommies men’s basketball begins life after Andrew Rohde with tough game at Cal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

There were times last season, when the St. Thomas men’s basketball team was rolling to a 19-win season and a fourth-place finish in the Summit League, that it was fair to ask, Where would this team be without Andrew Rohde?Beginning Monday night, when they travel to the Bay Area to play the University of California Golden Bears, this year’s version of the Tommies will start to provide the answer.Coach Johnny Tauer’s team returns 11 players, but the loss of the do-everything Rohde, who transferred to Virginia after a brilliant freshman season in St. Paul, ensures that the Tommies, while still relying on their share-the-ball, team-basketball approach, will have a new look.“Part of our job as coaches is to use the offseason to develop guys,” Tauer said. “You figure out their unique skill sets, then you put them in the right spot. One of our biggest challenges is, how do we get this group to grow into their roles?”In particular, the Tommies will be counting on sophomores Kendall Blue, a ...

What a debut! Josh Dobbs rallies Vikings to incredible 31-28 win over Falcons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

ATLANTA — Josh Dobbs traded his newly minted Vikings jersey for a Superman cape on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes Benz Stadium.That set the stage for the 28-year-old journeyman quarterback less than a week after the Vikings acquired him at the trade deadline. He got the ball back with 2 minutes, 8 seconds left on the clock, needing a touchdown to win the game. Not a problem.In a moment that could end up defining this season, Dobbs led the Vikings on an 11-play, 75-yard drive, culminating with a touchdown pass to receiver Brandon Powell. That put the Vikings on top for good in a 31-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons that fans will be telling their grand kids about in the future.In the end, Dobbs finished 20 of 30 passing for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and 66 yards and another touchdown rushing. All in a game that he entered as the backup quarterback not expecting to play in his wildest dreams.After the Falcons went ahead 3-0 early in the game, the Vikings had something rollin...

Timberwolves’ winning formula — the NBA’s best defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

Karl-Anthony Towns walked into the Timberwolves’ locker room after Saturday night’s victory over Utah, looked at the television and saw the final tally.Wolves 123, Jazz 95.“Man,” Towns said, “we just don’t let teams score over 100.”Four times in 87 regular-season and playoff games last season, the Timberwolves held their opponents under 100 points. They’ve matched that total through in this season’s first five games this fall.Their early defensive performance is a marvel in the modern-day game. You simply don’t contain opponents to the production level to which Minnesota is holding its opponents.The Timberwolves are surrendering a league-best 101.2 points per 100 possessions — 2.3 points better than Orlando, which touts the second-best defensive rating. For reference, the best defensive rating in the NBA last season was 109.9.Minnesota has been even more fearsome defensively in the half court. Removing transition from the equation, the Wolves are allowing just 82.9 point...

Jim Brickman to perform at Universal Preservation Hall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Universal Preservation Hall will be kicking off their season of holiday-themed shows with a performance by pianist Jim Brickman. The concert is scheduled for November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Brickman has earned two Grammy Award nominations and 32 different Top 20 radio hits across his multi-decade career. The show, titled “HITS LIVE! with A Little Bit of Christmas" will feature classics from Brickman's discography such as “Valentine” and “Love of My Life”, as well as holiday favorites like “The Gift". Universal Preservation Hall is located at 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. You can buy Jim Brickman tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with 2 games left in regular season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch on Sunday with two games left in the Trojans' disappointing regular season.Head coach Lincoln Riley dropped his longtime top assistant one day after USC (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) gave up 572 yards and 52 points to No. 5 Washington in the Trojans' third loss in four games.USC’s defense has played poorly for the past six games, and the Trojans have fallen out of the College Football Playoff race after a 6-0 start despite a prolific offense led by Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. USC was unranked in Sunday's AP Top 25 for the first time in Riley's two-year tenure at the school.Defensive line coach Shaun Nua and inside linebackers Coach Brian Odom will serve as USC's co-defensive coordinators for the remainder of the season, which includes games against Oregon and UCLA before a bowl game. Taylor Mays, the former USC safety who has been a defensive analyst this season, was promoted to an on-field role working wit...

Concord PD arrest several people in street racing operation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

(KRON) – Several people were arrested and numerous citations were issued in an operation to end street racing in Concord, the Concord Police Department announced on Facebook. The operation focused on road safety by targeting reckless drivers and illegally modified vehicles, police said. According to the Concord Police Department,  there were numerous citations were issued, illegal vehicles were towed, and several arrests were made during the operation. Concord PD has not yet released the official number of arrests, citations, and towing.

No injuries from the Cherry Valley Circle fire 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

(KRON) – An overnight vegetation fire on a hillside near Cherry Valley Circle, propelled the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Sonoma Lake Napa Unit to assist the Fairfield Fire Department. The Sonoma Lake Napa Unit sent two engines, a dozer, and one battalion chief. Photos: Wild coyote lounges on San Francisco home’s couch According to the Fairfield Police Department, there was no damage to structures and zero injuries.

Off-duty US Park Police officer unintentionally shot fellow officer in Virginia, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

McLEAN, Va. (AP) — An off-duty U.S. Park Police officer fatally shot another off-duty officer in a Virginia apartment in what local authorities are describing preliminarily as an unintentional shooting involving alcohol. Fairfax County detectives determined that the officer pulled the trigger on a gun he believed was unloaded early Sunday, striking Jesse Brown Hernandez inside an apartment in McLean, Virginia, according to a police statement.Hernandez, 22, was found deceased with a gunshot wound to the upper body, Fairfax County police said.The officer who fired the gun has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, police said. He is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond.Police said that preliminarily detectives determined that the officer “was attempting to dry fire a firearm.” “Dry firing is when one simulates the discharge of a firearm by pulling the trigger of a firearm that is unloaded,” police said in the news release.There were four people in th...

Jartavius Martin’s late interception helps Commanders stun Patriots 20-17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:52 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Sam Howell passed for 325 yards and a touchdown and Jartavius Martin had a late interception to help the Washington Commanders hold on and beat the New England Patriots 20-17 on Sunday. It marked the first time in Howell’s career he eclipsed 300 yards passing in consecutive games and gave the Commanders their first victory in New England since 1996. It also snaps a four-game overall losing streak to the Patriots.Washington (4-5) turned it over twice, but wore down the Patriots’ defense by going 9 of 17 on third down. Brian Robinson added a rushing touchdown to help the Commanders end a two-game skid. New England dropped to 2-7 for the first time since Bill Belichick’s first season as coach in 2000. The Patriots are now 0-5 in non-division games, the only team in the NFL without a win outside of their division.Trailing 20-17, New England had a chance. The Patriots inched down the field and converted a fourth-and-4 to keep their hopes alive. But two play...