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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Covington Middle School student dies after end-of-year celebration: Austin school district
An Austin eighth grade student died Thursday morning after complications related to an incident at a school-related celebration, according to the Austin school district. Vadir Gonzalez-Arias, who was a student at Covington Middle School, died after an undisclosed incident at an eighth grade celebration at Dick Nichols Park in Southwest Austin, according to the district. The park is less than three miles from Covington. "Vadir was kind, caring, and approached each day with a positive attitude and a willingness to do what was asked of him," Principal Cedric Maddox said in a letter to families. "He treated his peers and teachers with genuine respect and made those around him feel seen and appreciated. "We know that this news may be difficult for students to understand and process, and we are here to support them," Maddox said. Covington's campus was open Friday as a counseling center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students to talk to English and Spanish-speaking counselors and licensed mental health professionals, Maddox said. The Austin district suggested the following community resources for those who need help: The Christi Center – free information and support groups for youth and adults regarding grief and loss: 512-467-2600 Integral Care – 24 hours support for mental health crises or by appointment: 512-472-4357 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Austin ISD Employee Assistance Program resources. This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Covington Middle School student dies after end-of-year celebration
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Austin ISD 8th grader dies after incident at celebration: principal
The Brief Covington Middle School eighth-grade student has passed away Principal says he died from complications after a medical emergency at a field trip CMS will be open Friday, May 30 as a counseling center AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin ISD student has died after an incident at an eighth-grade celebration, according to the Covington Middle School principal. The district says that Vadir Gonzalez-Arias passed away on May 29, one day after the incident. What we know In a letter to the Covington Middle School community on May 28, Principal Cedric Maddox said Vadir experienced a medical emergency during a field trip for the 8th grade class. Principal Maddox sent out an update the next day that Vadir had passed away due to complications. What they're saying Principal Maddox said in the May 29 letter: "We are hurting deeply and our hearts go out to their family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Vadir was kind, caring, and approached each day with a positive attitude and a willingness to do what was asked of him. He treated his peers and teachers with genuine respect and made those around him feel seen and appreciated." What you can do The school will be open as a counseling center on Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Multiple English and Spanish-speaking counselors and licensed mental health professionals will be available to support students both individually and in small groups. Maddox also urged parents to talk with their children and reassure them "it's okay to feel however they are feeling", saying: "It is also normal if they do not feel anything right away. It can take a while—sometimes days or weeks—for children to show their feelings, and that is normal. No matter when the feelings surface, it is important to provide clarity and validation of feelings." Maddox also shared some helpful community resources: The Christi Center – free information and support groups for youth and adults regarding grief and loss. Phone: 512-467-2600 Integral Care – 24 hours support for mental health crises or by appointment. Phone: 512-472-4357 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Austin ISD Employee Assistance Program resources The Source Information in this report comes from Austin ISD.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist hospitalized after going over 120 mph during chase with northeast GA deputies
A 37-year-old man is facing several charges following a police chase in northeast Georgia, deputies say. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Officials said, on Saturday, around midnight, a Hart County deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle going over 100 miles per hour on Bowersville Highway. The motorcyclist, identified as David William Maddox, 37, of Hartwell, did not stop, and a chase began. Hart County officials said Maddox reached speeds of over 120 mph as the deputy chased him down Bowersville Highway, then onto Highway 17 South through Canon and Royston. TRENDING STORIES: Johns Creek teen cashes over $545K in fake checks to pay lawyer in separate fraud case, police say 4 dead in apparent murder-suicide in southeast GA 3 men dead, others injured after shooting at GA bar The HCSO said the chase continued onto Freedom Church Road in Vannan. Near Pullian Lane, Maddox lost control and crashed into a fence, deputies said. He was rushed to Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Maddox is facing several charges, including: Felony fleeing and attempting to elude Reckless driving Speeding Driving on a limited permit Failure to maintain lane Too fast for conditions Passing in a no-passing zone The crash remains under investigation.
Days of Palestine
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
American Journalist Beaten, Arrested by Israeli Forces While Documenting Settler Violence
DayofPal– American journalist and podcaster Eric Maddox was violently beaten and arrested by Israeli forces today while documenting a settlers' violent march in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Maddox, the host and creator of the Latitude Adjustment Podcast, was reportedly filming settler aggression against Palestinian residents in the Old City when he was assaulted and detained by Israeli soldiers. Eyewitness video circulating online shows Maddox being tackled and repeatedly struck by uniformed forces as he attempted to continue his reporting. The incident unfolded during a tense and highly controversial settler procession, widely viewed by Palestinians and rights observers as a deliberate provocation. Human rights monitors have accused Israeli settlers of escalating violence in Hebron, where the Israeli military maintains a heavy presence to protect a small enclave of ultra-nationalist settlers amid a Palestinian majority. Maddox is no stranger to war zones. He holds a graduate degree in Conflict Transformation and has spent years amplifying grassroots voices across Gaza, the West Bank, and occupied Jerusalem through the Palestine Podcast Academy, a project he founded to train Palestinians in storytelling and media production. His work has brought him to refugee camps, including Dheisheh near Bethlehem, where he has documented oral histories from survivors of the 1948 Nakba. His arrest has sparked an outcry from press freedom organizations, who fear a growing crackdown on foreign and local journalists working in the occupied territories. The incident comes on the heels of a controversial BBC documentary by Louis Theroux that spotlighted the aggressive behavior of Israeli settlers in the West Bank, a program Israeli officials denounced as antisemitic, despite human rights groups defending it as an accurate portrayal of the occupation's realities. No official comment has been issued by Israeli authorities regarding Maddox's arrest or current condition. Meanwhile, advocacy groups are calling for his immediate release and for an independent investigation into the assault. For many, Maddox's detention is not just a threat to journalistic freedom, but a stark reminder of the escalating dangers faced by those who dare to document life under military occupation. Shortlink for this post:
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former Headland cop accused of killing pregnant wife's unborn child during fight heading to trial this summer
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A former police officer accused of attacking his wife and causing her to miscarry could face a jury of his peers this summer after several delays. Court records show Robert Allen Maddox will appear before a jury and Judge John Steensland on Monday, June 9, at the Houston County Courthouse. Maddox is facing one count of manslaughter after investigators claimed Maddox threw his now ex-wife to the floor of their home during a fight in March 2022 and began choking her, which cut off her air supply. Man kills self in jail on Mother's Day after killing his mom, authorities say In Maddox's indictment, investigators said Maddox then began punching his then-wife in the stomach, ultimately causing her to miscarry. After the alleged attack, Maddox's then-wife, who separated from him after the incident, reported it to Dothan Police. Maddox was arrested at the end of March 2022 and was initially charged with one count of domestic violence. However, four months after his initial arrest, Dothan Police said a continued investigation revealed the victim was pregnant and had miscarried, prompting police to charge Maddox with an additional count of murder. That murder charge was later reduced to one count of manslaughter. Victims identified in deadly semi-truck crash in Houston County Maddox was initially set to stand trial in April of last year, but that was pushed to April of 2025. His trial date was then pushed a second time to June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
