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WATCH LIVE: House attorney calls it 'screw-up' to rest case against Ken Paxton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

WATCH LIVE: Attorney calls it 'screw-up' to rest case against Ken Paxton AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton entered its seventh day Wednesday morning with testimony from Paxton's former personal assistant Drew Wicker. Wicker was beside Paxton perhaps more than any other staffer and was one of the first to raise concerns about potential bribery and an extramarital affair. Previous: Paxton communicated with lawyer via encrypted messages, witness says Before lunchtime, Wicker testified that he was asked to handle business relating to Paxton's home kitchen renovations. After working with Paxton's contractor, he became concerned that the work was being funded by Nate Paul, the Austin real estate investor and Paxton campaign donor at the heart of the impeachment charges."Given the fact that we were working on several items related to Mr. Paul, it felt as though there might be an inappropriate relationship the...

Heaviest rain still to come

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered showers and storms will continue to push into our area through the evening... but much more will come in the days ahead.A few rounds of storms and downpours are likely Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but specific timing on these rounds would be hard to nail down. Rainfall amounts continue to trend higher with widespread 1.5"-3.0" rainfall totals by the time we dry out later on Sunday. Still, there will likely be localized higher amounts, but probably some unlucky few that stay under an inch.Afternoon highs will warm into the low to mid-90s daily, a stretch we haven't seen since the beginning of summer. It's even possible we don't get out of the 80s on Saturday! NEW BLOG: Peak Atlantic hurricane season is here, what’s next? STORY: Central Texas drought ‘top one or two driest’ Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Stay ...

200 people now living at Austin's Marshalling Yard, Mayor Kirk Watson says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

Part of the mission of KXAN News is to foster a more informed and engaged community. We deliver in-depth coverage on topics like affordability, safety and mobility that affect the daily lives of Central Texans. And we explore sustainable solutions to economic, systemic and social problems. One way to achieve those goals is providing direct and consistent access to leaders who make decisions that shape local policy — seeking to understand their stances, holding them accountable for promises and asking tough questions when needed. This series of interviews with City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is designed with that in mind.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- KXAN spoke to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Thursday about his efforts to solidify future funding for mental health services and his hopes for the person stepping into Austin's homeless strategy officer position. Mental health fundingAt a Central Health Board of Managers meeting last week, members voted to shuffle at least $7 million in funding...

ATCEMS responds to 12-foot fall rescue in southeast Travis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Sept. 13, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Austin-Travis County EMS is responding to a reported 12-foot fall rescue in southeast Travis County, the agency said on social media.Shortly before 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, medics responded to the area of 1334-1330 Old Lockhart Road. Medics said a person needed to be rescued.Travis County STAR Flight, the Austin Fire Department and Travis County ESD 11 also responded to the scene.Shortly after 5 p.m., medics asked STAR Flight to land to take the person. Rescue efforts are continuing.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Bruce Corrie: What did I learn at the Fair? We have something good going here.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

I had the opportunity of a lifetime when the Minnesota State Fair offered me a booth in the Education building. My project, Cultural Destinations, featured 50+ cultural businesses who offered Minnesota resources on how to enjoy that cultural dish, gift or fashion accessory.This was perhaps the most diverse group of cultural entrepreneurs assembled in one space at the State Fair and in Minnesota too. A short video would introduce people to, for example, Somali bread or Filipino or Jamaican dishes, the restaurant and owner and how to get there. A website and link gave them access to the video even after the Fair. This way people had a preview before they went to the restaurant/business and had someone they could connect with. The goal was offering resources to help people enjoy cultural experiences. Businesses would be present at the booth to display their offerings.For 12 days at the Fair, I met at least 1,500 people passing by who were from all across Minnesota —  from near th...

Pandemic-era pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s 2024 world tour includes a stop at Xcel Energy Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

Pandemic-era star Olivia Rodrigo has announced a 2024 world tour that includes a March 15 stop at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center.Tickets are priced from $199.50 to $49.50 and will go on sale Sept. 20 and 21 to fans, and American Express cardholders, who have preregistered at ticketmaster.com/oliviarodrigo by 10 p.m. Sept. 17. Platinum and VIP packages will also be available, with a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good.Rodrigo, 20, began taking acting and singing lessons in kindergarten and, by 12, was playing guitar. As a teen, she landed lead roles on the Disney shows “Bizaardvark” and “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”She signed a record deal in 2020 and released her debut single “Drivers License” in January 2021. Within a week, it broke Spotify’s record twice for most daily streams ever for a non-holiday song and went on to break another Spotify record for the first song in history to hit 80 million streams in...

Biden White House strategy for impeachment inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

WASHINGTON — On Capitol Hill, House Republicans were all-in Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Down Pennsylvania Avenue, the president was holding forth at the White House on the importance of bipartisanship in fighting cancer — and ignoring shouted questions about impeachment.It was a clear sign of Biden’s broader reelection pitch: the idea that if he simply does his job and governs, Americans will see the results and reward him with four more years. Never mind all that pesky impeachment talk across town.Just an hour earlier, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had dismissed the inquiry as a “political stunt” and deflected questions about the details to the White House Counsel’s Office.House Republicans? “We think they should work with us on legitimate issues — things that actually matter to the American people,” she said.The we’re-all-better-than-this attitude is central to the White House strateg...

Troy to survey first responder staffing needs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Troy is moving forward with a study approved back in 2021 and it is designed to take a look at the city's first responder staffing needs. NEWS10 speaking with leaders in the collar city about the new plan. New detection system for Glenridge Road bridge Staffing levels at the City’s fire departments have been the same for nearly three decades. Yet, the calls for help continue to increase, according to Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association, local 86 President, Eric Wisher.“We do 14,000 calls a year, about 10,500 are EMS. We're the largest Fire Department transport agency in the REMO region, which is the 14 counties of the Capital District,” said Wisher.Last December, the city dropped from four to three ambulances that service the public which has forced firefighters to share responsibilities when not on a fire call.“If the ambulance is out of the building the engine comes off duty. If the engine's out of the building the ambulance comes off duty, ...

Troy police investigating death of 60-year-old Illinois woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

TROY, Ill. – Police in Troy, Illinois, are investigating a suspicious death Wednesday.Police were asked to perform a wellness check at a residence in the 600 block of Lower Marine Road, and discovered the body of a 60-year-old woman.The woman had injuries inconsistent with a natural death.Police said they’ll have more details once an autopsy is performed.FOX 2 will have more information on this story as details become available.

Family of 12 homeless after University City house fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:45 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – A University City family of 12 is homeless after a fire destroyed their house Tuesday.Investigators determined the fire began after a child placed a piece of paper on a lit stove.When the University City Fire Department arrived in the 6500 block of Etzel Avenue on Tuesday, the home was engulfed in flames, which had spread to neighboring vacant homes on either side.Neighbors want to help the victims. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW “With my organization Elevate the Good, I do outreach, and we house individuals and families in these situations … Knowing that, I want to reach out to them and help with housing, shoes, food, whatever they need,” said Carla Yvette Palmer.Joseph Hester, whose family owns one of the vacant h...