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Texas Senate education committee guts House school safety bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Senate Education Committee on Thursday removed key provisions and nearly a billion dollars from House Bill 3, one of the legislature's sweeping school safety bills.The Senate's committee substitute spends about one-fourth of the House version on school safety. Citing concerns over the price tag, senators lowered the bill's per-student school safety allotment from $100 to $10. The current school safety allotment is $9.72 per student in average daily attendance.The House's version would cost the state nearly $1.3 billion over two years. The Senate's substitute costs just about $328 million. Both versions also provide a base of $15,000 per campus for security upgrades.State Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, coauthored House Bill 3 and denounced the Senate's changes."Students, parents, and teachers are all betting their lives on our commitment to school safety being more than political lip service," he said in a statement to KXAN. "Without the money for the securi...

A few chances of rain and thunderstorms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first day of this new work week has been dry with sun and clouds blending. Afternoon temperatures will be below normal this afternoon.High normally today is 89° BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin The flow in the upper atmosphere will come from the northwest to the southeast from high pressure over northern Mexico into New Mexico. Future Clouds and Radar shows scattered showers from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tuesday coming through the northern Hill Country.Another rain/thunderstorm opportunity comes overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, then again Wednesday afternoon as another weather disturbance traverses the area.Thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoonThe Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk for severe storms late Tuesday night overnight to Wednesday morning.Tuesday night's severe risk area INVESTIGATION: LCRA didn't plan for climate change until KXAN investigation A lower rain chance of rain is in Thursday's forecast before the holiday...

Trial begins for Austin police officer accused of murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The trial of an Austin police officer accused of murder in a 2020 deadly shooting started Monday with jury selection. APD officer heads to murder trial in Michael Ramos shooting Christopher Taylor, 31, is accused of shooting and killing Michael Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police in a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. In July 2020, officers responded to South Pleasant Valley Road after a 911 call reported someone dealing drugs in a car. The caller also said a man had a gun, according to previous APD reports.When officers arrived at the scene, Ramos was directed to get out of the car. After exiting the car, the incident escalated and an officer hit Ramos in the thigh with a non-lethal bean bag round, APD said.After Ramos gets back into the car and shuts the door, the video shows. Three gunshots were fired as Ramos tries to drive away from the parking spot. APD previously said Taylor was the officer who fired the lethal rounds.PREVIOUS COVERAGE:Of...

Lineup announced for Catskill summer concert series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Catskill's Music in the Park summer concert series is returning for 2023. The concerts take place at Dutchman's Landing on Main Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The series runs Thursdays from June 22 to September 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music in the Park is presented by the Heart of Catskill Association.LineupJune 22: Guilty Pleasure. Pop rock.June 29: Lustre Kings. Rock and Roll.July 6: Back To The Garden 1969. Woodstock Tribute.July 13: Lex Grey and tThe Urban Pioneers. Award-winning Blues band.July 20: Thunder Ridge. Country Rock.July 27: Conehead Buddha. Ska, Reggae, Latin, Funk Jam band.August 3: The Lost Cowboys. Classic Country.August 10: Soul Purpose. Motown Soul.August 17: In The Dust. Country and Western.August 24: Second Chance. Local Rock Heroes.August 31: Dead Beats. Grateful Dead tribute band.September 7: Alexis P. Suter. Award-winning Blues singer.

Lineup for Schaghticoke's Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival is coming to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for its 47th year. The festival is set for July 27 through 29. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival will be headlined by Oteil & Friends with a two set performance. The band is led by Oteil Burbridge of Dead & Company and The Allman Brothers Band on bass. The group also features longtime Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals.LineupOteil & FriendsNorth Mississippi AllstarsCool Cool CoolIespecialDogs In A PileCouchDJ Logic & FriendsTalkpeck SoundsystemBrown Eyed WomenBaked ShrimpNeon AvenueThe SeapodsBilly Walton BandMuscle ToughSuper 400The NolaNautsFUNGKSHUIThe Rob Beaulieu BandThe Mushroom MenDr. Jah and The Love ProphetsThe Rye Bread Family Band Niall Horan to perform at SPAC in 2024 The three-day festival also features food and craft vendors on site. You can buy tickets, as well as ...

Parkway Central grad scores hole-in-one at PGA Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – St. Louis native and Parkway Central High grad Michael Block is riding high after a scintillating strike led to a hole-in-one at the PGA Championship, drawing plaudits and high-fives from Rory McIlroy, and adulation from the gallery.Block was the only player to score a hole-in-one at last weekend's event. The ace on the 15th hole—a 212-yard, par 3—helped Block finish 1-over par for the major, good enough to finish in a tie for 15th place, the best for a club pro since at a PGA Championship since 1986. Sunday's final round of play saw Block, who teaches golf as a club pro in Southern California, paired with McIlroy, a four-time majors champion. Block strode up to the 15th tee at Oak Hill Country Club, 7-iron in hand. His swing was true, as the ball left the tee at nearly 120 miles an hour. The ball traveled in a perfect arc, dropping straight into the hole; no thumping on the green needed. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 As the crowd roa...

The Rachael Ray Show ends this week with special episodes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Rachael Ray Show is ending this week after 17-seasons. The final show is Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The last three episodes will feature celebrity guests, iconic chefs, and some of the show's best moments. Watch the final episodes on FOX 2 at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.“To the people that did our show for all these years and kept it on for 17 seasons, it truly is because of the talent of all of you. It’s unheard of. All of your love, all of your great food, all of our friends. I don’t want to stop working, and I will not stop working," states Rachael Ray. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 Rachael Ray's final shows:Tuesday, May 23 -- Rachael Ray’s farewell event continues with Rachael's culinary pals Buddy Valastro, Jeff Mauro and Sunny Anderson sharing memories of their time on the show. The three chefs have guested on the show almost 200 times combined. Plus, an all-star foodie tribute continues with chef friends including Emeril and Cur...

Closures will limit RTD light rail service between downtown, south metro area this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

Transit riders can expect to face station closures and limited service this week along three light rail lines as the Regional Transportation District performs upgrades.Maintenance work will impact service on the D, E and H lines and close the Alameda, Interstate 25 and Broadway, Evans and Louisiana-Pearl stations from Tuesday to Thursday, RTD said in a release. Trains will not be able to complete the full route between the Central Business District and the south metro area due to the maintenance work.D Line trains will cease operations between the 10th and Osage and Englewood stations. Trains will run every 15 minutes at the stations still in service on either side of the closures.E Line trains will not operate between the 10th and Osage and University of Denver stations. Trains will operate every half hour between the remaining stations on either side.H Line trains will not operate between the University of Denver Station and downtown. Trains will run every 30 minutes between Flori...

Anaheim mayor invites queer and trans 'nun' group to Angels Pride Night after Dodgers' snub

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

The mayor of Anaheim has invited a group of self-described queer and trans “nuns” to the Los Angeles Angels’ Pride Night after they were abruptly uninvited from the pride event being hosted by the crosstown L.A. Dodgers.“I’m inviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to join me for @Angels Pride Night at Anaheim Stadium on June 7,” Mayor Ashleigh Aitken tweeted on Saturday. “Pride should be inclusive and like many, I was disappointed in the Dodgers decision.”A representative for the Sisters replied, saying the group would take it under consideration.“We are humbly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity in inviting us,” said a member who goes by the handle Sister Unity. “When we have been able to deliberate and come to a consensus decision, we will definitely let you know our availability.”“Thank you again, and we wish you many blessings. May your fouls be few & your walks be pleasant!,” Sister Unity added, weaving in two baseball terms.The group told KTLA that members...

Man faces murder charges in Exposition Park hit-and-run that killed 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:22 GMT

A young man and woman died when a driver slammed into their car as they were leaving a drive-thru in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park neighborhood early Sunday morning. The alleged driver, who ran from the scene but was arrested a short time later, will face murder charges, police said.The collision happened around 12:30 a.m. at 3998 S. Normandie Ave. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and a half-mile from the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.The victims had just picked up food from the drive-thru of a Burger Factory when the driver of a white Jeep traveling between 80 or 90 mph hit their white BMW, according to Los Angeles Police. First responders had to use extraction tools to get them free, but by then it was already too late. Authorities say the man and woman died on impact. The male suspect, later identified by police as 31-year-old Elmer Santos of Los Angeles, tried to run away from the crash scene, but witnesses helped ensure he didn’t escape.The collision happened a...