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WATCH LIVE: Ken Paxton's assistant testifies to bribery accusations

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

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 there," Wicker said.  [Paxton] then assured me that that was in fact not the case."Tony Buzbee, Paxton...

License plate reader cameras help find homicide suspect, HCSO says

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) --- The Hays County Sheriff's Office said a license plate reader helped them track down a homicide suspect last week. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Suspect arrested in Buda homicide, HCSO says Shortly after midnight Thursday, HCSO responded to the Insta-Fuel Travel Center, 16649 IH-35, in Buda for a report of an unconscious man near the gas pumps, the release said.HCSO said deputies responded to the scene and found a man with apparent gunshot wounds to his body. The man was later pronounced dead by Hays County Justice of the Peace Sandra Bryant, according to HCSO.The sheriff's office said detectives were able to "positively identify the vehicle driven by the suspect through the camera footage at the store and a FLOCK camera hit."At around 7pm that evening, a patrol deputy saw the vehicle and tried to pull it over. "After a short vehicle and foot pursuit, the suspect was located and arrested," the release said. Image of Omar Guadalupe Galvan-Ochoa courtesy of the Hays Coun...

Silver Alert issued for 75-year-old woman last seen in San Antonio Monday

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday for a 75-year-old woman who has a diagnosed cognitive impairment and was last seen in San Antonio Monday afternoon. Joyce Owens, also known as Joyce Clark, was last seen around 2 p.m. Monday on foot near 4747 Rigsby Ave. in San Antonio. Joyce is described as a Black woman, 5'6", 120 lbs, and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a copper-colored wig, maroon shirt, black leggings and black shoes, and she was carrying a blue suitcase.Law enforcement officials believe her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety.If you have any information regarding this missing senior citizen, contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660.

Twins aren’t throwing in towel on Byron Buxton return

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

The Saints’ roster will be loaded with Twins players for its final homestand of the season next week. Among those expected to make rehab appearances at CHS Field are Brock Stewart, Nick Gordon, Joey Gallo and Chris Paddack.Probably not Byron Buxton, though.The Twins aren’t ready to shut down their 2022 all-star center fielder but time is running out on the regular season. Buxton hasn’t played for the Twins since Aug. 1 because of hamstring and knee issues, the latest of which is inflammation in the medial plica of his right knee, Nick Paparesta said Wednesday before a noon start against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field.Buxton made two rehab appearances with St. Paul in the first week of September, once as the designated hitter and once as the center fielder, his first game on the field this season. But he was pulled from the second game with knee pain the team initially believed was patellar tendinitis. An MRI exam revealed plica inflammation, and Buxton received a cortisone shot ...

Vikings at Eagles: Things to know ahead of the Week 2 matchup

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

Here are some things to know before the Vikings play the Philadelphia Eagles in Thursday’s primetime game:Vikings at EaglesWhen: 7:15 p.m. ThursdayWhere: Lincoln Financial FieldTV: Prime VideoRadio: KFANLine: Eagles – 7.0Over/Under: 49Keys for the Vikings— The offensive line for the Vikings has to up to the task. Frankly, it won’t matter what type of game plan head coach Kevin O’Connell has put in place if his players can’t protect up front. That will be easier said than done considering the defensive line for the Eagles might be the best in the NFL, equipped with veterans Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham, as well as youngsters Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, among others.— After dominating in the early stages of the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson went quiet after halftime. He claims it wasn’t so much that the defense took him out of the game as it was the ball simply didn’t come his way. That ...

City of Cohoes announces free Kids Fishing Contest

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Cohoes and the Cohoes Rod & Gun Club are hosting a free Kids Fishing Contest for Cohoes residents ages 5-15. The competition will take place on Saturday, September 23, at VSI Pond. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! There will be three age classes with prizes for each. Participants must bring their own fishing poles with a hook and bobber. Bait will be supplied. Parents must also attend.Families must fill out a registration form by September 15. Completed forms can be mailed or dropped off at the Cohoes Rod & Gun Club at 40 Lincoln Ave. Participants can check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Fishing commences from 9 to 11 a.m. Free lunch is provided at 11:15 a.m. Questions can be directed to Sherry Jaquish-White at (518) 235-2911.The contest runs on a statewide free fishing day. The next free fishing day will be held on Veterans Day.

New spooky carnival coming to Schaghticoke Fairgrounds

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Spooky Island, a new Halloween carnival event, is making its way to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. The carnival opens on Friday, September 29. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Spooky Island features two haunted houses, "Tunnel of Blood" and "Spook-E-State," and three scare zones, "Tribe of Terror," "The Upstate Ripper," and "Disciples of Darkness." The carnival also includes rides, a horror vendor hall, live entertainment, and Halloween-themed food and drink.Spooky Island is currently hiring scare actors. If interested, you can send an email to [email protected]. Sushi and seafood buffet opening in Colonie After opening day, Spooky Island is open Thursday through Sunday, with the last day being October 29. The carnival will be open from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.The event is not recommended for children under 12. Tickets include entrance to the haunted houses and scare zones, but not the rides. You can buy...

Three Missouri cities ranked among 'best hometowns' in nation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

MISSOURI - There's no place like home, and new research suggests the old adage really holds true for three cities in Missouri. All Star Home, a home improvement website, recently released a study ranking "America's Best Hometowns." The study intends to highlight smaller and lesser-known U.S. cities that offer a strong sense of community, affordability, and "small town charm."  Safety and education were also large factors. According to All Star Home, the following three Missouri cities were named among the nation's best hometowns: HannibalKirksvilleSaint JosephOne common denominator between these three cities: All three are located in the northern part of Missouri. Hannibal and Kirksville both have a population of around 17,000 people. St. Joseph has a population of around 72,000 and ranks within the top 10 Missouri cities in size. DeWitt: Missouri teams ‘all on the same page’ in new sports betting push For cities that qualified, All Star Home gave each a community score. The res...

Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo will headline Ball Arena next summer

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

Twenty-year-old pop-rock juggernaut Olivia Rodrigo, who last headlining shows in Denver were at the Mission Ballroom, is trading up for the cavernous Ball Arena as part of her 2024 Guts Tour.The new road dates, named after her sophomore album released on Sept. 8, will bring her to Ball Arena on July 30, 2024. Registration for access to tickets, as promoter Live Nation calls it, is open now through 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, at oliviarodrigo.com.Fans are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale “to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show,” promoters wrote. “Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sales on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21.”Ticket prices were not immediately available.Rodrigo, who last played Denver April 11-13 at Mission Ballroom, is known for paying tribute to her punk, alt-...

3 Kilts Tavern is closing; owners blame food, liquor and labor costs

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:24 GMT

Denver’s 3 Kilts Tavern will close this weekend due to what owners have called increasing food, liquor and labor costs, according to a Tuesday post on the restaurant’s Facebook account.The Irish Tavern, which opened its Capitol Hill location in 2021, occupies the former Barracuda’s space at 1076 Ogden St. Its inclusive atmosphere and Irish menu is backed by traditional Irish jam sessions and dance performances, as well as drag, comedy and others.The tavern is closed this week through Thursday, Sept. 15, but will open for a three-day finale Friday through Sunday, Sept. 17 “for regular hours and a limited menu. … Brunch will NOT be served,” owners wrote on Facebook. “When food items run out, sorry, they run out.”Owners did not immediately return requests for comment Wednesday.When the business opened at its current location in 2021, and just before St. Patrick’s Day, owners wrote: “We’re just a few guys with a vision an...