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Fourth day of deliberations in APD officer's murder trial, jurors at odds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For the fourth day Tuesday, a Travis County jury continued to deliberate in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor. He is being tried for murder in the 2020 shooting death of Michael Ramos. Tuesday afternoon, Judge Dayna Blazey said the jury was confused about whether they had to be unanimous about specific elements of the charge Taylor is facing to move forward to the next. While the jury has to come to an ultimate decision unanimously, they do not need to agree on every element of the charge before discussing others. The jurors also asked the court to refresh their memories on some testimony presented in the trial, but Blazey didn't indicate which testimony the jury had asked for. That testimony was not provided to the jurors until late in the work day Tuesday. Monday, Blazey issued what is referred to as an "Allen charge," asking the jurors who were holding out to consider the majority's side. Blazey said jurors announced earlier in the day th...

Report: 2023 SXSW generated nearly $381M for Austin economy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2023 South by Southwest Conference and Festivals and SXSW EDU generated nearly $381 million in spending for the Austin economy, according to a SXSW economic impact report released Tuesday. That spending activity encompasses money spent by attendees, SXSW and its partners at local hotels, venues, bars and restaurants, theaters, caterers and production equipment rentals, among others. When broken down, that almost $381 million in economic impact comprised $234.1 million via festival attendance, $88.7 million courtesy operational services and $58 million spent by SXSW partners, per the report. Those partners include SXSW exhibitors, sponsors and official parties involved in the festival, the report added.More than 52,600 hotel room nights were booked in relation to the festival, per the report. In total, there were more than 11,400 hotel reservations made, as well as an average daily retail spending amount of $225. TRENDING NOW: Where does Austin rank among worst ...

ABJ: Constitutionality of state law that allows developers to deannex land challenged in court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- As disagreements between cities and landowners over a new state law wage on, one Texas city is taking its complaints to court, and an Austin-area municipality is joining the fight.This marks the latest pushback of Senate Bill 2038, which was passed earlier this year by the Texas Legislature and went into effect on Sept. 1 after Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law. The law essentially allows landowners on the fringes of major cities to petition to be removed from an extraterritorial jurisdiction, freeing them up to develop with fewer regulations.Many in the business community have said SB 2038 makes development easier in rapidly growing areas near big cities and helps to keep up with housing demand, although most agree deannexation should be a last resort. Opponents said the law is too friendly to developers and limits cities' power to effectively regulate land they might one day annex. Court and lawyer fees are starting to pile up as more landowne...

Where to find a seat at the Thanksgiving table around Glens Falls, North Country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away, and some restaurants and community centers around the greater Glens Falls area are tipping their tricorne hats to the occasion. From a community dinner open to everyone to a series of unique menus, and from the dinner table to the place to run off the turkey weight, here's who's holding a special Thanksgiving event. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Community dinnerHometown Thanksgiving at Christ ChurchNoon - 2 p.m.Christ United Methodist Church, 54 Bay St., Glens FallsA free community Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings at Christ United Methodist ChurchMeal delivery can be coordinated at (518) 232-8896 or [email protected] Winter Arts Festival returning to Glens Falls RestaurantsThe Sagamore1-6 p.m.110 Sagamore Road, Bolton LandingFull buffet for resort guests$80 for adults, $40 for kids ages 6-12, $10 for kids 10 and underGarnet Hill Lodg...

Heavy metal band Judas Priest to perform at MVP Arena

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Heavy metal band Judas Priest is coming to the MVP Arena in Albany. The band is set to perform on May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This stop is part of Judas Priest's "Invincible Shield Tour." The tour will also feature special guest Sabaton.Judas Priest was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. The band is best known for the songs, “Breaking the Law,” “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,” and “Painkiller.” LEGO Fan Expo coming to Empire State Plaza in April Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 17 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

Illinois teacher's 'beautifully lived life' impresses on Drew Barrymore

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- A local teacher is being recognized as one of the best in the US. Briana Morales made a recent appearance on the Drew Barrymore Show with a former student and her foster child. Her story and her impact on the community are gaining national recognition.Morales works at the Gordon Bush Alternative School in East St. Louis School District 189. She was recently named the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. Selected from almost 500 applicants, Morales was recognized for her positive impact on students.Gun violence is a problem in the school district where she teaches. The English teacher helps students process trauma through poetry, a concept she learned from her 7th-grade teacher."I was struggling a lot in the seventh grade and I experienced a lot of trauma. It was almost too much to bear and I attempted suicide. When I came back to school after psychiatric rehabilitation, I had the coolest English teacher that I could eve...

Police say Cherokee business burglars stole $20K in equipment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify suspects wanted in connection with a Cherokee business burglary. They are accused of stealing $20,000 worth of property from Kuts by Kurtis. The items include barber's clippers, clipper blades, and bottles of cologne.The burglary happened in the 2900 block of Cherokee Street on Sunday, November 5, at around 3 a.m. The suspects were captured on surveillance video breaking into the business.Anyone with information should call detectives at 314-444-2500. You may remain anonymous or be eligible for a reward by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477.

Hiker in cotton hoodie with no food, water saved from Colorado 13er after 10-hour rescue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

An ill-prepared hiker who attempted to bushwhack to the summit of a 13er in Chaffee County on Nov. 8 was located and brought down safely by Chaffee County Search and Rescue North after nearly 10 hours, according to a Facebook post. The individual had been caught in inclement weather and was hypothermic when found by search and rescue.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Denver to pay $100K to a church for access to city’s new mountain park Outdoors | Colorado wildlife officials say elk herd numbers may not be sustainable over the next 20 years Outdoors | This Aspen park is the most peaceful place in Colorado | Opinion Outdoors | Should skiers be allowed to pay for early access to Colorado chairlifts? Outdoors | Four more ski areas open this weekend, with Vail’s earliest opening in 25 years Per the post, the individual found themselves out of water with no food and was only wearing a cotton hoodie with ...

Man seriously injured after mobile home goes up in flames in San Fernando

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a mobile home in San Fernando became completely engulfed by flames Tuesday afternoon.The fire broke out in a singlewide mobile home located in the Orange Grove Mobile Home Park on the 1600 block of Celis Street just before noon.Video from Sky5 showed the trailer completely overtaken by fire with large flames and plumes of black smoke. A mobile home in San Fernando was completely engulfed in flames on Nov. 13, 2023. (KTLA)Flames eventually spread to two nearby mobile homes with smoke billowing from both.It took 53 firefighters about 45 minutes to extinguish the blaze. The initial structure that caught fire was completely destroyed and the other two sustained major damage.A man was injured in the fire, suffering burns to his hands and face that were described by Los Angeles Fire Department officials as "significant."He was transported to the hospital in serious condition.No other injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is und...

3 injured when SUV overturns in multi-vehicle collision involving luxury sedan  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:47 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash involving a luxury sedan in downtown Los Angeles sent three people to the hospital Tuesday morning. According to an LAPD spokesman, the collision occurred at 9:53 a.m. at 1455 E. 18th St. near Hooper Avenue. Out of the three victims, two were taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition while one was transported with minor injuries, LAFD officials said. A multi-vehicle crash in downtown Los Angeles sent three people to the hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (Citizen App)A multi-vehicle crash in downtown Los Angeles sent three people to the hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (Citizen App)A multi-vehicle crash in downtown Los Angeles sent three people to the hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (Citizen App)A multi-vehicle crash in downtown Los Angeles sent three people to the hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (Citizen App)One of the vehicles involved in the crash, a Honda SUV, was seen overturned on its side in the middle of the street. “The...