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1 arrested after St. David's parking garage explosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has arrested a suspect linked to a parking garage explosion at St. David's Medical Center Wednesday evening.Police announced Thursday afternoon Raymond Luke Garner, 38, had been arrested and taken into custody. Garner is charged with a third-degree felony of components of explosives, officials said in a social media post. APD officials added the incident remains under investigation in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.During a news briefing Wednesday evening, APD said the call came in at 5:23 p.m. at St. David's Medical Center.On Thursday, officials with St. David's Medical Center on East 32nd Street confirmed the facility had resumed normal operations following a vehicle explosion in a parking garage Wednesday night.St. David's Medical Center's CEO Todd Steward said in a statement the hospital was no longer on diversion s...

Austin's 34-day streak of consecutive 100° days is the longest in recorded history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is currently experiencing the longest stretch of triple-digit heat in recorded history.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has reached 100° or hotter every day since July 8.That means temperatures have reached the century mark for 34 days in a row. With records dating back to the 1890s, that's the longest stretch of triple-digit temperatures ever recorded in Austin. MORE HEAT RECORDS: What is Austin's hottest month ever? The previous record of 27 days was set between July 17 and Aug. 12, 2011. That summer went on to have a record-breaking 90 days of triple-digit heat. How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decade Meanwhile, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's streak of triple-digit days came to an end Thursday, July 27, with temperatures only reaching 99°. The airport had been above 100° every day since July 9...

Austin ISD to provide free meals to all students at 74 of its schools for 2023-24 school year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 10, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Independent School District will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students at 74 of the 116 schools in the district. The meals will be provided through the Community Eligibility Provision program, a federally-funded meal service option for schools in low-income areas that allows districts to serve free meals to all enrolled students without any application or documentation.Schools participating in the CEP Program: Pre-K and Early Childhood Centers: Uphaus ECCElementary Schools: Allison, Andrews, Barrington, Blackshear, Blanton, Blazier, Boone,Brown, Campbell, Casey, Cook, Cunningham, Dawson, Galindo, Govalle, Graham, Guerrero Thompson, Harris, Hart, Houston, Jordan, Joslin, Kocurek, Langford, Linder, McBee,Menchaca, Norman-Sims, Oak Springs, Odom, Ortega, Overton, Padron, Palm, Pecan Springs,Perez, Pickle, Pillow, Pleasant Hill, Rodriguez, Sanchez, St. Elmo, Travis Hei...

Tax-Free Weekend: everything you need to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shows back-to-school dates for Central Texas schools.(KFDX/KJTL) — Texas shoppers can save some cash this weekend on qualifying items during the 24th-annual Tax-Free Weekend or Sales Tax Holiday, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The Comptroller's office encouraged Texans to support the state's businesses while saving money on most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks under $100 during the holiday this weekend. Back to school: When do local districts begin classes for the 2023-24 school year? Hegar explained that Texas lawmakers intentionally mandated the holiday to fall on the Friday prior to the 15th day of August to give families a financial boost while preparing for the school year. According to Hegar, Texans have saved more than $1.3 billion in state and local taxes since the Tax-Free Weekend was implemented in 1999.Here's your complete guide to Texas' tax-free festivities.When will things be tax-free?Texans can expect sal...

Police investigating fatal crash in Brunswick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Hoosick Road in Brunswick. According to police, Christopher Lockrow, 28, of Valley Falls, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 9 at 1:36 p.m., troopers responded to Hoosick Road near McChesney Avenue for the report of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The initial investigation determined that Lockrow was traveling eastbound operating a motorcycle when a car entered the roadway from McChesney Avenue preparing to travel westbound, resulting in Lockrow striking the vehicle. Lockrow suffered severe injuries from the crash and was transported to Samaritan Hospital, where he was later declared deceased. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: August 11-13

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From concerts to plays to the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair, there are quite a few things happening on August 11, 12, and 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, August 11Rachmaninoff at 150 by The Philidelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the SPAC website.Tri-City ValleyCats vs. New Jersey Jackals, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website.K.Flay, Empire Live in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.Disney’s “The Lion King,” Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Honky Tonk Angels, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Schoharie County Sunshine Fair,  113 Sunshine Drive in Cobleski...

Clarence Thomas took dozens of trips paid for by billionaire friends: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (The Hill) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has taken dozens of trips paid for by at least four billionaire friends during his time on the bench, a new report from ProPublica found. The report expands upon their previous investigation into Thomas’s relationship with Harlan Crow, a GOP megadonor who gave the justice vacations, flights, and his mother’s house in Georgia. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! ProPublica’s newest story sheds additional light on the two men’s friendship. It also details trips Thomas purportedly accepted from three other billionaires: former Berkshire Hathaway executive David Sokol, oil businessman Paul “Tony” Novelly and H. Wayne Huizenga, who helped expand Blockbuster.The report detailed how Thomas’s friends footed the bills for at least 38 destination vacations, 26 private jet flights, and eight helicopter flights. Besides travel costs, billionaires paid for 12 VIP passes to sporting e...

See the new value duet pairings at Panera

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Panera is changing the Value Duet pairings. The meal deals are a combination of a half sandwich or salad and a cup of soup. They cost between $6.99 and $8.99. Panera BreadSome of the choices are:Deli Ham Sandwich and Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Napa Almond Chicken Sandwich and Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Classic Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Creamy Tomato Soup Tuna Sandwich and Creamy Tomato Soup Caesar Salad and Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Greek Salad and Creamy Tomato Soup Panera Bread is a popular bakery-café chain that has a reputation for offering a diverse menu of freshly baked goods, artisanal sandwiches, salads, and soups. Their freshly baked bread is a cornerstone of their menu.The locations often feature a combination of rustic décor and modern design, making them comfortable spaces for both quick meals and leisurely gatherings.One of Panera Bread's defining characteristics is it...

Car stolen with child inside, suspect crashes it in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man faces felony charges after he allegedly stole a car with a child inside from a St. Ann gas station and crashed it. Kevin Quinn, 37, is also accused of leaving the crash scene, recklessly driving the car and leading police on a chase after stealing the car. Calling out the Court: Missouri family battles jury summons for son who can’t serve According to court records obtained by FOX 2, Quinn took a woman's car from a QuikTrip while knowing a four-year-old child was inside the car and not in a seatbelt. Quinn reportedly crashed the car near the gas station on St. Charles Rock Road. Police later spotted the vehicle and noticed Quinn speeding and "changing lanes erratically," per court documents. Police followed Quinn to Goodfellow Boulevard near the St. Louis City-County line, and he was later arrested around the area. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Ne...

Colorado’s e-bike rebate program begins next week. Here’s how to get up to $1,750.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:42 GMT

Coloradans will get their first chance at e-bike rebates of up to $1,750 beginning next week as the state launches a new program aimed at reducing pollution from driving.Residents who meet income requirements can apply online for a rebate from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Monday by submitting their name and contact information. After a random selection process, approximately 2,000 people will receive a rebate in the first round, said Sarah Thorne, who runs the program for the Colorado Energy Office.Those not selected for rebates this round will have the opportunity to resubmit to the lottery in September and October. Approximately 7,000 Coloradans will receive the rebates this year through a $6.6 million allocation from the state’s Air Quality Improvement Investments program, Thorne said.The goal is to get people out of cars and onto bikes to reduce emissions, Thorne said. Transportation is the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, according to the Colorado Ene...