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Person of interest in deadly Buda shooting in custody

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A person of interest is in custody in connection to a deadly shooting that happened overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office. HCSO said one person was pronounced dead after a man was found unconscious with gunshot wounds shortly after midnight Thursday.The incident occurred at a Buda gas station in the 16600 block of Interstate 35, according to HCSO. Hays County detectives identified the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored four-door Chevrolet pickup truck with damage to the front passenger side bumper. HCSO said the truck had chrome door handles and black rims with chrome center caps.HCSO searches for suspect vehicle in connection with fatal shooting (HCSO photos)According to officials, the convenience store’s surveillance cameras captured the incident.On Thursday night, a HCSO spokesperson said a shelter in place was initiated shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the area of Main Street and Campo Del Sol in Buda after ...

Johnson City is holding an 'Ugliest Lawn' contest — here's why

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

JOHNSON CITY, Texas (KXAN) – The City of Johnson City said it hopes a contest will challenge homeowners to save water while having fun with their lawns. The City is holding an Ugliest Lawn Contest from Aug. 18 to Sept. 15. Photos must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. Winners will be contacted by email on or before Sept. 22. The first prize is a $150 Visa gift card. The second prize is a $100 Visa gift card. The third prize is a $50 Visa gift card. The City said lawns must be mowed and maintained. Neighborhoods and cities often compete in "best lawn" competitions, so why is Johnson City doing the opposite? It has to do with water conservation. On its website, the city said, "Conservation measures implemented to protect this limited resource (water) are extremely important, and we hope, in this case, a little fun!"According to its website, the City will also accept unique water-wise initiatives, such as rock or vegetable gardens, in lieu of grass and other water-hungry plantsOnly J...

Witnesses face intense questioning in Paxton impeachment trial

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Day three of the impeachment trial saw two key whistleblowers take the stand, sharing fears and shedding tears as they recounted their experience under suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, who they reported to the FBI for bribery and corruption.The day opened with Rusty Hardin, the lead prosecutor for the House's impeachment team, examining witness Ryan Bangert. Bangert is a former deputy first assistant attorney general who reported Paxton to the FBI.Bangert's testimony provided a new eyewitness account of how whistleblowers believed Paxton was pressuring the office to improperly benefit Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor and Paxton campaign donor. Bangert said Paxton was adamant the office hire outside counsel to interfere in Nate Paul's private legal troubles. BACKGROUND: Who is Nate Paul, and how is he involved with Paxton "The attorney general was insisting that we move forward with outside counsel," Bangert said. "It was clear to me that hiri...

Former Gophers lineman Tommy Olson pledges to not be ‘biggest homer’ when calling U game on TV

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

Tommy Olson didn’t believe the caller at first.The former Gophers offensive lineman from Mahtomedi was working in commercial HVAC sales and in an early-bird gig on “The Power Trip Morning Show” on KFAN when a producer from Big Ten Network reached out Aug. 15.Would Olson be interested in providing TV color commentary for the Gophers-Eastern Michigan nonconference game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday night?“I said, ‘OK, wait a second, who are you? What are you talking about?’ It caught me off guard so much,” Olson recalled to the Pioneer Press this week.Olson couldn’t say yes fast enough. He hasn’t been pursuing a career in broadcasting, so it was a unique opportunity.Olson had once joined BTN’s “Tailgate” show before the Gophers-Illinois game in November 2021. The producer said Olson was charismatic and showed chemistry with fellow ex-U player Brock Vereen on set on the front lawn of 3M Arena at Mariucci. That and his experience on live radio led to his chance to call Saturday...

Enjoy Bacon and Brew Fest in Gloversville

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Calling all bacon and beer lovers, we've got just the thing for you. The Gloversville Recreation Commission is hosting Bacon and Brew Fest on Saturday, September 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion in Gloversville. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The City of Gloversville says a beer garden with four vendors will sell alcoholic beverages while attendees can enjoy live music. Food vendors will also offer their full menus offering bacon specials that you can eat under the pavilion or in the beer garden. The beer garden vendors being offered are:• Stump City Brewing• Nine Pin Cider Works• Mean Max Brew Works• Frog Alley Brewing Claude Monet Immersive exhibit coming to Schenectady Live music will be performed by:• Ozoner Band (4:00-5:30 p.m.)• Old Tall Buildings (5:45-7:15 p.m.)• Tame The Rooster (7:30-9:00 p.m.)

Claude Monet Immersive exhibit coming to Schenectady

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The works and accomplishments of French impressionist painter Claude Monet will be on display at the Claude Monet Immersive Experience, coming to Schenectady in October. Tickets for the exhibit go on sale soon, and you can join the waitlist online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Claude Monet, the Immersive Experience, will be held at Armory Studios in Schenectady at 125 Washington Avenue. Each visit will take around 90 minutes to complete.Hours for the exhibit are as follows:Mondays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Friday and Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Sunday and holidays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Tuesdays: Closed

Plea hearing postponed for St. Louis deputy charged with murder of carjacking suspect

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The plea hearing for a St. Louis city sheriff's deputy charged with the murder of a suspected carjacker appears to no longer be happening Friday morning as originally scheduled.The hearing for James Buchanan at the St. Louis County Courthouse was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. before Judge Ellen Ribaudo in Division 18. Buchanan is facing charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He was set for trial later this month, but a pre-trial hearing that was set for Thursday was canceled.St. Louis County Police said at the time that William Burgess carjacked a 67-year-old man who was with his 10-year-old grandson in a McDonald's parking lot on Bellefontaine Road in the Spanish Lake area of the north county. We're told that Burgess hit the man as he tried to drive away in the car that he allegedly stole.Authorities told FOX 2 that Buchanan, who was off duty at the time and on his way to work, saw the vehicle crash nearby and Burgess take off running. We're to...

Learn about the media industry at Cardinal Career Day

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you have some young adults headed to college and interested in media careers, Cardinal Career Day is the place to be. These students can meet some people from the FOX 2 and Cardinals teams, plus talk to more than a dozen colleges. Bethany White, manager of Theme Tickets, spoke with FOX 2's Blair Ledet about all the perks of career day. Another hidden chamber found under downtown St. Louis sidewalk For more information, click here.

Music at The Intersection festival happening today

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can groove to some hip-hop and R&B Friday night at the Grand Center Arts District.The St. Louis Art Museum and Music at The Intersection are teaming up to present 'The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in The 21st Century.' Some of the lineup includes Arrested Development, Denise Thimes, and Grandmaster Flash. Another hidden chamber found under downtown St. Louis sidewalk The music festival has a kick-off celebration from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., then continues Saturday through Sunday. Tickets are available at MusicAtTheIntersection.org.

Denver weather: Hot, dry, windy Friday poses elevated fire risks

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:51:59 GMT

The warm and dry weather is sticking around for another day, but some strong winds added to the forecast Friday have increased the area’s fire risks.Another warm and dry today. West winds gusting to 25 mph will result in elevated fire weather conditions over the higher terrain. A couple of showers/storms will be possible over the plains late this afternoon and evening. #COwx pic.twitter.com/WAmLxbS6Un— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 8, 2023Denver will see a mostly sunny day with a high of 90 degrees. Winds will be between eight and 13 mph, with some gusts reaching 17 mph. The low Friday night is 57 degrees.Humidity will get into the teens Friday across most of Colorado, adding to the elevated fire danger throughout the state.After Friday, Denverites will have to endure one more warm day before a cold front moves in Sunday to bring temperatures down to the 70s most of next week. Saturday will still be warm and sunny, but the high is a couple degrees below 90 at 88. T...