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Texas House Democrats unveil new school finance plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives will unveil what they're calling a "transformative school finance plan." They're set to hold a news conference Thursday morning to discuss the details of the Fully Fund Our Future Act, according to a news release. This is happening during the third special legislative session focused primarily on Gov. Greg Abbott's call to create an education savings account system in the state, which would allow families to use public dollars to pay for private schools. Gov. Abbott on ‘one yard line’ in fight for education savings accounts The proposal is opposed by Texas Democratic lawmakers as well as some rural Republican leaders in the House. It already passed the Texas Senate during this special session, and Abbott recently stated he "will not stop until we get ESAs passed in the state of Texas."Democrats remain in the minority in Texas government, so it's not likely they'll be able to get much momentum to pass...

Houston man arrested in Kyle after attempted kidnapping, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A Houston man was arrested in Kyle last week after an attempted kidnapping, according to a press release from the Kyle Police Department. Police said they received a call about a suspicious person on Waterloo Drive around 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 and were informed that a man was trying to get a 15-year-old girl into his vehicle. The girl ran to a nearby house where the homeowner was able to get her safely inside, lock the house and call 911, the release said. The man was seen following the girl and trying to enter the residence before leaving the area. When police arrived, the homeowner and victim gave them a description of the suspect and his vehicle. The homeowner also had Ring doorbell footage of the incident. KPD officers used that information to locate the vehicle and suspect in the area. According to the release, the suspect was driving a car reported to be stolen out of Houston. Jerome Ivery, 38, of Houston, was arrested and...

Three charged in St. Louis murder-for-hire plot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Three men face federal charges in connection with a St. Louis murder-for-hire plot linked to a woman's death earlier this year. Andrew C. Hubbard, 37, of Maryland Heights; Justin R. Lee, 37, of Northwoods; and Eric Washington, 45, of Jennings, all face charges in the death of Andreaia Worthem. Teen and young woman shot while in car downtown, police investigating Police found Worthem, 53, fatally shot during the early morning hours of July 7, 2023. She was found in an alley in the 4400 block of Kennerly Avenue. According to a federal indictment, the three men reportedly agreed to kill Worthem in exchange for money and other items of value. Hubbard, Lee and Washington were all indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and one count of murder-for-hire in the investigation. If convicted, each of the three could face a life sentence in prison or the death penalty.

St. Louis County man convicted in murder that followed argument over cars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A judge has convicted a St. Louis County man in a shooting death that followed an argument over cars. Deonte Robinson, 25, was found guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Sean Waldon. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Waldon was entering his vehicle and planned to leave from the 9400 block of Miriam Avenue. At some point, he started arguing with Robinson over who had the faster vehicle, and it led to a physical fight. The encounter eventually ended with gunshots. "We see too many arguments escalate into physical fights and too many physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. Sean Waldon should still be alive, and I can only hope this guilty verdict brings some peace to Sean's family," said St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscr...

Police investigate man's suspicious death in Jennings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department has launched an investigation into a suspicious death from Wednesday evening in Jennings. Police say the victim was found deceased with an apparent gunshot injury. Investigators have not disclosed the victim's age or identity. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip Authorities found the victim deceased at a home in the 5700 block of Apricot Avenue around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Police haven't disclosed what might have led up to the victim's death, and no suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. Additional details are available at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Move Over Day reminds drivers to give emergency responders space to work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

National Move Over Day is this Saturday, and transportation officials and advocates are reminding drivers of their duty to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles on the side of the road.Drivers who do not move over for vehicles with their lights flashing put first responders, tow truck drivers and others at risk of serious injury or death.Frank Orozco, owner of Goldline Towing in Ventura County, learned that lesson firsthand when he was hit on Feb. 4 while trying to help a stranded AAA member on the 101 Freeway, the organization pointed out in a news release."Helping stranded drivers on the side of the road should not be one of America’s most deadly jobs, but it is," the release added. "On average, two emergency responders, including tow providers, are hit and killed every month. Roadside crashes are notably deadly for tow workers. Government data shows that tow providers are killed at a rate of almost 43 deaths per 100,000 workers, compared to just three for all other indus...

John Stamos reveals he was sexually abused as a child in new memoir

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

John Stamos has revealed that he was sexually abused as a child by a babysitter.The allegations are detailed in the former "Full House" star's upcoming memoir "If You Would Have Told Me," reported People.Stamos told People that he was around 10 or 11 years old when the alleged abuse took place. Writing this book, he said, helped him to acknowledge what had happened."It was like you're playing dead so they'll stop. But it wasn't totally aggressive," he told People. "I don't know, it was not good." Britney Spears reveals she had an abortion, says Justin Timberlake ‘was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father’ The Associated Press previously reported that parenthood and the death of Stamos' friend and co-star Bob Saget helped convince him it was time to write a memoir. “Honestly, while writing this book I’ve realized I have about a million stories to tell, and I think you may like at least four hundred of them. It has been cathartic and healing and sometimes heartbreaking to dig i...

Larry Magid: UN Internet Governance Forum focuses on AI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

Janice Richardson (left), Larry Magid and Zoe Darme – in-person speakers at AI panel I spent five days last week in Kyoto, Japan, at the 18th annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum. I was there moderating one of several panels on Generative AI (GAI) because, just like the tech industry, policy experts and government officials around the world seem to be fixated on how artificial intelligence can be used to create content as well as the risks it introduces.Related ArticlesBusiness | Magid: Pixel Watch 2 adds health features, improves performance Business | Magid: Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing children Business | Magid: EV range anxiety is real, but is it based on reality? Business | Magid: Apple’s new iOS 17 increases safeguards for children and teens My session was titled Exploring the Risks and Rewards of Generative AI, and featured Brittan Heller, senior fellow at the At...

House in limbo as Jim Jordan continues speaker bid despite stiff GOP resistance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

(CNN) — The House remains paralyzed with no end in sight to the Republican leadership crisis as Rep. Jim Jordan continues his bid for speaker despite facing stiff resistance. The Ohio Republican, who has made a name for himself as a hardline conservative agitator, has so far vowed to stay in the race despite two failed votes for the gavel. The House could hold a third vote for speaker as soon as Thursday afternoon and Jordan told reporters there would be a vote Thursday, though nothing has been officially scheduled.The House GOP conference will meet at 11 a.m. ET behind close doors to discuss next steps, Jordan told reporters. Multiple GOP sources told CNN that Jordan is bleeding votes and is poised to lose even more Republicans if he goes through with a third ballot. One GOP opponent says there are about 30 GOP no votes as of Thursday morning. Tensions are rising among House Republicans as pressure grows to find a way to resolve the standoff. In a sign of growing opposition t...

4 Pepperdine students fatally struck as they walked near Malibu highway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a crash in Malibu killed four college students and injured two other people, officials said Wednesday.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | California man who killed woman, 5 dogs in pursuit crash gets 49 years to life Crashes and Disasters | Driver dies after would-be rescuer disappears in San Joaquin River Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist dies in Livermore traffic collision Crashes and Disasters | 2 bicyclists in Napa die after being hit by lumber on flatbed truck Crashes and Disasters | San Jose man’s toxicology results released in double-fatal Santa Cruz County crash The six pedestrians were struck around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday along Pacific Coast Highway about 4 miles east of Pepperdine University, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Four women were pronounced dead at the scene and ...