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Paxton's affair, bribery accusations take center stage on day five of impeachment trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas' Court of Impeachment reconvened Tuesday morning for the second week of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's trial, leading off with testimony from Brandon Cammack — the outside counsel Paxton hired to help investigate campaign donor Nate Paul's claims that are central to the articles of impeachment. The session began about an hour late, after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said both defense and prosecution were settling some issues before the day could begin. Patrick reminded parties of how much time is left, with House managers starting day six with about nine hours left and Paxton's team starting with about 12 hours left. Catch up on highlights from Monday's session, day five of the trial, below: RELATED: Texas Republicans weigh in on Paxton impeachment after week one of trial Former chief of staff says Paxton's alleged fair hurt office moraleHouse prosecutors' sixth witness, Katherine "Missy" Cary — the former chief of staff in the attorney general's office ...

Cooler days ahead with rain chances increasing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A few additional isolated showers or storms will be possible today (10%) after seeing some good soaking overnight rain and storms in the Hill Country. Mason and San Saba counties received the most; averaging between a quarter up to an inch of rain. Expect mainly cloudy skies for your Tuesday with high temperatures a few degrees cooler from yesterday. NEW BLOG: Peak Atlantic hurricane season is here, what’s next? A few spotty storms will be possible again Wednesday as a cold front hangs to our north, but better rainfall chances look to arrive Thursday through Saturday. Rainfall totals for the next 7-days still appear to bring most of us around 1.0"-2.0" of rain with localized amounts up to 3.0" in our northwestern counties.Potential rainfall through SaturdayAfter 78 days of triple digit heat this summer, our temperatures finally look to fall short of the century mark through at least the next 7+ days. Afternoon high temps through the next 7 daysAfternoon highs will...

Aaron Rodgers’ season ends early with torn Achilles tendon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

Aaron Rodgers got the news on Tuesday that was widely feared since he departed the New York Jets’ Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills: He had torn his left Achilles tendon and will miss the season, the league said in a social media post.After a long and glittering career as the Green Bay Packers quarterback, Rodgers had come to the Jets at age 39 in the hopes of pushing the team to a Super Bowl, which the franchise had not won since the days of Joe Namath. Already stocked with an elite defense and young stars at key positions, Rodgers’ experience and leadership were thought to be the final puzzle piece to a team that could contend for a championship.But the star quarterback was sacked just 3-1/2 minutes into his first game at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. Although he stood for a moment after being felled by Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd, he soon sat down on the turf. He was helped to the sideline then carted off to the locker room and TV cameras showed Rodgers wearing a pr...

Amsterdam man arrested following stabbing investigation in Fort Johnson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 21-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested following an investigation into a stabbing on September 6. State Police charged Thaj E. Sobers with assault in the second degree and criminal contempt in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Police say the victim sustained stab wounds to the head and face. Investigations determined that Sobers got into an altercation with the victim in the area of Main Street in Fort Johnson. Sobers reportedly stabbed the victim multiple times. The victim was transported to the Albany Medical Center with serious injuries. Police located Sobers during a traffic stop on Church Street in Amsterdam. During the investigation, Sobers was observed having phone contact with an individual. Police determined the individual had an active court-issued full stay-away order of protection against Sobers.Sobers was arraigned at the Amsterdam City Court and remanded to the Montgomery Coun...

Training this weekend for Adirondack Balloon Festival crew

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This month, the Adirondack Balloon Festival brings joy to the skies above Lake George, Glens Falls and Queensbury for its 50th year. The road to get there involves getting dozens of balloons ready to fly - and the festival could use all the help it can get. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The festival has put out a call for volunteers to get trained to become part of this year's balloon team. This Saturday, Sept. 16, those who want in on the action can come get trained to volunteer for this year's festival. Training starts at 9 a.m. at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, 443 Queensbury Ave. in the town of Queensbury. Fall festival dates announced for West Mountain The 50th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival comes to the North Country from Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 20-24. Over 70 balloons from around and outside the country will take to the skies, with special nighttime Moonglow events and more festivities. See the ...

Crews rescue hiker on Sleeping Beauty Mountain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple first responders were dispatched to Sleeping Beauty Mountain on Sunday evening for a hiker experiencing heat exhaustion. Forest Rangers Carabetta and Nahor and local fire and EMS located the 30-year-old from Saratoga Springs one mile up the trail. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Rescuers provided treatment to the hiker, who was nauseous and dehydrated. She was then placed in a litter and transported to the trailhead, where an ambulance was waiting.

Update: Cat adopted after 2 years at Dutchess County SPCA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At the beginning of August, NEWS10 reported on a cat named Annie who had been at the Dutchess County SPCA for two years due to her having a rare disorder. With the help of that article, Annie, whose new name is Tapenade, has been adopted. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Tapenade's new owner, Renee, said they adopted her after seeing her featured in the NEWS10 article. After two years and two months at the shelter, Tapenade has finally found her furever home.Nine-year-old Tapenade has Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes small focal seizures. When she was surrendered to the shelter in 2021, she started having episodes of chasing and biting her own tail for no apparent reason. Puerto Rican restaurant, grocery store opens in Troy After treating her with a medication used for seizures in cats and dogs, she improved. According to DCSPCA Shelter Veterinarian Michael A. Berman, Tapenade wi...

Schenectady County Airport receives $2.1M grant for improvements

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Airport is receiving federal aid to rehabilitate the taxiways, reconstruct airfield guidance signs, and secure new taxiway lighting. The $2.1M grant is part of the seventh package of awards from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! “Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already tackling some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs — devoting significant funding to fixing our airports, roads, and bridges, upgrading our transit systems, and much more," said Congressman Paul Tonko. "Today, we are seeing those investments make a positive difference in the daily lives of those I serve in the Capital Region."The Schenectady County Airport also received a grant in the sixth round of awards from the FAA to reconstruct the airport apron and apron lighting. In the seventh round, the FAA awarded over $1 billion to airports in 48 ...

State Police arrest Fulton County man for burglary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

OPPENHEIM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fulton County man was arrested on September 5 following an alleged armed burglary at a residence in Oppenheim. Police charged Wayne A. Gallt, 64, with burglary in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, and menacing in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! State Police responded to the residence at around 8:30 p.m. Investigations determined that Gallt entered the home uninvited and displayed what appeared to be a handgun. There were two victims in the home at the time. One disarmed and physically restrained Gallt while the other contacted 911. Police say the handgun was a pellet gun. No one was injured during the incident. Gallt was arraigned at the Perth Town Court and remanded to the Fulton County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 cash, a $100,000 bond, or a $250,000 partially secured bond.New York State Police were assisted by the Dolgeville Police Department.

Missouri's next supreme court judge works in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor Mike Parson announces the appointment of a new Missouri Supreme Court Judge from the St. Louis area. Judge Kelly Broniec, 52, is originally from Montgomery City has worked for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District since 2020. Parson named her for that post. It is located in the historic Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis. It is the largest court in the state appellate system.Broniec will fill the vacancy following the retirement of Judge George W. Draper III. She was one of three nominees selected by the Appellate Judicial Commission for Governor Parson's consideration, Her swearing-in is required within 30 days of her appointment by Missouri law. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase “Not only is Judge Broniec an exceptional jurist but she’s an even better person. She is a proud woman of faith who comes from humble beginnings and worked hard to pave her own way. We are confident that her appointment will h...