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Texas hospitals to get $984M in funding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 19, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) got $984 million in annual funding to support private hospitals throughout the state.According to the governor’s office, the funding comes after HHSC submitted requests to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the state Medicaid plan and allow payments to privately owned or operated hospitals.An estimated $875 million would be for private hospitals that provide inpatient and outpatient services for Texas Medicaid clients, and the remaining $109 million would support teaching hospitals that operate state-approved medical residency training programs.A release said the additional funding would support teaching hospitals that treat patients with complex conditions and provide care that is intensive and technologically sophisticated.“Texans across the state will now have greater access t...

Your Money: Money has value, but values are priceless

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbLong-term readers of this column know that we spend a lot of time and attention on helping clients set goals. Goals are foundational to making financial decisions around investments, asset allocation, and income planning.But financial goals are not some abstract concepts in a vacuum. They need to reflect your values — what matters the most to you. Values emerge from the accumulation of lifetime experience, struggle wisdom, and yes, loss and pain.As humans, it’s natural to look at fame, wealth, and high achievement as shortcuts to personal success. What drives good health and happiness is far different. Behavioral finance has established a deep connection between our views of money and the environment in which we were raised and the people with whom we spend time. If our parents and friends make bad money decisions, it can leave an indelible mark on our psyches, with our response either leading to a pattern of overspending and debt, unnecessary frugalness, or...

Denver weather: Heat grips the area into next week, expect high temps in the 90s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Denver will swelter on Saturday as the high temperature in the city tops out in the upper 90s.There’s a 20% chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms in Denver, according to the National Weather Service forecast, and the high temp will be near 97 degrees. Winds will gust to about 22 mph.Isolated storms are expected in the region, including in the mountains and foothills, especially north of the Interstate 70 corridor, according to the weather service. Storms will be scattered and isolated across lower elevations Saturday, where stronger storms may produce brief, but heavy, rains and winds gusting to 45 mph. Storms and showers will gradually diminish towards midnight.Tonight in Denver skies will be mostly cloudy and the low temperature will dip to about 65 degrees, the weather service said.Sunday in Denver the heat continues, with a high temp of about 96 degrees. Skies will be mostly sunny with winds gusting to around 24 mph. Skies will be partly cloudy overnight, the low ...

Hurricane Hilary: how you can prepare 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

As Hurricane Hilary barrels towards Southern California, residents are starting to prepare for the unprecedented storm expected to make landfall on Sunday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom took to Twitter to remind potentially impacted Californians of five essential steps that can be taken to stay safer during the storm: Stay connected – Check CalAlerts for local updates, call 311 to get help or 911 for a critical emergency and check on vulnerable neighbors and family members Prepare for high winds and ocean surges – Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures and bring in unsecured objects from patios and balconies. Due to the National Weather Service issuing a high surf advisory, beachgoers are urged to stay out of the ocean. Travel safely – Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters, and avoid all non-essential travel. For those who must leave, visit www.QuickMap.dot.ca.gov for updates on road conditions, traffic, closures and more. Be ...

Hurricane Hilary: what will be the maximum wind gusts in California?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Southern California is bracing for potential wind and flood damage from Hurricane Hilary, which is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it arrives in the region on Sunday.In the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the National Weather Service is projecting wind gusts of 39 to 73 miles per hour, depending on your location. The map below shows the official wind threat risk. (view interactive map)Peak wind forecasts for Southern California from Hurricane Hilary. Aug. 19, 2023. (NWS)Areas in orange can expect peak winds of 58 to 73 miles per hour. They include:NorthridgeWoodland HillsVan NuysChatsworthFillmorePiruSanta PaulaWestlake VillagePalmdaleLancasterLake Los AngelesThese winds are capable of toppling trees and causing damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds, NWS said. Scattered power and communications outages are also possible.Sustained winds of 25-35 mph are expected in both areas.Areas in yellow, w...

Overnight fire damages Martinez strip mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

MARTINEZ, Calif. (KRON) -- An overnight fire Saturday in Martinez damaged a strip mall, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District confirmed. The fire broke out around 4:45 a.m. in the area of 1175 Arnold Drive. Dutch Bros opens new location in East Bay Multiple businesses in the area were affected. Crews were seen responding to the blaze outside of Baskin-Robbins and Bank of America. Officials said this was a small accidental electrical fire that started inside.The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes. No injuries were reported. The severity of the damage done to those businesses in the area is unknown at this time. CCFPD crews spent hours at the scene in response. Video of crews responding to the fire can be viewed in the media player above.

1 dead after Mission District shooting in SF

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person died after a shooting Friday afternoon in the Mission District, the San Francisco Police Department said in a press release. The shooting happened around 3:03 p.m. on the 2400 block of Harrison Street.Officers arrived at the scene and spotted a victim with at least one gunshot wound. The unidentified victim was taken to the hospital where they later died. As of Saturday morning, no arrests have been made. SFPD did not provide any suspect description. The 2400 block of Harrison Street is near John O'Connell Technical High School. SFMTA: Over 1 million riders reported over Outside Lands weekend SFPD says anyone with information is asked to call the Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with "SFPD." You may remain anonymous. The incident number is #230-597-341.

Britney Spears habló sobre su divorcio de Sam Asghari: “No podía soportar más el dolor”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

(CNN) — Britney Spears compartió algunos pensamientos sobre su divorcio de Sam Asghari.La cantante publicó un video de baile en su Instagram verificado este viernes por la noche, y en el pie de foto escribió: “Como todos saben, Hesam y yo ya no estamos juntos”, usando el nombre de nacimiento de su esposo, de quien se está separando.Spears continuó escribiendo: “6 años es mucho tiempo para estar con alguien, así que estoy un poco sorprendida pero… ¡No estoy aquí para explicar por qué, porque honestamente no es asunto de nadie!”.“Pero, sinceramente, ya no podía soportar el dolor”, continuó, y luego agregó: “He estado jugando fuerte durante demasiado tiempo y mi Instagram puede parecer perfecto, pero está lejos de la realidad y creo que todos lo sabemos. !!! Me encantaría mostrar mis emociones y lágrimas sobre cómo me siento realmente, ¡pero por alguna razón siempre he tenido que ocultar mis debilidades!”.La cantante de “Everytime” también se dirigió...

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

In an aerial view, burned cars and homes are seen a neighborhood that was destroyed by a wildfire on August 17 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Courtesy CNN) In an aerial view, burned cars and homes are seen a neighborhood that was destroyed by a wildfire on August 17 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Courtesy CNN) (CNN) — Amid concerns that speculators may snap up destroyed land, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green insisted Friday that the years-long undertaking of rebuilding Maui’s historic Lahaina community will prioritize residents’ desires over those of property developers.“Let me be clear. Lahaina belongs to its people and we are committed to rebuilding and restoring it the way they want it,” Green said in a video statement Friday evening.The we...

‘It was a death trap.’ These workers died in triple-digit heat. Now their loved ones demand change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Velma Infante carries this vial which holds a print out of her son Gabriel's last heart beats. He died in June 2022.(cnn) Velma Infante carries this vial which holds a print out of her son Gabriel's last heart beats. He died in June 2022.(cnn) Los Angeles (CNN) — Gabriel Infante, 24, was dazed and sweating in the unforgiving sun. The heat index was over 100 degrees on the fifth day of his new job installing fiber optic cables in the San Antonio, Texas, area.Late that afternoon, he lunged at another coworker in a fit of delirium, alleging that his coworkers “were going to kill him,” according to his mother’s recollection of events told to her by Gabriel’s friend and coworker, Joshua Espinoza. Infante then fell and ...