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Giant hornet's nest on City of Georgetown land keeps locals away from their own backyard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A giant hornet's nest hangs near a backyard fence belonging to the Grace family. The threat of it falling and cracking open has kept the family out of the space for months now and has yet to find a service willing to remove it.The pale-grey and white nest is about the size of a basketball and looks almost like it could be made out of paper mache.The hundreds of furry buzzing bodies that crawl over its surface though, gave the hidden hive away to Monica Grace once leaves on its host tree fell of this winter.She reached out to KXAN via our ReportIt tip line to raise awareness about her hornet-removal struggles.The nest has been made by the insects on property owned by the City of Georgetown.KXAN.com reached out to the city about this issue, it encouraged any residents dealing with a similar nest to hire a private contractor to remove it.Grace said she has tried doing just that, but to no avail. She said that one company declined performing the removal out of...

1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in north Austin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in north Austin Sunday, according to an Austin Police Department news release.Shortly before 6 p.m., APD officers responded to the crash between an SUV and a pickup truck in the 6300 block of West U.S. 290 Highway, the release said.According to police, the SUV driver was taken to a hospital, where they later died. The person was not identified by police Tuesday. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? The driver and passenger inside the pickup truck were taken to the hospital for non-serious injuries and were cooperating with the investigation, police said.This now makes Austin's 20th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 20 fatalities for the year, according to the release.Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at (512) 974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477.

SXSW: Michael J. Fox treats Parkinson's with laughter in new Apple TV+ documentary

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," but what does the word "still" mean to the iconic actor?Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 29 but he first thought it was a bad hangover. Life for the 61-year-old is much different than it was before but "still" he stays strong when, at times, it may be hard for him.Fox and the team behind his new Apple TV+ documentary attended South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on Tuesday and were greeted with a warm welcome, tears, smiles and laughter.Fox told KXAN he was excited about seeing the film Tuesday and he shared his excitement about hitting up the pool after the premiere.Michael J. Fox at 'STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie' premiere at 2023 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival at The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. (KXAN/Ricky Garcia)Michael J. Fox at 'STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie' premiere at 2023 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival at The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. (KXAN/Ricky Garcia)Par...

It's Pi Day! Here are a few of Central Texas' favorite pie spots

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some know it as March 14. Some know it as Pi Day, which is a phonetically great excuse to chow down on pie.We asked people in and around Austin their favorite places to get pie (in dessert or pizza form). The City of Kyle claims it is the "Pie Capital of Texas." Kyle has previously hosted the annual Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival.Here's a list of local places to celebrate math... and food around Central Texas, according to commenters on our post: PieBlue Bonnet CafeMarble Falls: Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Open Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.Papi's PiesRound Rock: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.PieJackedRound Rock: Open Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. until 4 p.m. Open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Texas Pie CompanyKyle: Open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tiny PiesAustin, Westlake, Lakeway and Waco: Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Op...

‘Death of democracy?’ Bill to make achieving major party status criticized

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

Legislation to increase the percentage of the statewide vote needed to be considered a major political party got a sharp rebuke from Minnesota’s former Independence Party Gov. Jesse Ventura on Tuesday.The actor and wrestler who was elected Minnesota governor in 1998 said a proposed bill to increase the threshold to 10 percent of the statewide vote to be considered a major political party would result in nothing less than the “death of democracy” in the state. Currently, at least one of a party’s statewide candidates must get 5 percent of the vote to be considered a major party.“I’m here today because this is very disturbing. I’m here in total opposition to this,” Venture told the Senate Elections Committee, noting that had the rules been in place when he ran for governor he wouldn’t have won. “The people of Minnesota won’t be able to shock the world again.”Ventura added that he wasn’t surprised the Democra...

Dakota County OKs Eagan affordable housing project for seniors, veterans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

An affordable housing project in Eagan that caters to seniors and veterans was approved to receive up to $9 million in American Rescue Plan funds Tuesday by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.The 24-unit housing project, called Nicols Pointe, will be built near the Twin Cities Premium Outlets, said Tony Schertler, executive director for the Dakota County Community Development Agency, to offer residents a nearby workplace.The housing project’s units will be income-qualified and available to individuals 55 and older with a preference for veterans, said Schertler.The units will be open to households that earn no more than 60 percent of the Area Median Income, which currently would set the limit at $49,320. Rent is also regulated for the units so no renter will have to pay more than 30 percent of their income, Schertler said.Nicols Pointe will span over an acre and offer only single bedroom units, Schertler said. Rent prices in the apartment building, which will be owned and opera...

Gov. Hochul discusses NY's storm response with NEWS10

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke with NEWS10 ABC about how the state was handling the response to the nor'easter affecting much of the state. She spoke to NEWS10's Trishna Begam and John Gray about some of the biggest challenges the state was facing, concerns for potential flooding as temperatures rise later in the week, and her message to New Yorkers who are fighting the urge to head outside. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Heavy, wet snow began steadily falling in the Capital Region around midnight Tuesday. Winter Storm Warnings will remain in effect through Wednesday morning.The nor'easter brought snow fall throughout the day Tuesday with some spots seeing more than an inch per hour. Many communities in the Capital Region experienced power outages and are expected to receive more than 12" of snow. For the latest forecast updates, follow the NEWS10 radar and also stay up to date on any Closing...

Gardner yet to file response to AG lawsuit trying to oust her

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS – March 14 is the deadline for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to respond to the Missouri Attorney General’s lawsuit trying to oust her from office.As of late Tuesday afternoon, the one document Gardner filed thus far just names who she wants as her lawyer. She’s hiring Harvard Law Professor Ronald Sullivan as her attorney.Sullivan once worked on her prosecution team when she prosecuted former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.Defense attorney Scott Rosenblum, who worked on the Greitens defense team, called Sullivan a good lawyer. Top story: Deadline for Kim Gardner to respond to ousting effort today Sullivan has worked with some high-profile clients in the past. He worked for Harvey Weinstein in his sex assault cases. He left that legal team before Weinstein was convicted.He also represented former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, who was acquitted in a double murder case.Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has made numerous allegations against Gard...

Standoff near Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County is over, sheriff says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. - A standoff at a mobile home park near Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County has ended, law enforcement tells FOX 2 News.Law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions were called to the mobile home park, located near Highways 61 and OO, around 2 p.m. for a reported hostage situation. A spokesperson for the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office said the ordeal ended just after 6 p.m.The scene is located approximately one mile south of the Ste. Genevieve-Jefferson county line.This is a breaking news story. FOX 2 will have more information as it becomes available.

SAFE-T Act saga nears end: Illinois Supreme Court hears final arguments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:37 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) - The legal battle over the SAFE-T Act is reaching its final chapters. The Illinois Supreme Court officially took the case under advisement Tuesday morning after hearing oral arguments from both sides. A group of state's attorneys are suing the state over the constitutionality of the SAFE-T Act. The law was signed by the governor in 2021, and it was supposed to eliminate cash bail on January 1, 2023. FACT CHECK: What does the SAFE-T Act really do? The state's attorneys allege the only way the state can go about eliminating cash bail is through a constitutional amendment, since Article 9 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution states that "All persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties." "The simple way for the legislature to accomplish all of these reforms. Take the question, put it on a ballot, propose it to the people let them vote on it," Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe said in the courtroom.The Attorney General's office argues it's wrong ...