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Former AUS executive director had conflict of interest with previous employer, report says

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The former Austin-Bergstrom International Airport executive director acted on a conflict of interest when she approved invoices worth $550,000 from her previous employer while working with the City, an investigative report from the Austin Office of the City Auditor states.Jacqueline Yaft resigned from her role with the airport at the beginning of March 2023.The report states Yaft didn't tell her supervisor about the conflict, violating city code. The report also states she met alone with her former employer at least seven times and sent 13 emails when she was the only airport employee in the original exchange.AUS told KXAN "The Department of Aviation is aware of the audit investigation report" and referred us to the City for comment. KXAN has reached out to the City and will update this story when we receive a response.Yaft worked for a consulting firm that had a contract with the City prior to her employment with the airport, according to the report."As a result, a ...

All eyes on education in crucial day at Texas legislature

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- In a split-screen legislative affair expected to last late into Thursday night, Texas lawmakers are set to vote on a pair of proposals that may spell out the future of Gov. Greg Abbott's ambitious plans for education.In the Senate, Abbott's "Parental Bill of Rights" is set to pass. That's what top Republicans are dubbing Senate Bill 8, a novel bill for Texas' public education system that would create "education savings accounts" (ESAs).Through those accounts, the state would spend half a billion dollars over the next two years to subsidize some families' educational costs. Parents who wish to transfer their children from public school to private school would be eligible to receive $8,000 from the state to do so.Abbott has traveled around the state advocating for the "school choice" initiative, expending significant personal capital and betting the session on the issue.That bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on a partisan 10-2 vote. It will pass on ...

APD: 'Unprovoked attack' from unknown suspect left man with skull fracture

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Department officers are searching for a suspect who they say attacked a man unprovoked and caused him to suffer serious head injuries. It happened Tuesday, March 28 between 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Airport Boulevard, which is in the Highland neighborhood area. According to APD, the department received an emergency call about a man bleeding from his head, and the caller told operators he found the victim while riding along a bike path in the area. Officers and Austin-Travis County EMS medics responded and took the victim to a hospital. APD's investigation showed the suspect attacked the victim with an object while he was sleeping on a mat next to Airport Boulevard. Police did not say what the object was. The victim suffered a fractured skull and other injuries to his head in the "violent and unprovoked attack," according to APD. Anyone with any information should submit their tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers ...

It's National Burrito Day! Companies now offering special deals to celebrate

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — April 6 is National Burrito Day. Here are some deals to look out for.Freebirds World Burrito said it was bringing back its Texas Smoked Brisket for a limited time.“On National Burrito Day on Thursday, April 6 fans can order a Freebirds-sized burrito with Brisket, online, through the official Freebirds app, or in-store for just $6,” Freebirds said.Another deal to look for is from Chipotle Mexican Grill.Chipotle said it began Wednesday, and the company gave away 20,000 burritos through Grubhub. The promotion of a free burrito is expected to last through April 8.On Thursday, Chipotle began giving out codes through its Twitter page for National Burrito Day.Taco Bell also joined in on the celebration by offering a free Grilled Cheese burrito with a $20 minimum order through the app from now until April 9.

Person shot outside St. Paul Target made it to nearby fire station but didn’t survive, police say

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

A St. Paul gunshot victim went to a nearby fire station for help Thursday morning but didn’t survive, police said.People who called 911 shortly before 10 a.m. reported the shooting happened in the parking lot of the Target on Suburban Avenue off Interstate 94, according to emergency radio transmissions reviewed by the Pioneer Press.A Target spokesman, Joe Unger, confirmed the shooting happened in the lot of their East St. Paul store.“(W)e can confirm that all other guests and team members are safe,” Unger said in a statement. “Our team immediately called 911 and secured the store. The St. Paul Police Department is on-site, and the store will be closed for the remainder of the day as they investigate. Target will provide law enforcement with any information needed, and we will refer additional questions to them at this time.”Fire station No. 24, where the victim arrived and received EMS care, is at the corner of Suburban and White Bear avenues.The police...

What to expect at the Twins’ home opener on Friday

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 50s are on tap for Friday when the Twins, one day delayed, open their home schedule at Target Field. Coming off a 4-2 road trip to start the season, the Twins will play host to the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros with game time set for 3:10 p.m.“The home opener’s always a great day,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “We’ve all been watching the weather, but moving it back to Friday, moving the game back to Friday, I think, is going to be a real good thing for everybody involved and I think it’s going to be a pretty nice day out there.”Here’s what to expect on Friday:New at the parkWhen Twins fans return to the ballpark on Friday, they’ll see a new version of Target Field.This offseason, the ballpark underwent extensive changes, as the Twins refreshed the stadium to reflect their new branding and increased the size of video boards around the stadium.Scoreboard 2.0 was a $29.5 million project jointly funded by the Twins and the...

Winner of Gloversville online photo contest announced

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Downtown Gloversville online photo contest winner has been announced! Garnering 236 likes on Facebook, Paula Brown-Weinstock's photo of a sunset over Fulton Street took home the top spot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “From Feb. 9th through March 30th, participants submitted digital photos to this contest, a program designed to promote Downtown Gloversville in a fun way and have people share their optimistic views of the city," said Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) Jennifer Donovan. "There were thirteen entries posted on Facebook, and FB users liked their favorite image from March 20 to March 30."Brown-Weinstock was awarded a gift certificate to Craving's Bakery & Cafe. To see all of the photos entered in the contest, click here.

New guides out help Adirondack explorers identify invasives

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

ADIRONDACKS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The fight against invasive species never truly ends in the Adirondacks, with plant and insect species always finding a way into the region. Two conservation and protection groups in the Adirondack Park have released new guides on how to help keep harmful wildlife out of the 6-million-acre region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) have released guides with information on invasive species that have been identified in the Adirondacks. The Field Guide to Terrestrial Invasive Species of the Adirondack and the Lake Champlain Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Guide collectively offer information on more than 70 invasive plants and animals that have been seen in the region in the past.“The Aquatic Invasive Species Guide is a great resource for residents and recreational users in identifying and preventing the sprea...

New York State Police warn of yet another phone scam

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

NEW YORK (WETM) - Scams, scams, scams. They're everywhere, and police are once again reminding New Yorkers to keep their guard up for a new NYSP impersonation scam. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police Troop E out of Canandaigua issued a warning that a phone scam is making rounds through the Troop E area (which includes the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes) in which the scammer pretends to be a State Trooper. According to NYSP, the scammer says they are investigating you for drug crimes and asks for personal information and money.NYSP said that the agency will never ask for money or information over the phone. In response to this latest phone scam, state police provided the following list of tips to protect yourself against these kids of scams:Take a pause. Scammers create a sense of urgency to prey on victims’ emotions and their love for family members.Verify any supposed emergency by calling friends and fam...

Contemporary Christian artist, Anne Wilson added to NYS Fair concert lineup

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:48:09 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- 21-year-old Cotemporary Christian artist, Anne Wilson, has been added to the New York State Fair's Chevrolet Music Series. Wilson will perform at the Chevy Court Stage at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Her music is Contemporary Christian and Country, with one of her more popular pieces being "My Jesus". A bluesy gospel ballad that earned her a GOLD certification as number one on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart in 2021, according to the NYS Fair's press office. Wilson has been recognized as one of Pandora's Artists to Watch in 2023.“We have a feeling that fairgoers who watch Anne’s performance on August 28 will look back years from now and say, ‘I saw her when,’” said Interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey. “Anne Wilson is a great addition to the Chevrolet Music Series at the Great New York State Fair, which is known for highlighting some of the most talked-abo...