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Texas 88th Legislative Session: Which bills died?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During Texas legislative sessions, thousands of bills are considered, but only a few survive to become law. As of Wednesday, only 10.1% of the bills filed during the session passed. Which bills made it to the governor’s desk? Due to the volume of bills, many never even receive a vote.House Bills 521 and 1744, which would have permitted pregnant women to use the high-occupancy vehicle lane, did not receive floor consideration in the House. Pregnant woman cited for HOV violation says fetus should count as passenger in Texas Bills can die at many other stages in the process. Some of the unsuccessful bills would have:Given a raise to state employees and retirees (HB 136)Reduced penalties for low-level marijuana possession (HB 218)Expanded medical marijuana access (HB 1805)Increased the legal age to buy assault rifles to 21 (HB 2744)Amendment the Texas Constitution to allow wagering on sports (HJR 102)Required public school classrooms to display the 10 commandments ...

Petersburg man arrested, accused of burglary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Petersburg man was arrested and is accused of burglary at a multi-dwelling home in Petersburg. Paul Coleman, 61, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, May 18, state troopers responded to a multi-dwelling home on State Route 2 in Petersburg for a reported past burglary. Troopers say their investigation found Coleman had entered the home multiple times and stolen several items during the previous week.Coleman allegedly caused damage to the property in order to gain entry. Police say the stolen items have been recovered. Schenectady man pleads guilty to child pornography charges Charges:Second-degree burglaryFourth-degree criminal mischiefPetit larcenyColeman was arrested on Monday and was taken to Brunswick State Police for processing. He was arraigned at the Grafton Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.

Crash on Patroon Island Bridge closes one lane

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on I-90 westbound on the Patroon Island Bridge; near the Albany and Rensselaer County Line, has closed a left lane. Drivers in the area should expect delays. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Stick with News10 as more information regarding this crash becomes available.

Crash on I-90 westbound in Albany cleared

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on I-90 westbound at Exit 6; US 9 in Albany has cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!The crash initially shut down two left lanes of five.

Denver weather: Afternoon to bring cloudier conditions with possible scattered thunderstorms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

Blue skies and warm temperatures will mark the mostly mild weather Thursday morning, shifting in the afternoon and evening to cloudier conditions with scattered thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.A few of the storms rolling eastward off the mountains onto Colorado’s high plains may be severe, weather service forecasters said, bringing possible hail, gusts of wind at speeds up to 16 miles per hour, and heavy rain.The high temperature in metro Denver will be 81 degrees Thursday with light wind, forecasters said. The haze that hurt air quality over the past five days has decreased. Temperatures on Friday and Saturday are expected to hit 80 degrees.Starting Thursday, the possible afternoon thunderstorms anticipated through Saturday will raise risks of flash flooding in the mountain foothills areas northwest of Denver where wildfires in 2020 reduced vegetation. Weather service forecasters classified the risks as limited.Strong storms are expected Thursday on t...

Police search for man accused of stabbing Metro driver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a Metro bus driver multiple times Wednesday night in Woodland Hills before fleeing on foot. Calls about the incident, located at Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, came in at around 5:15 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said.The assault happened after a male suspect boarded the bus and began arguing with the driver. As the altercation escalated, it spilled out of the bus and onto the sidewalk where the MTA operator was stabbed multiple times in the upper torso by the suspect who then fled eastbound on Erwin Street, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said.  The 61-year-old bus driver was taken to Northridge Hospital in critical condition and remains in the intensive care unit. "The Department has mustered a number of night watch detectives and uniform personnel to investigate this senseless attack," LAPD Chief Michel Moore said. "Detectives are speaking with witnesses and gathering video evidence. Numerou...

The 2 reasons why California is unlikely to run short on electricity this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators say the state is unlikely to experience electricity shortages this summer after securing new power sources and a wet winter that filled the state's reservoirs enough to restart hydroelectric power plants that were dormant during the drought.The nation's most populous state normally has more than enough electricity to power the homes and businesses of more than 39 million people. But the electrical grid has trouble when it gets really hot and everyone turns on their air conditioners at the same time. It got so hot in August 2020 that California's power grid was overwhelmed, prompting the state's three largest utility companies to shut off electricity for hundreds of thousands of homes for a few hours over two consecutive days. Similar heat waves in 2021 and 2022 pushed the state to the brink again. State officials avoided blackouts by encouraging people to conserve energy and tapping some emergency gas-powered generators.The state's ele...

You could win tickets to see Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band at the Greek Theatre

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band are coming to the Greek Theatre a few weeks from now. Tickets to see Ringo at the Greek are on sale now at Ticketmaster. They're headed back to SoCal later this year with a show in September at the Toyota Arena in Ontario - those tickets go on sale this Friday. But right now, our partners at Nederlander Concerts and Live Nation are furnishing tickets to the Greek Theater show for one lucky KTLA viewer. Text GREEK to 515151 for your chance to win two Section A tickets to see Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live in concert at the Greek Theater on Thursday, June 15th. The winner also gets a VIP parking pass that will leave you right at the Greek's doorstep. Message and data rates apply. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59 p.m. on May 24. A fun night with Ringo and rock legends from different eras, definitely check it out. Good luck!KTLA's 'short code' is 515151.Having trouble seeing or submitting the entry form? Click or tap here to...

A Night at the Museum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

A Night at the Museum: Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum is open for businessThis month, the annual Punk Rock Bowling event returns to Downtown Las Vegas, with the likes of Rancid, Bad Religion, Suicidal Tendencies, the Damned, GBH, the Exploited, Fear and many more performing.For punks who reside outside of Vegas, it’s a good excuse to take a trip to “adult Disneyland.” And depending on how they structure that trip, there’s clearly plenty to do in the days and hours between sets. As of very recently, and appropriately enough, those activities can include a visit to the Punk Rock Museum.After a couple of years of planning, the Punk Rock Museum finally opened its doors on April 1. There are both temporary and permanent exhibitions, and it hosted its first wedding on April 15. Two of the brains behind the institution are Lisa Brownlee, who has a background in tour/festival management, and Vinnie Fiorello, best known for co-founding ska-punks Less Than Jake.“At a moment of not being on tour and ...

New York’s Empire CBD Shuts Its Doors, Cites Conflicting NY State Hemp Laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:55 GMT

The New York-based hemp brand Empire CBD recently announced it’s closing its six locations for good by April of 2022. According to Empire CBD’s founder Yardley Burgess, New York’s ever-changing hemp laws were the key reason he decided to close up shop this year.Before announcing this recent closure, Empire CBD had six locations throughout Central New York. Currently, Yardley Burgess is only keeping his shop in the Destiny USA Mall in Syracuse open till he runs out of products. He expects Empire CBD will close in the first week of April.On Empire CBD’s official website, Burgess says he got into the hemp business to help others feel the benefits he experienced with CBD oil. However, as Burgess tried to expand his hemp brand, he expressed frustration dealing with New York’s constantly changing cannabis laws.Specifically, Burgess said he faced numerous challenges trying to sell CBD oils that farmers didn’t produce in New York State. Technically, all hemp-derived products sold within New...