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Former Liberty Hill teacher sentenced in child sexual assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A former teacher at Liberty Hill High School was sentenced to prison on May 16 after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a child.According to court records, Brian Grady Miller was sentenced to serve 20 years in a state prison connected to the 2020 sexual assault of a child. Toward his sentence, Miller has a jail credit of 767 days. RELATED: Liberty Hill High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old student According to a past arrest affidavit, Miller and a 16-year-old student were found by a Liberty Hill police officer Dec. 16, 2020, in a parked car near the Liberty Hill City Park.As a part of the sentence, Miller must also register as a sex offender.

Debt ceiling talks to resume as Biden, McCarthy prepare to meet Monday to resolve standoff

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

By STEPHEN GROVES, ZEKE MILLER and, JOSH BOAK (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt ceiling talks were set to resume Sunday evening as Washington races to strike a budget compromise along with a deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avert an economy-wrecking federal default.President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Sunday while the president was returning home on Air Force One after the Group of Seven summit in Japan. Upbeat, McCarthy, R-Calif., told reporters at the Capitol that the call was “productive” and that the on-again, off-again negotiations between his staff and White House representatives are focused on spending cuts.He’s to meet Biden on Monday at the White House.Negotiators for the Democratic president and Republican speaker appear to be narrowing on a budget cap for the 2024 budget year that would be key to resolving the standoff. They face a deadline, as soon as June 1, when the government could run o...

Clippers sink Saints 7-3 behind five-run first inning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Clippers scored five runs in the first inning and made that hold up in a 7-3 victory over the St. Paul Saints on Sunday afternoon at Huntington Park.The Saints got off to a quick 1-0 lead in the top of the first when Andrew Stevenson extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single to center. He stole second and third and scored on a sacrifice lineout by Jose Miranda.The Clippers sent nine men to the plate in the bottom of the inning against Saints pitcher Randy Dobnak. The first three hitters — Richie Palacios, Brayan Rocchio and Zach Collins — all singled. Collins drove in the first run, then Daniel Schneeman gave the Clippers a 3-1 lead with a two-run single to right-center. With two outs, Reynel Delgado made it 5-1 with a two-run double to left-center.The Saints (23-20) turned to their bullpen for the final seven innings and their relievers were tremendous. The Clippers got to Ronny Henriquez in the second inning, but after that they shut it do...

Albany Center Gallery hosting comics drawing workshop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Art.Work.Space. within the Albany Center Gallery is holding a "Drawing Comics" workshop, hosted by artist Ira Marcks. The event is scheduled for June 10. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The workshop is aimed toward young artists between the ages of 13 and 18 who are interested in creating sequential art. Attendees will learn both drawing and storytelling skills, and all supplies will be provided. Artist mentor Ira Marcks is a graphic novelist from Troy who is known best for his New York Times recommended books "Shark Summer" and "Spirit Week". He has also taught cartooning to more than 80,000 students through Skillshare, the online learning platform. Carnival opens at Cook Park in Colonie The workshop will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 10 at the ACG, located at 488 Broadway #107, Albany, NY. Admission is free, however registration for the event is required by June 8.

Man killed in pre-dawn collision on I-70 at Grand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS – One man was killed and three people injured following a pre-dawn collision Sunday on Interstate 70.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened just before 4:30 a.m. on westbound I-70 at East Grand Avenue, just inside the College Hill neighborhood.Police claim a Chevy Silverado had either stalled or stopped in one of the lanes, and did not have any lights on. More police, extra efforts to keep Downtown St. Louis safe on busy Saturday A GMC Yukon Denali struck the Silverado. Another GMC Yukon then struck the Denali.All three vehicles caught fire and burned.The driver of the Silverado, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver and passenger in the Denali were hospitalized and said to be in stable condition.The driver of the Yukon was also taken to a hospital. She’s listed in stable condition.

Biggest tornadoes in Illinois of the past decade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

Of the 1,600-plus tornadoes that happen around the world each year, the vast majority occur in the United States.A large part of the central U.S.—dubbed Tornado Alley—has become famous for its high number of annual tornadoes; however, even though it has been enshrined in films like "The Wizard of Oz" and "Twister," the storms can happen anywhere. The Southeast experiences tornadoes at a similar frequency, and even seemingly unlikely states like Hawaii have experienced them.Meteorologists use the Enhanced Fujita scale to classify tornadoes' severity. The storms are ranked on a scale of EF0 to EF5 based on wind speed and related damage, with EF5 storms having wind speeds above 200 mph. Most tornadoes in the U.S. have wind speeds below 110 mph—making them primarily EF0 and EF1 storms. Still, even smaller-scale storms can cause significant damage. EF0 and EF1 storms have contributed to more than $900 million in property damage since 2012, averaging $75,000 per storm. EF1 tornadoes are a...

The most popular dog names of 2023 in Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

You've done everything on your checklist. Got pet insurance and found a great, affordable veterinarian. Didn't forget to puppy-proof the house and scanned high and low for the best quality dog food. Just one thing's missing: What will you name your new furry family member?In the past century, man's best friend has had various popular names. Spike, Fido, and Buddy are classic names. But what if you're looking for something more unique? Or, you want to give them a classic name, like Charlie? Whatever you choose to call your puppy pal, you want to make sure it's just right.What's in a name, you might ask? Sometimes, what you see is what you get. Other times, it's quite the complete opposite. According to the PetHelpful, the ideal dog name should be kept to one to two syllables. Why? You'll get your puppy's attention faster. Another helpful tip: give your furry friend a name you won't get tired of repeating.Wag! ranked the 50 most popular dog names in Missouri based on its users' data. ...

Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of “hostile” laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

By MIKE SCHNEIDER (Associated Press)ORLANDO, Fla. — The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws and policies championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”The NAACP, long an advocate for Black Americans, joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a Latino civil rights organization, and Equality Florida, a gay rights advocacy group, in issuing travel advisories for the Sunshine State, where tourism is one of the state’s largest job sectors.The warning approved Saturday by the NAACP’s board of directors tells tourists that, before traveling to Florida, they should understand the state of Florida “devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.” An email was sent Sunday morning to DeSantis...

Texas vs. California: Which drivers are worse?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

Like it or not, there's (sometimes) a friendly rivalry between Texas and California. Our most populous states are often compared on cost of living, quality of life, economic supremacy and politics, to name a few. But these giants of American culture have a few things in common, including independent-minded residents with a reputation for driving like they own the road. So which drivers are actually worse? A study released this month by Forbes Advisor leaves little doubt, ranking Texans as the worst drivers in the nation. Their research team used six metrics, including per-person drunken-driving deaths, distracted- and drowsy-driving deaths, wrong-way fatal accidents, and fatal crashes while failing to obey traffic signals. The final factor was phone use per mile behind the wheel. "Texas ranks second worst in the nation for two of the metrics we considered: fatal car accidents involving a drowsy driver (1.35 accidents per 100,000 licensed drivers) and fatal car accidents involving a ...

Fast X Takes the Scenic Route with Franchise Finale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:40 GMT

Fas(ten) your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpier than ever ride. The first part of Fast X, the Fast and Furious finale film, is like The Avengers on steroids: every character gets a moment, every movie gets a callback and every scene has to comment on something that happened in a previous film. Trying to keep up with all these moving pieces is like trying to memorize a car manual, only with twice as many parts. After nine films, four directors and hundreds of actors, the series which started with Vin Diesel racing on the streets of Los Angeles has turned into a giant, globe-trotting adventure. And somehow all this nonsense is still a fun escape.The Fast and Furious films have had their ups and downs, so it’s nice to see the finale tying everything together. Though no expense has been spared on production, the new movie excels by staying true to the action, muscle and melodrama that made this series a hit. Moreover, it succeeds because the franchise has grounded its s...