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Ken Paxton to appear in court in securities fraud case hearing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is set to appear in court this week after years of delays in a securities fraud case against him. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday in Harris County. Hearing set in Ken Paxton’s securities fraud case Paxton faces felony charges and is accused of defrauding investors in a tech startup. He was indicted in 2015.The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled last month the case should remain in Houston, settling a key issue in the case as Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate later this year.The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, in a 6-3 ruling, overturned lower-court decisions that said Paxton’s trial had been improperly moved from Collin County, where he lives, to Harris County because the trial judge had lost jurisdiction over the matter, the Texas Tribune reported. However, the Texas Constitution and state law protected the judge’s authority over the case, the court ruled. Ken...

Austin FC's Diego Fagundez traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodriguez, cash: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to a report from The Athletic, Austin FC winger Diego Fagundez had been traded.Tom Bogert, The Athletic's national soccer reporter, reports that Fagundez has been traded to the LA Galaxy for midfielder Memo Rodriguez plus up to $900,000 in general allocation money. Bogert said the breakdown of the money is a guaranteed $300,000 going to Austin FC with an additional $600,000 possible.Fagundez signed a 3-year contract with Austin FC in February with a club option through the 2026 season. According to the MLS Players Association salary guide, Fagundez is set to make $1.06 million this season — fourth-most on the team.Fagundez scored the first goal in Austin FC history and was part of the original roster when Verde and Black began MLS play in 2021. He's the franchise's leader in assists with 22 and he's scored 15 goals throughout his Austin FC career. This season, Fagundez has two goals and two assists.Rodriguez was in his first year with the Galaxy and notched...

Saudi Arabia is shelling out big money for players. Is Loons star Emanuel Reynoso next?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

The Saudi Pro League has shown a willingness to throw money at soccer players worldwide and bringing in Columbus Crew playmaker Lucas Zelarayan on Monday was the latest example of that.The Saudi club Al Fetah reportedly paid a transfer fee in the range of $6 million to $7 million. The club is expected to give Zelaryan, 31, a tax-free raise from the $3.8 million in guaranteed compensation he was on Crew’s books for in 2023.The Loons won’t have to face the dynamic attacker when MNUFC travels to Columbus for the League Cup round of 32 match at 7 p.m. CT Friday.But the move begs a question: Will a Saudi club bid for Emanuel Reynoso?The Loons’ 27-year-old playmaker has been hot since returning from Argentina. Since early June, the central attacking midfielder has four goals and one assist in MLS play, with two goals and one assist in Leagues Cup.Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath said top European clubs losing players to Saudi Arabia “gives you an idea” of how the market has shi...

Jury in federal lawsuit awards $11.5 million to family of man fatally shot by St. Paul officers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

Jurors awarded $11.5 million on Tuesday to the family of a man fatally shot by two St. Paul police officers in 2017.The jurors found on Monday that Officer Nathaniel Younce, who fired just before Officer Mikko Norman, violated Cordale Handy’s constitutional rights by using excessive force and that he’d wrongfully caused his death. They did not find the same for Norman.Handy’s mother, Kimberly Handy-Jones, filed a federal lawsuit, which went to trial last week and concluded Tuesday.The officers were not criminally charged in the shooting, but Monday’s verdict will prompt another look at the case, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the agency that originally investigated and presented findings to prosecutors.Younce testified that he fired because Handy, 29, was pointing a gun at Norman, who was his police partner. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Parents of missing Eagan man establish nonprofit to honor him, support families coping ...

New Guilderland ramen restaurant sets opening date

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles & Ramen is set to open at 1704 Western Avenue in Guilderland, in the former Gennaro’s Pizza Parlor space. Local franchise owner Larry Weng tells NEWS10 the eatery will be opening on Thursday, August 3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles & Ramen is a franchise chain that started in China in 2018. The chain has since expanded to have shops in the United States, Canada, Panama, France, and Spain.Weng is also the owner of Union Seafood, which has locations in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. Union Seafood serves seafood, chicken wings, classic appetizers, rice, noodles, hibachi, and bubble tea. 40 Oak in Queensbury permanently closes its doors The Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles & Ramen menu includes a variety of rice noodle dishes, ramen, pho, fried rice, stir fry, and appetizers. You can view the menu on the restaurant's Facebook page.The restaur...

Injured hiker rescued by backpack in Adirondack High Peaks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

NORTH ELBA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last week, a group of New York State Forest Rangers traveled into the Adirondacks to retrieve a hiker with an injured ankle. A team of seven rangers visited the Van Hoevenberg Trail on Monday, July 24. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The rangers reached the subject, an Auburn woman whose ankle was in unstable condition, near the trail's junction with Phelps Mountain. The hiker was placed in a backpack carrier once her ankle was stabilized. She was carried a mile to Marcy Dam, and then driven by a vehicle to Adirondack Loj Road. Her husband met her and the hikers there, and transported her to a hospital.The Van Hoevenberg Trail connects to Mt. Van Hoevenberg, intersecting with the trail to Phelps Mountain. One of the Adirondack High Peaks, Phelps Mountain climbs 4,161 feet of elevation. Mt. Van Hoevenberg ascends by 885 feet.

Multiple adventurers rescued in Greene County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 25, DEC Forest Rangers responded to reports that multiple individuals were stranded due to flash flooding. Rescues were conducted at Kaaterskill Falls and Fawn's Leap. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! One individual was located stranded below the lower falls at Kaaterskill Falls. Ranger Peterson managed to rescue the subject by tying a rope to a tree and wading through the creek. The water was approximately four feet deep with a strong current.DEC Forest Rangers then located seven individuals stranded on the side of Kaaterskill Creek. A high-angle rope rescue system was utilized to pull two subjects to safety. Forest Rangers and first responders set up an inflatable boat and rescued the remaining subjects. No one was injured. Rangers Dawson, Ellis, Fox, Horn, and Jackson worked with the New York State Police, Greene County Sheriff's Office, Hunter Police, the Kingston and Tannersville Fire Depart...

40 Oak in Queensbury permanently closes its doors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 40 Oak Classic American Grille, located at 925 Route 9 in Queensbury, has permanently closed. The closure was confirmed to NEWS10 by owner Jim Campione. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Campione made the announcement of the 40 Oak closure on Facebook on July 28. He declined to provide a reason for the closure.40 Oak served burgers, chicken parm, steak, haddock, salads, and more to the community since opening in June 2021 in the former Outback Steakhouse building.

Cardinals trade shortstop Paul DeJong, complete third deal with Blue Jays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Paul DeJong, their longest-tenured position player, to the Toronto Blue Jays just hours before the MLB trade deadline.The Cardinals formally announced the move just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. In return, the Cardinals have acquired minor-league pitcher Matt Svanson. Cash considerations are also heading to Toronto. This marks the third trade the Cardinals have completed with the Blue Jays over the past few weeks. St. Louis also moved relief pitchers Génesis Cabrera and Jordan Hicks in separate deals. Time’s ticking on MLB trade deadline, only hours remain DeJong, a possible pending free agent, departs St. Louis after Toronto's young star shortstop Bo Bichette suffered a brutal knee injury rounding first base on Monday. The Blue Jays bring in some insurance with DeJong, who should see chances to start regularly for a competitor until Bichette returns. A 2019 All-Star with the Cardinals, DeJong played seven seasons for St. Louis and slugged...

EPA rejects Suncor’s air-pollution permit for second time, demands Colorado regulators make changes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:23 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced that it objects to one of Suncor Energy’s new air-quality permits and kicked it back to Colorado environmental regulators to make changes that would further limit pollution coming from the Commerce City refinery.It is the second time the EPA has rejected the Title V air permit for Suncor’s Plant 2, which refines oil into gasoline and other fuels. The objection does not mean the plant has to shut down, and Suncor can continue operating under its old permit until the new one is resolved.The objection comes after multiple environmental groups, led by EarthJustice and 350 Colorado, filed petitions last fall asking the EPA to reconsider the permit because it did not do enough to limit Suncor’s pollution.The EPA is directing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to determine whether additional operational requirements are needed to make sure Suncor complies with limits on the emission of carbon m...