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KXAN viewers donate more than $120,000 to Central Texas Food Bank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This month, we asked our generous Central Texas community to help us with the 2023 KXAN Friendsgiving Challenge — an annual friendly competition between Meteorologist Kristen Currie and Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans to raise money for the Central Texas Food Bank.As the competition winds down, we are so moved by the numbers. KXAN viewers exceeded the $100,000 goal — for a combined total raised by Teams Kristen and David of $120,202.Team Kristen showed out this year, raising $65,000 and surpassing Team David, which raised $55,202. This gives Kristen a second Friendsgiving Challenge win over David.Meteorologist Kristen Currie came out on top in the 2023 Friendsgiving Challenge, which benefits the Central Texas Food Bank. (KXAN graphic)Even with the friendly competition, the real winner is all of you for opening your hearts and contributing — helping us feed families who might need a little extra help this year.Remember, you can still donate to Central Texas Food Ban...

Why giving birth unexpectedly could cause delays in your baby's birth certificate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)—This is either a story about someone's dream scenario giving birth, or their worst nightmare. That's how Katie and Nick Vasquez describe what happen to them based on the reaction they usually get from people when they tell their story. Katie Vasquez gives birth to child in bathtub. (Photo by Katie Vasquez). EMT'S show up after Katie Vasquez gives birth to baby in bathtub. (Photo by: Katie Vasquez).Katie Vasquez's husband Nick and children in hospital. (Photo by: Katie Vasquez).Katie Vasquez gives birth to baby in bathtub. (Photo by: Katie Vasquez)."I hopped in the bathtub, I didn't know what else to do," Katie said. "As soon as I knelt down, I could feel her head."The couple had hoped to get to the hospital, but Baby Savannah had other plans. Katie screamed from the bathroom, calling her husband for help."A couple pushes and just kind of delivered the baby right right there in the bathtub," Nick said light heartedly. It was a special moment for the family, having dad ...

5-vehicle crash reported on South MoPac Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Emergency crews are responding to reports of one person pinned in their vehicle following an incident along South MoPac Expressway Wednesday afternoon, officials posted on social media.Austin-Travis County EMS said approximately five vehicles are involved in the crash, with one adult patient trapped in their vehicle.The incident happened in the 2300 block of South MoPac Expressway, the Austin Fire Department posted. Initially a vehicle rescue, ATCEMS said that portion of the response was canceled.Drivers are asked to avoid the area as crews continue to evaluate, treat and prep patients for transport.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Vikings react to NFL suspending Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for hit on Josh Dobbs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs maintains that he shouldn’t have fumbled against the Broncos in Sunday night’s game in Denver. He routinely refers to the ball as the dreams, hopes and aspirations of the organization. And because of that, he understands the importance of limiting turnovers.That said, Dobbs had some thoughts when asked about Broncos safety Kareem Jackson getting suspended four games for an illegal tackle that went uncalled in real time.“Obviously the NFL deemed it a hit to suspend the guy for several games,” Dobbs said. “I would have liked to see the flag thrown on the play if it was that type of hit.”The sequence happened early in the primetime game. After the Vikings opted for some trickery, with tight end T.J. Hockenson taking a snap under center and pitching to Dobbs in the backfield, Jackson raced in and lowered his head as he braced for contact with Dobbs.It’s pretty clear looking at the replay that Dobbs fumbled at least partially because Jackson hit...

Movie review: Joaquin Phoenix meets his Waterloo in ‘Napoleon’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

Michael Phillips | Chicago TribuneThe literal French definition of “tour de force,” an admiring noun that gets thrown around a lot in English, translates as “feat of strength.”Therefore I don’t get it. I don’t get why Joaquin Phoenix’s take on Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and frequent film subject, might inspire anyone to characterize the results as a tour de anything, except a feat of sustained, occasionally droll indecision.The same goes for director Ridley Scott’s middling epic “Napoleon.” “Middling” and “epic” are not words you want to see together, but there you are. Napoleon was many things, and with this dutiful career highlights reel, Phoenix and his director deliver glancing blows to as many aspects of the warrior-tyrant-genius-fool-lonely heart as cinematically possible in two and a half hours.Scott’s plan for the eventual Apple TV+ airing of “Napoleon” will restore 90 minutes and likely a battle or three. Will it make for a better experience? Probably. Scott has ...

Minnesota Wild seek state support for improvements to the Xcel Energy Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

In downtown St. Paul, the Minnesota Wild are scouting out prospects for major improvements to the Xcel Energy Center.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined Wild owner Craig Leipold in a sit-down meeting with Gov. Tim Walz in late October to broach the subject, as first reported by MinnPost, though it’s unclear if the trio discussed the possibility of city or state funding or if any specific dollar amounts were floated.Around the same time, Jim Schowalter, the recent former manager of the state’s Management and Budget agency, registered as a state lobbyist on behalf of the Minnesota Hockey Ventures Group, listing the subject areas of “capital bonding” and “sports facilities.”Also listed in the group is the Wild’s chief financial officer Jeff Pellegrom and William Huepenbecker, director of planning and public affairs for the St. Paul RiverCentre. Former state Sen. Roger Moe and public affairs consultant Maureen Shaver have been registered with th...

Sources: Vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls not act of terrorism

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – All four international border crossings between the United States and Canada in Western New York were closed for approximately five hours Wednesday due to a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge that killed two passengers.Sources told News 4 and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul later confirmed that the incident is not believed to be an act of terrorism, countering what some national outlets reported earlier Wednesday. Several area locations closing following explosion at Rainbow Bridge Thick smoke could be seen in a viewer video from the scene following the explosion. CBS News reported a car traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into a pylon at the bridge crossing, which was followed by the explosion. "At this time, there is no indication of a terrorist-involved attack," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a press conference Wednesday evening.Hochul said officials have determined those killed in the incident were local to Western New York. A border patr...

Women's Health Wednesday: Prematurity Awareness Month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10.COM) - In the United States, one in ten babies is born too soon, putting them at serious risk for major health problems. November is Prematurity Awareness Month. It's puts a global spotlight on the current state of maternal and infant health in the U.S. and around the world.In this week's Women's Health Wednesday, Dr. Eric Horowitz, MD, medical director at St. Peter's Hospital, discusses how awareness can help.

Equinox returns to in-person Thanksgiving dinner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y (NEWS10) – Equinox has returned to its in-person Thanksgiving dinner celebration at First Presbyterian Church but this year it was celebrated the day before Thanksgiving. Organizers said it’s important to return to the in-person gathering to reestablish connections within the community. Staff from Equinox and Whitney Young Health Partners worked with volunteers on Wednesday to serve 1,000 meals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “It’s not just about the food, again, it’s about the warmth of being around with other people, enjoying other people's company, and that is so important to our mental health,” said Christine Rajotte, the chief development officer at Equinox. “The food is great for our physical health but the camaraderie, that fellowship with other people, is so important for mental health as well.”She said people wanted the in-person church dinner back. “They really missed [it], especially a lot of our seniors...

Florissant mother killed in suspected DWI crash Wednesday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:14 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. – A suspected drunk driver struck and killed a Florissant mother as she was making her way to work on Wednesday morning.The crash happened just after 4:20 a.m. near the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Hudson Road, along the border of Ferguson and Dellwood.The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the crash, claimed that Ferguson police were chasing the suspect’s vehicle prior to the wreck.Late Wednesday afternoon, the highway patrol identified the innocent driver who died as Alisa Ruffin. She was 56.“Anytime that someone loses their life on the highways, it’s a tragedy, especially around the holidays,” Corporal Dallas Thompson, Missouri State Highway Patrol, said. “It's the holidays, and we are supposed to be with family and loved ones, and now somebody has been taken from us.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...