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Rep. Bryan Slaton could be expelled from Texas House over allegations of misconduct

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month-long investigation inside the Texas House led to a stunning announcement Saturday, as its findings recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton over an alleged sexual relationship with an intern and other misconduct allegations.Rep. Bryan Slaton, a former youth and family minister, represents District 2, Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in East Texas. He is serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.Rep. Andrew Murr, chair of the House General Investigating Committee, made the announcement on the Texas House Floor. He said the committee vetted several complaints that claimed Rep. Slaton gave alcohol to underage interns, and had sex with one intern under the age of 19.The 16-page report on the investigation also alleged that Slaton intimidated witnesses into being silent about the misconduct.During his presentation, Rep. Murr reaffirmed the weight of this decision, which will be decided in the House next Tuesday."The expulsion of a fe...

Increasing rain chances each day for a week

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After very isolated storms on Saturday, we'll be watching the chance for a few more storms on Sunday. BLOG: Hazed and confused: What’s in the air over Austin? Rain and storm chances will be close to 20% on Sunday with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. It will stay very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Plenty of uncertainty exists as to whether we can break the cap in the atmosphere or not. Stay weather aware, even with low rain chances, as this forecast could quickly change should the cap erode.A low (1 out of 5) severe weather risk is currently in place for the Hill Country on Sunday.Severe weather risk Sunday (SPC)A higher chance (near 30%) for storms returns on Monday evening, especially for the Hill Country.Daily rain chances rise through the week with increasing rainfall coverage each day. With increasing rain chances will also bring higher rainfall totals. Our chances for flash flooding rise as we head later into the work week and ne...

Authorities search for missing Los Angeles County man

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

Authorities are searching for a missing man who disappeared in Los Angeles County.Dominik Joseph Magana, 27, last contacted his family on Aug. 8, 2022, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.His family has not heard from him since and is concerned for his well-being.Magana is described as a Hispanic man standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.No further details were released as authorities continue searching.Anyone with information about Magana or his whereabouts is asked to contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.Dominik Joseph Magana in a 2022 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Anonymous tips can be submitted to "Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Lakers trounce Warriors in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

(KRON) -- After the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors split the first two games of their Western Conference Semifinals series in San Francisco, it was all Lakers in Game 3. Los Angeles won 127-97 Saturday night, taking a 2-1 series lead.The Lakers' star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both at their best in Game 3. Davis posted game-best totals in points (25), rebounds (13), steals (3), and blocks (4). James scored 11 points in the third quarter to help the Lakers build a commanding lead. As they did in Game 1, the Lakers got to the free throw line early and often, finishing the game with 37 free throw attempts to the Warriors' 17. Golden State's Draymond Green was responsible for five fouls and scored just two points. Early on, it was D'Angelo Russell leading the way for the Lakers. The former Warrior started the game off with three quick 3-pointers and scored the Lakers' first 11 points. The Warriors rallied to take a 40-29 lead in the second quarter, but the ...

Ryan Noda’s new approach pays off Oakland A’s earn first series win of season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Oakland Athletics won consecutive games for the first time this season as Ryan Noda had a triple and double, reaching base four times in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.Noda was 5 for 7 with three doubles, a triple, four runs, and four RBIs in the first two games of the series between teams tied for the worst record in the major leagues at 8-26.“He’s swinging the bat,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “He’s learned early in the season that when you’re as patient as he’s been coming through the minor leagues, these big-league guys will attack you. He’s been a little more aggressive in the zone and that’s created some results.”Noda is just trying to keep an even keel.“My job is to get on base any way I can,” he said. “The last two days I’ve been doing a pretty good job of it. I’m just sticking to my approach and grinding it out. I’ve been getting good pitches and not missing them.”Ken Waldichuk (1-2) allowed four runs, six hits, and six ...

Disastrous second quarter sinks Warriors as Lakers cruise to Game 3 win

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

LOS ANGELES — The Warriors started to create separation early in the second quarter, pulling ahead by 11 points Saturday night.And then it all fell apart.It started with a Stephen Curry turnover at the 7:35 mark in the second quarter and ended with him sitting on the bench early in the fourth, shaking his head as he looked at the floor with a towel hanging over his head.The Warriors would eventually fall 127-97 to the Los Angeles Lakers, dropping 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.The Warriors overcame an early double figure lead to take a seven-point advantage into the second quarter. But Golden State lost its composure and rhythm, resulting in an epic second-quarter collapse.The Lakers thumped the Warriors with a 30-8 run over the last 7:53 of the second quarter to take an 11-point lead at the half.The Warriors didn’t do themselves any favors during the home team rally. Draymond Green and JaMychal Green were each assessed technical fouls, Moses Moody was called f...

Espinoza shines as Earthquakes beat reigning MLS champs before huge crowd at Levi’s Stadium

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Cristian Espinoza continued his MVP form as the San Jose Earthquakes beat reigning MLS champion LAFC 2-1 Saturday at Levi’s Stadium.Espinoza, the MLS player of the month in April, scored both goals for the Quakes (5-3-3) against LAFC (5-1-3), who had been the last unbeaten team in the league.After opening the scoring in the eighth minute, Espinoza scored the winner on a penalty kick in the 83rd minute and has eight goals, tied for the most in MLS with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga and Seattle’s Jordan Morris. Bouanga scored in the 30th minute for LAFC.An announced crowd of 45,112 came to the third-ever MLS game at Levi’s, and first since 2015, in what was billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration on the West Coast.The match was a celebration of Mexican heritage, with pre-match festivities featuring luchadores, mariachi bands, dancing groups and an appearance by Jared Borgetti, who has the second-most goals in the history of the Mexican national team.Singer-songwriter El F...

Acosta sparks Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over DC United

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Luciano Acosta had a goal and an assist to power FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.Acosta picked up his second goal of the season when he scored unassisted in the 59th minute to give Cincinnati (7-1-3) a 1-0 lead.Cincinnati added an insurance goal in the 73rd minute when Álvaro Barreal took a pass from Acosta and found the net for the first time this season.DC United (4-5-2) avoided being shut out on an unassisted goal by Taxiarchis Fountas in the 90th minute.Cincinnati keeps pace with the New England Revolution atop the Eastern Conference standings with its club-record sixth straight victory at home. Cincinnati is 9-1-2 in its last 12 home contests after going 8-30-16 in its previous 54.DC United has lost its last two meetings with Cincinnati after posting a 4-0-3 record in the first seven match-ups. Cincinnati beat DC United 5-2 in October. DC United yielded just four total goals to Cincinnati the first seven times they playe...

Lakers rout Warriors 127-97; Heat roll in Butler’s return

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 25 points and 13 rebounds, a slow-starting LeBron James finished with 21 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series with a 127-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 on Saturday night.D’Angelo Russell hit five 3-pointers while scoring 21 points for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who remained unbeaten at home in the postseason with a strong defensive effort against the reigning NBA champions.James didn’t take a shot in the first quarter for the first time in his NBA-record 275 playoff appearances, but he warmed up in time to lead several runs in the second and third quarters while Los Angeles pulled away.Stephen Curry scored 23 points and Andrew Wiggins had 16 in a collective stinker for the Warriors, who committed 19 turnovers and never mounted a response to the Lakers on either end in the second half. Golden State went 13 for 44 on 3-pointers — making just 10...

Diamondbacks survive wild 9th, walk off Nationals 8-7

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:06:05 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had four hits, including a tying homer in the ninth, and pinch-hitter Pavin Smith walked with the bases loaded to force in the winning run as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Saturday night.Gurriel hit his third homer of the season on the first pitch from Kyle Finnegan (1-2). The play was challenged by Washington because left fielder Stone Garrett leaped to catch the ball and hit a fan in the process, but the call stood.Christian Walker singled and Corbin Carroll walked, and Dominic Fletcher sacrificed. After Geraldo Perdomo was intentionally walked, Smith took a 3-1 pitch out of the zone to end the game.Miguel Castro (1-0) got one out for the victory.Washington trailed 6-2 before it scored five runs in the ninth, including four with two out. Lane Thomas’ two-run homer off Andrew Chafin gave the Nationals a 7-6 lead. Keibert Ruiz, who drove in three runs for Washington, also homered in the inning against Scott McG...