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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter 'coming to the end,' grandson says

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

(The Hill) -- The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter said the couple is “coming to the end” but remain together and in love. The former president entered into hospice care earlier this year, his charity, The Carter Center, announced in February. In May, the former first lady was diagnosed with dementia. Jason Carter, the couple's grandson, is the chairman of The Carter Center and told USA Today on Thursday that they are happy. “They are together. They are at home. They are in love, and I don’t think anyone gets more than that,” he said. “I mean, it’s a perfect situation for this time in their lives.” Jason Carter said President Joe Biden still communicates with his grandfather “just to let him know that he’s continuing to think about my grandfather, pray for him.”  Former NBA player Brandon Hunter dies after collapsing during workout The former president’s grandson said he believes Biden and his grandfather sh...

Young fisherman, mom find stolen car in Virginia pond

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – A young fisherman casting his line in a Virginia pond managed to find a stolen car on Tuesday.Rachel Jones, the fisherman's mother, told Nexstar's WRIC she was accompanying her son Chase at the Hanover County pond when they spotted something sticking out of the water."We watch like true crime, and I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, this could be a car,'" Jones said. "I just didn't think that it was real."Jones called the Hanover County Sheriff's Office to report the find. The department's Underwater Forensic Dive Team was sent to investigate, and ultimately found a submerged Nissan Altima that had been reported stolen in 2018.No bodies were found inside the vehicle. Shark found on bank of landlocked Idaho river; official offers possible explanation Officers rigged "lift bags" to free the car from the mud below. Investigators said the car appeared to have been soaking "for quite some time," though officials are still working to determine how the car ended up in the...

WATCH LIVE: Closing arguments in historic impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The House board of impeachment managers and defense attorneys for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will give closing arguments in the historic trial Friday, making their final cases to the 30 eligible senators who will decide whether Paxton can keep his elected title.Closing arguments started at 9 a.m. Friday. Watch in the video player at the top of this story, on air on KXAN, or on KXAN's Facebook page. Paxton appeared in the Senate chamber Friday morning for the first time since his impeachment trial began. He'll listen to the prosecution and defense deliver their closing arguments. The near-end of the trial comes after senators — functioning as a jury — heard from more than a dozen witnesses testifying about their firsthand experience with Paxton, who is accused of abuse of office, bribery, and obstruction of justice. Paxton defense rests its case in impeachment trial; closing arguments Friday morning KXAN's Monica Madden is covering the trial and p...

Catholic Charities hosts block party in Austin, puts packages together for refugee children

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — People gathered Thursday at a volunteer event to put together packages of school supplies for refugee children living in Austin.Catholic Charities of Central Texas hosted a block party at its Austin campus, which featured live music, food trucks and volunteers coming together to assemble the school supply kits.The event was part of its Refugee Resettlement Services program. The program provides services to help guide refugees through their resettlement experience."When families walk through our door in their darkest hour, we want them to leave with hope for the future, because those who have hope look at life differently,” Sara Ramirez, the executive director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas, said.Catholic Charities of Central Texas also celebrated 25 years of helping the community.

$1 billion for tree plantings spread among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature.U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the $1.13 billion in funding for 385 projects at an event Thursday morning in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The tree plantings efforts will be focused on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.“We believe we can create more resilient communities in terms of the impacts of climate,” Vilsack told reporters in previewing his announcement. “We think we can mitigate extreme heat incidents and events in many of the cities.”Separately, the USDA's Forest Service allocated $250 million to most state and territory forest agencies to benefit urban tree canopies and access to nature. That money was grant...

Hattie's holding job fair for new Albany restaurant

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hattie's Restaurant, a popular fried chicken spot, is holding an executive job fair for it's new restaurant on Albany's South End. The restaurant is located in the former Lombardo’s Restaurant at 121 Madison Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! All profits from Hattie’s are donated to Business for Good, a nonprofit organization that puts the money back into local charities. They began working to open the new Hattie's in 2021.“Working at Hattie’s Albany is not only an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, but also a chance to be in on the ground floor as we bring the Hattie’s brand to Albany,” said Hattie’s Restaurants Executive Chef and Director of Hospitality, Jasper Alexander. Work on Hattie’s at old Lombardo’s building continues The executive job fair is set for Sunday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce & Social Club at 141 Washington Av...

The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie set to close

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Poughkeepsie's iconic concert hall The Chance Theater announced it will be closing its doors. The theater's management confirmed that the venue's final show is scheduled for October 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Lovingly known by local music fans as "The Chance", the concert hall was originally built in 1912 and officially opened as a vaudeville venue called The Dutchess Theatre in 1926. Over a century since its creation, the theater has hosted performances by all-time legendary acts, including Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, David Bowie, The Police, and Bob Dylan, just to name a few. Real estate agency CR Properties Group announced on August 28 that the venue had been sold to Chai Developers. The new owners have stated they plan to completely renovate the property before moving on to future ventures. Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to MVP Arena The Chance Theater is located at 6 Crannell St...

Oktoberfest coming to Lake George in two servings

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you look around the Lake George area and squint, you might see some leaves starting to turn for the fall. In the village, that means it's time for the return of an annual Oktoberfest celebration - and every year, it's double trouble. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 12th Annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest unleashes a flurry of dance, drink, and good tidings on Canada Street on Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 6-8. Canada Street will be blocked off in the village to create a Bavarian-style street fair featuring games, vendors and plenty of polka music. “The Oktoberfests initiated by the Adirondack Pub & Brewery team have boosted the economic well-being of the region by attracting more overnight bookings and increasing visitor spending each year in October," said Gina Mintzer from the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce. "Most notably, these events have acted as catalysts, fostering the g...

Immersive concert 'Video Games Live' coming to the Palace

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Symphony is set to put on an immersive concert event called "Video Games Live." The performance is set for October 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The concert features music from popular video games including Final Fantasy, Halo, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, The Last of Us, Undertale, and more. The music will be set alongside synchronized video footage that includes well-known internet performers and interactive segments.Emmanuel Fratianni will be conducting the show. You can buy tickets on the Albany Symphony website.

See monarch butterflies at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:49 GMT

GANSEVOORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is hosting a guided Monarch Walk on Sunday, September 17. Participants will take a mile-long stroll over gently rolling terrain and observe monarch butterflies before they migrate to Mexico. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Participants will also learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle, why the populations are at risk, and how they can be protected. The walk departs from the Old Gick Farm trailhead.Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Wilton Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or email [email protected]. To register online or for up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit the Wilton Preserve & Park website at wiltonpreserve.org.