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Legal sports betting in Texas? Odds are slim, for now

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As fans across Texas sit down for the Longhorns' first-ever College Football Playoff appearance on Monday, untold fortunes in illegal bets will undoubtedly leave Texas wallets for out-of-state sportsbooks. Yet the odds of Texas legalizing gaming any time soon are slim-to-none, after an unprecedented push by casinos and sportsbooks failed to gain traction in this year's legislative session.After a multimillion dollar lobbying push from powerful casino interests like the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, the Texas legislature made more inroads towards sports betting than ever before. In May, the Texas House passed a bill to legalize sports betting for the first time -- but all measures failed to become law."Maybe it'll happen in 2025. Maybe, as we get closer to the session, the momentum will start building. But from where I sit right now, I just I don't see it," regulatory writer for XLMedia Robert Linnehan said.Stopped in the SenateThere's one state leader who observer...

Austin Zoo celebrates 2 lions' 10th birthday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two lions at the Austin Zoo celebrated a milestone Wednesday. The zoo threw a party Wednesday morning celebrating lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday. The zoo gave the pair birthday wishes right outside their habitat. There were presents and those in attendance even sang "Happy Birthday" to them. Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Zoo celebrates lions Sango and Jelani's 10th birthday (KXAN Photo/Todd ...

WATCH: Deer vandalizes light-up deer decoration in northwest Austin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The deer in the Great Hills area of Austin are beefing with an unexpected foe. A doorbell video from KXAN viewer David Kulczar captured a real-life deer pushing over a deer light decoration in his front yard. Kulczar told us over ReportIt! the deer have been knocking over the yard decorations for a few weeks now. It's a level of shade and rivalry that hasn't been seen since "Mean Girls" or Texas-Oklahoma games. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, two main types of deer call the Lone Star State home. Most of the deer you'll find are white-tailed deer, with the mule deer population being much lower and found in the western part of the state. Do you have a fun animal video you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected].

I-35 southbound in Kyle reopens after crash causes major backups

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A crash on Interstate 35 closed all but one lane on the southbound side of the interstate for several hours Wednesday morning. The crash was reported just before 7 a.m. and was located near Windy Hill Drive, near exits 215 to 217. Real Time Traffic Map Traffic was backed up for about two miles as of 8:30 a.m. By 12:40 p.m., a TxDOT camera at Windy Hill Drive pointed toward southbound I-35 showed traffic moving along the interstate again. Details on the incident are limited, but KXAN has reached out to first responders and will update this story when we receive a response.

Twins agree to deal with relief pitcher Josh Staumont

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

The Twins made their first offseason addition to the major league roster on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with relief pitcher Josh Staumont.The 30-year-old right-hander comes to the Twins after having season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome over the summer, a procedure that major league pitchers have had mixed results coming back from.Prior to that, Staumont had a 5.40 earned-run average in 21 games for the Kansas City Royals. His season ended in June when he landed on the injured list with what was described as a neck strain at the time. In November, the Royals designated the once-shutdown reliever for assignment.While Staumont had a difficult 2022 and 2023 seasons, he was once one of the best relievers in the game earlier in his career, posting a 2.45 ERA across 26 innings in 2020 while striking out 13 batters per nine innings.A year later, in 2021, he had a 2.88 ERA in 65 2/3 innings, lowering his WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched) to 1.066 and converti...

Gophers football: Five positions in transition and where U will keep looking in transfer portal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

P.J. Fleck isn’t a busker on the street corner, but he’s recently been banging on three metaphorical buckets, hoping to make a rhythmic beat.Fleck points to three areas for roster development in modern college football: retention of current players, influx of high school recruits and additions via the NCAA transfer portal.“We’ve got to do a really good job of bringing people in that can make us better and retaining the best players and the best coaches,” the Gophers head coach told the Pioneer Press before Minnesota’s 30-24 win over Bowling Green in Tuesday’s Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit.Going into next season, the Gophers, thus far, have retained 15 of 16 returning starters, with starting quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis the only departure via the portal. The U was going to bring in competition at that position — whether Kaliakmanis was going to stay or not.Minnesota will say goodbye to only six senior starters, a group headlined by All-America safety Tyler Nubin, anch...

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 17: Finale will be a bit lighter on Vikings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

Well, we’ve made it to the final week of the fantasy football season. But it looks like a couple of the Vikings’ standouts are not as fortunate.Star tight end T.J. Hockenson came out of last Sunday’s loss to Detroit with two torn knee ligaments. He’s done for the season.Rookie wideout Jordan Addison went down with an ankle injury, and he is considered questionable for the Vikings’ must-win game on Sunday night against Green Bay.They won’t be the only fantasy notables on the sideline. Here’s another list of the injured folk, along with some waiver prospects who you might have to grab in order to win your playoff matchups:— Running backs – Who’s questionable? Las Vegas’ Josh Jacobs, the Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco, Dolphins TD leader Raheem Mostert, New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson, Washington’s Brian Robinson, Chicago’s D’Onta Foreman and the Colts’ Zack Moss.PLAN B: The Raiders’ Zamir White will be a popular waiver claim after his 145-yard game against the Chiefs. He faces the Colt...

American Red Cross aids four after fire in Cossayuna

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

COSSAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A structure fire broke out at a residence on Ferguson Road on Christmas Day. The occupants escaped with no injuries, but the structure was determined to be a total loss. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Responding units encountered a fully involved structure. Multiple vehicles were also reported to be on fire.Firefighters were on scene until 11 p.m. The Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department says the cause of the fire appears to be accidental in nature. The four individuals impacted by the fire received emergency aid from volunteers of the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. Shelter, food, clothing, and financial assistance were provided to the individuals. Founder of South End Grocery Store arrested The Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by Argyle Fire, Argyle EMS, Greenwich Fir...

Bakery relocates from Manhattan to Hudson

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Baker Nora Allen opened Mel The Bakery on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 2020. Now, she's moved her bakery upstate to 324 Warren Street in Hudson. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Allen told NEWS10 their building in Manhattan sold in the spring and they had been looking for a new location. Allen and her partner had been talking about moving out of the city for a while, she said."I found this location [in Hudson] and it checked so many boxes for the needs of our production," said Allen. Italian restaurant in Chatham permanently closes Allen focuses on baking naturally leavened sourdoughs with less common grains such as einkorn and poppy seeds. In February 2023, Allen was awarded a StarChefs New York City Rising Stars award.Mel The Bakery sells sourdough bread, croissants, pastries, sandwiches, tomato pie, focaccia, as well as other prepared foods and market items. The rye is milled in house and Allen uses ...

Lansingburgh Branch Library undergoing repairs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:17 GMT

LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Lansingburgh Branch Library is currently undergoing several repairs due to severe damage caused by flooding and rain. Due to repairs needed to the roof, the Troy Public Library has made changes to the Lansingburgh Branch Library's pick-up and drop-off policies until they can reopen to the public. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The library will be moving their book drop over to the Main Library to be checked in. Those who have returned items to the Branch Library this week may still have them on their account shouldn't worry, and library staff will be checking them in starting Wednesday and through the next week with no additional fines to accrue. Patrons should be aware the book drop at the Branch Library has been closed and all returns must be made at another UHLS library location for the time being. Patrons looking to pick up an item from the library can do so at the Main Library as well. However, t...