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VIDEO: Fireball turns night into day in Australia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

CROYDON, Australia — The hunt for pieces of meteorite is underway in Australia after a meteor plummeted to Earth in a blaze that lit up the sky.The meteor fell near Croydon, Queensland Saturday night, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts to International Space Station on chartered flight Footage captured by a camera at Cairns Airport shows the meteor flashing bright green as it falls to earth.“We witnessed some pretty incredible activity across our skies last night,” the airport wrote on Facebook.Australian media cited astrophysicist Brad Tucker as saying the object was “definitely a meteor.”He estimated the rock would have measured between 1.5 and 3 feet in diameter, and was travelling at a speed of 62,000-93,000 mph, the ABC said.Video credit: Cairns Airport via Storyful

Actor Ray Stevenson of 'Thor' films, 'RRR' and 'Vikings' dies at 58

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

(KTLA) – Ray Stevenson who is known for his roles in "King Arthur," "Punisher: War Zone," and "RRR" has died.Stevenson's publicist told Variety that the prolific actor passed away on Sunday, however no cause of death was revealed.Stevenson starred as the main villain in the hit movie "RRR." He also played Volstagg in Marvel's "Thor" franchise and starred as Othere in the History Channel's "Vikings." The actor also voiced the character Gar Saxon in the "Star Wars" animated series "The Clone Wars" and "Rebels."Deadline reported Stevenson was set to join Disney+'s upcoming series "Ashoka," which is a spinoff of "The Mandalorian."The site also said the actor had been cast in the historical drama "1242: Gateway to the West." He took over the lead role that originally was to be played by Kevin Spacey.Stevenson was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and started his career in the early '90s appearing in European television series and televised films.In 1998 he starred in "The...

Person taken into custody after barricading in Georgetown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- One person was taken into police custody after barricading themself on Axis Loop in Georgetown. The Georgetown Police Department tweeted at 10:54 a.m. that officers were "working a barricaded subject" in the 200 block of Axis Loop, which is off Williams Drive in the Deer Haven subdivision. Police posted an update at 1:37 p.m. that a person had been taken into custody without incident. The police department said in the tweet it involved a mental health situation, therefore no other details will be released.

4 homes evacuated amid gas leak in Georgetown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Four Georgetown homes are Monday afternoon amid a gas leak on East Central Drive.The Georgetown Fire Department tweeted there was a gas leak in the 400 block of East Central Drive, which is just off Northwest Boulevard. The intersection of East Central Drive and Northwest Boulevard is closed while the department responds to the leak. Drivers should avoid the area or find alternate routes. It wasn't immediately clear what caused the leak or if anyone required medical attention. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Texas Senate education committee guts House school safety bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Senate Education Committee on Thursday removed key provisions and nearly a billion dollars from House Bill 3, one of the legislature's sweeping school safety bills.The Senate's committee substitute spends about one-fourth of the House version on school safety. Citing concerns over the price tag, senators lowered the bill's per-student school safety allotment from $100 to $10. The current school safety allotment is $9.72 per student in average daily attendance.The House's version would cost the state nearly $1.3 billion over two years. The Senate's substitute costs just about $328 million. Both versions also provide a base of $15,000 per campus for security upgrades.State Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, coauthored House Bill 3 and denounced the Senate's changes."Students, parents, and teachers are all betting their lives on our commitment to school safety being more than political lip service," he said in a statement to KXAN. "Without the money for the securi...

A few chances of rain and thunderstorms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first day of this new work week has been dry with sun and clouds blending. Afternoon temperatures will be below normal this afternoon.High normally today is 89° BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin The flow in the upper atmosphere will come from the northwest to the southeast from high pressure over northern Mexico into New Mexico. Future Clouds and Radar shows scattered showers from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tuesday coming through the northern Hill Country.Another rain/thunderstorm opportunity comes overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, then again Wednesday afternoon as another weather disturbance traverses the area.Thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoonThe Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk for severe storms late Tuesday night overnight to Wednesday morning.Tuesday night's severe risk area INVESTIGATION: LCRA didn't plan for climate change until KXAN investigation A lower rain chance of rain is in Thursday's forecast before the holiday...

Trial begins for Austin police officer accused of murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The trial of an Austin police officer accused of murder in a 2020 deadly shooting started Monday with jury selection. APD officer heads to murder trial in Michael Ramos shooting Christopher Taylor, 31, is accused of shooting and killing Michael Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police in a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. In July 2020, officers responded to South Pleasant Valley Road after a 911 call reported someone dealing drugs in a car. The caller also said a man had a gun, according to previous APD reports.When officers arrived at the scene, Ramos was directed to get out of the car. After exiting the car, the incident escalated and an officer hit Ramos in the thigh with a non-lethal bean bag round, APD said.After Ramos gets back into the car and shuts the door, the video shows. Three gunshots were fired as Ramos tries to drive away from the parking spot. APD previously said Taylor was the officer who fired the lethal rounds.PREVIOUS COVERAGE:Of...

Lineup announced for Catskill summer concert series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Catskill's Music in the Park summer concert series is returning for 2023. The concerts take place at Dutchman's Landing on Main Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The series runs Thursdays from June 22 to September 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music in the Park is presented by the Heart of Catskill Association.LineupJune 22: Guilty Pleasure. Pop rock.June 29: Lustre Kings. Rock and Roll.July 6: Back To The Garden 1969. Woodstock Tribute.July 13: Lex Grey and tThe Urban Pioneers. Award-winning Blues band.July 20: Thunder Ridge. Country Rock.July 27: Conehead Buddha. Ska, Reggae, Latin, Funk Jam band.August 3: The Lost Cowboys. Classic Country.August 10: Soul Purpose. Motown Soul.August 17: In The Dust. Country and Western.August 24: Second Chance. Local Rock Heroes.August 31: Dead Beats. Grateful Dead tribute band.September 7: Alexis P. Suter. Award-winning Blues singer.

Lineup for Schaghticoke's Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival is coming to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for its 47th year. The festival is set for July 27 through 29. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival will be headlined by Oteil & Friends with a two set performance. The band is led by Oteil Burbridge of Dead & Company and The Allman Brothers Band on bass. The group also features longtime Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals.LineupOteil & FriendsNorth Mississippi AllstarsCool Cool CoolIespecialDogs In A PileCouchDJ Logic & FriendsTalkpeck SoundsystemBrown Eyed WomenBaked ShrimpNeon AvenueThe SeapodsBilly Walton BandMuscle ToughSuper 400The NolaNautsFUNGKSHUIThe Rob Beaulieu BandThe Mushroom MenDr. Jah and The Love ProphetsThe Rye Bread Family Band Niall Horan to perform at SPAC in 2024 The three-day festival also features food and craft vendors on site. You can buy tickets, as well as ...

Parkway Central grad scores hole-in-one at PGA Championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – St. Louis native and Parkway Central High grad Michael Block is riding high after a scintillating strike led to a hole-in-one at the PGA Championship, drawing plaudits and high-fives from Rory McIlroy, and adulation from the gallery.Block was the only player to score a hole-in-one at last weekend's event. The ace on the 15th hole—a 212-yard, par 3—helped Block finish 1-over par for the major, good enough to finish in a tie for 15th place, the best for a club pro since at a PGA Championship since 1986. Sunday's final round of play saw Block, who teaches golf as a club pro in Southern California, paired with McIlroy, a four-time majors champion. Block strode up to the 15th tee at Oak Hill Country Club, 7-iron in hand. His swing was true, as the ball left the tee at nearly 120 miles an hour. The ball traveled in a perfect arc, dropping straight into the hole; no thumping on the green needed. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 As the crowd roa...