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White Sox scout who signed Luis Robert Jr. discusses outfielder’s trajectory into All-Star performer

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

CHICAGO —When the White Sox signed Luis Robert Jr. in 2017 for $26 million dollars, the young outfielder was Major League Baseball’s top-ranked international prospect. Marco Paddy helped the Sox ink Robert, just as he did for the team when they signed Jose Abreu, Oscar Colas, and Yoelqui Cespedes.Paddy is now the Sox Special Assistant to the General Manager in charge of international operations and last year was named international scout of the year.He was in Chicago Saturday to receive the Roland Hemond Award from the Society of American Baseball Research where WGN’s Josh Frydman sat down to discuss Robert's rise to All-Star level and when Paddy remembers first watching him play.

Lakeway police investigate golf course death

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 10, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lakeway police are investigating what they describe as "an incident involving a deceased person" at a nearby golf course on Monday.The department tweeted about it at 10:30 a.m. and said it happened at the Flintrock Falls Golf Course, which is off Jack Nicklaus Drive. It said portions of the course will be shut down throughout the day.Police added "there is no immediate safety concern to anyone in the community in relation to this incident."

DPS trooper shoots driver after car chase that ended in north Austin

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper shot a man in the arm after a car chase that ended in north Austin Monday morning, according to DPS.The department said a trooper tried to pull over a driver headed north on Interstate 35 who they believed had active warrants out for his arrest, but the person didn't stop.KXAN's Dylan McKim reports it appears the chase ended in a parking lot of a business park near I-35 and Rundberg Lane. McKim reported troopers looking at a black Lincoln car that had some damage to the front right tire. Investigators were also walking around a small grassy area by the parking lot. DPS confirmed the address was 8800 North Park Drive and that the driver tried to run away after he stopped.The trooper shot the man in the arm as he ran, DPS said. He was taken to the hospital.A woman was also in the car at the time. She was detained and released, DPS said, adding it did not know if she faced charges. DPS has not identified her, the driver or the...

5 arrested after Fort Worth street takeover; suspects connected to Austin takeovers

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Five people were arrested in North Texas over the weekend in connection to a street takeover Saturday in Fort Worth. Police said they are part of the same group that organized February street takeovers in Austin. Fort Worth Police said officers responded to a call around 10:30 p.m. Saturday where they saw a car "doing donuts in the intersection with a crowd starting to gather around them filming." PREVIOUS REPORTING: Austin street takeovers highlight persistent problem The car left the intersection at a high rate of speed after officers turned on lights and sirens, FWPD said. A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter followed the vehicle, and an officer from a neighboring police department spiked the car. After pulling into a gas station, FWPD said the vehicle's occupants began running away and jumped into a different car. The helicopter followed this car to where it stopped under a bridge, and the occupants fled on foot. Officers were able to locate five peo...

Lights over Central Texas spark concern; what are they?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Mysterious lights appeared over the Austin metro area in the early morning hours on Monday, sparking concerns from viewers. The string of lights moved across the sky to the northeast, before disappearing below the horizon.What is causing these mysterious lights? Blame Austin's own Elon Musk.In 2015, the billionaire and SpaceX founder began the Starlink project. According to the website Starwalk, the company has launched over 700 of these satellites, with plans for 12,000 more satellites to launch. The company hopes to put 42,000 of the devices in orbit at a later time.What are the Starlink satellites? They provide high-speed internet to parts of the planet by forming a net around the globe. Viewers spot lights over Central Texas. The lights are part of Elon Musk's Starlink network. (Courtesy: Kacy Robertson)Viewers spot lights over Central Texas. The lights are part of Elon Musk's Starlink network. (Courtesy: Kacy Robertson)Viewers spot lights over Central Texas. ...

Madonna rescheduling tour leg, including Austin shows, after ICU stay

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Madonna has confirmed she will reschedule her North American tour, including two concerts in Austin, after contracting a bacterial infection that forced a stay in the ICU.The popstar tweeted Monday that "the current plan is to reschedule the North American leg of the tour and to begin in October in Europe."The news comes a couple of weeks after Madonna's manager said she was suffering from a "serious bacterial infection." The 'Material Girl' singer had to stay in an intensive care unit for several days after developing the infection on June 24."My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my children," Madonna tweeted Monday. "My second thought was that I did not want to disappoint anyone who bought tickets for my tour. I also didn't want to let down the people who worked tirelessly with me over the last few months to create my show. I hate to disappoint anyone."The 'Celebration' tour was initially supposed to kick off in Vancouver on July 15. Two concerts wer...

Who regulates driverless vehicles in Texas?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Last week, KXAN reported on two autonomous vehicles blocking lanes of traffic Friday evening. General Motors' Cruise has been testing its driverless vehicles in the state capital since late 2022 -- but despite operating in Austin, it's not under the city's purview to regulate these vehicles.Back in 2017, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 2205, which amended the state's Transportation Code to include new policies related to autonomous vehicle, or AV, technology. Under that piece of legislation:Owners of AVs are required to adhere to state registration and title laws, as well as traffic and motor vehicle lawsAVs must be equipped with a data-recording system, meet federal safety standards and have insuranceIn the event of a crash involving an AV, the vehicle should immediately stop and notify the proper authorities of the incident"State law pre-empts local authority of self-driving vehicles," an Austin Transportation and Public Works Department spokesperson told...

East metro: Scattered storms — some severe — possible Monday afternoon and evening

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

There’s a chance of severe weather in the east metro on Monday afternoon and evening, according to the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service.If these scattered, severe storms do develop over the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Melissa Dye, they are most likely to do so over Ramsey, Dakota and Washington Counties.Large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning are the primary threats, the NWS reports, with heavy rains a secondary threat.Scattered, severe storms are possible for the east metro o the Twin Cities in the afternoon and evening on Monday, July 10, 2023. (Illustration courtesy of the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service.)Wisconsin could be facing the bigger storm threat, Dye said in an interview on Monday morning.If you want to enjoy Monday’s hot weather — with sunshine and highs in the 90s — it’ll be best to do so before late afternoon.“If the storms do decide to pop up right over the Twin Cities, it could ha...

Here’s how Minnesotans can update their information to get the tax rebates this fall

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

Minnesotans have until July 28 to make any needed updates to their address and bank information with the state Department of Revenue to ensure eligible taxpayers will get a one-time rebate check this fall.Individuals who earned $75,000 or less and couples with $150,000 or less of income are eligible for one-time rebates with $260 per taxpayer and up to three dependents. The state Department of Revenue use taxpayers’ 2021 adjusted gross income, line 1 on most state income tax forms, to determine eligibility.Residents can visit taxrebate.mn.gov to submit new or updated address and banking information until July 28. Taxpayers do not have to apply for the rebate, if address or banking information is unchanged rebates will be sent to those who qualify.State officials expect the rebate checks to be sent out via mail or electronic deposit in early fall.The rebate checks are part of the latest tax bill approved by lawmakers in May. The one-time rebates will cost the state about $1.1 b...

Fingerpaint building in downtown Saratoga Springs sold

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:16:21 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ed Mitzen founded the marketing company Fingerpaint in 2008. The company moved into the building at 395 Broadway in Saratoga Springs 10 years ago, with Mitzen buying the building after 5 years. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Now, Mitzen has sold the building, a prominent fixture on Broadway, for $11 million. And the company is already fully moved out.Mitzen said most of his staff has transitioned to remote work, meaning that they did not need that big building. The building went from being fully occupied to only 10 to 15 people working there. Corinth winery plants new roots in Lake George "We loved it. It's a beautiful building downtown," said Mitzen. "If COVID had not happened, we would still be there. Times have changed."The building, which used to be a Borders bookstore, was sold to Robert Moser of Prime Group Holdings, which is a private owner of several self-storage facilities. The...