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When do passed bills become law in Texas?

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In Texas, bills passed by both legislative chambers go to the governor for consideration. However, his signature is not required for a bill to become law. Texas’ 88th Legislative Session: Which bills made it to the governor’s desk? During the legislative session, once a bill is sent to the governor, they have ten days (not including Sundays) to return it with objections. Otherwise, that bill becomes law regardless if the Governor signs it. The Texas Constitution grants the governor a longer window to consider bills passed near the end of the legislative session.For the 2023 legislative session, bills passed between May 18 and May 29 become law on June 18, unless vetoed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.When does a new law take effect?Some laws go into effect immediately, while others are delayed for a few months. Most laws from the 88th legislative session go into effect on Sept. 1 unless otherwise specified. Currently, 252 laws are effective immediately, such as:HB 3, a ...

19-year-old sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2021 Austin murder

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was convicted of murder June 8 and sentenced to serve 20 years in state prison, according to Travis County court documents.Records showed 19-year-old Charles Michael Walker entered a guilty plea May 17 in connection with the Sept. 2021 murder of Allan David Hernandez-Ferrera. RELATED: 17-year-old charged in Austin murder, arrested in Corpus Christi Walker was accused of using a firearm to intentionally shoot and kill Hernandez-Ferrera on Sept. 9 2021, according to records.Court documents showed that Walker had a jail time credit of 604 days at the time of sentencing.

St. Paul fire captain who championed firefighter safety throughout MN dies at 48

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

A longtime St. Paul fire captain who championed firefighter safety and wellness throughout Minnesota has died unexpectedly, his union announced Friday.Chris Parsons couldn’t be missed when you saw him — he was over 6 and a half feet tall and “towered amongst his fellow firefighters on the fireground, and his tall stature served him well when he was advocating for the working class at the Capitol,” wrote the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 21, the union representing St. Paul firefighters.St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons (Courtesy of the International Association of Fire Fighters)Parsons worked at Station 22 at Front Avenue and Marion Street in the North End. He was hospitalized after having a major medical emergency, following a shift he worked, and died Thursday.He was formerly president of Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters and Local 21 secretary. He ran for Minneapolis City Council Ward 10 in 2021. He was “a true leader,” Loc...

Rodeo series coming to Pottersville

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

POTTERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Word of Life Ranch has announced they will be hosting their summer rodeo series. The first event is scheduled for June 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The family-friendly series will offer activities starting at 6 p.m., including horse rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo and concessions, such as their classic Rodeo Burgers. The rodeo itself will begin at 7 p.m., featuring events like barrel racing, pole bending, steer riding/wrestling, and much more.The rodeo series will take place primarily on Friday nights throughout the summer. The full schedule is as follows: 2023 Rodeo SeriesJune 30July 7July 14July 21July 28August 4August 11August 17 (Thursday) 4th of July fireworks returning to Saratoga Springs after 4 years The Word of Life Ranch is located at 8192 US-9 in Pottersville. The events are free and open to the public.

New sidewalks coming to Grant Avenue in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As summer goes on, the city continues to identify places where roads could use some work. Grant Avenue is set to undergo construction between its intersections with Glen Street and Davis Street until mid-July. The result will be a fresh sidewalk to walk on. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Curbs and sidewalks are set to be replaced along the section of Grant Avenue, creating possible inconveniences and obstructions as work progresses. The process will include the pouring of concrete, which typically takes between 24 and 48 hours to dry to the point where it can be stepped on or driven across. Driveway access will be obstructed when concrete is poured in front of a driveway, but should otherwise be uninhibited. The city is allowing temporary street parking during periods when the concrete process would block driveways off. Grant Avenue runs southwest from its starting point at its intersection wit...

Rotterdam man sentenced for drug and gun offenses

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Friday, Tyquan Armstrong, also known as Moose, was sentenced to 90 months in prison. The 44-year-old Rotterdam man admitted to being in a marijuana-trafficking organization, receiving drugs from Fresno and selling them in Schenectady. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Armstrong also admitted that his role in a conspiracy to distribute drugs involved at least 110 pounds of marijuana. Amstrong was also charged with possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Armstrong's residence on June 15, 2022. They discovered seven vacuum-sealed packages of marijuana weighing 10 pounds, two money counters, and $18,723 in cash from drug sales. A loaded .357 revolver, a loaded .22 caliber ghost gun, and 125 rounds of .357 ammunition were seized. State Trooper shot while conducting a traffic stop on I-88 Law enforcement also discovered a gold Rolex wa...

Schoharie schools unveil new Storm logo

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In April, the Schoharie Central School District adopted "Storm" as its new mascot. Now, the new logo has been unveiled. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The school community voted on what should be the new mascot, and Storm was the top pick. Other options included Hawks, Coyotes, Titans, and Vale.On April 19, the Board of Education voted to stop using the previous Indigenous mascot and to adopt Schoharie Storm as the new mascot. This came after an order from the New York State Department of Education came down, which required school districts with Native American logos or mascots to change them or face the loss of state aid. Schoharie Storm top mascot name after ranked voting On June 15, the Board of Education approved the Storm concept logo design by McNeil Creative. The company provided the district with different logo variations that will be used for different reasons. The district will soon ...

Denver officer investigated for slamming man to street during fight after Nuggets NBA Finals

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

A uniformed Denver police officer caught on video tackling a man outside a bar during a fracas after the mass shooting following the Nuggets NBA Finals victory was working off-duty and has been removed from patrol duties, police confirmed Friday.And Denver Police Department officials said they have launched an internal investigation of this incident.The video shows Officer Adam Glasby slamming Elijah Smith, a 26-year-old father of four from Roseville, Calif., to the pavement, according to Denver attorney Mark Bryant, who is representing Smith.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former Loveland officer who struck handcuffed woman is charged with misdemeanor assault Crime and Public Safety | Family of 14-year-old killed by Aurora police to hold public memorial, procession Crime and Public Safety | Aurora Police Department reforms are a “paper change” so far, but leaders say substantial payoff will come Crime and Public ...

Metro Regional Connector opens in Los Angeles, bringing more direct access to downtown

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

The wait is finally over.Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s long-anticipated Regional Connector is opening Friday afternoon.The A and E rail lines are expected provide riders with more direct access to downtown L.A. and transfer-free journeys from Azusa to Long Beach as well as East Los Angeles to Santa Monica, Metro officials detailed.The project includes three new underground stations in downtown L.A.: Little Tokyo/Arts District station, Historic Broadway and Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill.Metro officials also anticipate the system will improve transit connections by bringing together the Metro L (formerly Gold), E (Expo) B (Red) and D (Purple) lines at the 7th Street/Metro Center transfer station.Metro will be offering free rides from 3 a.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Monday on all buses, trains, Metro Bike and Metro Micro to celebrate the opening of the connector. “Please come out and ride as much as you like and enjoy the many destinations you can reach via M...

L.A.-born NBA player Tony Snell reveals autism diagnosis

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:42 GMT

A ten-year NBA veteran is coming forward to share his recent autism diagnosis at the age of 31. Tony Snell, who was born in Watts and played three seasons at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, shared his story with Today show reporter Craig Melvin.Snell revealed to Melvin that autism has affected their family in more than one way.He and he wife, Ashley, noticed that their son, Carter, was missing some important developmental milestones. At 18 months, he wasn't talking and was showing signs of stimming — a term used to describe "self-stimulatory behaviors" that include repetitive movements and sounds, according to the National Autism Society.Tony and Ashley say Carter is always on the move and often has "six or seven toys in his hands." One of which is always a basketball.Their doctor recommended Carter be tested for autism, which revealed a positive diagnosis. Seeing similarities between himself and his child, Tony opted to get tested as well."I was always independent grow...