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ACC becomes the latest college conference to expand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE — There is another conference that is expanding here in 2023, and this time it concerns one that's primarily on the East Coast. But now the Atlantic Coast Conference is going to have representation on the West Coast and Texas. The conference announced that the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Southern Methodist University have been added as new members. All three schools will join the ACC in the 2024-2025 academic year, expanding the conference to 18 teams. Per numerous reports, the three schools were accepted by a vote of 12-3 from current ACC members.Previously, the conference had only gone as far west as Notre Dame, which has most of its spots participating in that conference. The farthest west football member of the ACC previously was Louisville.“We are thrilled to welcome three world-class institutions to the ACC, and we look forward to having them compete as part of our amazing league,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips in a statement. “T...

Tennessee woman sets record with world's longest mullet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Guinness World Records has awarded the title of "World's Longest Competitive Mullet (female)" to a woman from Tennessee, who says she started growing out her hair more than 30 years ago. Tami Manis, a public health nurse in Knoxville, and her mullet measuring 5 feet, 8 inches long will appear in the Guinness World Records 2024 according to a news release shared by the record-keeping publication. Tami Manis – Longest Mullet (Female) Guinness World Records 2023 (Photo Credit: Wade Payne/Guinness World Records)Guinness World Records 2023Photo Credit: Wade Payne/Guinness World RecordsTami Manis – Longest Mullet (Female) Guinness World Records 2023 (Photo Credit: Wade Payne/Guinness World Records)Tami Manis – Longest Mullet (Female) Guinness World Records 2023 (Photo Credit: Wade Payne/Guinness World Records)Tami Manis - World's Longest Mullet, Female. (Photo: Guinness World Records)Manis shared in the release that her hair's official birthday is Feb. 9, 1990, w...

Caroline Rose's locally shot short film 'The Art of Forgetting' to be screened at Front Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Indie artist Caroline Rose has had a whirlwind of a year so far, following the release of their album 'The Art of Forgetting' and a tour around the U.S. and Europe. Leading up to the album release and tour, Rose shot a short film in Austin. Caroline Rose talks about Austin music scene, locally shot short film ‘The Art of Forgetting’ The film, sharing the same name as Rose's third studio album, has picked up accolades at film festival screenings over the last few months, and it'll have its Austin premier Friday night. 'The Art of Forgetting' short-film will be screened during the Front Festival at The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria. The Front Fest, according to its website, is an "end-of-summer festival, featuring musical performances, films and creative experiences curated by Future Front. Hosted annually in Austin, we put Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists at the front of our lineups." A full lineup and tickets for the festival are available online. The film’s ...

Suspect in deadly Leander hit-and-run crash arrested by US Marshals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

Editor's Note: The video in this story shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Sept. 1, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed two people and injured others in Leander last weekend was arrested Thursday by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, led by U.S. Marshals. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of 183A Toll Road frontage road and Hero Way, according to the Leander Police Department.Jose Luis Rebollar Osorio, of Liberty Hill, 35, and Avelina Osorio Lopez, of Bertram, 69, were found dead on the scene. 2 dead in crash on 183A Toll frontage road in Leander; Police searching for driver A 38-year-old woman and two children were taken by ambulance to Dell Children’s Hospital due to their injuries, and a 70-year-old man was also taken by ambulance to St. David’s Round Rock with "incapacitating injuries."Jose Luis Gonzalez, 32, of Austin was wanted for leaving the scene of a vehicular accident, according to a release from U.S. Marshals. The...

Samsung announces $3.7 million commitment to UT for 'semiconductor ecosystem'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Samsung Austin Semiconductor on Friday morning announced a $3.7 million investment to the University of Texas for Central Texas' semiconductor ecosystem. Samsung said in a social media post the money will "bolster semiconductor ecosystem in Central Texas." The announcement was made during UT's Semiconductor Day, which is a full day of open forums bringing together industry leaders, academia, government officials and students to discuss the semiconductor industry, innovative research being done on campus, and the opportunity for Texas to continue its leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, according to a release. Taylor ISD finds success with Samsung internship program According to UT, the partnership includes funds for recruiting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students to study semiconductor manufacturing in the Cockrell School of Engineering and other majors across UT, as well as research and development support and upgrades to lab facilities. UT sa...

APD: Schenectady man menaced woman with gun in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Thursday after menacing a woman with a semi-automatic long rife on South Pearl Street. Jeffery Pitts, 52, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, around 7:40 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of South Pearl Street for reports of a person with a weapon. Upon arrival, the victim told police Pitts had approached her car with a long rife, pointed it at her car door, and told her he needed a ride. Police say they later found Pitts on South Pearl Street and took him into custody. Law enforcement says he was found with a loaded semi-automatic long rife. No one was injured during the incident. Albany man fled patrols, found with drugs and gun Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a weaponSecond-degree menacingPitts was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court.

First annual community cleanup comes to Lake George

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This September, the Lake George Association (LGA) is enacting a new tradition for the health of the Queen of American Lakes. Sunday, Sep. 17, will mark the first annual "Clean Up Lake George" Day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The LGA is asking neighbors, businesses, and visitors to the village of Lake George to be conscious of trash and remove waste near the lake's shore. Volunteers can register online to take part in a cleanup effort that starts at 8:30 a.m. at the village pier, or sign up upon arrival. Those who want to clean up around their own properties around the lake can take part as well.“This idea for a clean-up day came from discussions within our Young Professionals groupwanting to give back to Lake George,” said Danielle Brown, LGA Development Manager. “We are grateful to Mayor Perry, Sheriff LaFarr, our sponsors, and this amazing community for coming together to help us keep the Lake we rely ...

Albany man fled patrols, found with drugs and gun

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Thursday after fleeing police patrol and later being found with a loaded handgun and a quantity of drugs. According to Albany Police, Jovonte Heard, 22, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, around 6:45 p.m., police say they saw Heard with an open alcohol container on a city street. Police say they attempted to stop him for the open container, but he fled on foot.Police say after taking him into custody, they found Heard was in possession of a loaded handgun. Additionally, Heard had a quantity of crack cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone pills. Capital Region man convicted for role in Capitol Riot Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (two counts)Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSeventh-degree cri...

Jumpin' Jack's in Scotia closing for the 2023 season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you're looking to get a Jumpin' Jack's burger, ice cream, or anything else on the menu, you better do so fast. The eatery's last day for the season is on Sunday, September 3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! For its last weekend, the restaurant will have Pistachio Ice Cream, Orange and/or Raspberry Dole Whip, Strawberry Yogurt, and S'mores and/or Chocolate Temptation. These flavors are subject to change.In addition to burgers and ice cream, the eatery has chicken and seafood items, fries, onion rings, nachos, and steak, sausage and peppers, and cheese sandwiches. You can view the full menu on the Jumpin' Jack's website. Frankie Bird in Troy closes, space up for lease Jumpin' Jack's opened for its 71st season at the end of March. The U.S. Water Ski Show Team had its last show of the season by the restaurant on August 29.

Capital Region man convicted for role in Capitol Riot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS10) -- A Capital Region man has been convicted on five different charges for his role in the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021. Brandon Fellows now faces sentencing on November 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, during the jury trial, the judge addressed Fellows’ disregard of the Court’s direction and comments he made that implied he was in a kangaroo court. Fellows went on to call say that the Court is “acting as a modern-day Nazi court.”Fellows' sentence will run separately from the five-month sentence for contempt.