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2 dogs presumed dead in house fire in eastern Travis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two dogs were presumed to have died in a house fire in eastern Travis County early Monday morning, according to the Austin Fire Department. The fire was reported at 12:08 a.m. Firefighters from Austin Fire and Travis County Fire Rescue worked the fire on Dalton Lane, AFD posted at 1 a.m. The area is east of Highway 183 and north of State Highway 71. When crews arrived, the structure was on fire, Austin Fire said, and fire had spread to the grass and a surrounding vehicle. Fire destroys home in eastern Travis County early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Austin Fire Department)AFD posted at 2:23 a.m. that the fire was out. "All occupants accounted for safe however 2 dogs are presumed deceased", AFD said. Over the holiday weekend, Austin Fire responded to another house fire where two dogs also died.Two vehicles and a home that burned in Monday's fire are considered a total loss, according to the department. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A comprehensive guide to Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video explains the Ken Paxton impeachment trial rules.AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The historic impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begins at the Texas Capitol Tuesday morning. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of what you need to know and how we got here.How will the impeachment trial work?When the House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton, they adopted 20 articles of impeachment. Senators will vote on 16 of those 20 articles of impeachment when the trial begins Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Senate chamber. READ MORE: What do the 20 Articles of Impeachment against Ken Paxton mean? The trial will be held publicly, beginning with votes on pre-trial motions. Paxton’s attorneys have requested the Senate dismiss all of the articles of impeachment. If Lt. Governor Dan Patrick — presiding officer of the trial — decides to grant that motion, senators will vote on whether to dismiss individual articles. A majority of senators would have to agr...

Robotics students get boost following $2.3M grant from Texas Workforce Commission

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A new multi-million dollar grant is giving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students across the state a little extra help this year. The Texas Workforce Commission recently gave $2.5 million in grants to various STEM programs in Texas."It's probably been the largest amount we've given out," said Albert Trevino III, Commissioner Representing Labor for the Texas Workforce Commission.The money goes to programs like FIRST in Texas, a UIL robotics competition for pre-kindergarten through high school students. The program received $700,000 as part of the grant. This is the eighth year they have been given money by the TWC."This funding is very instrumental in making sure that we have a level playing field in our robotics program as far as those underserved teams versus our affluent teams," FIRST in Texas' Executive Director Jason Arms said."It's a win-win for the state," Trevino said. "The students are getting to learn this high-in-demand field and t...

Crews responding to house fire in Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Emergency crews are at the scene of a house fire in Cahokia Heights early Monday morning.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, was at the scene, located on Delores Drive, where half of a single-family home was seen in flames. The occupants of the home weren't there at the start of the fire but responded right after the firefighters. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid The occupants of the home also had a dog on scene that did not survive. There are no further injuries. The cause of the fire is still unknown. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Labor Day events continuing today across bi-state area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you and your family are looking for something to do this Labor Day, there are still a lot of events going on across the bi-state.Events for the Gateway Cup start back up at 10:00 a.m. They go all through the afternoon. It'll be a demanding course for those cyclists, but people 21 and older watching can probably grab a beer because this isn't far from several notable breweries, including the Lemp Brewery. It's also not far from the Anheuser-Busch campus.The Japanese Festival is back at the Missouri Botanical Garden for its 46th year. The celebration runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can expect your favorite exhibits to return as well as some new features. It's one of the largest and longest-running festivals of its kind in the U.S."Everyone loves the martial arts demonstrations," Missouri Botanical Garden's Catherine Martin said. "Sumo wrestling's a favorite for everybody. We'll have a magician this year who's new."The 106th annual St. Louis Greek Festival is also h...

Hot and humid Labor Day Monday, chances for spot storms through week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Happy Labor Day! It's going to be hot and humid on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will be in the low 90s and heat index values will be near 100. Let’s watch for the chance of scattered thunderstorms both Monday and Tuesday. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here The heat starts to dial back Wednesday as a cold front moves through. Expect highs near 90 with a chance of scattered showers and storms. The rest of the week will see highs in the mid-80s with lower humidity. 

Overnight car fire in north St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A car caught fire around midnight in north St. Louis.This happened just half a mile from a fatal crash on Page and Goodfellow Boulevards. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole The fire was on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Clara Avenue. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Police investigating fatal overnight crash in north St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person was killed in a crash overnight in north St. Louis.It happened around 12:15 a.m. on Page and Goodfellow Boulevards between the West End and Hamilton Heights neighborhoods. A second person was injured in the crash. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole Part of Page Boulevard was closed overnight as police investigated the crash. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Delmar Loop Trolley not operating, reopening Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Delmar Loop Trolley will be back in action.It's shut down for now because tower construction is blocking the route on DeBaliviere avenue. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole The trolley will operate Thursdays through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until October 29.

'Ascension Charity Classic' starting this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - 78 PGA Tour champion golfers are coming to St. Louis this week. It's for the 'Ascension Charity Classic,' presented by Emerson.The event is owned and operated by 'Tournaments for Charity,' a St. Louis non-profit. Golfers will play a 54-hole tournament at the Norwoods Hills Country Club to win the $2 million reward. They'll also benefit local charities. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole The event officially starts on Thursday, September 7, and runs through Sunday, September 10. Tickets for the tournament grounds range from $20 to $50, depending on which day you go. Clubhouse tickets are $90 to $100.Kids 16 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Active-duty military, veterans, and first responders also get in free with their ID.For more information and to buy tickets, click here.