Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

NEW YORK (AP) — Does signing up for Disney's popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever?That is what Disney argues in awrongful death lawsuitinvolving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October.Disney is asking a Florida court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Piccolo, the husband of Kanokp*rn Tangsuan, a family medi

'Big, bold, historic': Texas unveils first-ever $55 billion State Flood Plan

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Seven years after Hurricane Harvey killed 88 Texans and left $125 billion in damage, Texas has set forth an ambitious plan to combat flooding statewide -- a first-of-its-kind assessment of flood risks in every corner of the state and a $55 billion plan to mitigate them.The plan finds that flooding poses a significant risk across Texas. About 5.2 million people -- roughly one in six Texans -- live or or work in areas in danger of hundred-year or five-hundred-year floods. More

Kyle man sentenced to 40 years in sexual abuse of child case

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A 45-year-old man was sentenced earlier this week to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse of a child, according to the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.Jarratt pleaded guilty to the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, two counts of indecency with a child by contact, one count of indecency with a child by exposure and 30 counts of possession of child p*rnography, according to the DA.
The DA's office said Jarratt will not be

Travis County Hyundai anti-theft event

AUSTIN (KXAN)- The Travis County Sheriff's Office has teamed up with Hyundai to host an anti-theft software event for Hyundai owners in Pflugerville.During briefing held Thursday morning on August 15, 2023, TCSO and Hyundai Motor America shared details on a series of Hyundai vehicle thefts. Hyundai vehicles of the years 2011 and 2021 have been being hit by vehicle thieves throughout Travis County and across the nation.TCSO Captain Scott Crow said since January 1, 2024 50 Hyundai vehicles have be

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UT relocating on-campus polling site ahead of November election

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas at Austin has relocated its polling location ahead of the November election.Brian Peña, president of University Democrats at UT, and the group's vice president Caitlyn Kalb spoke before Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, sharing their frustrations that Flawn Academic Center -- the university's typical polling site -- would no longer be in use for the November election. Peña said University Democrats weren't alerted by administrato

Judge grants stay in tampering case against former sheriff Robert Chody, prosecutor

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Travis County judge granted state prosecutors a stay in the tampering trial against a former Williamson County sheriff and a former county prosecutor on Thursday. The stay effectively pauses the trial for an undetermined amount of time.BACKGROUND: Trial begins for former Williamson County sheriff, prosecutor in connection with 2019 in-custody deathFormer Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and Jason Nassour, a former prosecutor with the county, were charged with tampe

LIVE: 5 people charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death, authorities announce

(NEXSTAR) — Five people have been charged in the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
Among those charged were a live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two medical doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
That press conference is streaming live in the video player above."These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They

LIVE: 5 people arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's death, authorities announce

(NEXSTAR) — Five people have been arrested in the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
Among those arrested were a live-in assistant and two medical doctors, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
That press conference is streaming live in the video player above."These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they were

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At least one arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's death: law enforcement

(NEXSTAR) — An arrest has been made in the accidental ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, according to multiple reports.
Perry was found unresponsive at hisPacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023.Following an autopsy, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed in December that he died from“acute effects of ketamine.”
Since spring, Los Angeles Police had been working with federal investigators to determine how and why Perry had s

5 people charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death

(NEXSTAR) — Five people have been charged in the accidental ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
Among those charged were a live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two medical doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
"These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they

Travis County Sheriff's Office gives update on 2022 cold case murder

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office is planning to talk Thursday morning about a cold case murder of an 18-year-old that happened nearly two years ago.
TCSO will give an update at 10:30 a.m. on the murder of Wilbert “Willie” Vázquez-Lopez that happened August 19, 2022.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | 18 year old killed in Menchaca Road shooting identifiedA release from TCSO said the lead detective working the case will offer insights into the investigation and what the publ

LIVE: Travis County Sheriff's Office gives update on 2022 cold case murder

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office is planning to talk Thursday morning about a cold case murder of an 18-year-old that happened nearly two years ago.
TCSO will give an update at 10:30 a.m. on the murder of Wilbert “Willie” Vázquez-Lopez that happened August 19, 2022.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | 18 year old killed in Menchaca Road shooting identifiedA release from TCSO said the lead detective working the case will offer insights into the investigation and what the publ

Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania.
The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at one of the international bridges linking El Paso to Juarez, Mexico.The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office said the arrest was a collaborative effort

Vance agrees to Oct. 1 debate with Walz

The vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is set for Oct. 1 on CBS.Vance posted Thursday on X that he had accepted the invitation for the debate after Walz did the same on Wednesday night. Vance also indicated he would be willing to do an additional debate in September, though no such arrangement has been publicized."The American people deserve as many debates as possible, which is why President Trump has challenged Kamala to three of them alread

Temperatures continue to rise today with the hottest weekend to date

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hot and only getting hotter!Afternoon highs will return to the triple digits today marking Austin's 22nd day of 100° or hotter this year. Heat index values will top out between 102°-110°, higher readings found east of I-35.A Heat Advisory has been placed for Milam County until 9 p.m. this evening. Keep outdoor activities to a minimum and be sure pets have plenty of water if they must be outside for a long period of time.Beginning Friday we'll notice a daily uptick in

LIVE: Dry and hot for the next 7+ days

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hot and only getting hotter!Afternoon highs will return to the triple digits today marking Austin's 22nd day of 100° or hotter this year. Heat index values will top out between 102°-110°, higher readings found east of I-35.A stray shower may hold together long enough to make the journey from the coast to our eastern counties... but coverage and strength of any possible shower looks very limited (less than 10%).
Beginning Friday we'll notice a daily uptick in temperat

Dry and hot for the next 7+ days

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hot and only getting hotter!Afternoon highs will return to the triple digits today marking Austin's 22nd day of 100° or hotter this year. Heat index values will top out between 102°-110°, higher readings found east of I-35.A stray shower may hold together long enough to make the journey from the coast to our eastern counties... but coverage and strength of any possible shower looks very limited (less than 10%).Beginning Friday we'll notice an almost daily uptick in t

Georgetown ISD ready to compete with private schools as new year kicks off

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Ahead of a consequential private school subsidy vote expected in the next Texas legislative session, Georgetown Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil said he runs the district as if it's already "competing for students" with private and charter schools.In an interview with KXAN, the district's second-year superintendent said he knows that Georgetown families currently have a choice when it comes to where they choose to send their kids to school,

SWAT respond to 'barricaded subject' in east Austin; one person injured

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and SWAT team responded to a "barricaded subject" Thursday morning at east Austin apartment complex.
A public information officer with APD said officers responded around 12:45 a.m. to a "shoot/stab hotshot" call at the Urban Villas Apartments located at 4411 Airport Blvd. That area is just east of I-35.
Officers found a man in his 40s with "obvious serious injuries" when they arrived to the scene. Austin-Travis Cou

APD, TCSO respond to barricaded subject in East Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff's Office are responding to a barricaded subject Thursday morning in the 4400 block of Airport Boulevard near the intersection of Parkwood Road.
Austin Police said TCSO's SWAT unit is assisting them in this APD investigation.Authorities are asking that people please avoid the area at this time.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.

UT volleyball ready to take on upcoming season as defending back-to-back national champions

AUSTIN (KXAN) —Texas volleyball has ended the past two seasons at the top of the sport, hoisting national championship trophies after dominating performances in the title game in 2022 and 2023.
Although they lost some heavy hitters due to graduation, such as Asjia O'Neal and Molly Phillips,the team still has plenty of big-time talent.
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ATCEMS medics reunite with patient who survived life-threatening hemorrhage

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A heartfelt reunion happened on Wednesday between Austin-Travis County EMS medics and a person who is alive today, thanks to the agency's ability to give blood out in the field.Morgan Walker is from Alaska. After having her surgery in Austin earlier this year, she suffered a life-threatening hemorrhage. She said she called 911 from her Air BNB, and ATCEMS medics tracked her down.A heartfelt reunion happened on Wednesday between Austin-Travis County EMS medics and a person who is

With recent backfield injuries, Quinn Ewers continues to evolve as a team leader

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers scored five touchdowns on rushes last season, and as it looks now with two running backs lost for the season with injuries, he might have to punch a few more runs across the goal line.Sophom*ore CJ Baxter and freshman Christian Clark suffered season-ending knee injuries within a week of each other during training camp, so Ewers might have to use his legs a bit more than the 59 carries he had last season. He said he's OK with that.Another Texas

8 years after being found, woman missing since 1973 to be laid to rest

Video: WDKY's 2021 coverage of the identification of Martha Smith Helmick's remainsLEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) — Closure is coming for a Virginia family, 51 years after their loved one disappeared.Martha Smith Helmick of Bridgewater, Virginia, was last seen on Aug. 3, 1973. She had left Virginia with her sister Flora and family friend John Ed Keyton en route to a family reunion in Dabolt, Kentucky, in a light green 1967 Ford Fairlane.
According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Sy

'Days are not easy': Mother reacts after APD finds DNA link in separate murder investigations

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- The Austin Police Department announced it found a DNA link between separate homicide investigations.Austin Police find DNA link in homicide investigationsAPD is now looking for a man who it believes could be behind both killings separated by six years and across county lines.
The DNA linkOn Wednesday, investigators re-released video which shows the suspect walking with 34-year-old Alyssa Ann Rivera, who was found murdered in an abandoned house in June.
The Austin Police Departm

Alumni gather as historic University Junior High School could be demolished

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A historic school building on the University of Texas campus could be just a memory soon, and that's why former students are stopping by.The building was built in the 1930s, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and served as the Steve Hicks School of Social Work since 1994. The building was also the first integrated junior high school in Austin before turning into a UT school.The University of Texas has plans to add an athletics practice facility on th

ATCEMS: One dead after rollover in west Travis County

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover in west Travis County, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.ATCEMS medics and the Lake Travis Fire Department responded to the crash in the 21000 block of Hamilton Pool Road near Martin Cove. This is located near Dripping Springs.Medics said one person was pinned inside the vehicle and said they pronounced one adult person dead on the scene.Drivers should expect extended closures on Hamilton Road, as well as seek altern

Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair's gun ban

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The State Fair of Texas is facing criticism from some top Republicans following their decision to prohibit firearms on the property during this October's annual weekslong "Celebration of Texas."“The safety of our fairgoers, employees, and vendors remains the Fair’s number one priority. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming experience for every single person who attends our annual celebration of Texas,” Fair COO Jaime Navarro said. “Compara

Neighbors protest Fitzhugh Road portion of Hays County transportation bond

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Hays County Commissioners Court pushed a $450 million transportation bond program plan forward on Tuesday. It will go in front of voters in November.The program would allow the municipality to take on around 30 road projects, fairly evenly dispersed across the county. Before the court approved the measure on Tuesday, many during the public comment period protested plans outlined in the bond package for Fitzhugh Road.“I'm concerned, very concerned

2024 election: Exploring claim Texas is 'sleeper battleground state'

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Democrats have long claimed the state is within reach of flipping, yet no Democrat has won statewide here in 30 years. However, a late shakeup on the top of the ticket is raising hopes this year, and one familiar leader went viral this week for arguing Texas could be more competitive than ever.
During a recent appearance on MSNBC, Beto O'Rourke said he believed Texas is a "sleeper battleground state," citing how Kamala Harris could fire up Democrats there since she be