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Who is Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s impeachment counsel? A former jurist

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11 months ago

August 18, 2023

rssfeeds.elpasotimes.com – Austin American-Statesman – 2023-08-18 17:15:43

SUMMARY: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed former district and appeals court Justice Marc Brown as his legal counsel for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Brown will advise Patrick on matters related to the trial and will work side-by-side with him throughout the process. Patrick stated that he has been searching for the right candidate for several months and believes that Brown's real-life courtroom experience as a lawyer and judge makes him well-qualified for the role. The impeachment trial is set to begin on September 5th, 2023. Currently, members of the impeachment court are under a gag order.

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Take our survey: Help KXAN understand what you think of AI use in newsrooms

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1 hour ago

July 12, 2024

Staff Editor

www.kxan.com – – 2024-07-12 10:54:11

SUMMARY:

KXAN is surveying viewers to understand their thoughts on newsrooms using artificial intelligence (AI) in their workflows. Currently, KXAN does not use generative AI and is developing policies for its use. The feedback will guide KXAN and provide insights to other newsrooms. Selected by Trusting News and the Online News Association, KXAN aims to gauge community comfort levels with AI in journalism. Generative AI, capable of creating content from prompts, has become prominent. Despite advancements, it can still produce errors. Viewers can participate in the survey and share further insights via email. Take the Survey.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out in 1st TV interview since announcing pregnancy

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3 hours ago

July 12, 2024

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abc13.com – GMA – 2024-07-12 08:47:45

SUMMARY: Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who spent over eight years in prison for her role in her mother's murder, recently announced her unexpected pregnancy despite previous warnings about fertility issues. In her first TV interview since revealing the news, Blanchard, now 32, expressed excitement about this new chapter of her life. Since her release in December 2023, she has undergone cosmetic surgeries, divorced Ryan Anderson, and rekindled a relationship with her former fiancé Ken Urker, who is the father of her baby. Blanchard is focusing on her pregnancy and vows to protect her child from media exposure, aiming to give them the loving upbringing she lacked.

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Nonprofit status gives Austin School of Furniture Foundation new legs for charitable efforts

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3 hours ago

July 12, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Mercedez Hernandez – 2024-07-12 08:36:56

SUMMARY: The Austin School of Furniture Foundation (ASFF), driven by creativity and passion, has achieved nonprofit status, enabling it to expand its woodworking programs. ASFF Managing Director Austin Waldo shared that the school, established in 2018, offers classes from beginner woodworking to fine furniture making. Before the nonprofit designation, community classes were offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. The new status allows ASFF to grow its programs, including scholarships and tool stipends, and receive tax-exempt donations. Student Adam Baumeister appreciates the variety of tools used in classes, enhancing his learning experience.

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