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A look at campaign finance reports of Paxton forces – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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10 months ago

September 10, 2023

www.nbcdfw.com – Phil Prazan – 2023-09-10 05:14:17

SUMMARY: The upcoming impeachment trial of Ken Paxton is expected to be a significant issue for Republican primary voters in March. Supporters of Paxton are seeking revenge, while House Leadership has pledged support for incumbents who voted to impeach him. According to recent campaign finance reports, Texans for Lawsuit Reform has $33 million, Speaker Dade Phelan has over $5 million, and the Associated Republicans of Texas has more than $1 million. The pro-Paxton group Defend Texas Liberty has nearly half a million dollars remaining after spending over $3 million. Stand with Paxton PAC has only raised about $500, and Senator Angela Paxton and Ken Paxton have a combined $4 million in their campaign accounts.

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Alec Baldwin trial live: Lead detective in case to testify in “Rust” movie trial, convicted armorer may be called

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51 mins ago

July 12, 2024

Staff Editor

abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-12 12:05:35

SUMMARY: Alec Baldwin’s defense attorneys requested Judge Mary Sommer dismiss the case, accusing prosecutor Kari Morrissey of not disclosing post-trial evidence. At Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial for the “Rust” shooting, lead detective Cpl. Alexandria Hancock testified, having conducted key early interviews. Gunmaker Alessandro Pietta testified the revolver only fires with a trigger pull, adding it was unmodified and in good condition. A “good Samaritan” presented ammunition supposedly linked to the shooting, but the claim was refuted. Gutierrez-Reed, “Rust” armorer, may be called to testify but plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights due to an ongoing appeal. She’s serving an 18-month sentence.

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

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2 hours 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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4 hours ago

July 12, 2024

Staff Editor

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.