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Skip the tip? Your delivery could be slowed, DoorDash warns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

(WGN) — Sure, it can be tempting to skip the tip on your food delivery order, especially after seeing the delivery fees add up at checkout. But failing to pre-tip on DoorDash may now have consequences: a slower delivery. Users of the food-delivery app have noticed a new pop-up message that appears during checkout, warning that orders placed with no pre-tip might take longer to get delivered."Dashers can pick and choose which orders they want to do," the notice reads. "Orders that take longer to be accepted by dashers tend to result in slower delivery." Have you been tipping wrong at restaurants? What experts advise DoorDash said they added the prompt in an effort to be transparent with users and give them the best experience possible. They also said that they want to encourage users to leave tips for the drivers."This reminder screen is something that we're currently testing," DoorDash spokesperson Jenn Rosenberg told Nexstar. "As with anything we pilot, we look forward to closely...

1 dead in Kentucky coal preparation plant collapse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) -- One person has died inside a collapsed coal preparation plant in Martin County, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Wednesday.The 11-story building at Martin Mine Prep Plant in Martin County collapsed around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, trapping two men working there beneath multiple floors of concrete and steel. The workers were trapped while working to demolish the building at the abandoned mine site on Wolf Creek, Martin County Judge Executive Lon E. Lafferty said in a social media post early Wednesday.The plant hasn’t been in use for several years and the men were on the bottom floor when it collapsed, trapping them beneath tons of rubble, added Martin County Sheriff John Kirk.Officials have not released details about the extent of the surviving worker's injuries. The rescue could take days, Kirk said.“This is a lot of weight. A lot of large metal structures, a lot of concrete, and very confined space last. Very tight spaces,” he said.Beshear declared a stat...

TxDOT: Crash at I-35, McNeil Road closes all southbound lanes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation reported a traffic alert that closed several lanes of Interstate 35 following a crash in Round Rock.TxDOT said the crash occurred near southbound Interstate 35 at McNeil Road, just before the Hesters Crossing exit.The Round Rock Police Department said officers were responding to the collision, but there were no injuries."The three left lanes of traffic are closed," RRPD said. "Please expect delays and seek alternate routes."This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.

Gov. Abbott projects confidence ESAs will pass this session

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Gov. Abbott said Wednesday he expects the House will pass legislation this session to establish education savings accounts, increase public school funding, and give teachers a bonus, signaling confidence that the ten-month impasse over his top priority will end by next week."We are on track to ensure there will not be another special session. There is enough time to get everything done that we want to get done, that needs to get done to avoid a special session," Gov. Abbott told reporters Wednesday morning. "I think that we are on a timetable where we should be able to conclude everything that needs to be achieved this special session."Gov. Abbott said he expects the House will unveil a new bill to address those educational priorities on Wednesday, which he thinks "will be embraced.""So many legislators have so many wins in the bill that will be coming out today," he said.On Tuesday, House Public Education Chairman Brad Buckley said he intends to file a substitut...

Williamson County election worker hospitalized after alleged 'confrontation' with poll watcher

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County said a poll worker has been hospitalized after a medical emergency inside a polling place. Remarks during this week's Commissioner's Court meeting implied the episode was possibly linked to a confrontation with a poll watcher.In a statement, Williamson County said the medical emergency happened around 5:45 p.m. at the Leander Public Library. Poll workers intervened quickly and began life-saving measures, which first responders continued once on the scene."The poll worker was saved by their efforts as well as by the efforts of first responders. The individual is in the hospital receiving medical care, and no further information will be released out of respect for privacy," the county said.A video posted to social media of Tuesday's Commissioner's Court meeting shared Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell's remarks on this matter."Based upon the reports that I received as County Judge, this was precipitated because of a potential confrontation ...

Prosecutors rest case in APD officer's murder trial, defense takes over

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is KXAN's coverage of day 7 of this trial from Tuesday, October 31, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Wednesday, state prosecutors rested their case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who is on trial for murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor's attorneys have now taken over. The defense reserved its opening statement at the start of the trial and instead gave them Wednesday afternoon before calling its first witness. Prosecutors expect to wrap mid-week in APD officer’s murder trial Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during an incident with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader will be in court Wednesday providing live updates on social media platform X:Day 8: Back in court this morning for the trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor, charged with murder in the 2020 death of Michael Ramos. It's likely state prosecutors will rest their case to...

Which roads are closed for the UT football game, Run for the Water race?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — November is starting out strong for area events, with residents welcomed to enjoy the annual Austin Food & Wine Festival, catch the Texas Longhorns face off against Kansas State and partake in the Run for the Water race. With each of those events come some road closures in and around the downtown area.Here's a look at some of the closures planned this weekend.Austin Food & Wine FestivalThe Austin Food & Wine Festival will be held at Auditorium Shores on Saturday and Sunday, featuring sips and bites from restaurants and chefs here in Austin as well as those nationally renowned.While there aren't specific road closures related to the festival, Auditorium Shores will be closed for public access and the parking lot at the park will temporarily be closed for event load in and load out.UT vs. Kansas State football gameAs the Longhorns take on Kansas State, several roads will be closed at different points of the day. Here's a breakdown of some game-specific clos...

Recipes: Quick fall pastas for easy weeknight dinner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote about how pasta was all I wanted for dinner. Maybe it’s the season — a little chill in the air, a lot of too much going on — that calls for tender noodles.Also, it’s only Tuesday, but are you tired? I am, and pasta is the easiest one-dish dinner for anyone feeling weary. If you start boiling a pot of water right after you walk in the door, you can eat in half an hour or less. Work vegetables and proteins into the dish, and you really don’t need anything else to complete the meal, whether it’s cheesy macaroni or soupy soba.But the real beauty of pasta is that it tastes so special, especially when it’s swirled with fall produce. There’s a real restaurant feel to that kind of dish, but it comes at a fraction of the cost when made at home. And the very thrill of that is enough to give me a soft second wind to pull noodles out of the pantry and start cooking.1. Pasta With Butternut Squash, Kale and Brown ButterPasta with Butternut Squash, Kale and Brown...

Lincoln-Lynch sentencing leads to calls for change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Family members of Paul Trombley and the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office are calling for changes that would increase penalties for fatal hit-and-runs. This comes after John Lincoln-Lynch was sentenced to one to three years in prison, yesterday, for hitting and killing Trombley with his car, and fleeing the scene, in 2022. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Following the sentencing, Trombley's family breathed a sigh of relief, but also expressed disappointment. “There’s a lot of pressure and weight off my shoulders," Lucinda Trombley, Paul Trombley's wife, said. "I also have a little bit of disappointment with the sentencing but fully understand and respect that’s what the judge could do.”  Judge James Murphy joined the sentiment during sentencing, as members of Trombley's family spoke out against the limitations on sentencing. “That is a sentence that makes no one happy," Murphy said. "Nev...

Swim programs at Schenectady schools making big waves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

SCHENCTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local school district is making waves with its emphasis on teaching students a life skill, both during the school day and after the last bell rings. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! When the Schenectady City School District first announced it would be hosting a free learn-to-swim program, the turnout was overwhelming. Hundreds of families signed up their kids.“The demand was high, but we were able to fit everybody in," said Aquatics Director Brian Melanson, "we are still getting people trickling in, which is great."Toward the end of September, Melanson was trying to figure out how he’d meet the massive demand for swim lessons: More than 400 sign-ups for a program that was originally supposed to accommodate about 50 students at a time. Schenectady schools offering safe swimming curriculum The program, now in its fifth week, is about to welcome a new set of swimmers for a second session. Melanson’...