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HHSC whistleblowers on SNAP delays: 'We are sailing the Titanic filled with our most vulnerable citizens'

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The same whistleblowers who sparked Texas' Democratic Congressional delegation to call for a federal investigation into food benefit delays told KXAN on Friday the agency is headed for "disaster." "With our current agency leadership, we are sailing the Titanic filled with our most vulnerable citizens into certain disaster!," the anonymous "concerned staff" employees wrote.A series of emails sent to Gov. Greg Abbott and others, spanning several months, claim to be from employees with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, or SNAP, in Texas. The federal program helps low-income families buy groceries. The employees allege wait times of six months or more for people relying on food assistance. The federal standard is 30 days.The US Department of Agriculture is investigating HHSC and was in Austin recently to meet with staff, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, first told KXAN this week. On Thanksgivi...

Timberwolves hit by regression monster in home loss to Kings

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

Minnesota’s defense has indeed been dominant this season. And it obviously was not as good Friday against Sacramento.The Kings hung 120 on the Timberwolves to hand Minnesota its first loss of the season at Target Center, 124-111. Sacramento shot a blistering 50% from 3-point range, hitting 17 shots from deep.Sacramento (9-6) has the type of roster with a number of wings who are legitimate scoring threats. That puts Minnesota’s big-ball lineups in a bit of a bind on the defensive end. Those mismatches created some ease of offense for the Kings, which translated to a number of open looks that Sacramento buried.De’Aaron Fox led the way with 36 points and 12 assistsThe Kings shot better than they usually do from behind the arc, but Minnesota (11-4) was also likely due for such a night. Heading into the game, opponents were shooting just 27% against Minnesota on “open” 3-point shots. The Timberwolves’ general defensive aggression plays a role in that, ...

Nuggets end in-season tournament group stage, ghastly road trip with another loss to Rockets

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

HOUSTON — The Nuggets’ grueling five-game road trip, and their in-season tournament hopes and dreams, spiraled toward a crash landing Friday night at Toyota Center.After Nikola Jokic scored the first five points of the game, a 13-0 Rockets run snowballed into a 26-point Denver deficit and eventually a 105-86 loss, but not before the Nuggets made the Rockets nervous. Led by 38 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists from Jokic, the gap narrowed to single digits with nine minutes remaining but never got any closer than nine points.The Nuggets’ second loss in Houston this month concluded a 1-4 road trip in which their only win came against a Detroit team that had dropped 11 in a row. Next is a desperately needed matchup with the struggling Spurs on Sunday at Ball Arena, where no visiting team has won this season.The Nuggets (10-6) went 2-2 in the group stage of the inaugural in-season tournament after starting 2-0. The loss eliminated them in the final minutes due to Ho...

Man with pole arrested, accused of attacking people in San Bernardino

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

Authorities arrested a man with a pole accused of assaulting victims in San Bernardino.Officers responded to reports of the suspect attacking people with a pole and damaging property outside of a liquor shop on the 100 block of East Baseline Street.Body cam video from a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy shows witnesses pointing out the suspect down the street from the shop.As the officer spots the man walking around with the pole, he pulls over and asks the man to drop the weapon, but the suspect refuses. He charges toward the officer with the pole at one point, authorities said, before running away, leading the deputy on a foot chase.Deputies arrested a man with a pole accused of assaulting victims and damaging property in San Bernardino County. (San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department)Deputies arrested a man with a pole accused of assaulting victims and damaging property in San Bernardino County. (San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department)Deputies arrested a man with a po...

Stanford women advance to College Cup with overtime win over Nebraska

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

STANFORD — Giving up the tying goal with three minutes left in the second half of an NCAA quarterfinal may have deflated some teams. But it seemed only to inspire the second-seeded Stanford women’s soccer team.The Cardinal scored four minutes into overtime to beat No. 5 Nebraska 2-1 on Friday at Cagan Stadium and advance to their first College Cup since 2019.“I was proud of the character because to concede with three minutes left before you go to the College Cup, that’s kind of devastating,” Stanford coach Paul Ratcliffe said. “They dealt with it well and they kept fighting and they got a great goal to win the game.”Nebraska (17-4-3) ended Stanford’s streak of 470 minutes without allowing a goal when it tied the game with 3:01 remaining in regulation. Goalkeeper Ryan Campbell came out to contest a long pass into the box, but Cornhuskers forward Sarah Weber got to the ball first and headed it into the net.“Obviously wasn’t the most ideal situation, but we knew that we had the r...

Fatal crash causes traffic on Highway 1

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

(KRON) -- All lanes of Highway 1 were blocked Friday afternoon after a crash, according to a 511 alert. At 4:31 p.m., one lane opened for traffic. The crash happened in the area where Highway 1 intersects with Highway 84 in the census-designated area of San Gregorio. It was reported at 3:04 p.m.According to California Highway Patrol's traffic log, a GMC Yukon was fully engulfed in flames and a coroner was called to the scene. Drivers should expect delays, per 511.

One dead after being struck by Caltrain in Redwood City

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is dead after a crash involving a Caltrain on Friday, Caltrain confirmed to KRON4.The crash happened at about 2:55 p.m. at Brewster Avenue in Redwood City. Caltrain said southbound train #644 was the locomotive involved. Fatal crash causes traffic on Highway 1 The track was shut down for more than half an hour, but just before 3:30 p.m. it re-opened for one-way traffic, Caltrain said. Both tracks were open at 4:54 p.m.There were 149 passengers aboard the train involved in the crash, none of whom were injured. At 3:46 p.m., another train arrived to pick up the passengers. Caltrain has now been involved in 13 fatalities this year. The Transit Police are investigating Friday's crash.

Will Baker and Jordan Wright combine for 33 points to lead LSU to 75-63 win over North Florida

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Will Baker scored 18 points, Jordan Wright added 15 and LSU beat North Florida 75-63 on Friday night. Baker and Wright were a combined 9-of-22 shooting from the floor. Wright made a pair of 3-pointers and made 5 of 6 from the line. Baker hit 8 of 10 free throws and had eight rebounds. Tyrell Ward added 14 points and Mike Williams III had 11 for LSU (4-2). Jalen Reed grabbed nine rebounds and had five assists. Jaylen Smith scored 13 points and Max Hrdlicka had nine, each with all of his points in the second half, to lead North Florida (4-3). LSU never trailed, led 36-18 at the break and had a 30-point lead with 13:56 remaining. An 11-0 run, capped by consecutives 3s from Hrdlicka, pulled the Ospreys to 68-59 with 3:44 left. Ward answered with a 3-pointer and Williams a jumper to stretch the lead to 14 points with 2:08 to play.LSU will look for its fourth straight win when it travels to Syracuse for a Tuesday matchup. North Florida plays at Iowa on Wednesday. _...

Jordan scores 24 points, No. 25 Mississippi State women hold off Clemson 81-78

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

KATY, Texas (AP) — Jerkaila Jordan scored 24 points, Darrione Rogers made two key free throws to put the game on ice, and No. 25 Mississippi State defeated Clemson 81-78 at the Van Chancellor Classic on Friday night.Debreasha Powe made two free throws to give Mississippi State a 79-75 lead with eight seconds remaining, then Nye Valentine hit a clutch 3-pointer to get Clemson within one point. The Tigers then put Rogers on the line with two seconds remaining and her two makes gave the Bulldogs a three-point lead. The Tigers threw the ball away before they could attempt a shot to tie it.Jessika Carter scored 12 points, Lauren Park-Lane had 11 points and 10 assists, Powe scored 11 and Rogers added 10 for Mississippi State (6-0).Amari Robinson scored 21 points and Ruby Whitehorn added 20, shooting 7 for 9 from the field with three 3-pointers for Clemson (4-2).Robinson scored nine of Clemson’s first 12 points in the fourth quarter and the Tigers cut a seven-point deficit to one wit...

Anunoby scores 26 points, Raptors eliminate Bulls from tourney with 121-108 win

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:44 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby matched his season high with 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 and the Toronto Raptors beat Chicago 121-108 on Friday night in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, eliminating the Bulls for contention.The Raptors, eliminated when Orlando beat Boston earlier Friday, improved to 1-2 in the tournament. Chicago fell to 0-3 in the tournament. The Bulls have lost three straight and six of seven.Dennis Schroder added 17 points in Toronto’s balanced attack. Gary Trent Jr. had 16 points, Jakob Poeltl chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds and Scottie Barnes had 13 points and 10 rebounds.Zach LaVine scored 36 points for Chicago, making 16 of 23 attempts. He returned after sitting out Wednesday night against Oklahoma City because of a sore right foot.DeMar DeRozan had 19 points for the Bulls against his former team. He was ejected with 1.4 seconds remaining after picking up his second technical foul. Siakam matched a season high with eight assists and Toronto fin...