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Texas issues $3M penalty against international accounting firm over ethics exam cheating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) issued a $3 million fine and reprimand Thursday against an international accounting firm, according to a Friday press release from the board.“The action represents the Board’s message to all Texas licensees that the Board will not tolerate any form of professional misconduct,” said TSBPA executive director William Treacy.The fine, brought against London-based firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY), comes after a 2022 announcement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it had uncovered cheating on required ethics exams by "a significant number of EY audit professionals.""It’s simply outrageous that the very professionals responsible for catching cheating by clients cheated on ethics exams of all things,” said Gurbir S. Grewal, the SEC's Enforcement Division director, in 2022. “This action should serve as a clear message that the SEC will not tolerate integrity failures by independent auditors who choose t...

Westlake looking for another deep playoff run, takes on Round Rock in bi-district round

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock and Westlake face off in the opening round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Chaparral Stadium, and the game will air on KBVO.Westlake is fresh off a fourth consecutive perfect regular season and district championship while the Dragons were part of a 4-way tie for second place in their district. Round Rock, McNeil, Vista Ridge and Westwood all finished the 6A-District 26 season with 4-3 records, and Westwood was the odd team out of a playoff spot through district tiebreaker protocol. REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe Chaparrals are coming off a 34-0 win over Buda Johnson in their regular season finale while the Dragons fell to Vista Ridge 21-20. That game helped fuel the tiebreaker madness in the district and vaulted the Rangers into a playoff spot.Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochr...

Man indicted for deadly December 2022 stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A man accused of stabbing a man who later died in December 2022 was indicted by a grand jury this week, according to an indictment from Travis County.That man was identified as Guadalupe Perez, who was indicted on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and murder, court documents said. APD identify man who died from October southeast Austin stabbing At approximately 10:50 a.m., Oct. 25, 2022, the Austin Police Department received reports of a man bleeding from his leg at a bus stop at East Riverside Drive and Wickersham Lane.That man was later identified as Anthony Thomas, 39, according to police.Thomas was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries on Dec. 10, 2022, according to APD.Police said Thomas was stabbed during an altercation involving drugs, and Perez was later identified as the suspect.Online court records show Guadalupe does not have an attorney.

State volleyball: New Life Academy rallies to beat West Central and advance to semifinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

New Life Academy of Woodbury beat West Central in five sets in a Class A state volleyball quarterfinal Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center.The Eagles emerged from the back-and-forth match with a 25-22, 16-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-12 victory.No. 4-seeded New Life Academy takes on the top-seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals at 1 p.m. Friday at the Xcel Energy Center. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton swept unseeded Pine River-Backus in their quarterfinal.Momentum looked to be in the hands of West Central after decisive wins in the second and third sets put the Knights just a set away from victory.But New Life wouldn’t be put down so easily. In the fourth set, 6-foot-2 senior Makenzie Anderstrom and 6-foot sophomore Marisa Michaelis made getting the ball over the net tough for West Central and regained the momentum for the Eagles, who completed the comeback by winning the fifth set.New Life head coach Dede Lawson said that this year being the team’s second time at the state tournament ...

Saints at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 10 matchup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

Here are some things to know when the Vikings play host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday:Saints at VikingsWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Saints – 3Over/Under: 40.5Keys for the Vikings— This will be the first time that journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs takes the field since his incredible debut performance for the Vikings last Sunday. He will have more knowledge of the offense this time around and should be able to create some positive plays. It’s on head coach Kevin O’Connell to put him in a position to succeed. .— There should be a chance for the Vikings defense to get after Saints quarterback Derek Carr. If he has time to operate, Carr has proven to be someone who can slice and dice a secondary. If there is pressure in his face, however, Carr is liable to turn into a pumpkin right before our very eyes.Keys for the Saints— It’s likely that Saints head coach Dennis Allen will make it a point of emphasis to hit Dobbs whenever ...

Troy Police warn of Kia and Hyundai thefts and break-ins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department has seen a recent uptick in incidents involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles. While some cases involve vehicle theft, most involve suspects damaging windows and trying to start the vehicle's ignition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police believe there are multiple suspects involved in these cases. Two juveniles and an adult were arrested recently in connection to Kia and Hyundai thefts. According to Chief Barker, individuals may be targeting specific make and models as a result of a social media trend on TikTok. Police advise car owners to use a steering wheel lock to prevent theft. Owners are also encouraged to park in garages or well-lit public areas. Suspicious activity should be reported to 911.

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: November 6-10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, November 6 through 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Inside The Galway Local, the community’s new grocery store and caféA new grocery store and café has officially opened in Galway. The Galway Local opened on Friday, November 3.Albany restaurant, The Delaware, sets opening dateThe Delaware Restaurant & Bar has set its official opening date. The restaurant will be opening for dinner on Friday, November 17.New coffee spot opens in downtown TroyCoffee House of Troy has opened in downtown Troy. The new coffee spot is located inside 518 Craft at 200 Broadway.Chick-fil-A proposes new location in AlbanyChick-fil-A has proposed a new location in the city of Albany. The restaurant would be located at 944 Central Avenue.Salvadorian re...

Rule allowing wolf kills in Colorado will also green light reintroduction, supporters say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

By Elliott Wenzler, Summit DailyA U.S. Fish and Wildlife document finalized Tuesday will allow for the harassing and killing of wolves that are predating livestock in Colorado, something currently illegal under the Endangered Species Act.Related ArticlesEnvironment | Domestic sheep will no longer graze swath of Colorado land to protect bighorns from “pernicious” disease Environment | With Colorado set to reintroduce gray wolves, bill backed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert seeks their removal from endangered species list Environment | Colorado lawmakers seek ban on water-sucking, nonnative grass that’s planted only for aesthetics Environment | Colorado’s electricity sector can cut greenhouse gasses by 98.5% by 2040, new analysis says Environment | How extreme weather in the U.S. may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for Halloween But the provision, known as the 10(j) rule...

Only 15% of Californians can afford a home, new data shows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

Only 15% of California households could afford to buy a home during the third quarter of 2023, according to new figures released by the California Association of Realtors.The new figures represent the lowest home affordability rate since 2007, a news release said.The latest figures show that California’s housing affordability rates continue to decrease. The figures released during the third quarter are down from 16% in the second quarter of 2023. These California cities have seen the largest population declines For comparison, about 56% of California home buyers could afford a home during the first quarter of 2012, the index’s peak high, a news release said.However, house affordability rates have dropped significantly since then, thanks to high housing costs, low inventory, and increasing interest rates.Prospective homeowners currently in the market would need to make $221,200 annually to qualify to purchase a median-price, single-story home in California, typically costing $843,6...

Caltrans provides update on world's largest wildlife crossing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

Steady progress is being made on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Cross in Agoura Hills, according to a recent update provided by the California Department of Transportation.Last week, crews worked overnight to pour "hundreds of tons" of wet concrete for the foundation of the bridge wall next to the southbound lanes of Highway 101, Caltrans said.Photos of the project shared by Caltrans show the area where concrete was poured as part of the integral bridge wall that will eventually suspend the largest wildlife crossing ever constructed.An aerial photo taken at night showing where crews are placing hundreds of tons of wet concrete for the foundation of the abutment, or bridge wall, next to the southbound lanes of US Highway 101 near Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills, California, to build the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. (Caltrans)An aerial photo taken at night showing where crews are placing hundreds of tons of wet concrete for the foundation of the abutment, or bridge wall, nex...