www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2025-01-24 21:44:23

SUMMARY: James Michael Patrick was sentenced to 72 years in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, Janine Chapman. During the sentencing, Janine’s sister expressed profound anger and a desire for Patrick to suffer for his actions. Janine, who had a distinguished career including work for the Duchess of York, was found dead in her Dallas apartment after being unresponsive for days. Patrick exhibited no remorse during the trial and was arrested after seeking treatment for a substance reaction. Family members delivered impactful statements, urging others to recognize the signs of domestic abuse and emphasizing the importance of speaking out.

Jenean Chapman’s family said she was an accomplished woman who once worked for Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.

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www.kxan.com – Gracie Kirschner – 2025-01-24 16:50:00

SUMMARY: Jeannette Valdez Duran, once homeless in north Austin, was inspired by a store manager’s kindness to start helping others. She founded Mobile Blessings from the Heart, a nonprofit that distributes donated food to local families. Initially operating from her parents’ yard, her efforts now serve about 200 families every weekend with help from partners like Trader Joe’s and the Central Texas Food Bank. Duran’s goal is to expand, seeking a building and a truck to make her operation mobile, bringing food directly to senior communities and schools. Her work is driven by faith and community support.

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2025-01-24 10:40:00

SUMMARY: A Redfin analysis reveals that the Austin metro saw significant rent affordability improvements from December 2023 to December 2024. The income required to afford the median rent decreased by over 16%, from $66,600 to $55,760. As of December 2024, the median asking rent in Austin is $1,394, with an estimated median renter income of $69,781. Other affordable metros include Houston and Dallas, while high-cost areas like New York and San Diego remain the least affordable. Nationally, renters need to earn about $63,680 to afford the typical U.S. apartment rent of $1,592.

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