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Dr. Blaine McGraw — a military major — is now the focus of an Army investigation after claims he secretly recorded medical exams, committed sexual assault and failed to provide proper care.
Dozens of former patients said the Army ignored earlier complaints. Military leaders are responding as one woman shares her experience with Spectrum News.
2. The Ten Commandments are up in Texas schools. They’re also being taken down
Texas is undertaking the nation’s largest attempt to hang the Ten Commandments in public schools, and in the rush to navigate the Republican-led mandate that took effect in September, the rollout has forced some districts to confront hard choices.
3. City of Austin faces tough decisions amid failure of Proposition Q
The City of Austin found itself in a steep hole financially, so it posed a question to residents to increase their property taxes by 20%. It was known as Proposition Q on the Nov. 4 ballot, and it aimed to generate $110 million for the city to help fund essential services, according to city leaders. However, Prop Q failed, with 63% of voters saying they don’t want another tax increase.
Austin at night. (Getty Images)
Around The Nation
1. Funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney in DC begins
2. U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
3. As reports of U.S.-Russia peace plan circulate, Europeans say they and Ukraine must be involved
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. (Spectrum News 1/Kelsey Leffingwell)
Austin’s historic Paramount and State Theatres to receive long-awaited restorations
The Austin Theatre Alliance announced its plans Wednesday for a $65 million reimagining of the 110-year-old Paramount Theatre and the 90-year-old State Theatre. The nonprofit responsible for operating both venues said the renovations will honor their historic pasts while laying the groundwork for increased accessibility, enhanced patron experience and expanded programming opportunities that will “elevate Austin’s live performance landscape.”