SUMMARY: As election day approaches, anxiety about the electoral process rises. Emily Burman from the University of Houston Law Center discusses the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, which aims to clarify the electoral process by ensuring a single slate of electors from each state and defining the vice president’s role as purely ministerial. The Act also creates expedited procedures for legal challenges related to election outcomes, allowing swift resolution. Burman emphasizes the need for patience post-election, as states may take time to count votes, and warns against misinformation during this period.

The November elections can be a source of stress and axiety for Many people. Emily Berman with University of Houston Law Center talks about stress surrounding elections and the changes brought in recent year to ensure peaceful transfer of power.

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SUMMARY: Early voting in Bexar County has seen a record turnout, with 46,820 people voting on the first day. Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred where a 10-month-old infant was killed after being accidentally shot by a toddler in a parking lot. The Bear County Medical Examiner released the child’s name, Kamari Cole’s Lang. Additionally, the Red Cross is hosting a phone bank seeking volunteers and donations to aid victims of recent hurricanes in the Southeast, as the devastation continues. The forecast indicates warm, dry weather, with concerns over worsening drought conditions in the area.

The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.

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SUMMARY: Tributes are pouring in for four victims of a helicopter crash in Houston, including three family members on a city tour. The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed around 8 p.m. on Sunday, hitting a communication tower. Surveillance showed the helicopter making a sightseeing path before veering north. The FAA had previously warned about potential lighting issues on the 1,000 ft tower, known to be an obstruction. The NTSB is investigating the crash, with local residents reporting debris scattered throughout the area. Authorities are meticulously examining the scene while road closures remain in effect as they gather evidence.

The communications tower that went down in Sunday night’s fiery Houston helicopter crash was initially built in 1987, Federal Communications Commission records show.

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