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Gov. Abbott stands by plan to lower property taxes, impasse persists with Senate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott spoke unwaveringly in support Friday of his preferred plan to lower property taxes in Texas, which means the impasse holds over reaching a deal with what the Senate and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick would like to do. During a post-session chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Abbott said he still supports the approach passed Tuesday by the Texas House of Representatives, which would direct the state to spend $12.3 billion on "compression." That simply means the state would buy down school district property tax rates and foot the bill for the taxpayer. Who will win from proposed Texas property tax relief plans? The governor said Friday this would help toward reaching the goal of driving down school property rates to zero. He noted the state is receiving increasing amounts of revenue from sales and franchise taxes due to population and business growth. "Texans want to own their own property, not rent it from government," he said. "We must provide th...

APD identifies motorcyclist killed following crash on MoPac

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified the man killed following a crash involving a motorcycle May 25 in north Austin.APD said detectives believed Devin Graves, 33, was traveling south in the 10400 block of North Mopac Expressway when he lost control and crashed into the outside guardrail.Officials said Graves died at the scene. PREVIOUS: 1 person dead after motorcycle crash on north MoPac Expressway, ATCEMS says APD said this incident was being investigated as Austin's 37th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 37 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 44 fatal crashes resulted in 45 deaths.Police said the investigation was still pending. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? Anyone with information regarding this incident was asked to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling...

WEATHER DELAY: Texas baseball's tournament opener stalled by rain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (KXAN) -- The NCAA baseball tournament regional opener Friday afternoon between Texas and Louisiana is under a weather delay as rain moves into the area.Tournament officials have not set a new start time. The game will start 40 minutes after officials deem the storm has passed. PREVIEW: Longhorns prepare for Ragin’ Cajuns team that defends, runs like the nation’s best The Longhorns and Ragin' Cajuns were set to start the Coral Gables regional at 1 p.m. CT Friday from Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field on the University of Miami campus.Friday morning rain forced the grounds crew in Miami to cover the field soon after the Texas baseball team arrived at the facility. The rain stopped, and the tarp was removed around noon CT.When the game starts, it will be televised on Longhorn Network. Miami, the host and No. 9 overall seed, plays Maine in the other opening-round game.Texas is looking to regroup after a frustrating 0-2 week at the Big 12 tournament last week....

Making sure you're staying safe during those hot, summer workouts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Summertime has unofficially kicked off, and the temperatures in Central Texas are starting to reflect that.As temperatures rise, naturally, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses. More than 1,300 Americans die every year due to extreme heat, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Why is extreme heat dangerous? “In Central Texas, the heat loves to get to everybody,” said Ally Furrey, head Athletic Trainer for Ascension Seton, who helps support community organizations by evaluating their athletic training needs. “We're looking at heat illness, and we're looking at heatstroke. And when I talk about those two things, one commonality you will always hear from medical professionals in my field is Rhabdomyolysis,” she continued. In Rhabdomyolysis, or Rhabdo, a person becomes so dehydrated that their kidneys begin to break down, Furrey said. Rhabdo is usually associated with extreme heat and prolonged physical exertion and can lead to the death of mu...

Loons’ Joseph Rosales gets chance after talking to Adrian Heath about playing time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

Minnesota United’s warmup for Friday’s training session included a brief celebration.Teammates formed two lines and applauded as Joseph Rosales jogged through the swarm of his fellow players and was wrapped up in a rugby tackle by burly center back Michael Boxall. They were taking a moment to honor Rosales’ first MLS goal from the 2-1 loss to Austin on Wednesday.“To see that kind of success is … infectious,” Loons teammate Zarek Valentin said. “When you have guys who put their head down and grind and aren’t necessarily penciled in starters, that’s awesome. … But now it’s a challenge. It’s go get another goal, get another assist. Keep pushing.”Rosales and the Loons (5-5-4, 19 points) will plow on against Toronto FC (3-5-8, 17 points) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Allianz Field.But Rosales didn’t fully keep his head down, lifting it when MNUFC had a six-game winless skid into mid-May and asking manager Adrian Heath about playing time.“Joe wasn’t on his own, coming in and ...

Suspect wanted in Schenectady, NYC homicides nabbed in Philadelphia: source

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (NEWS10) — After under a week of searching, U.S. Marshals say they captured a New York City man wanted for two alleged homicides. A source close to the investigation tells NEWS10's Anya Tucker that Timothy Taylor was taken into custody at a bar in Philadelphia. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The U.S. Marahal’s Service offered a $5,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Taylor, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor's ex-husband, who’s being called a person of interest in her homicide. Schenectady Police said she was stabbed early Sunday morning in the Pleasant Street apartment she shared with her three young children.The NYPD said Taylor was wanted for questioning in the death of 37-year-old Theresa Gregg, a Brooklyn mom and officer with the city’s Department of Homeless Services.This is a developing story. Stay tuned to NEWS10 for updates.

Saratoga County Fair announces early-bird ticket sale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Fair has announced their return for 2023. The fair's opening day will be July 18, and they are offering an early-bird ticket sale during the month of June. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Through June 30, 1-day admission tickets are on sale for $10, while everyday passes are currently being offered for $35. The fair will also be providing free parking. The annual festival features a variety of events, rides, animal shows, tractor pulls, and treats. The event will run from July 18 through July 23 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, located at 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Carnival opens at Viaport Mall in Rotterdam Discounted tickets are available for purchase online.

One arrested after domestic dispute in Fort Edward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

FORD EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced that one individual was arrested following an investigation into a domestic dispute on May 28. Jessica M. Abreu, 28, was charged with second-degree harassment, third-degree robbery, aggravated family offense, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Abreu was involved in a dispute with a female acquaintance. There were two children present at the scene.Abreu allegedly pushed the female against a wall and forcefully stole their cell phone. Abreu then damaged the cell phone and left the residence. Police located Abreu shortly after. Abreu was arraigned and released on their own recognizance.

Capital Region Heart Walk and Run being held in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The American Heart Association is hosting the Capital Region Heart Walk and Run. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Walk and Run will take place at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus, located at 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY. The day will feature hands-only CPR training, blood pressure screenings, first-hand accounts from people affected by heart disease as well as the walk itself. Below is the full itinerary for the event: 2023 Walk and Run Schedule 7 a.m. Run registration8 a.m. 5K run begins9 a.m. Walk activities start10:15 a.m. Heart Walk program begins10:45 a.m. Heart Walk kicks off High fire risk across New York due to dry weather To register or donate, visit Capital Region Heart Walk.

DOJ won't file charges in Pence document case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:55 GMT

The Justice Department has concluded its investigation into former Vice President Pence’s handling of classified materials after a few sensitive documents were found at his home and will not bring charges, according to a source familiar with the matter.News that the case has wrapped up comes days before Pence is expected to announce he is running for president in 2024.The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment.Since January, the department has been looking into Pence’s handling of classified documents after leaving office in 2021, after a small number of documents with classified markings were found at the former vice president’s Indiana home. Pence was not aware the documents were there, his lawyer said, and the former vice president’s team alerted federal officials once the documents were found.The FBI in February searched Pence's home and found one additional document with classified markings. Federal agents searched Pence’s offices in Washington, D.C., la...