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Rethink35 drops I-35 lawsuit, eyes new legal action against downtown segment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A community grassroots group in opposition to the Texas Department of Transportation's Interstate 35 expansion project dropped its lawsuit this week — but is eyeing possible legal action against the project's downtown segment.Last June, Rethink35 joined the Texas Public Interest Research Group and Environment Texas in a lawsuit filing against TxDOT, mainly targeting the north and south portions of the three-segmented project. In the lawsuit, the three organizations alleged TxDOT "violated the law" by splitting up the I-35 Capital Express Projects into three sections in an effort to avoid a "more rigorous environmental review and public engagement of a single larger project." RELATED REPORTING: 3 groups sue TxDOT over I-35 improvement projects On Thursday, Rethink35's board president Adam Greenfield told KXAN the group still stands behind the lawsuit's claims, but the organization is working toward possible legal action against the I-35 Capital Express Central proje...

DVISD board member out after homestead exemption filing 'error'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) – The Del Valle ISD School Board said Wednesday there was a vacancy on the board after a member filed homestead tax exemption paperwork in another district.According to the district, the trustee for the district 2 seat, Damian Pantoja, vacated the seat when he "filed a sworn statement of residency in Austin ISD in order to obtain a homestead exemption which he received." Under Travis County Appraisal District rules, a homestead exemption must be filed for a person's primary residence.Since Pantoja filed his exemption paperwork in an area that fell under the AISD jurisdiction, he "immediately and automatically ceased holding office in Del Valle ISD," according to the district. Through a statement issued by his attorney Bill Aleshire, Pantoja said he is a "firm believer in accepting the results of one's actions," acknowledged not seeking professional advice and added "my error has given my opponents the opportunity to have me removed."Pantoja c...

U.S. Coast Guard says debris field found near Titanic during search for missing submersible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

By PATRICK WHITTLE and HOLLY RAMER (Associated Press)The search for a missing submersible with five people aboard took a bleak turn Thursday when the U.S. Coast Guard said a debris field was found at the bottom of the ocean near the Titanic, an announcement that came after the critical 96-hour mark when breathable air could have run out.The Coast Guard’s post on Twitter gave no details, such as whether officials believe the debris is connected to the Titan, which was on an expedition to view the wreckage of the Titanic. It said the debris was discovered within the search area by a remotely operated underwater robot, and was being evaluated. The Titan was estimated to have about a four-day supply of breathable air when it launched Sunday morning in the North Atlantic — but experts have emphasized that was an imprecise approximation to begin with and could be extended if passengers have taken measures to conserve breathable air. And it’s not known if they survived si...

Twins sign former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to minor-league deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

The Twins have agreed to a minor-league deal with former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel, manager Rocco Baldelli said before Thursday’s noon first pitch against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field.Keuchel, 35, won the 2015 Cy Young Award after going 20-8 with a 2.48 earned-run average for Houston and was one of baseball’s best starting pitchers from 2014-2020, going 81-55 with a 3.25 ERA, 11 complete games and a 1.192 WHIP in 175 starts.But the left-hander struggled through last season, throwing only 42 innings with the White Sox, Diamondbacks and Rangers and finishing with a 9.00 ERA. He is expected to report to Class AAA St. Paul.“We’re glad to have him in the organization and give him an opportunity to go out and pitch and show all the things that he’s been working on, because I hear he’s been working on a few things,” Baldelli said.Keuchel has been working with performance coaches at Driveline Baseball in Kent, Wash., and according to a tweet from pitching director Chris Lan...

Halfmoon to replace water main on Brigantine Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Halfmoon announced plans to begin replacing the water main on Brigantine Drive in July. The town's communication director believes the project is expected to take no more than six to eight weeks to complete. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The water main repair will look to improve the reliability and safety of the water supply for residents. During the construction, residents may experience temporary minor interruptions in their water services and traffic delays due to lane closures. “This project will reduce the risk of water main breaks, leaks, and contamination, and ensure that we deliver high-quality water to our customers,” said Frank Tironi, Jr., Director of Water for the Town of Halfmoon. State Tree Climbing Championship coming to Washington Park “This water main replacement project is necessary and worthwhile for the long-term health and well-being of our community," said H...

'Corn! The Musical' coming to Salem theater

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Fort Salem Theater's slate of 2023 shows features something special. This July, a musical written in and as a tribute to the town's own home of rural Washington County will take the stage - no salt or butter required. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Corn! The Musical" comes to Fort Salem Theater on Friday and Saturday, July 7-8. Written by the late Al Budde, the musical tells the story of the challenges faced by a family farm following the loss of the older generation. Some are called to a new life, and others are tied to an agricultural heritage that is very real in the Salem area.The show is a meeting point for the current and former owners of Salem's local theater house. Co-directing is the theater's previous owner, Jay Kerr; and the current man behind its shows, Kyle West. The cast includes actors Jerry Gretzinger, Sue Caputo, JordanLaMothe, Jessica O'Keefe, Peter Kidd, Dennis Budde, Rosie Spring...

NYSP issues 21K tickets during speeding enforcement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- From June 12 to 18, New York State Police conducted a traffic enforcement campaign focusing on speeding and unsafe driving behaviors. During the 'Speed Week' crackdown, police issued 20,952 traffic tickets. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police issued 10,478 tickets for speeding and arrested 172 individuals for drunk and impaired driving. Police also responded to 175 personal injury crashes, including two fatal crashes. In the Capital Region, 1,484 tickets were issued, and 13 individuals were arrested for impaired driving. Below is a breakdown of tickets issued across New York:TroopRegionSpeedDWI ArrestsDistracted DrivingChild Restraint/Seat BeltMove OverTotal TicketsAWestern NY9071435100161,857BNorth Country303773815893CSouthern Tier927101683411,567DCentral NY1,1762055153642,290EFinger Lakes9011127109121,892FUpper Hudson Valley9403125106601,891GCapital Region8211327105361,484KLower Hudson Valley2,...

AMBER ALERT: 4-year-old found in Berkshire County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Massachusetts State Police say 4-year-old Cortana Goncalves has been found in Cheshire after an Amber Alert was issued for her. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Goncalves and her mother's last known location was on the Massachusetts Turnpike in the Blandford, Massachusetts area around 9:28 a.m. before being found.

St. Louis County's longest road? It runs 31 miles through 16 communities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - If you live in St. Louis County or navigate around it often, there's a good chance you've made a trip on or through its longest road. You might even use it on a near-daily basis. Lindbergh Boulevard stretches 31 miles from north to south St. Louis County. It was officially designated in the St. Louis metro's transportation system in the 1930s. According to Patch.com, this happened after contentions between rural landowners and namesake and famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. Tishaura Jones set to speak about youth outreach today following recent downtown gun violence Nearly a century ago, Lindbergh Boulevard was first designated as part of Route 77 between the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis City to the unincorporated community of Mehlville. In present day, Lindbergh Boulevard runs between Mehlville and another unincorporated community of Spanish Lake. If you take it from end-to-end, without much diversion to other streets or highways, Google Maps estimate...

Gas station employee accused of assaulting delivery driver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – An employee at a Richmond Heights gas station is charged with assault for allegedly bloodying a delivery driver last week.According to a report filed by the Richmond Heights Police Department, the crime took place on June 15 at the Mobil Station near the intersection of Clayton Road and Big Bend Boulevard.Police arrived to find the victim slumped over next to a delivery truck, with blood on the back of his head. The victim told officers a station employee attacked him.A witness reported seeing the employee strike the driver in the head while he was in the back of the delivery truck. The victim fell from the truck and struck his head on the pavement and was knocked unconscious. Teen who lost legs in crash sues the City of St. Louis Police claim to have reviewed surveillance video showing the driver and station employee having an argument beforehand, ending with the gas station employee taking a receipt from the victim’s pocket.The victim is seen climbing int...