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San Marcos City Council set to vote on vision plan for next 20 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) --- Tonight, the San Marcos City Council is set to vote on its comprehensive plan called Vision SMTX ++. This plan will serve as a roadmap for the city's next 20 years. According to the plan, San Marcos has grown at a faster rate than Hays County over the past two decades. RELATED TOPIC: Demand at San Marcos Airport grows, record number takeoffs and landings "Due to the location of San Marcos at the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor and presence of Texas State University, the City is expected to continue growing at a relatively rapid rate," the plan said. With that growth, comes the need for a plan to address it. The current plan, Vision San Marcos: A River Runs Through Us, was adopted back in 2013. "Although it has only been approximately ten years since the current Comprehensive Plan was written, many changes have occurred within the city; populations, land area, and the number of students at Texas State University have all continued to increase," ...

Man arrested, accused of hitting woman with vehicle in northeast Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department identified the suspect and victim in a deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash that happened in October in northeast Austin. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? Shortly after 5 a.m., Oct. 22, officers responded to the 700 block of East Braker Lane for the crash, police said.Romel A. Diaz George, 24 | Courtesy Austin Police DepartmentThe victim was identified as Jessica Adams, 37. The man accused of hitting Adams was identified as Romel A. Diaz George, 24, according to police.Police arrived on the scene and found Adams but could not find the vehicle involved in the crash, the release said.During the investigation, police identified Diaz George as a suspect in the crash. Then, on Oct. 29, he was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid, according to police.Attorney information for Diaz George wasn't available as of Monday afternoon.APD said this crash is being investigated as Austin's 74th fatal crash, result...

East Austin’s Green and White Grocery could get historical protection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A longtime east Austin business could get historical protection soon. The Historic Landmark Commission voted Wednesday to initiate the historic zoning. It was brought forward by two commissioners as a committee-initiated process. The owner of Green and White Grocery, John Cazares, sent a letter supporting the move. Green and White Grocery is at 1201 E. Seventh St. in east Austin.“I believe the historical zoning will greatly benefit the store and property as well as maintain a portion of the [area’s] original character,” Cazares wrote to the commission. During the meeting, city staff said a historic zoning public hearing would be held next month, and notification letters would be sent out. Commissioner Jaime Alvarez wrote in his request that the store “served as a fixture to the East Austin Mexican American community” since it opened in the 1930s. According to the business, it opened as a grocery store and meat market. Norberto Lopez started the bu...

Could star receiver Justin Jefferson return to Vikings practice this week? ‘It’s possible’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

Technically, star receiver Justin Jefferson is eligible to be activated from injured reserve. He has missed the required number of games per NFL rules, and thus, the Vikings could open his practice window at any point this week.Asked for an update on Jefferson, who has been out with a hamstring injury, head coach Kevin O’Connell noted that he would have a better idea when the Vikings actually got on the field to prepare for a home game against the New Orleans Saints.“It’s possible we will open up his practice window on Wednesday,,” O’Connell said. “We’re going to do what’s best for Justin and make sure that we’re doing everything responsibly.”If the Vikings decide to open the practice window, they would then have 21 days to either activate Jefferson or shut him down for the rest of the season. He suffered the hamstring injury last month during the Vikings’ 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.Notably, the Vikings haven’t lost a g...

E-cigarette rates drop for high schoolers, but tobacco use jumps for middle schoolers, study shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

E-cigarette and tobacco rates have dropped among high school students, while tobacco use has jumped for middle schoolers across the U.S.That’s according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, which found that about 50% of students who ever tried e-cigarettes reported currently using them — a sign that many youth who try e-cigarettes remain e-cigarette users.The CDC and FDA study is based on the results from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Students in the survey were asked whether they’ve used tobacco products in the last month.Among high school students, past 30-day use of any tobacco product declined from last year to this year — from 16.5% to 12.6%. That drop was primarily driven by a decline in e-cigarette use (14.1% to 10.0%).But middle schooler tobacco use went up significantly, according to the report. Past 30-day use of at least one tobacco product jumped from 4.5% last year to now 6.6% among middle sch...

There's a new sheriff coming to town

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Sheriff Patrick Russo, is stepping down from his elected duties, leaving room for a new sheriff in town. NEWS10 met up with the candidates who are vying for the job. There are two candidates in the race for Rensselaer County Sheriff. One is a current sheriff deputy with the county, the other is a former Troy City Police Chief. School bus aide dies days after bus crash Republican candidate, Kyle Bourgault, says his number one priority is, “The opioid epidemic that's going on not only here in this County but all over the state.”On the ballot, Brian Owens is the democratic candidate. He’s also running on the liberty and justice party line.  He says, “school safety is a main priority.”Both candidates praise the school resource officer programs and promise to keep them going.“I was able to reinstitute the SRO for the school resource officer program and have officers assigned to schools. The Sheriff's Department currently does have an SRO program so...

New law meant to expand access to maternal care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- According to the CDC, infant mortality rates increased for the first time in 20 years. From 2021 to 2022, infant mortality rose 3% in the United States. It increased significantly for babies of women between the ages of 25 to 29 years old with with maternal complications and bacterial sepsis being two of the leading causes of death. "Like many other injustices, race certainly is a factor," said Governor Kathy Hochul during a press conference on Monday. "Black babies are two times more likely to die than white babies. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die in childbirth."The governor today signing legislation to create a doula directory, so New Yorkers know where to they can receive their services "It will ultimately reduce barriers to getting a good quality, maternal care, infant care, and helping areas were trying to fight and drive down the mortality rates," said Hochul.Starting on January 1st, doula coverage will be available for all Medicaid enr...

Park Theater brings musical education to Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There's pretty much always music playing at the Park Theater, between live shows and meetings of a community record club. This month, the theater's nonprofit arm is reaching outside of Glens Falls to bring music - and education - to the performers of tomorrow. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Park Theater Foundation Music & Technology Program connects the downtown theater with neighboring Lake George Central School District all throughout November. The program introduces Lake George students to the ways audio technology is used in different performance settings - including the ones students are used to.“The Music & Technology Program is designed to demonstrate how technological advancements have created the tools we use to make and manipulate music over time," said Park Theater Executive Director Christopher Ristau. "The initial lecture section will connect the current technologies used w...

Who qualifies for Uber and Lyft settlement money in NY?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Uber and Lyft will have to pay more than $300 million to settle a lawsuit with New York State, after an investigation found the companies withheld money from drivers. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Additionally, as a result of Attorney General Letitia James' investigation, drivers will now have guaranteed paid sick leave. Uber and Lyft also agreed to drivers being paid a minimum rate from dispatch to completion of the ride.Job classification for drivers will not change. Uber, Lyft agree to back pay $328M to New York drivers following probe “They are still going to be considered independent contractors," said Ryan McCall, Senior Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC. "With that being said, the Attorney General did notice a lot of inconsistencies.”One of the accusations in the settlement says ride share companies were deducting sales tax and other fees from drivers' payments, instead of charging them...

Off the Beaten Path: The Gnome Bistro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:42 GMT

EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Gnome Bistro opened its doors a year ago to provide diners with a family-friendly environment centered on good food. On the menu, you’ll find comfort food with a modern, upscale twist.The restaurant serves all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each week, Chef and Owner Zak Russell curates specials using seasonal items. Gnome-themed restaurant opening in East Chatham The Gnome Bistro is located at 1267 NY-295 in East Chatham. The restaurant is open Wednesday-Sunday.