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Jarrell mayor addresses County Judge's comments on taxes, city council election

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — As voters head to the polls in Jarrell, elected officials on social media are also sharing their thoughts on the races they're considering.Williamson County Judge Bill Gravel posted on his social media pages about Place 4 incumbent Rusty Bryson. In his latest post, he said Bryson introduced a measure that would increase taxes by 14%.This is the only contested city council race on Jarrell's ballot this November. There are elections for Place 3 and Place 5 on the council, with both candidates running unopposed.City of Jarrell Mayor Patrick Sherek said the posts are inaccurate.He said the city is not responsible for setting property tax rates as those are appraised by the county. He did say that the city is looking to restructure how it spends some of those funds.Sherek said right now, the city spends most of its property taxes making debt payments for water and wastewater infrastructure. He said the goal of the study is to figure how to pay those debts with uti...

St. Paul: Driver killed, 3 injured in two-vehicle crash in Como Park

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

A crash between two vehicles in St. Paul on Thursday left one driver dead and three people injured, police said.The two-vehicle collision in the Como Park neighborhood at Maywood Street and Orange Avenue happened just after 3 p.m.The adult driver of one vehicle was killed and the passenger was injured, said Sgt. Mike Ernster, a police spokesman. In the other vehicle, two teens sustained minor injuries, according to Ernster.Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Opponents petition courts for environmental review of proposed St. Thomas arena in St. Paul Crime & Public Safety | A sales tax hike to pay for St. Paul roads, parks is on Tuesday’s ballot. How would it work? Crime & Public Safety | As kitchen store and school Cooks | Bellecour celebrates 50 years, owners reflect on how they ‘have to change to stay the same’ Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul...

Three of the dogs seized from an Andover rescue now up for adoption

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

Glimmer, Georgia and Goldfish — three of the 22 dogs seized from an Andover rescue organization — are now up for adoption.The dogs, all given names that start with the letter “G” by the Animal Humane Society, were removed in connection with a case involving eight dogs found dead and dumped in Cottage Grove. Another eight dogs were surrendered by a volunteer at the rescue center.The Humane Society assisted authorities in carrying out the search warrant to remove the dogs from the Andover rescue.While Brittany Baumann, a Humane Society spokesperson, would not comment on why the dogs were seized, she did say many of the dogs seemed hungry, thirsty, fearful or anxious when they arrived at the Humane Society.Since then, Baumann says, the dogs have been “progressing rather quickly” and are waiting for space to open up on the adoption floor. When space allows, the dogs will be put up for adoption alongside those who are already available.Glimmer, a 2-yea...

Albany County honors military veterans during biannual Honor a Living Veteran ceremony

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Veterans Day is November 11, and Albany County officials recognized three veterans for their service on Thursday.Thomas Bellow served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He's been a member of multiple American Legion posts. Brian Lawler was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Infantry before joining the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Margaret Franklin served as a security officer at the Naval Support Facility in Saratoga and has worked for several Albany County departments. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Thursday's ceremony was meant to ensure they will always be remembered for their service."Overwhelmed that I was supported by this for being a veteran," Franklin said. "I was a veteran so many years ago, so it was nice to feel honored today."The county first held the ceremony 10 years ago and has recognized 49 veterans so far.

Regeneron considering expansion project in Menands

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A major biotech company could soon bring dozens more jobs to the Capital Region. Regeneron has proposed an expansion project at an 18-acre site on Broadway in Menands.The company is headquartered in Westchester County and has facilities in Rensselaer County. Albany County leaders said the $27 million investment would create about 80 jobs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We're creating all these opportunities and hope for a better outcome for people to have a good paying job," Albany County Exec. Dan McCoy said. "Not just a job that pays minimum wage but a job that can not only just sustain themselves but a family."A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposal, but it has not been scheduled, yet.

Netting to be installed around Albany's Central Warehouse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Netting will be installed around the Central Warehouse in the next couple of weeks over concerns about the potential for more debris to fall off the building. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany officials said city engineers first recommended netting in 2022 after chunks of concrete landed near railroad tracks and disrupted Amtrak service for a few days. Developers who bought the property said their engineer did not believe the netting was needed.The city expects to start installing the netting in a couple of weeks and will then bill the owners. The new owners are hoping to transform the property into apartments and retail space, but they're unsure if they can move forward because of rising costs and the building's condition.

Event honors community members born outside US

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local group is recognizing the contributions of people who were born in other countries who are doing so much for the Capital Region community. The International Center of the Capital Region hosted its second annual achievement awards ceremony on Thursday.It honors people and groups who have advanced the center's mission through volunteer work and advocacy. ICCR leaders said the honorees are helping to connect the Capital Region to the rest of the world and advance cross-cultural dialogue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "They got involved in our area and created all kinds of wonderful activities like the Festival of Nations, the Chinese Community Center, cricket," ICCR Exec. Dir. Holly Planells McKenna said. "We are very fortunate to have these wonderful people we are recognizing here today."Two new awards were given out this year. The Chinese Community Center took home the Global Citizenship Award, ...

Two women evacuated in Lincoln County disturbance, gunshots suspected

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities evacuated two women from a home in Lincoln County after a domestic dispute that possibly led to gunshots Thursday afternoon. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says the disturbance unfolded at a home on Winding Woods Drive. Authorities did not confirm gunshots, but deputies heard a noise that lead them to believe shots were fired, per the sheriff's office. Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel Deputies escorted two victims out of the home safely and have set up a perimeter around the area in search of a suspect. Law enforcement personnel from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troy, Moscow Mills and sheriff's office are all searching for the suspect. A man is wanted in connection with the disturbance, but police have not disclosed more details on the suspect. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Teen suspects charged in Ladue carjacking attempt

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

LADUE, Mo. - Two teens arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking Wednesday afternoon in Ladue now face criminal charges. St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a 14-year-old and 15-year-old with first-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the case. Police did not identify either team by name or gender, but say both are in custody at the St. Louis County Family Court. Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel Investigators say several people tried to carjack a woman in front of her home. At least one shot was fired into the victim’s vehicle during the attempted carjacking, though nobody was hurt, and the car was not taken. "The swift resolution to this incident is thanks to the victim’s keen awareness, the witnesses who came forward, the exceptional work from Ladue Police officers and investigators, as well as the diligent police work of our law enforcement partners in the St. Louis County Police Department, an...

Kiszla: Sorry, Coach Prime. But the real football miracle worker in Colorado is Troy Calhoun.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:01 GMT

There’s no better college football coach in America than the man quietly working a miracle in Colorado, and we’re certainly not talking about Deion Sanders, the brash and bold king of clicks.Troy Calhoun will never move the needle for short-attention-span America or sell sunglasses the way Coach Prime can. But in his 17th season as coach at the Air Force Academy, Calhoun has made the undefeated Falcons twice as good a football team as the mediocre (at best) Buffs.Why does this matter?Maybe it doesn’t, unless you cling to the belief that college athletics should be about more than money.Sanders is building his brand, using the gorgeous CU campus and the picturesque Flatirons as a backdrop for his Growing Up Prime reality show, starring his sons, Shedeur and Shilo.Calhoun does not give a hoot about where the Falcons are ranked in the national polls, much less about boosting his national Q Score with an Aflac commercial. His primary mission is to turn young football players into Air Fo...