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'Completely unacceptable': Austin group slams final I-35 plan. What TxDOT says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation announced it completed its final environmental impact statement and record of decision, clearing its last major hurdle ahead of a construction start on its Interstate 35 expansion project.The EIS is a requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act to document any potential environmental impacts that could come from a project proposal. For months, some city and regional leaders have shared reservations about the environmental implications of a highway expansion, including grassroots organization Rethink35. ICYMI: Austin’s I-35 expansion clears final hurdle before construction start "Transportation is the biggest source of carbon emissions locally. What are we doing? By widening a highway that's just going to worsen it," said Adam Greenfield, board president of Rethink35. "This is completely unacceptable."As part of TxDOT's final EIS, the selected I-35 expansion model would add more than 420,000 metric tons ...

Biden’s new student loan repayment plan is open. Here’s how to enroll.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

Borrowers who are buckling under the pressure of their federal student loans have a new option to significantly cut their payments, eventually by as much as half.The Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan known as SAVE opened for enrollment Tuesday, providing millions of borrowers with a more affordable way to pay their monthly student loan bills, which will become due again in October after a three-year pause.“With the SAVE plan, we are making a promise to every student,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said during a call with reporters Monday afternoon. “Your payments will be affordable. You’re not going to be buried under a mountain of interest and you won’t be saddled with a lifetime of debt.”In the coming days, more than 30 million borrowers will be invited to enroll in the new plan, initially proposed in January and which bases monthly payments on income and family size.Unlike the White House’s former plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal debt — struck do...

Salute to Service event celebrates four years

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — News10's Stephanie Rivas sat down with the Co-Founder of the Salute to Service Veterans Coalition and one of the local veterans impacted by the non-profit organization. Drew Senese, a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War, said connecting with the coalition changed his perspective on his service. "When I met up with this group, I never mentioned being a veteran. It wasn't the thing to be," Senese said. "This company, they pulled me out of the closet. And I feel maybe I did something important."The Fourth Annual Salute to Service Veterans Coalition event will be held at the Paul Nigra Center in Gloversville on Thursday, August 24, at 4:30 p.m. Veterans from Fulton County, Montgomery County, Schenectady County, and beyond are invited for a free evening. For more information or to RSVP, contact [email protected]

Auditions set for Glens Falls theater troupe's debut

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Glens Falls region's up-and-coming theater troupe for disabled thespians is well on its way to getting its debut show onstage. The casting call is coming up for a production of "Snoopy! The Musical" by All Abilities Productions Upstate New York. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! All Abilities Productions is holding auditions on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, for roles in "Snoopy! The Musical." The production company is focused on giving roles on and behind the stage to people with physical and mental disabilities. Auditions are set to be held at the theater company's home base at the Aviation Mall in Queensbury, with the show to come to the Charles R. Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls.Auditionees are asked to prepare between 16 and 32 bars of music from a Broadway show to demonstrate at auditions. Selections from "Snoopy!" are welcome, but not required - as all candidates will be asked to fam...

Car accident closes down Route 7 in Pittstown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

PITTSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A significant car accident has shut down Route 7. New York State Police say the accident involved a wide-load commercial vehicle and two passenger vehicles. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police report three injuries. The extent of the injuries is unknown, but the individuals are being transported to the hospital. The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office is assisting State Police.We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

St. Louis Justice Center guard held hostage; charges likely

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police say that prisoners took a 70-year-old guard hostage at the city Justice Center. They held him hostage on the fourth floor for several hours. The initial call for help came around 6 a.m. The guard, a corrections officer for the Justice Center, was held hostage and released around 8:30 a.m. Authorities cleared the scene around 9:30 a.m. The guard suffered minor injuries and was placed in an ambulance and taken to a hospital for treatment.Prosecutors plan to move forward with criminal charges against the two detainees accused of the hostage situation, though investigators have not yet disclosed what those charges might be or which detainees are accused. St. Louis County man found safe 11 weeks after disappearing Charles Coyle, Interim Director of the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, and Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, the St. Louis Commissioner of Corrections, shared updates on how the situation unfolded Tuesday afternoon. Coyle says the incident u...

Letters: Death threats to Trump and his son are as un-American as you can get

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

Threats are un-American actsRe: “Woman arrested on charges of emailing threats to shoot Trump and his son,” Aug. 22 news storyIt is appalling to me that people who call themselves American will send death threats to their fellow Americans because of their political views.People who will do that are definitely not patriotic Americans. They do not understand the meaning of the word and are unworthy of the name. They don’t know the history and the principles of our founding.James T Watson, Highlands RanchSpreading dangerous adviceIf this 82-year-old had taken the advice of a certain Colorado congresswoman, most likely I would not be alive to write this as hard as it is to see and write this letter. Telling folks not to get vaccinated or use masks kills — one way to get away with murder, in my opinion.I managed recently to run a 5K race in Evergreen. We had one friend fly in to run from out of state. It was wonderful to see her again and we carpooled to the race....

Frontier Airlines sweepstakes will match student debt balance with free airline miles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

Having a high student loan debt could equal free Frontier Airline miles.The budget airline launched a sweepstakes that will give 100 people free miles that’s equal to their current student loan balance, up to 100,000 miles per person, the company announced.To enter the contest, student loan borrowers can fill out this online form anytime before Aug. 27, when the sweepstakes closes. Bonus entries can be earned when people share the sweepstakes page on their social media accounts. New Frontier Airlines policy requires you to drop off bags sooner A Frontier account and membership are needed to participate in the sweepstakes. Prospective winners can sign up for an account for free here.While it's not the same as having student loan balances forgiven, winners can save money on airfare when planning their next getaway.With Frontier, a one-way domestic flight can be booked for 10,000 miles and round trips can be booked for 20,000 miles, not including taxes and fees, according to the comp...

L.A. Works To Recover From Tropical Storm Hilary

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

While the city of Los Angeles managed to avoid the center of Tropical Storm Hilary, its impacts lead to recovery efforts from flooding, mudslides and downed power lines.Hurricane Hilary made its way through Southern California as a tropical storm, bringing continuous rain and strong winds with it.By Sunday morning, the storm’s path shifted slightly east, causing its center to avoid the city of L.A, although much of the southland still felt the storm.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass gave continuous updates throughout the weekend, alerting residents of available city resources as she activated Level 3 of the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Bass also declared a state of emergency before the storm’s arrival, opening up city resources to immediately respond to issues connected to the storm.The mayor’s office said it has been working on more than 1,700 calls for pothole repairs, mudflows, and fallen trees and powerlines.“I want to thank the city family, city employees for working ar...

Strays is Adult Comedy, Doggie Style

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:53 GMT

Dog movies are usually heart-warming and delightful, but Strays is a dramatically different breed. This outlandishly vulgar satire is about as far from Marley and Me as Kansas is from Oz, with more F-bombs than any comedy you’ll see for a while. In the hands of Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx, the genre has (literally) been unleashed, as the film follows crass pups wandering the streets, seemingly without a care in the world.Most dog movies begin with a pet getting lost and trying to find their owner, which leads to all sorts of ‘aw’-inducing moments along the way. As they gallop through golden fields, reminisce about their lives and make friends with local strays, you get a fuzzy feeling thinking about your own pets waiting for you at home. If you don’t have a pet, these movies might make you ponder the idea of buying one. Not Strays. Director Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) follows the furry friend formula expertly with a big exception– the Border Terrier prot...