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'We are not going away': Paxton whistleblowers announce next steps in legal fight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN/Nexstar) -- Former top deputies who were fired by Attorney General Ken Paxton after reporting him to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced plans to move forward with their lawsuit on Monday, vowing to continue their legal battle in a "real court" after the attorney general was acquitted on impeachment charges in the Senate.The employees were fired by Paxton after making "good faith" reports to the FBI about alleged actions taken by Paxton for the benefit of Austin-area real estate developer Nate Paul. What happens with whistleblower settlement, money promised following Paxton trial? The announcement comes after Paxton was acquitted on Sept. 16 in a Texas Senate impeachment trial. Whistleblowers testified during that trial.Former top deputies who were fired by Attorney General Ken Paxton after reporting him to the FBI announced plans to continue their lawsuit on Monday. | Frank Martinez/KXAN NewsFormer top deputies who were fired by Attorney General Ken P...

Barton Springs bridge adding new traffic requirement to extend shelf life

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As of Monday, heavy vehicles and buses are only allowed to use the right lane when traveling eastbound across the Barton Springs Road bridge, city officials said in a memo.The decision followed an inspection and recommendation made by the city's bridge consultant, AECOM Engineering. AECOM suggested it "as a pre-emptive measure to extend the life of the bridge and delay or avoid more significant measures like load posting (i.e., limiting the weight of vehicles crossing the bridge)," per the memo.Westbound traffic will continue as normal under the current lane configuration, city officials added.The bridge was first built in 1925 before it was later expanded in 1945. City officials said it undergoes biennial inspections via the Texas Department of Transportation and was most recently reviewed in 2022, when it earned a "satisfactory" overall rating. OTHER BARTON SPRINGS ROAD PROJECTS: 1-year safety pilot slated for late fall launch AECOM's assessment did note the ad...

CapMetro OKs $753M contract for new bus operator amid union concerns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The CapMetro board of directors approved Monday a nearly $753.7 million contract with Keolis Transit Services, LLC for bus maintenance and operations, following concerns voiced by union members. Keolis will oversee CapMetro's fixed-route bus operations and maintenance -- specifically, its MetroRapid and MetroBus services. The contractor will also manage the transit agency's current 1,212 bargaining employees along with its 36 operations, safety and general management personnel.MV Transportation, Inc. had been CapMetro's fixed-route contractor, working with the Austin transit authority for more than a decade. On Monday, MV's chief customer success officer, Gary Coles, expressed his gratitude for more than a decade of service to Austin alongside disappointment over the contract's awarding to Keolis. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: CapMetro moves closer to OKing $753M fixed-route contractor agreement He said as a "minority-started, Texas-based, American-owned company," the decisi...

Building trades, property companies form coalition to back St. Paul City Council candidates against rent control

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

Frustrated by St. Paul’s rent control policy and rhetoric they’ve described as anti-policing, a coalition of labor unions and businesses with ties to the real estate community say they’re on track to raise more than $300,000 in advance of the city’s Nov. 7 elections.The funding is being used a variety of ways — from backing particular candidates for St. Paul City Council to focus-group style surveys and polling, as well as general issue-oriented advertising around the need for more affordable housing and public safety.The “Service St. Paul” political coalition held its first public speak-out Monday at the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters offices on Olive Street in St. Paul, where they issued their first endorsement for city council — Isaac Russell in Ward 3. They said they expect to be active in additional races.The coalition was represented Monday by Jason George, business manager for the mechanics, heavy equipment operators an...

State Police arrest Gloversville man on rape charges

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Police arrested Lee D. Horning Jr., 36, on two counts of rape in the first degree and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. According to police investigations, Horning Jr. reportedly had unwanted sexual contact with a child under 17 on multiple occasions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The alleged crimes happened in August and September in the town of Edinburg. Horning Jr. was processed and arraigned at the Milton Town Court. He was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash, a $50,000 bond, or a $250,000 partially secured bond.

Albany Job Fair returning in October

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Holiday Inn in Latham will be hosting the return of the Albany Job Fair. The event is scheduled for October 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Over 115 recruiters from a wide range of career paths will be present at the fair, including Albany Medical Center, Amazon, Price Chopper, USPS, and several New York State departments. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Holiday Inn in Latham is located at 400 Old Loudon Road. You can register for the event online by visiting the Albany Job Fair website.

PHOTOS: The 50th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last week and weekend, an annual festival hit a big milestone in the Glens Falls and Queensbury area. The Adirondack Balloon Festival turned 50 - and welcomed thousands to see the third-largest hot air balloon festival in the United States. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Held across five days and featuring over 70 balloons, the festival had something for any balloon fan. Many come to the festival with cameras in hand. See shots provided by visitors to this year's Adirondack Balloon Festival.This slideshow may be updated as more photos are provided.Photo: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Warren CountyPhoto: Mark Edward Hughes Jr.Photo: Adirondack Balloon FestivalPhoto: Adirondack Balloon FestivalPhoto: Adirondack Balloon FestivalPhoto: Adirondack Balloon FestivalPhoto: Cameron FootePhoto: Came...

150 National Guard members to fully focus on migrant crisis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- On Monday, Governor Hochul announced the state is deploying an additional 150 national guard members to help with the ongoing migrant crisis. This will total over 2000 national guard members on the asylum seeker mission with 250 national guard members being fully focused on case management, speeding up the process for migrants to exit shelter and attain legal work status. With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool "Helping them support themselves, helping them leave these shelters because I believe they did not come all these thousands of miles to live in a shelter with hundreds if not, thousands of others," said Governor Hochul. The Governor pointed to jobs needing to be filled in farming, construction, nursing homes, hospitals and more. Last week, the Biden Administration finally responded to requests for help by granting temporary protective status to Venezuelans  who arrived in the US before July 31. But the ...

Grab a book at the Canajoharie fall used book sale

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Canajoharie Library is hosting a used book sale from October 20 to 22. There will be a wide selection of genres, including adult fiction, children's picture and chapter books, cookbooks, non-fiction, and more! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The book sale runs from noon to 5 p.m. on October 20 and 21 and from noon to 3 p.m. on October 22. There will be a Sunday special where patrons can fill a bag for $1 with selected books. The library will also have a special guest gallery tour at 2 p.m. on Saturday with Montgomery County Historian Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar. For more information, contact the Canajoharie Library at (518) 673-2314.

Rutland man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:43 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Rutland man has pled not guilty to drug trafficking charges, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont. Roosevelt Norris, 54, was charged with three counts of distributing cocaine base by a federal grand jury in Burlington. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the court, Norris allegedly sold drugs to a confidential informant on three separate occasions between July and August. If convicted, Norris faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million. Additionally, Norris would face up to a lifetime of post-release supervision, with a mandatory minimum of three years of supervised release. He currently remains in the custody of the United States Marshals pending his trial.