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Trudeau Launches $4 Billion Housing Accelerator Fund To Create 100,000 New Homes

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

Police chase ends with vehicle crashing into Travis County courthouse

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said after a chase overnight Thursday into Friday, the driver of a vehicle crashed into a building. The building was the Travis County Civil Courthouse off Guadalupe Street in downtown Austin.APD said on Friday at approximately 12:22 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 700 block of East 11th Street.According to police, that incident resulted in a chase that ended with the driver of the vehicle crashing into a building in the 1000 block of Guadalupe Street.APD said four people were found in the vehicle, and they were later taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest and wettest St. Patrick's Days

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — What kind of weather does Austin typically see on St. Patrick's Day?A high of 74, a low of 52 and about 0.09" of rain. But what about the extremes?The National Weather Service has weather data for Austin dating back to the 1890s.KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coldest and wettest St. Patrick's Days in history.Austin has never hit 90° on March 17, but we've come close. Camp Mabry — Austin's official weather reporting site — got to 89° on St. Patrick's Day in 1972, making it the hottest in recorded history.Several other years have seen highs in the mid-80s, most recently in 2018.On the other end, eight St. Patrick's Days in Austin failed to reach 60°. The coolest March 17 in history was in 2000, with the high temperature only reaching 51° at Camp Mabry, well below the average of 74°.And what about low temperatures? Austin has dropped to freezing on St. Patrick's Day only once in recorded history. Camp Mabry bottomed out at 30° in 1913.The rest of the...

LULAC: 'We want our soldiers protected and mission-ready'

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

FORT HOOD, Texas (KXAN) -- The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) held a press conference Friday morning outside of Fort Hood, where they called for a "top-down" investigation by the Pentagon and the FBI into the death of U.S. Army private Ana Basalduaruiz. Army Criminal Investigation Division officials said in a press release Thursday that "no foul play" was evident, and that Basalduaruiz's death remains under investigation.LULAC Communications Director David Cruz said at the press conference that the group was not there to attack the U.S. Army, but to advocate for the safety of soldiers so they can best serve the nation. LULAC demands federal investigation into Ft. Hood soldier’s death "For the Army to say 'no foul play' would also indicate a tone deafness to the concerns of the father and the mother of Ana Basalduaruiz, who stated that she had been the target of alleged sexual harassment, repeated and consistent sexual harassment, by other service members, up to a...

NYSP: Albany man throws loaded gun out of a moving car

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Alexander T. Wilson, 30, was arrested on two charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Impersonation, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Wilson was arraigned and remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility without bail. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Wilson was pulled over on I-90 for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. A tow truck driver on I-90 observed what appeared to be a handgun being thrown from Wilson's vehicle and notified another trooper assisting them with an unrelated matter. The officer located and secured a loaded handgun. Police determined that Wilson illegally possessed the firearm and had thrown the gun out of his car.

3 charged in Schenectady County underage drinking sting

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police recently conducted an underage drinking enforcement detail in Schenectady County. Out of the 21 businesses checked for compliance, three allegedly sold alcohol to someone under 21 years old. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the enforcement detail, businesses are checked with a trooper in plainclothes, and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or give a false date of birth. Three people were charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child, which is a misdemeanor.The following businesses were not in compliance with the New York Beverage Control Law Section 65:Mikey Mart Valero, 6030 Duanesburg Road in DuanesburgMarket 32, 442 Balltown Road in NiskayunaAnnand Discount Wine & Liquor, 1437 Broadway in Schenectady Capital Region’s first cannabis dispensary opening April 1 The following businesses were in compliance:Stewart's, 173...

Capital Region's first cannabis dispensary opening April 1

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region is soon getting its first cannabis dispensary. According to its Facebook page, Upstate Canna Co., formally known as Upstate CBD, will be opening its doors on April 1. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We are proud to say we are the first in the Capital Region, which is an absolute honor," said the post.Donald Andrews has owned the Schenectady business since 2019, selling only CBD products. He told NEWS10 that he will continue selling CBD products along with those containing THC. Capital Region businesses get ready for retail cannabis Upstate Canna Co. is located at 1613 Union Street in Schenectady and will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. To start out, they will only be taking walk-ins. Delivery and preordering will start shortly after opening day, said the Facebook post.In February, the first cannabis dispensary in upstate New York opened in Binghamton. On Thursday, the secon...

Easter bunny coming back to the Aviation Mall

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This spring, a certain someone is hopping his way back to the Aviation Mall, with pep in his step and a basket full of eggs. The Easter Bunny is coming to town. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Easter Bunny will take up residence at the Aviation Mall starting on Friday, March 24, and will keep visiting every day until Saturday, April 8, for visits with families. Every child to pay the bunny a visit will walk away with a special gift, and have the chance to have their photo taken with him. If you want to meet the Easter Bunny, plan ahead, with reservations available online. The hare's schedule includes:March 24 - April 6Mondays - Thursdays, 2-7 p.m.Fridays - Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sundays, noon - 5 p.m.April 7-810 a.m. - 8 p.m. Glens Falls welcomes 20 teams to state basketball tourney Believe it or not, this rabbit plays well with other animals. From 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 27, families...

Rensselaer residents required to conserve water

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rensselaer mayor Michael Stammel said Friday that the water main break in Troy is affecting the water supply in Rensselaer. The break happened Friday morning near the corner of 4th and Federal Streets. A CDTA bus was stuck.The mayor said all residential and commercial users must conserve water until further notice. Residents can also expect low pressure. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The mayor says that currently there is no water being pumped into the city's storage tank. The water level was at about 38 feet at noon on Friday. The mayor says the city usually consumes about a foot of water from the tank an hour.The restriction took effect immediately and will be in place for 24 hours. It may be lifted if the break is fixed and the Mayor's Office releases another advisory.

Troy mayor encourages residents to lend a hand on Earth Day

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:06 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As spring quickly approaches, Mayor Patrick Madden is encouraging Troy residents to make plans for Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. Residents can also participate in cleanup projects that will be held between Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 23. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "The City's annual Earth Day cleanup gives residents an opportunity to make a direct and positive impact in their neighborhood," said Mayor Madden. "Community involvement is critical to a successful Earth Day, and I encourage our residents to lend a hand this weekend to help keep Troy clean and green this spring."The City will offer complimentary items for residents organizing a neighborhood cleanup. Items include recycling bin stickers, clear trash bags for littler cleanup, textile magnets, and pharmaceutical disposal bags. CDTA bus stuck after water main break in Troy If you plan on organizing a project in your neighbor...