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Texans to vote on funding boost for 'emerging' state universities

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In this election, Texans will vote on a proposition to enhance funding of select higher education institutions to elevate them to leading research universities.Texas Proposition 5, stemming from H.J.R 3, is a proposed constitutional amendment seeking authorization for the creation of this new endowment, called the Texas University Fund. The TUF aims to address the challenges posed by Texas’ increasing population that has put pressure on the state’s infrastructure and public resources. The goal of the fund would be to empower universities to create "research-driven solutions" regarding this issue. Voter Guide: What you need to know ahead of the November 2023 election University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University have stood as Texas's top two public research institutions for years, drawing prestige from a $32 billion endowment that supports faculty recruitment, research funding, and infrastructure development. It's why lawmakers are hoping voters appr...

Preparing your house for winter saves money, heat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cold temperatures have arrived in Central Texas, and an unprepared home can waste money trying to keep warm. Or in a worst-case scenario, pose a health risk to occupants. NOAA’s winter forecast released: What to expect The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recommends taking steps to prepare well ahead of inclement weather. Sometimes, the tools and parts required for winterization can fly off shelves and out of giveaways quickly — last year, a City of Austin giveaway of meter keys and outdoor spigot covers saw huge demand.TDI's tips start with inspecting your home: chimney, furnace, smoke detectors and attic insulation. The seal around doors and windows should not have any gaps; these can be sealed with foam insulation strips. GUIDE: How to prepare your pipes for a freeze. The Travis County Office of Emergency Management shared a series of tips in September (National Preparedness Month) focused on getting ready for winter storms. In one of the posts, the office...

Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall was made for this moment

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

The pass sailed out of the back of the end zone, and pandemonium ensued in Provo, Utah.As students flooded the field in response to BYU upsetting Baylor in double overtime, quarterback Jaren Hall wasn’t ready to join in the celebration.Not yet. Not until he hugged kicker Jake Oldroyd. The heartwarming moment on the sidelines lasted about 20 seconds, with Hall embracing an emotional Oldroyd, who had missed a pair of field goals that would have won the game in regulation.“He could’ve been celebrating with everybody else and he’s over there making sure his teammate is OK,” BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said of Hall. “That’s who he is. He’s such a good leader. It comes naturally to him.”That’s exactly what the Vikings need right now as they navigate uncharted waters without franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins. The reality of the situation started to set in this week at TCO Performance Center as Cousins had successful surgery to r...

Man sentenced in death, robbery of Connor Delaney

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Jeffrey McGough will spend 17.5 years in prison. He pled guilty to manslaughter, robbery and aggravated cruelty to animals related to the death of Connor Delaney. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Delaney, 21, was shot and killed inside his Richmondville home in January 2022. Police said a dog was also killed. Delaney's family gave emotional statements about the mark he left on their life. “He was just amazing," Joseph Delaney, Connor Delaney's father, said. "Absolutely way better than me, way better than most.” During sentencing, the question remained if McGough should be considered a youthful offender, because he was 18 at the time Delaney was killed. The court ruled in favor of the prosecution, denying youthful offender status. Human remains discovered in Wahconah park identified “When you‘re 18 years old and you take a weapon and you enter the home of another individual and you kill him, you h...

Guptill's Ice Cream closing for the 2023 season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Guptill's Ice Cream in Cohoes is getting ready to close for the season. The ice cream stand's last day is Sunday, November 5. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ice cream lovers can get ice cream cones and sundaes and can take home quarts of their favorite flavors through Sunday. Guptill's is known for being one of the last seasonal ice cream stands in the Capital Region to close for the season each year.Guptill's is located at 1085 New Loudon Road and will be reopening in March 2024. The stand is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Delaware County man sentenced for child pornography possession

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

SIDNEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Sidney man has been sentenced on child pornography possession charges, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Michael Murray, 71, now faces 12 years in prison and a post-release supervision term of 10 years. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Murray was arrested in March of 2022. As part of his guilty plea on September 13, Murray admitted that he possessed images and videos of child pornography across multiple devices and email accounts back in 2021. At the time of the offenses, Murray had a previous child pornography conviction. In addition to his prison sentence, he will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.

Albany Public Library to change hours on November 6

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Public Library branches are changing their operating hours beginning on Monday, November 6. The most noticeable changes will occur on the weekends, with several branches expanding Saturday hours, while others will be open on Sundays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Our weekend staffing levels across the system have been minimal for years, and we don’t have the budget to add staff. Concentrating our Saturday staff at our large, geographically diverse locations lets us expand Saturday hours at those branches and offer regular Saturday programs for working families, not to mention increasing our outreach efforts in the community,” said APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay. “We are excited to try something different and hopefully reach new audiences.”The Howe, Pine Hills, and Washington Avenue branches will now be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The Arbor Hill/West Hill, Bach, and Del...

California Assemblymember arrested on suspicion of DUI

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol Friday. Jail records indicate Carrillo, who is also running for Los Angeles City Council in the 14th District, was arrested Friday morning around 1:35 a.m.According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Carrillo was taken into custody on the 6200 block of Monterey Road in Montecito Heights after officers responded to a report of a traffic collision.Citing law enforcement sources, the Los Angeles Times reported that two vehicles were struck by a third vehicle, allegedly driven by Carrillo, who had a "high blood-alcohol count."Carrillo, 43, was arrested and booked into the LAPD Detention Center.The State Assemblymember has represented the 52nd District in the California Legislature since 2017. That area encompasses Echo Park, Highland Park, Eagle Rock the southern portion of Glendale, and Montecito Heights where the arrest took place.Carrillo is one of more than a dozen candida...

CHP awarded federal grant to crack down on street takeovers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

The California Highway Patrol is receiving additional help from the federal government in its continuing efforts to reduce reckless driving, illegal street racing and street takeovers.The CHP has been awarded a $2 million grant by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which it says will be used to decrease the number of fatal and injury traffic crashes caused by the illegal and dangerous activities.The grant will bolster the more than $5.5 million that the CHP has already been allotted by the state government in these crackdown initiatives.A street takeover is seen in the area of Rosecrans and Atlantic avenues in Compton in 2020. (KTLA) CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee says the grant will be used for community outreach efforts and enforcement measures to "protect the safety and well-being of California’s communities and ensure our roadways remain safe for everyone."In 2021, CHP officers responded to more than 7,300 incidents of illegal street takeovers across the stat...

Athenna Crosby on seeing Matthew Perry a day before his death: 'He seemed completely fine'

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

As we near one week since the passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry, one of the last people to see him was Athenna Crosby. Media outlets dubbed her a "mystery woman" after photos were published of her and Perry having lunch at the Hotel Bel-Air a day before his death. The coverage prompted her to take to social media to identify herself. "Once again I never intended to say anything but since I have been identified yes that is me with him this past Friday. I want to emphasize that Matthew was in extremely good spirits and talked to me enthusiastically about the things that he has coming up in his life," she wrote to her Instastory. "He was so happy and vibrant. Please refrain from any speculation surrounding his death and know that the man was on a comeback and truly deserved more time on this earth our entertainment industry has truly lost a legend RIP."Crosby provided more details about her friendship with Sam Rubin on the KTLA 5 Morning News. The model said she first learned of t...