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Scorecard: Where Austin falls short, is making progress on its 10-year housing plan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The 2022 Strategic Housing Blueprint Scorecard -- which tracks progress of Austin's 10-year housing plan -- is out. This scorecard marks the halfway point in the city's comprehensive plan. In 2017, Austin City Council set forward lofty housing goals, called the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Every year, HousingWorks Austin collects data to show how close the city is to meeting those goals, called the Strategic Housing Blueprint Scorecard. Awais Azhar, the deputy director of HousingWorks Austin, explained the latest report as having a "mixed bag of results."Previous reporting: Austinites voted for more affordable housing. Where did your money go?Austin voted for a record housing bond. Here’s where the first $20 million are goingTexas spends less on housing than most states. 5 solutions that could helpThe good The City of Austin is exceeding its goal of creating new housing within a half mile of Imagine Austin centers or corridors. That means housing in areas ...

Texas prepares for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall ahead of holiday weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has prepared state emergency response resources at the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, according to a press release.The move was in preparation for thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that is expected to move across Texas over the holiday weekend. KXAN First Warning Weather forecast Texans driving over the weekend were urged to use caution on roadways and monitor local weather forecast information.TDEM said roads may be slick from excessive water, so drivers should be extremely careful of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains or other areas.“Never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection. Remember, turn around don’t drown,” TDEM said.Check Texas road conditions here.Texans should prepare for impacts from the wet weather by making ...

Movie review: Mike White’s touch helps make ‘Migration’ worthwhile journey

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

You can learn a lot about yourself — and those closest to you — on vacation. That’s the animus behind the blockbuster HBO series “The White Lotus,” and it’s also the major theme of the new family animated film “Migration.” An odd comparison, perhaps, but it all makes perfect sense when you consider both projects happen to be written by Mike White. He’s taken this notion about the transformative power of travel from his award-winning prestige TV series and transplanted it to a kid-friendly animated film about a family of ducks who finally decide to take an annual migration away from their cozy pond to see what they can see.Kumail Nanjiani voices Mack, the anxious and overprotective patriarch of the Mallard family, content to let his family stay put in the safety of their pond, far away from sharp heron beaks. He emphasizes his paranoid worldview with terrifying bedtime stories for his kids, Dax (Caspar Jennings) and Gwen (Tresi Gazal), but when a family of seabirds traveling south to...

What took Vikings so long to turn to running back Ty Chandler?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

Ty Chandler talked about seizing the moment last Sunday after the Vikings’ 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Though the young running back would have preferred a win more than anything else, he had to settle for a performance that saw him rush for 132 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in the first start of his career.“He’s got juice,” quarterback Nick Mullens said. “It’s what we want from a running back.”Chandler’s explosiveness has been on display ever since the Vikings selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft. His talent was undeniable from the first time he stepped foot on the field. He simply had to work on some of the fundamentals in his game.After practicing patience with Chandler over the past couple of seasons — too much patience as far as large portions of the fan base was concerned — the Vikings finally took Chandler’s training wheels off last weekend with fellow running back Alexander Mattison working through an ankle injury...

Lions at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 16 matchup

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

What to know when the Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon:Lions at VikingsWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Lions – 3.0Over/Under: 47.5Keys for the Vikings— The best way for the Vikings to defend this weekend will be by pressuring Lions quarterback Jared Goff. It will be on defensive coordinator Brian Flores to draw up exotic blitz packages that make Goff uncomfortable in the pocket. In the past, Goff has shown that he can be affected by pressure in his face.— On the flip side, the Vikings should be able to attack the Lions downfield when they’re on offense. The last time the teams met, star receiver Justin Jefferson dominated with more than 200 yards receiving. If he can make a similar impact this time, the Vikings will have a pretty good chance at an upset victory.Keys for the Lions— If the Vikings are going to try to pressure Goff, the Lions need to counter by running the ball with regularity. The running back combo of vetera...

NY bill aims to remove insurrectionists from presidential ballot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Colorado’s highest court ruled former President Donald Trump is disqualified from being on the 2024 presidential primary ballot. Here in New York, a new bill would authorize the board of elections or the attorney general in the case of a deadlock, to remove an insurrectionist from the presidential ballot.The legislation is sponsored by Democratic Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8392"The constitution is very clear," said Dinowitz. "The 14th amendment, 3rd section talks about people who commit insurrection to not be able to run for office."Colorado’s Supreme Court argued former President Donald Trump engaged in an insurrection on January 6th, 2021. However Trump said on Truth Social, “ I'm not an insurrectionist.”Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt released a statement saying in-part, “Whether you like Donald Trump or hate him, the right to approve or disapprove of candidates should lie solely with the voters…. The only ...

Cleanup underway at Maple Ave Bridge in Glenville

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crews are preparing to remove the tractor-trailer that struck the Maple Ave Bridge on Thursday evening. Officials decided it was safe to move forward after finding no remnants of fuel inside the trailer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The bridge was struck around 6:30 p.m. The tractor-trailer was carrying compressed fuel. The crash resulted in an explosion, which could be felt as far away as Clifton Park and was visible on radar. Town Supervisor Chris Koetzle confirmed there were 45 canisters of compressed natural gas and said it was "a pretty volatile situation".The driver, 60-year-old Sylvester Basil Jr. of Texas, suffered third-degree burns on his hands and face. He was airlifted to the Westchester Medical Center. The bridge is one of two in Glenville that has been hit more than a dozen times in recent years. "It is clear that what the State did at the Glenridge Road Bridge has lessened the impact there, ...

Rosendale hosts Cannabis Growers Holiday Showcase

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- During Christmas Eve and New Years Eve weekends, Rosendale is hosting their inaugural Cannabis Growers Showcase. A press release says it's a prelude to Rosendale's first cannabis dispensary. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The showcase takes place at the former Stone Krafters building at 2223 Route 32 inKingston. It starts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m. on both weekends, ending at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. on Sundays. That's December 22 to December 24, and again December 29 to December 31.THe Cannabis Growers Holiday Showcase Year’s Eve features products from local, licensed farmers like Flowerhouse, American Oil Seed, Genna & Co., Clear Natural, and Honey & Gold. They're selling flower, pre-rolls, gummies, vapes, and other green merch for those over 21. Office of Cannabis Management issues recall on gummies Ornamented for the season, the site will house the first lic...

One still missing a week after abrupt St. Louis nursing home closure

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — One person is still missing a week after the abrupt closure of St. Louis' largest nursing home left roughly 170 residents scattered at new facilities throughout the city, a state health department spokeswoman confirmed Friday.Many patients left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing when Northview Village Nursing Home shuttered without warning last week, creating confusion and spurring outrage among residents and their families.St. Louis police have been alerted about the final resident who remains unaccounted for, Health and Senior Services Department spokesperson Lisa Cox said in a Friday email. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source Cox said Northview Village also has surrendered its license to operate, which will end the company's contracts with Medicare and Medicaid.A person answering the phone said staff of Healthcare Accounting Services, which owns Northview Village and several other St. Louis residential homes...

Mizzou vs Illinois 'Braggin' Rights' game extended to 2029

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Friday, the University of Missouri and the University of Illinois announced a six-year extension for the annual "Braggin' Rights" game.The Tigers will now face the Fighting Illini through 2029 in St. Louis at the Enterprise Center.“The Braggin’ Rights Game is a staple on Mizzou’s calendar every season and a historic rivalry that matters to our fans,” said Missouri Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. “We embrace our opportunities to hold events in St. Louis. That’s why it’s important to extend the series with Illinois at Enterprise Center so our fans can continue to enjoy one of the most electric atmospheres in all of college basketball.” City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source The rivalry game has been played between the two universities for the last 43 years. The first "Braggin' Rights" game was played on Dec. 10, 1980.“The St. Louis region has produced outstanding Illini student-athletes for many years, and with thous...