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Austin police officer indicted, accused of excessive force

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin police officer was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday, charged with one felony and two misdemeanors following an alleged assault in March 2021, the Travis County District Attorney's Office said in a release. Officer Alejandro Gaitan was charged with aggravated assault by a public servant, a first-degree felony, and two counts of official oppression, Class A misdemeanors, according to the release. Court orders Travis County DA to record grand jury in law enforcement use of force case Gaitan is accused of using excessive force while trying to arrest a person who had an outstanding warrant on March 12, 2021, the release states.The Austin Police Department released a statement Tuesday, stating the incident was sent to APD's Special Investigations Unit for review."This use of force incident, like all use of force incidents at APD, immediately underwent an internal review process to determine if it was within policy and law," the statement reads. "As a ...

Round Rock man says home still damaged one year after tornado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Some are still waiting to repair home damage caused by an EF-2 tornado last March.Preliminary reports said 80 residential structures were damaged by the storm at an estimated cost of $32 million. 1 year later: March tornado outbreak in Central Texas One week after the tornado, Round Rock city leaders said 13 structures were destroyed and 93 sustained major damage. Round Rock tornado causes estimated $32 million in damages to homes Sam Baker in the Forest Bluff neighborhood said contractors never came back to finish repairing tornado damage on his home.KXAN previously spoke to Baker just two days after the tornado touched down. ‘Round Rock strong’: Neighbors start cleanup, rebuild One year later, he said there is an ongoing dispute with the contractors he hired, and that he's had to leave that work unfinished as proof.Baker said there's even a kiddie pool in his attic to catch rainwater as his roof was left unfinished.He said he's waiting to see what ...

Travis County mental health diversion center moving forward with unanimous commissioners vote

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

Travis County, TEXAS (KXAN) -- Travis County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with recommendations from a forensic mental health project conducted by Dell Medical School Tuesday. The project report identified five “high priority” recommendations made at the end of the 10-month project, which looked at people in Travis County’s jail with mental health and substance use disorders. The recommendations were the following:Make data sharing easier and update the county’s “technology platform”Create a mental health diversion centerPilot housing programs and establish permanent housing solutionsIncrease the number of peer specialists where people would intersect with the mental health and criminal legal systemReinstate the counsel at first appearance program Report: 5 ways to keep people with mental health disorders out of Travis County’s jail According to the report, there are roughly 900 people with a “mental health identifier” in the Travis County jail at any given ...

Minnesota lawmakers overhaul legal pot bill to address business concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

A bill to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana in Minnesota continues its committee marathon in the Legislature, and over the last week got a significant revision aimed at addressing concerns of businesses producing newly legal hemp-derived THC.A major amendment to the bill introduced last week in the Senate and adopted Monday, March 20, by the House Commerce Committee aims to address business concerns surrounding already legal hemp-derived THC, the chemical in marijuana that gets users “high.”Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, told members the more than 140-page amendment “eliminates some of the cannabis regulations that don’t make sense in the context of a low-dose hemp market.”Minnesota legalized the sale of THC-containing food and beverages last year in a move that caught many by surprise, including some of the lawmakers who voted in favor. People age 21 and older can buy products containing servings of up to 5 milligrams of THC. A single package of edibles — or drin...

Saratoga Race Course season tickets on sale Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga Race Course season tickets will go on sale on Wednesday at 10 a.m. online. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that full-season ticket plans, including admission and reserved seats for the entire 40-day meet, will be available online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fans can access the Saratoga Virtual Venue map to digitally preview seating locations and sightlines before buying their season tickets, which come bundled with admission, according to a spokesperson from the Saratoga Race Course. This season, which opens on Thursday, July 13, will feature the 154th renewal of the Grade 1, $1.25M Travers on August 26 and the Grade 1, $1M Whitney on August 5. After a four-day-long opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the closing week, when the 2023 summer season ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Sta...

Storm debris cleanup continues in Clifton Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Clifton Park Highway Department has made a lot of progress in the storm debris cleanup that began on Monday. As of Tuesday morning, areas north and south of Route 146 had been cleaned up. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The cleaning will continue through the end of the week. Once all of the neighborhoods are completed, crews will begin working on County and State roads. Updates can be found on the town's website.

State police run underage drinking sting in Warren County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police conducted an underage drinking detail in Warren County, scoping out 22 businesses. Police say two businesses were not in compliance resulting in two people being arrested and charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child for allegedly selling alcohol to someone under 21. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Businesses not in compliance:Speedway, 527 Aviation Road, QueensburyAdirondack Moonshine, 6270 State Route 9, ChestertownBusinesses in compliance:Monty’s Discount Wine & Liquor, 909 State Route 9, QueensburyStewarts, 1002 State Route 9, QueensburyCumberland Farms, 966 State Route 9, QueensburyLake George Wine Outlet, 1476 State Route 9, QueensburyRay’s Liquor Store, 3743 Main Street, WarrensburgGateway Wine & Liquor, 10 Lake George Plaza Road, WarrensburgWalgreens, 3864 State Route 9, WarrensburgCitgo, 3586 US-9, WarrensburgSunoco, 3775 Main Street, War...

Help the Red Cross fundraise with a car wash!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- From March 24 to 26, Hoffman Car Wash locations around the region are partnering with the American Red Cross to raise funds that will help get with blood deliveries to area hospitals. Customers can upgrade their car wash with a Ceramic Shield & Shine + Rain-X for $5, which will be donated directly to the Red Cross.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “As part of our commitment to promote kindness and goodwill in the communities we serve, we are proud to support the American Red Cross with this special event at Hoffman Car Wash," said Tom Hoffman Jr. CEO of Hoffman Car Wash. "By practicing kindness and supporting a cause that helps so many people; we can make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same."“The need for blood is constant. We are grateful to Hoffman Car Wash for partnering with us again to help amplify our call for blood donations and to raise funds for our mission,” said Kevin ...

Help volunteers clean up Kiwanis Park on April 22

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Put on your work gloves and boots, grab your rake, and join Rotterdam residents in an annual cleanup at Kiwanis Park on April 22. The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kiwanis Boat Launch on Route 5S. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the annual spring cleaning event, volunteers will clean up litter and brush on the grounds. Refreshments will be served! For more information, contact event coordinators Paul Cooke at (518) 858-9201 or [email protected], and Rosyln Warlik at (518) 355-3203 or [email protected].

Smith's of Cohoes reopening under new ownership

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:23 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Smith's of Cohoes is reopening under new ownership. Rob Tario, who owns Ship's Pub in Albany and co-owns the three Tipsy Moose locations and soon-to-open Tipsy Taco Cantina, has taken over the restaurant. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Smith’s first opened in 1937 and closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Capital Companies Developer Daniel bought the property in January 2022. He choose Tario over the other interested parties who responded to his request for proposal.“Capital Companies bought this building because Smith’s is integral to the history and culture of downtown Cohoes,” said Oh. “I truly believe we found the right operator. Rob has the vision, passion and experience to carry the torch of Smith’s namesake, and bring it into the modern era in a tasteful way, while still respecting its past. We are very excited to see what he does." Easter restaurant specials in the Capital Region R...