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Real estate group says use of eminent domain at state park site sets 'dangerous precedent'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state's largest group of real estate professionals has called upon Parks and Wildlife leaders to reverse its decision to use eminent domain to take over a state park, saying the decision sets a "dangerous precedent."The Real Estate Council, which calls itself the largest commercial real estate organization in Texas, sent a letter to the state's Parks and Wildlife Commission Tuesday, urging it to reconsider the planned use of eminent domain at Fairfield Lake State Park.The Parks and Wildlife Commission voted June 10 to condemn the 5,000-acre property, which includes the 1,460-acre state park. The park, about 70 miles east of Waco, was leased to TPWD by Vistra Energy, which formerly owned a power plant on the lake, for about 50 years. The company sold the land to Todd Interests as of June 1, after years of failed negotiations with the state to purchase the property. From state park to private development: The twisting timeline of Fairfield Lake "Pursuing emi...

The NFL is addressing gambling suspensions with training and conversations with the players’ union

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

By KYLE HIGHTOWER (AP Sports Writer)NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel has been busy this spring.As the leader of the NFL’s efforts to educate the approximately 17,000 players, coaches, team personnel and others about the league’s gambling policies, she’s in the middle of an annual pilgrimage of sorts.With training camps opening in less than a month, she’s already visited with more than a dozen NFL teams, and leaves them with the same parting message: “You need to follow the policy at all times. … because this truly does impact the entire team.”The reason the NFL has been motivated to get its personnel on the same page was again in the spotlight Thursday when the league suspended four more players for violations of its gambling policy. Three received at least yearlong bans for betting on NFL games and one a six-game suspension for wagering on non-NFL games.It brings the total to 10 players disciplined over the past two years as the l...

A new pro women’s hockey league is set to launch in January with 6 teams in North America

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Hockey Writers)Organizers announced plans Friday to launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January that they hope will provide a stable, economically sustainable home for the sport’s top players for years to come.The North American league is expected to start with six teams — three in the U.S. and three in Canada — according to a person with knowledge of the league’s plans. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the details were not made public.There are still unanswered questions — where exactly teams will play, will the economic model work after earlier leagues fell short, will there be a broadcast deal — but an initial framework is in place as the new league prepares to join a crowded sports landscape. The effort also has deep pockets behind it: Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter and wife Kimbra, team President Stan Kasten and tennis legend Billie J...

Doubt crept in but Loons defender Bakaye Dibassy made it through long leg rehab

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

A handful of Minnesota United players glad-handed with special guests from club sponsor Allianz Life after Friday’s training session. Only Bakaye Dibassy received an introduction to the small group.“Not many players can come back from this injury,” Loons Chief Soccer Officer Manny Lagos said of Dibassy needing nearly 10 months to recover from a surgical repair to a ruptured quadriceps tendon suffered last August.The Loons had doubts Dibassy would return at all this season, but the center back came back into full training in late May and made his season debut as a late substitute in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Real Salt Lake. He then played the second half of MNUFC’s 2-1 victory over FC Kaiserslautern in an international friendly Wednesday.MNUFC brought in Micky Tapias from Mexico to fill Dibassy’s starting spot at left-sided center back. Tapias has become a mainstay and will keep his spot for Saturday’s game against Portland Timbers at Allianz Field.“At one stage, we thought we...

Albany Rural Cemetery hosting free concert

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Rural Cemetery announced they will be hosting a concert by the Colonie Town Band. The performance is scheduled for July 24 at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event will feature a lively program by the band, which is composed of an intergenerational assortment of amateur musicians. Attendees are invited to bring a chair or a blanket to claim their spot on the lawn, and snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. The concert will be held at the 1899 Marcus T. Reynolds House within the cemetery, which is located at 3 Cemetery Avenue in Albany. This event is free and open to the public.

Crash on US 9 in Malta closes all lanes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A serious crash northbound on Route 9 has caused the closure of all lanes. The incident occurred near Cherry Choke Road in Malta. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The situation is currently under investigation. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Student Loan forgiveness blocked

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

ALBANY,N.Y. (NEWS10)---Millions of Americans who qualified will not be getting student loan debt relief. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education do not have the authority to cancel them."You’ve got to continue to pay your student loans, whether you thought it was a good idea to relieve you of your student loans or not, the Supreme Court has said any authority to do that must come the legislature," explained Vincent Bonventre, an Albany Law School Professor. "There must actually be a statute allowing such a thing."Biden’s plan was to cancel at least $10,000 of debt for qualified borrowers. SUNY Chancellor John King, who served as the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama, weighed in on the ruling."It means folks are gonna put off having kids, buying a home, starting a business because of often crushing debt they’re experiencing," said King.King explained when payments will resume."Folks will have to star...

Everything happening around Lake George in July

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Summer is in full swing in the Lake George area. From fireworks to craft festivals, it's the busiest time of year at the Queen of American Lakes. Find out some great ways to spend it. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! OngoingAdirondack Theatre Festival: "The Last Wide Open"Showtimes until Saturday, July 8A "Groundhog Day" style romantic comedy written by Audrey CefalyCharles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens FallsWest Mountain Farmers MarketSundays, June 4 - Sept. 3Weekly summer farmers markets at West MountainWest Mountain, 59 West Mountain Road, QueensburyWarrensburg Summer Concert SeriesWednesdays, June 21 - Sept. 13July bands include Rugged Country, Marty Wendell, Whisky River, Stone Mountain BandTown Recreation Field Pavilion, Library Avenue, Warrensburg Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 4th of July weekend, Saturday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 4Lake George Steamboat Company fir...

Former St. Charles Co. employee, fired over disability, gets $527K in lawsuit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

ST CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - One man will receive more than half a million dollars after a jury sided with him in a wrongful termination lawsuit out of St. Charles County. After a three-day trial, a jury sided with a former St. Charles County employee in a civil lawsuit alleging that the county discriminated around him due to a disability. Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway The Dashtaki Law Firm announced a $527,000 verdict on Friday, but did not disclose the former employee's name. According to the law firm, a 13-year former employee of the County’s Highway Department was fired in 2018 after he requested workplace accommodations related to his disability. That former employee reported disability discrimination to St. Charles County’s Human Resources Department. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Kansas City celebrates opening of Vine Street, Missouri's 1st Black-owned brewery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The first Black-owned brewery in Missouri opened its doors Friday.Vine Street Brewing Co. kicked off its grand opening weekend with a ribbon cutting ceremony.Representatives from Vine Street and city officials, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, attended to ceremony.The three owners, Kemet Coleman, Elliott Ivory and Woodie Bonds, Jr., have been working on the business since 2020.“I kept seeing a brewery in my future in 2020, and I don't know why,” Founder and Co-Owner, Kemet Coleman, said. This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live The brewery is in the Historic 18th and Vine District toward the south end of the area."We're happy to cut this ribbon,” Ivory said. “I know when you break ribbon this is like the finish, but this is the start for us. This is our marathon. We're excited to be here and thank ya'll."Vine Street Brewing Co. joins the 1% of Black-owned breweries in the United States."I just want to say on behalf of everybody ...