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Federal court to hear challenge over Texas border buoys

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The state of Texas could soon be forced to remove its barrier of buoys along the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass, if a federal judge agrees with the U.S. Department of Justice that Texas overstepped its constitutional authority by installing the flotation devices. The Biden administration filed suit against Gov. Greg Abbott in late July over the state’s floatation barrier, arguing it violates international and federal law. In the lawsuit, the DOJ said Texas’ construction of buoys in the river violates the Rivers and Harbor Act, as it obstructs the “navigable capacity” of U.S. water. The filing also notes Texas did not obtain a prior permit from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, as required by the act. Federal attorneys are asking the courts to stop Texas from putting any more barriers in the water and to remove the current 1,000-foot stretch of buoys at its own expense. U.S. District Judge David Ezra will hear arguments Tuesday morning. Abbott held a joint-press c...

Tropical Storm Harold brings gusty winds, fire danger locally

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we bake in Austin's hottest August on record, we are monitoring a tropical storm in the Gulf that will fail to deliver our area the kind of rain and cooler weather we desperately need. Update: What we expect from Tropical Depression #9 Red Flag Warnings are in effect locally for critical fire danger as winds pick up and mainly dry weather continues on Tuesday.Gusty winds and low humidity Tuesday spark critical fire weather concerns Tropical Storm HaroldTropical Storm Harold to make landfall near Brownsville, Texas late Tuesday morningFor full details on the system and what we expect from it, click below: Update: What we expect from Tropical Storm Harold Following the storm's departure on Wednesday, record heat and sunshine return for the foreseeable future. If Austin does not break its triple-digit heatwave on Tuesday, the streak will extend to 52+ days in the row of 100-degree temperatures. Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Sta...

David French: Appeasing Donald Trump won’t work

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

I’m going to begin this column with a rather unusual reading recommendation. If you’ve got an afternoon to kill and want to read 126 pages of heavily footnoted legal argument and historical analysis, I strongly recommend a law review article entitled “The Sweep and Force of Section Three.” It’s a rather dull headline for a highly provocative argument: that Donald Trump is constitutionally disqualified from holding the office of president.In the article, two respected conservative law professors, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen, make the case that the text, history and tradition of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment — a post-Civil War amendment that prohibited former public officials from holding office again if they “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” or gave “aid or comfort” to those who did — all strongly point to the conclusion that Trump is ineligible for the presidency based on his actions on and related to Jan. 6, 2021. Barring a two-thirds congressional amnesty vote,...

Albany seeking South End Strategic Plan feedback

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Albany is seeking feedback for the final draft of the South End Strategic Plan. Feedback will be obtained through a public survey, accessible online, with hard copies of the plan and the survey available in the community room of Ezra Prentice Homes at 625 S. Pearl Street, the Howe Library at 105 Schuyler Street, and 200 Green Street, where completed surveys can also be dropped off. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Strategic Plan is an update to the 2007 Capital South Plan. An estimated $70M has been invested by the City in the South End's parks, sidewalks, streets, and other infrastructure, as well as youth programming and affordable housing. The South End Strategic Plan builds off the goals and implementation of the 2007 plan, and specific action items for the future, including:1. Physical Planning, such as housing investment, historic preservation, new development, and transportation im...

Off the Beaten Path: Schuyler Bakery

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) - From homemade bread to donuts, Schuyler Bakery has fans all over the country. For some it’s about nostalgia and for others it’s about eating a sweet treat worry-free. Whatever you reason, it's a place you don’t want to visit on an empty stomach! Off the Beaten Path: Gus’s Hot Dogs The bakery is peanut and tree nut-free. A local family founded it in 1954, and Cynthia Davenport took over the operation in 2017. While she uses many of the same family recipes, she puts her on own spin on things.Schuyler Bakery is located at 637 3rd Ave. in Watervliet. The bakery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Is It Okay to Have Both Boys and Girls at a 10 Y/O Sleepover

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Mellie and it's about sleepovers. Here's her email. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. Here's a dilemma for you. My daughter is turning ten in two weeks and she wants to have a sleepover with five of her friends. One of her best friends is a boy who has been to sleepovers in the past, but my husband is saying that now she’s too old to have boys stay over. It’s not an unreasonable position for him to take, but our daughter is devastated. I’m conflicted on what the best thing to do here is. What’s the etiquette? What’s the age at which little girls can no longer have sleepovers with their friends who are boys? What would you do? Hope you can help. Thanks.MellieHmm, this is a tough one. But I do think since it's only one boy, and they've been best friends for a while, I would let him stay over. He would have his own sleeping bag or his own spot on the floor,...

Siena Poll: Migrants, Biden, Trump, and Hochul

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new Siena poll released on Tuesday gave insight into the recent influx of migrants, migrant resettling, Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Joe Biden's ratings, and the recent indictment for former President Donald Trump. According to the poll, a majority of voters see the influx as a "serious" problem, with Hochul seeing a new high in unfavorable ratings. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Migrants54% of voters say the recent influx of migrants to the state is a "serious problem." A 46-32% margin says that migrant resettling in New York over roughly the last 20 years has been a "burden" and not a benefit to the state. A 58-36% margin of voters say New York state residents have done enough and should work to slow the flow instead of working to assimilate migrants into New York. “New Yorkers – including huge majorities of Democrats, Republicans, independents, upstaters and downstaters – overwhelmingly say th...

Ask Amy: Wife gains a husband, husband gains weight

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I have been married for nine years.When we were newly married, we had the luxury of running after work and hiking on the weekends. We did not have a lot of stress.Fast-forward to two kids, a home, careers, and a life out of balance — and my husband has gained about 60 pounds.I am not judging him, as I completely understand the problem of stress eating, aging, and having too little time to work out.I’ll love him no matter what.My issue is his health. I’m terrified of him having a heart attack or a stroke.He is a smart guy and knows he needs to lose weight, but the problem is that he won’t try.He eats bags of cookies, brownies, and fast food. He refuses to go to the doctor because he says he “needs to lose weight first,” but he won’t make the effort to do so. He hasn’t had a physical in more than seven years.I cannot bring myself to tell him that he really needs to lose weight, as I don’t want to make him feel worse than I know he already does.I’m guessi...

How many MEPs will each EU country get in 2024? 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

Parliament wants to increase the number of MEPs to reflect demographic changes since 2019, EU affairs .716: the number of seats MEPs are proposing for the next parliamentary term  In June 2023, a year ahead of the European elections planned for 6-9 June 2024, MEPs proposed the allocation of seats for each country in the next Parliament.The proposal is to increase the number of MEPs, from the current 705 to 716.Proposed seats per country for the 2024 elections to the European ParliamentDistribution of seats in the European ParliamentProposed seats per country for the 2024 electionsCountriesCurrent number of MEPsProposed number of MEPs in 2024Comparison between both columnsDE96                                                    &...

Your Impact in Action: Empowering Babies and Families with Loved Twice

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:40 GMT

We are thrilled to share another heartwarming update on the impact of your generous gifts to Loved Twice through the Mercury News Wish Book. Your contributions have made a profound difference in the lives of newborns and families in need in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Let’s dive into the inspiring stories of hope and resilience made possible by your support.400 Boxes of Baby Clothes for 500 NewbornsThanks to your incredible donations, Loved Twice will be able to provide boxes of baby clothes to 500 newborns in underserved communities. This means that 30,000 essential garments with an estimated retail value of $105,000 will be brought into the hands of families who need them the most.A Community United: Donations and Volunteers SoarSince the article about Loved Twice came out in The Mercury News, the response has been overwhelming. Loved Twice witnessed a huge spike in donations of baby clothes, showcasing the incredible generosity and compassion of our community. Addit...