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Calls for ceasefire in Gaza split Texas Democrats

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War have driven a wedge between the top two Democrats running to take on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.After the Texas Democratic Party unanimously passed a resolution supporting a ceasefire, Dallas Congressman Colin Allred stopped short of echoing their calls."What we have to do in terms of this conflict is continue to try and get humanitarian aid into Gaza to try and protect civilians as much as possible -- but, understanding, this is a war of choice by Hamas. They chose this war, they're still holding over two hundred hostages right now. They can release those hostages, they can lay down their arms," Rep. Allred told Nexstar in a Dec. 4 interview. Demonstrators hold rally, silent protest to demand Austin leaders call for ceasefire in Gaza As a member of the House Foreign Affairs committee, Allred said this is a time for "mature and solid leadership." He acknowledged Israel's obligation to follow international law while supporti...

Home prices in Austin continue to cool but have a ways to go to reach pre-pandemic levels

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Home prices in Austin continue to cool but are still quite high compared to this time four years ago, according to the Austin Board of Realtors November report. The report shows that the median home price in the Austin and Round Rock region – around $425,000 – is down nearly 10% compared to last month. Though prices are dropping, they remain considerably high relative to pre-pandemic princes, ABOR said. “On a year-over-year basis, we certainly saw a decline in November,” said Clare Losey, the housing economist for the Austin Board of Realtors. “However, relative to November of 2019, the median sales price in the Austin [metropolitan sales area] is about 40% higher.” “So overall, home prices are still very much elevated,” Losey continued. Nevertheless, Losey said the depreciation is a welcome relief, “especially to those lower income or first-time buyers who would not have otherwise been able to enter the door had home prices continued to appreciat...

Pflugerville ISD names interim superintendent

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Pflugerville ISD named its interim superintendent during a special meeting on Thursday, according to the district’s board of trustees.Steve Flores is a former superintendent of Round Rock ISD and Harlingen CISD. He also served as the interim superintendent in Taylor ISD for the fall 2023 semester.“It’s wonderful for me and my family to be a part of the Pflugerville community once again, even if it is for a short time,” Flores said. “I look forward to working with the PfISD Board, staff, and community as they navigate this change.”The board also unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Douglas Killian, who served PfISD for nearly seven years. His last day with PfISD is Dec. 31, according to the district.“Dr. Flores is an experienced superintendent who we believe is an excellent choice to lead our district while the board works to find a replacement...

St. Paul murder charge: Man killed on University Avenue had back to shooter

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

E’Shaun Maurice Funches called his friend Wednesday afternoon and asked for a ride. Once they pulled up to a store along University Avenue in St. Paul, Funches hopped out and began firing, killing a 30-year-old man who was standing with his back to him, according to murder charges filed Friday.Funches, 22, was arrested shortly after running away from the shooting and denied being the one who killed Alfonzo Avery Armstead outside Sunrise Grocery and Tobacco at 440 University Ave. However, his friend and his friend’s girlfriend who had picked him up for a ride — as well as video surveillance footage — told a different story, according to the criminal complaint.Funches, of St. Paul, was scheduled to make his first appearance in Ramsey County District Court Friday on two counts of second-degree intentional murder.Last month, Funches completed a three-year probation term in a 2019 aggravated robbery case out of Minneapolis, court records show.According to Friday’s crimi...

Disney On Ice brings magic to Albany's MVP Arena

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mickey Mouse and his friends are in Albany for an adventure with world class skating and acrobatics, featuring Disney songs and characters from the movies. NEWS10 got a preview of what you'll see at Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The show will bring beloved movies to life, with a Coco production number, and other character appearances including Moana, Anna and Elsa, Woody from Toy Story, and Ariel from The Little Mermaid. “It’s always amazing to see the kids' reactions, and not just the kids, the parents too," said Performance Director Alexander Allen. "There’s something for everybody in this production."The fun doesn't end with the skating.  “We have eleven different acrobatic elements throughout the show," said Anna Rossiter, a performer in the production."A little fun fact, many of our acrobats are skaters too...

Saratoga County adopts $410M budget for 2024

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors has passed a $410 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Highlights of the 2024 budget include an 8% decrease in property tax rate and a $57 million investment in public safety personnel, technology, and equipment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The property tax rate is the lowest in New York at $1.95 per $1,000 of assessed value. Other notable investments include:Over $3 million will go towards Emergency Services communications upgrades and fire training support for volunteer firefighters.More than $2 million investment in a broadband expansion project to provide high-speed broadband expansion to the towns of Corinth, Day, Edinburg, Hadley, and Providence, utilizing federal ARPA funds. This will open opportunities for underserved residents of our northern corridor.More than $1.3 million in economic development and tourism programs to maintain Saratoga County...

42-year-old arrested for alleged crack cocaine sales

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

MARLBOROUGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Michael Steinhilber, 42, was arrested by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team for allegedly selling crack cocaine in and around Marlborough. Investigations were launched in June and an arrest warrant was issued in November. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Steinhilber was taken into custody on December 8 in the Town of Ulster. He faces charges including three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, and criminal nuisance in the second degree.He was arraigned in Ulster County Court on December 11 and released on his own recognizance. Steinhilber is due back in court at a later date.

Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market on Sunday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Get out to the Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market in Clifton Park on Sunday! The event has a $5 entry fee and takes place at 17 Executive Park Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The event will offer a holiday open mic, a free hot cocoa bar, a paint and sip, a yoga workshop, and a community theatre arts workshop. Get your last-minute stocking stuffers and gifts wrapped while you're there!

Section 2-laden Cortland football team to play for national title

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

CORTLAND, NY (NEWS10) -- The Cortland Red Dragons have made it to the Stagg Bowl for the first time in program history, preparing to play for their first Division-III national title. They've done so with the help of ten Section 2 players on the roster. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! 13-1 Cortland will take on defending champion, 14-0 North Central. Two of the local standouts that helped the Red Dragons get to this point are senior wide receiver and Greenwich native Cole Burgess, and senior running back and Saratoga Springs native Ashton Capone. They both found the endzone in Cortland's semifinal win over Randolph Macon. Burgess had 12 catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns. They don't take this journey for granted, and want to end their college careers on top of the mountain. "Me and Ashton, we're locker buddies so I feel like we talk about it every day, how special this is especially being seniors," said Burgess." We realize this...

Red Raiders girls basketball hands Tamarac first loss of the season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:15 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Coming into the night the Tamarac Bengals haven't lost a game this season. However, all that changed when they lost to Mechanicville 48-39. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Bengals led by as many as seven but the Raiders managed to tie the game late in the second quarter just before halftime. That led to a back-and-forth third quarter but Mechanicville managed to pull away with a four-point lead before the end of the frame. The Raiders pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the win. They will play against Watervliet on December 18, with tip-off set for 6 p.m.