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Texas rent relief program applications now open

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) reopened the Texas Rent Relief (TRR) application portal from March 14-28.It is accepting new applications for a remaining $96 million in rent relief funds. The TRR application portal goes live Tuesday, March 14 at 8 a.m. and ends Tuesday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. to help eligible households with rent and utility payments.A couple people have reached out to KXAN saying they've had issues with the website Tuesday morning. KXAN has reached out to TDHCA officials and will update this story when we hear back.Applications can be also made over the phone for first-time or additional program assistance by calling the TDcall center at (833) 9TX-RENT (833-989-7368).First-time TRR applicants may be eligible for up to 18 months of rent and utility bill assistance, either with past due payments or a combination of past due and up to three months of current and future payments made on their behalf.Returning applicants who...

City of Georgetown asking for feedback on downtown

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Georgetown is asking residents to share feedback on the downtown area as the city works to update its master plan. Residents are asked to share how they use downtown Georgetown and what they'd like to see improved. The public can fill out a survey online to share their feedback until April 10. Georgetown is undertaking a comprehensive assessment of its historic downtown district to create a vision for future land-use, facilities, programming and conditions to "ensure the continued success of this storied district for years to come," according to a release from the city. "Over the next year, the city and its consultant, Design Workshop, will be investigating and analyzing our existing downtown area, comprehensively engaging the public, researching national trends and best practices, developing and evaluating recommendations, and documenting findings," it said.The city is asking for information from the community regarding why they visit downtow...

Hey, it could happen: Potential Longhorns-Aggies rivalry matchup in 2nd round of March Madness

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — They haven't played each other since 2019 and just twice in the past eight years, but if Texas and Texas A&M make it through their first-round matchups at the NCAA men's basketball tournament, folks in Des Moines, Iowa better get to their seats early.They used to play each other on a regular basis, and they'll get to again soon enough when Texas joins the Southeastern Conference next year. For now, however, the teams have met on an Olympics timeline, going 1-1 in their two meetings since 2015.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersThe Longhorns are 78-56 against the Aggies all-time and 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, but you have to go all way the way back to 2009 to get to 10 games between the two. But before the teams can take the court against each other at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, they have to take care of the teams in front of them.The Aggies fac...

Charges: Former St. Thomas track member sexually assaulted freshman at off-campus party

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

A freshman University of St. Thomas track athlete blacked out after drinking alcohol given to her by teammates and woke up to a former member of the school’s men’s track team sexually assaulting her, according to a criminal complaint.Jack Samuel Osborne, 23, of St. Paul, has been charged in Ramsey County District Court with third-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with the March 5 assault in his bedroom at an off-campus house in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue.Osborne was a member of the St. Thomas track and field team until spring 2020. He graduated last May and is no longer enrolled at St. Thomas, the university said in an emailed statement.Osborne was charged Monday by summons. He is scheduled to make a first court appearance April 13. An attorney for Osborne is not listed in court records.According to the complaint:Police responded to an area hospital March 7 on a sexual assault report. The woman told police she went to an “initiation party” for her track team around ...

Woman, 21, hospitalized with life-threatening injury after St. Paul shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

A 21-year-old woman was shot Monday in St. Paul and hospitalized with a life-threatening injury.Police received a report just before 5 p.m. that someone brought the woman to a hospital in a private vehicle, said Sgt. Mike Ernster, a St. Paul police spokesman. She had a possible gunshot injury to her head.Officers found evidence of a shooting at Marion Street and St. Anthony Avenue, and believe the woman was shot in the vehicle that took her to the hospital, Ernster said.Police are investigating the circumstances of the shooting. No one was under arrest as of Tuesday morning.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul man sentenced for fatally beating man last summer in Fargo Crime & Public Safety | Sheriff: 2 found fatally shot in Andover home were result of murder-suicide Crime & Public Safety | Man killed in St. Paul stabbing ID’d as 55-year-old Crime & Public Safety | Charges: Landfall woman sta...

35E northbound in Eagan closed Tuesday after injury crash involving Eagan squad

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

An Eagan police officer was involved in a serious crash on I-35E northbound in Eagan Tuesday morning and a portion of the highway is closed as the Minnesota State Patrol investigates.The officer was taken to Regions Hospital and police are waiting for updates on his condition, said Eagan police Sgt. Rich Evans.The State Patrol said more information would be released when available.The officer was in a marked squad during the crash, which happened on Interstate 35 North at Yankee Doodle Road at 5:09 a.m., according to the State Patrol. I-35E north in the area is closed during the investigation, with traffic diverted at the 97 A-B exit at Pilot Knob Road. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | 2 fatally shot in Andover home, but Anoka County sheriff says there’s no public threat Crime & Public Safety | Intelligence analyst, ‘behavior detection’ officers: A behind-the-scenes look at MOA security Crime & Public Safety | ...

Power outages in the Capital Region top 100K amid blizzard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A major winter storm has caused tens of thousands of residents to lose power throughout the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. Between National Grid, NYSEG, and Central Hudson, about 80,000 people across the area were without power as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! By 9:45 a.m., NEWS10 Meteorologist Matt Mackie had tallied 100,000. And by 10 a.m.:Power Outages are increasing by the hour due to the very heavy wet snow.In Upstate NY and Western New England, we are up to 113,000 and climbing. pic.twitter.com/fXxtnlkqoV— Steve Caporizzo (@SteveCaporizzo) March 14, 2023The winter storm rolled in around midnight on Tuesday and has caused bad driving conditions and downed power lines and trees across the region. According to Matt and Meteorologist Jill Szwed and Mackie, travel will range from difficult to impossible as the day goes on.Many counties and municipalities have de...

Snow emergency declared in Granville

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A snow emergency has been declared in the Village of Granville, and no parking will be allowed on village streets until Wednesday at noon. The parking restrictions are to help in snow removal, the safety of residents if any fire or EMS traffic is needed, and for workers. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Any car not in compliance will be ticketed or towed.

New cannabis dispensary opening in Bennington

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Silver Therapeutics, a recreational cannabis dispensary, is opening in Bennington. The shop is officially opening on March 15. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The dispensary is located at 201 Northside Drive and will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Silver Therapeutics offers different flower strains, pre-rolls, edibles, cannabis accessories and apparel. You can view the full menu on the Silver Therapeutics website.You must be 21 years or older to buy cannabis in Vermont. Those that meet the age requirement can then buy up to one ounce of flower or 8,400 mg of THC in other products, such as edibles. It is illegal to use cannabis in public, but it’s not illegal to carry and use on private property. Power outages in the Capital Region top 100K amid blizzard Silver Therapeutics has five other locations. Two are in Massachusetts: Williamsto...

PICS: Images from the 2023 nor'easter snowstorm

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:28:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Those in the NEWS10 viewing area are braving the most severe snowstorm of the season. The nor'easter arrived Monday night and should continue into Wednesday morning. With many viewers at home and most students enjoying a snow day, some are making the best of it by flexing their photography skills. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Take a look at images sent to us by viewers from all across the Capital Region! If you'd like a chance to see your images online or on-air, send them to [email protected] of Sidney braving the snow in Altamont. Image via Liz CentiImage via Brian Reed from WarrensburgImage via Leslie Gracon in West Sand LakeImage via Leslie Gracon in West Sand LakeImage via Colleen Reardon-Passetto in Hinsdale, Ma.Image via Colleen Reardon-Passetto in Hinsdale, Ma.Image via Jessica from Haines Falls