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Texas Senators tout property tax plan they say could save homeowners $750+

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to lower property taxes Tuesday, touting a $16.5 billion package they estimate will save the average homeowner nearly $800 on their tax bills for the next two years.Senate Bill 3 raises the homestead exemption to $70,000. That exemption, the amount of your primary home's value that is not taxed, is now $40,000. All 31 senators are joint authors of this proposal. SB 3 also triples the homestead exemptions for Texans who are disabled or over 65 to $30,000.Senate Republicans estimated this bill would save an average homeowner $756 in the first year and $798 in the second year. For Texans over 65 or disabled, those savings would increase to more than $1,000. Their estimates are based on the average homestead value of $331,000."These are astonishing numbers," Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) said. "I've been in the tax business for over 25 years. I never thought the Lieutenant Governor and I would ever be talking about ...

Multi-story, mixed-use development coming to desirable Austin ZIP code

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 14, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Developers recently broke ground on a new five-story condo development for South Lamar Boulevard at the southeast corner of Bluebonnet Lane.The project is named Montage. When it's done, it will include 182 condo units and commercial space. The condo units will range in size from 520 square feet for a studio to 1,4000 square feet for up to two bedrooms.Eighteen units have been designated as affordable housing, with space reserved for people who make less money. Austin has rules for builders related to affordable housing.The ground floor will include more than 12,000 square feet of commercial space.“Montage will offer an incredible opportunity for buyers to own a home in 78704, where new construction under $1 million is very difficult to find,” Robert Lee said, CEO and principal of Pearlstone Partners, the developer behind the project.The project is being built on what used to be a ...

Experts dissect future of short-term rentals in Austin, including regulation needs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With approximately 11,000 short-term rentals (STRs) in Austin, the Texas capital has become a key destination for visitors looking to experience the city from a resident's perspective. Now, industry experts weigh in on how the $20 billion-a-year industry needs to evolve to continue customizing optimal experiences for users.South by Southwest Conference & Festivals hosted "Back to the Future of Travel: Short-Term Rentals." The panel included Chip Conley from Modern Elder Academy; Rena Pachecco-Theard from Boutiq, Inc.; and Roman Pedan with Kasa.Each leaned on expertise in the vacation home rental business, with Pachecco-Theard's focus on developing a luxury rental brand while Pedan considered his a "love child between Airbnb and Marriott." Conley -- who currently runs a midlife workshops and educational academy -- previously worked for Airbnb.Right now, the biggest threats facing short-term rentals are the economic pressures spurred on by COVID-19, compounded by ...

Gophers hockey: Matthew Knies, Brock Faber, coach Bob Motzko win Big Ten awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

Minnesota Gophers sophomore forward Matthew Knies was named Big Ten Player of the Year on Tuesday, one of the top honors in college hockey.In all, the Gophers grabbed three of the conference’s five major awards. Team captain Brock Faber repeated as the Big Ten defensive player of the year, while Bob Motzko was named the conference’s coach of the year for the second year in a row, and for the third time in his five years as Minnesota’s head coach.It is the second consecutive year that a Gopher has been named the Big Ten’s top player, with Ben Meyers winning the award in 2022.Notre Dame senior Ryan Bischel – who hails from Medina, Minn., and was a prep standout at Benilde-St. Margaret’s – was voted goaltender of the year. Michigan rookie Adam Fantilli, who is projected by many to be a top five pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, was named the conference’s freshman of the year.Fantilli joined the Gophers’ dynamic rookie duo, Logan Cooley and Jimmy Snuggerud, as the forwards on the all-freshman...

Police to crack down on impaired driving this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Law enforcement across the state will participate in a High Visibility Engagement Campaign to crack down on impaired driving. The STOP-DWI initiative will run from March 16 through March 19. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Local police departments urge to remember one important piece of advice if you are out celebrating St. Patrick's Day: Buzzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. The STOP-DWI Foundation has also created a new mobile app - "Have A Plan" that is free to download. The app will help users find safe rides home no matter where you are celebrating.

Colonie Restaurant Week returns March 20

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Colonie Restaurant Week is back for 2023. The event runs from Monday, March 20 through Sunday, March 26. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Participating restaurants will be offering three-course meals for a fixed price. Beverages, taxes, and gratuities and not included in that price.Participating restaurants110 Grill, 664 Loudon Road in Latham, (518) 608-1049Arsenal City Tavern, 795 3rd Avenue in Watervliet, (518) 874-1767The Century House, 997 Loudon Road in Latham, (518) 785-0931 x401Innovo Kitchen, 1210 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham, (518) 608-1466Martel’s Grill & Bar, 418 Consaul Road in Schenectady, (518) 982-0220The Parc at Trilogy, 254 Wolf Road in Latham, (518) 869-9976Philly Bar & Lounge, 622 Watervliet Shaker Road in Latham, (518) 785-9559Scarlet Knife, 195 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham, (518) 808-4100 New Pakistani-Indian restaurant opens in Schenectady Reservations are s...

Grab a 99¢ cone at Stewart's on St. Patrick's Day!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a single scoop cone for just 99¢ at any Stewart's Shops! The offer is only available on Friday, March 17! Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Looking for some other festive food items? Check out the Shenanigan Shake, a popular mint dairy shake, or stop by for a hot Irish Cream Coffee. Maybe you are looking to elevate your coffee to the next level. Grab the Irish Crème International Delight flavored coffee creamer, which can be used in hot, iced coffee, and cold brew. All items are available in all Stewart's Shops for a limited time.

Santabarbara introduces bill to raise NY speed limit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara introduces a bill to increase the maximum speed limit for certain roadways to 70 mph. The bill allows the commissioner of the department of transportation to increase the speed limit on state roadways that meet department criteria for the new maximum speed. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York has had the speed limit of 65 mph since 1995. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 43 states already have speed limits on some roads over 65 mph. Santabarbara comments, “My bill will bring New York in line with the vast majority of other states that already have speed limits of 70 miles per hour or higher,” “The fact is technology has changed and more people are comfortable driving at a higher speed on the highway. We have better roads and modern engineering that has made today’s cars safer and easier to drive. This small change to our state’s speed ...

Woman arrested after Chestertown break-in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

CHESTERTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Earlier this month, a 19-year-old woman with a behavioral issue was arrested in Chestertown. Officers from the Warren County Sheriff's Office responded after a woman caused property damage and fled the scene in someone else's vehicle. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, March 1, Bela Simonson, of Olmsteadville, was arrested after smashing through a window at Buckman's Family Fuel Co. at 6259 Route 9 in Chestertown. Police say Simonson had entered the building and caused extensive damage before getting into a Ford Transit service van, crashing it through a garage door and fleeing the premises, all before police arrived after 7 p.m.Simonson was found on Knapp Hill Road in Chestertown around 10 p.m. that night. She had crashed the vehicle into a ditch, and was taken into custody without any further incident. 1,600+ outages as Glens Falls weathers the storm Charges against Simonson i...

Accused Hermann, Missouri cop killer charged

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:54 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. – The Gasconade County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged a 35-year-old man with a double shooting that left one Hermann, Missouri, police officer dead and another injured.Kenneth Lee Simpson, of Steelville, was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, first-degree assault - special victim, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of armed criminal action.The shooting happened just after 9:05 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Casey’s General Store on Market Street in Hermann. Top story: Deadline for Kim Gardner to respond to ousting effort today Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith and Officer Adam Sullentrup were there to take Simpson into custody for multiple warrants in Franklin and Warren counties. State police claim an altercation occurred and Simpson shot both Griffith and Sullentrup before fleeing.Griffith was rushed to Hermann Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. He was 34. Sullentrup, 31, was brought to a St. Louis hospital for treatment. Ba...