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Private developer plans to build 600-acre public park in east Austin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A private developer plans to fund and construct a 600-acre public park in east Austin that will one day be donated to the city of Austin and its park system. Douglas Gilliland, the managing director for Taurus Investment Holdings, describes the park as the "Zilker Park of east Austin." The new public park will almost double the size of Zilker, will be sandwiched between Walter E. Long park and the East Metropolitan park, and will tie in to Travis County's 14-mile public trail system. Cost and scope of the project Gilliland said the project will be privately funded and cost $8 million to complete. The park will be built and designed over the span of six to seven phases in the next seven years. Gilliland said he is hoping to complete one phase a year.The first phase will design and construct a 12-foot wide paved trail that runs through the park. The main trail will also have other trails branching from it that lead to a nearby community development. A rendering of wha...

What are the most dangerous Texas cities, roads for pedestrian fatalities?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

TEXAS (KXAN) -- Interstates and highways accounted for more than one-third of pedestrian fatalities along Texas roadways between 2016 and 2020, according to new findings from a May ValuePenguin study. The findings incorporated analysis from data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Within that five-year timespan, 37.6% of pedestrian fatalities happened along interstates and U.S. highways, while an additional 28.8% of them occurred on a state route or farm-to-market (FM) road.Interstate 35 accounted for the highest volume of pedestrian fatalities statewide during the same five-year time period. I-35 is a major statewide north-south interstate that travels from Laredo near the Mexican border north toward Gainesville before heading into Oklahoma. San Antonio, Austin and Waco are some of the major Texas cities the interstate passes through.On a city level, Houston, Austin and Dallas roadways round out the top three spots where pedestrian fatalities are likely t...

Crackdown on seat belt laws in Texas begins Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Starting Monday, May 22 through June 4, law enforcement officers across Texas will be stepping up enforcement of the state’s seat belt laws, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to TxDOT, 1,258 unbuckled drivers and passengers died in 2022, up 2.5% from the year before.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the Click It or Ticket initiative has saved more than 7,399 lives, prevented more than 120,000 serious injuries and resulted in $28.5 billion in economic savings since its inception in 2002, according to TxDOT.Texas law requires that every person in a vehicle be secured by a seat belt whether riding in the front or back seat. Fines and court costs for failing to fasten seat belts can add up to $250 or more."It’s critical for everyone to take just a few seconds to buckle up, every ride, every time,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams in a press release. “Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important precau...

Halfmoon Zim Smith Trail Walk and Picnic announced

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Zim Smith Trail Walk and Picnic in the Park has been announced for Saturday, June 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Attendees for the fun and healthy outdoor event are asked to arrive at the Zim Smith Trail Head on Coons Crossing Road by 10:30 a.m. to be shuttled to the Zim Smith East Trail Head on Elizabeth Street Extension. The walk will then begin at 11 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The trail is roughly 2.42 miles and will take about an hour to complete. A free picnic lunch will be offered at the Zim Smith Trail Head around noon. Golf carts will be available for those who can't walk the trail. The Zim Smith Trail is a paved, 11.5-mile multi-use trail connecting Ballston Spa to Mechanicville through beautiful woodlands, wetlands, and villages. GasBuddy: Average Albany prices see slight drop “Our Zim Smith Trail Walk & Picnic in the Park on June 3 is a wonderful opportunity to get ou...

Ballston crash on NY 50 northbound closes right shoulder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on NY 50 northbound north of NY 146A in Ballston has left the right shoulder closed. Drivers in the area should expect delays.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Information regarding the crash is limited at this time. Stick with News10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

5 things to know this Monday, May 22

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The countdown to Friday is once again underway. Happy Monday! Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, a weak front will spark some pop-up showers with some rogue thunder to the south of I-90. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The emergency water and boil advisory in Colonie was lifted Sunday morning. Also, 18 days after being re-hired, Tom Menas has resigned as Albany Empire head coach. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Emergency water and boil advisory lifted in ColonieAccording to the Colonie Town Supervisor, Peter G. Crummey, the emergency water and boil advisory has been lifted. The advisory was issued Thursday evening.2. New York 2023 legislative session extendedComing out of the state budget that was just over a month late, state officials are counting down the days left of the legislative session. The 2023 legislative session will be running later th...

Police investigating fiery hit-and-run crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A fiery overnight crash in East St. Louis sent two people to the hospital and has police looking for a driver Monday morning who ran away from the scene.The crash happened at the intersection of Route 3 and 8th Street. The scene is clear now, but earlier overnight it was a much different scene.This all happened around midnight or 12:30 a.m. East St. Louis fire officials told FOX 2 a pickup truck slammed into an SUV. The SUV rolled over and wound up in a ditch. Driver killed after semi-truck smashes into train in rural Missouri Authorities shared that the two people inside the SUV were taken to a nearby hospital with level one trauma. That means their injuries were serious. We’re told the driver of the pickup truck ran away from the scene here.The truck caught on fire after the crash. Both East St. Louis Police and Illinois State Police were at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

1 person dead, 2 injured in St. Peter's shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, mo. - The Major Case Squad has been called on Monday morning after a man is murdered at a St. Peter's home. Two others were also shot.The shooting happened on Country Acres Drive, right off Theole Road. St. Peter's Police's Melissa Doss confirmed that at around 1:30 a.m., one man was found dead on the 1600 block of Country Acres. Driver killed after semi-truck smashes into train in rural Missouri Two other victims were also found suffering from gunshot wounds. They were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the shooting, and the suspect, has not yet been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

MetroLink hosting light rail system expansion open house today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - MetroLink is hosting public meetings on improving security and expanding the light rail system.These public meetings will be happening Monday and Tuesday. MetroLink will be revealing results of its online survey about its planned expansion. Safety has also been a recent concern.Breaking ground on the project is still a few years away. The expansion currently in the project management phase. A new north-south route would run along Jefferson Avenue, from Chippewa, to Natural Bridge. That's phase one of the project, and it's estimated to cost around $850 million. Driver killed after semi-truck smashes into train in rural Missouri Phase two would extend service into north county. The federal government's 'New Start Program' provides up to $4.6 billion a year to capital transit projects, like the Jefferson Alignment MetroLink Expansion.Bi-state and the city will work together on the securing the funding for this. However, they've said in the past, 40% of the project will be...

'Bags for Wags' fundraiser taking place tonight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:39:58 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The Belleville Area Humane Society hosts its annual 'Bags for Wags' fundraiser Monday night.Those puppies who wag their tails will benefit from the sale of designer bags. There will be a raffle and silent auction. Man killed in pre-dawn collision on I-70 at Grand The big event is at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Clair Country Club. Tickets are $75, and includes dinner and drinks.