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Following pandemic healthcare shift, Texas A&M to establish new Telehealth Institute

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) -- Following a shift toward telehealth care during the pandemic, Texas A&M University announced the creation of a new Telehealth Institute with the goal of tackling "disparities in access to high-quality health care."The university's board of regents has committed $15 million over five years to fund the new institute. Texas A&M School of Medicine and the School of Education and Human Development Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Carly McCord has been named executive director of the institute. "The virtual portion gets care to people when and where they need it, that could be in their homes, in their cars... in schools and jails," McCord said. "It can go anywhere and overcome barriers that create disparities like transportation barriers, (and) time barriers. All of those can be overcome using telehealth."The institute aims to take a three-pronged approach bringing together research, clinical, and educational components.McCord said while they all h...

San Marcos police searching for missing 55 year old last seen Sunday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- The San Marcos Police Department is searching for a missing man who has health conditions police believe could pose a threat to his well-being. Thomas Yada, 55, was last seen at a rehabilitation facility on West Hutchinson Street around 7 p.m. Sunday. He has several health conditions, and authorities believe they could pose a threat to his well-being. Yada was last seen wearing a blue shirt, jeans and a wallet with a chain. Police said he "sways side to side when he walks, has a slur in his speech, is hard of hearing and wears a hearing aid." Police also said Yada is described as “skittish” and may be hiding.Anyone who sees Yada is asked to contact San Marcos Police at (512) 753-2108.

Gophers football: Greg Eslinger on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

Former Gophers football player Greg Eslinger was named to the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the 2024 class on Monday. He one of 78 former Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players on the ballot for next year’s class.Eslinger, a Bismarck, N.D., native, played center at Minnesota from 2002-05 and won two national awards: the Outland Trophy (best interior lineman) and the Rimington Trophy (best center), both in 2005. Eslinger is one of two Gophers to make all-Big Ten first team on three occasions. He was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 2016.The ballot also includes two Minnesotans: Holy Angeles receiver Larry Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh) and Wayzata linebacker James Laurinaitis (Ohio State).Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers football announces kickoff times for four of first five games College Sports | Inexperienced Gophers football team faces daunting schedule, lower expectations College Sports | Gophers football adds...

Road closed in Glens Falls this week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A road in Glens Falls is set to close for road work later this week. Sections of Bay Street and Webster Avenue are set to be closed on Wednesday, June 7, from 9 a.m. until around 1 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A section of Bay Street between its intersections with Lexington Avenue and Fort Amherst Road will be closed, as will Webster Avenue between Bay and Glen Streets. Road work is set to take place at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Bay Street, as the Glens Falls Water & Sewer Department conducts a video exploration of sewer lines. During the closure, a traffic detour will run from the intersection of Fort Amherst Road and Bay Street to the intersection of Lexington and Bay, as well as from Bay and Webster to Webster and Glen.

New AI exhibit introduces visitors to the future

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- From Chat GPT to self driving cars, artificial intelligence is everywhere. A new exhibit at the Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady shows just how fast AI can evolve and how we can better understand its future. “Getting people comfortable with the idea that this technology exists and that this is a tool to be harnessed and utilized," Gina Gould, president and CEO of the Museum of Innovation and Science, said. "The writing app alone is extraordinary, what used to take me three hours is now five minutes.”  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The exhibit is sponsored by AI Plus, an initiative at UAlbany that helps integrate teaching and learning about artificial intelligence into the curriculum. “They understand AI, they understand the foundation so they can build a new generation of AI that are trustworthy and doesn’t have bias and things like that," Thenkurussi Kesavadas, vice president ...

Two arrested following police chase in Argyle

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

ARGYLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested after one allegedly fled a traffic stop, ensuing a police-involved car chase in Argyle. Kevin Williamson (34, Argyle) and Jaime Hinds (43, Moriah) each face several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 4:10 p.m., troopers stopped a car near Elm Street in Argyle for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Troopers identified the driver as Williamson and say he didn't have a valid driver's license.Troopers say the passenger provided false identification but was later identified as Hinds. As Williamson was removed from the car, troopers say he was found to possess a controlled substance. WCSO responds to fatal Kingsbury motorcycle crash During the interview, state police say Hinds failed to follow commands as she locked herself in the car, moved to the driver's seat, and fled the scene. As she left, law enforcement says she nearly struck a trooper. A chas...

Bimi's Canteen & Bar opens in Chatham

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bimi's Canteen & Bar, located at 19 Main Street in Chatham, officially opened on June 3. Owners Ellen Waggett and Chris Landy also own Bimi's Cheese Shop, which is located right next door at 21 Main Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The menu features salads, charcuterie plates with cheeses from next door, steak, fish, chicken pork, and dessert. You can view the full menu on the Bimi's Canteen & Bar Facebook page.The restaurant also features a downstairs "speakeasy." Parking is available along Main Street with more parking at the depot lot by Community Bank. The ADA entrance is through the back door and there is limited parking behind the restaurant. Schenectady’s Mexican Radio closes after 9 years Bimi's Canteen & Bar is open Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can make a reservation on the Resy website.

Tyler Street Extension and Reed Street improvement project

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The City of Pittsfield is announcing that on Wednesday, paving operations will take place on Tyler Street Extension and Reed Street. On-street parking will be prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes while this work is underway. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Sex offender pleads guilty to attempting to entice minor

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A registered sex offender from Schenectady pleaded guilty on Monday to attempting to entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, as well as committing a felony offense involving a minor while required to register as a sex offender. Matthew Peters, 48, faces 20 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on October 10. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Peters admitted that between October 2 and October 7, 2020, he initiated and exchanged sexually explicit messages with an undercover law enforcement agent posing as a 14-year-old child. The DOJ says after Peters learned the apparent child was 14 years old, he repeatedly asked the minor for nudes and live images.According to the DOJ, Peters also asked the minor to meet him on several occasions and discussed engaging in various sexual acts with the minor when they met. He arranged to meet the m...

Polling places change for Warren County June primary

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:01 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Primary elections come around once again in June. On Monday, Warren County released its list of polling places and early voting details for the upcoming June 27 primary. Some locations are specific based on party. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Changes to polling places have been made by Warren County to reflect the fact that primaries are limited, and to streamline operations at individual polling places. Those not listed below can visit their usual polling places. Changes to Warren County's polling places this June include:Democratic and Conservative voters in Glens Falls Ward 2 and Ward 3 can vote at the Church of the Messiah at 296 Glen St. in Glens FallsAll Conservative party members in Queensbury and Lake George can vote at the Warren County Human Services building, 1340 Route 9 in QueensburyAll Conservative party members in Bolton can vote at Warrensburg Jr./Sr/ High School, 103 Schroo...