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Texas AG: Marriott agrees to disclose fees and rates to guests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Attorney General's Office said Tuesday it entered a settlement with Marriott International to make sure the company discloses fees and rates consumers would pay in advertisements and during the room booking process. According to the Attorney General's Office, the settlement would prohibit Marriott from taking part in "unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practices in violation of Texas law with respect to the advertising of hotel room prices".The office said the terms of settlement include the following requirements for Marriott: Disclose clearly and conspicuously all “resort fees” and the total price of rooms as the most prominently displayed price.Display room reservation search results for rooms by total price on its website.List “resort fees” separately from taxes or other governmental or imposed fees.Disclose "clearly and conspicuously" the goods and services covered by such fees.“My office has worked diligently to ensure that hotel chains and other c...

Texas AG sues Hyatt over unadvertised room fees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Attorney General's Office sued Hyatt Hotels Corporation Monday accusing the company of violating Texas law by "marketing hotel rooms at prices that were not available to the public as advertised."According to the Attorney General's announcement, Hyatt charges customers mandatory and unavoidable fees in addition to daily room rates. The AG's office said "resort fees charged by hotels do not necessarily align with “resort-like” experiences." For example, the attorney general's office alleged that "a significant portion of the amenities purportedly covered by resort fees, such as access to a fitness center and in-room Wi-Fi, are regularly offered free of charge at non-resort properties." It also said Hyatt also charged these fees regardless of whether consumers used the amenities. “Hyatt’s lack of transparency regarding hotel room prices has misled consumers and violated Texas law,” said Attorney General Paxton in Tuesday's announcement about the lawsuit. “The...

5 things to know this Wednesday, May 17

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're almost over the hump. Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, these unusually cool temperatures for mid-May will continue this afternoon with highs only in the 50s. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A string of brush fires in Colonie are currently under investigation. The latest destroyed a garage and came close to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish. Also, following an alleged pipe bomb arrest, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is urging residents, if they see something, say something. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. String of fires in Colonie under investigationA rash of brush fires in Colonie are under investigation. The latest fire destroying a garage and coming dangerously close to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish.2. Importance of ‘see something, say something’ after alleged pipe bomb ar...

Pet adoption event at Clifton Park Toyota

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A pet adoption day event will take place on Sunday at Clifton Park Toyota, located at 202 N.Y. Rt. 146 in Mechanicville. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Those in attendance will get the chance to meet adoptable pets from several local animal rescue groups. For more information, you can call (518) 258-1208.

Mike Parson names Evan Rodriguez as acting circuit attorney

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Kim Gardner is officially out as St. Louis circuit attorney. Gardner resigning more than two weeks earlier than she originally planned.Governor Mike Parson has appointed his general counsel, Evan Rodriguez, as the acting interim St. Louis circuit attorney. Rodriguez has already been sworn in to the position, and we understand he will be in the office Wednesday morning to assess where things stand. .Rodriguez, 28, will be in charge until governor Parson appoints an official new circuit attorney. We're told Parson hopes to do that by this Friday. A team from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office is also there to assist in the transition.In her statement, Gardner said that she worked with St. Louis County prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell to ensure a comprehensive transition plan. Prosecutors from around the St. Louis area are offering to help as well.A spokesperson for governor Parson shared that of the 18 people who applied to replace Gardner as circuit attorne...

Holocaust museum impact lab opens today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Something new Wednesday at the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum in Creve Coeur. Illinois girl abducted at 9 found safe 6 years later in North Carolina; mom charged It's a new impact lab to explore themes like bias, hatred, and genocide. The display will promote understanding and encourage people to speak out against injustice.

Cahokia Heights and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sharing sewer work costs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - More drainage help is on the way to Cahokia Heights, Illinois.The city signs a partnership agreement Wednesday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They'll share costs for sewer improvements. Illinois girl abducted at 9 found safe 6 years later in North Carolina; mom charged Most of the $4.6 million project will be paid with federal funds. Cahokia Heights had severe flash floods last July.It was partially blamed on the city's outdated waste water drainage system.

Kaufman Fund hosting events to benefit veterans Wednesday and Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Kaufman Fund will be giving out $100,000 to veteran charities Wednesday and Thursday. They're hosting a mental health networking conference to address veterans suffering from PTSD and mental illness. Illinois girl abducted at 9 found safe 6 years later in North Carolina; mom charged That event is at the Laborers' Local 42 at 301 South Ewing Avenue. It's from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Regional anti-crime summit happening today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis metro officials are meeting Wednesday for a regional crime summit. The East-West Gateway Council of Governments is hosting the event.Leading experts in crime and public safety will talk about ways to prevent crime. The goal of the meeting is to create collaboration between governments to create a regional strategy to fight crime Illinois girl abducted at 9 found safe 6 years later in North Carolina; mom charged FOX 2 spoke with police earlier this week after the chaos that was seen downtown this past weekend. They said they would be discussing plans to fight crime this upcoming weekend during Wednesday's summit and during the weekly press briefing from police Wednesday.

This ice cream shop in south Denver is a life-changing experience

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of our series, Hidden Gems, in which we take a look at those restaurants you should know about but may not. They are either tucked away in strip malls or otherwise off the beaten path.Try their Try them out, and if you like what you eat, pass the word.Like the times I slaughtered a turkey, took off my clothes at a nudist camp’s karaoke night, and lobbied for bull testicles to get their own food holiday, it started with a story assignment. In summer 2020 there was a new ice cream delivery operation and I, in what I consider my crowning professional achievement, had somehow netted myself a reputation as one of Denver’s premier ice cream journalists, and so an editor commanded me to check it out. I obliged.In those early pandemic days, David Right packed up his car with his homemade frosty pints and dropped them at customers’ doors. Like so many firsts of summer — first kiss, first leap off the high dive, first bite of Right Cream — I still remember th...