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Austin murder suspect's fluctuating bond to be taken up again Monday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, Stephon Morson, a murder suspect, is set for another bond hearing. He’s currently out of custody on his second $100 bond, according to online court records. His conditions include house arrest, GPS monitoring and having no contact with the family of the victim. Police arrested Morson in November and believe…
Read MoreSenate wraps up 16-hour reading of Trump bill, moves to debate
The Senate clerks completed the full reading of the Senate GOP’s massive tax and spending bill on Sunday afternoon, allowing the chamber to start the countdown clock toward a final vote on the package sometime on Monday. Democrats, in an attempt to delay passage of the bill, forced the clerks to read aloud all 940…
Read MoreAva Phillippe Makes Red Carpet Debut With Boyfriend Dakota Brubaker
Ava Phillippe and Dakota Brubaker are red carpet official. The daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe stepped out on the red carpet ahead of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project 2025 Block Party June 28 alongside her boyfriend—who goes by the musician name Vindigo—for the first time as a couple. For her part, the…
Read MoreTrump wants the Big Beautiful Bill on his desk by July 4 — here’s what has to happen next
Republicans are finally in the homestretch of passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through Congress after months of intense negotiations and legislative work. The Senate voted 51-49 late Saturday to proceed with the megabill, kicking off a lengthy procedural process to eventually pass it as soon as Monday if GOP leadership can keep enough…
Read MoreInside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Pajama-Themed Wedding Celebrations
See Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s First Public Appearance as a Married Couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez aren’t done partying yet. After the Amazon founder and his partner of six years officially tied the knot during a lavish wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy, the newlyweds wrapped up their weeklong celebrations—which kicked off with a…
Read MoreA Timeline of R. Kelly’s Cases and Convictions
R. Kelly is staying behind bars.The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the singer’s appeal to overturn his convictions of racketeering and Mann Act violations June 23, according to CNN…. Source link
Read MoreKatie Couric slams Lauren Sánchez’s ‘tacky’ Dolce & Gabbana dress after $50M wedding to Jeff Bezos
She’s not saying yes to the dress. Katie Couric slammed Lauren Sánchez’s “tacky” Dolce & Gabbana gown in a scathing Instagram comment after the latter wed billionaire Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, on Friday. “Welcome to the eighties—when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled,” the famed journalist wrote in an Instagram comment under a now-deleted…
Read MoreHow students are also possibly affected by climate change
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Even though school is out of session for several more weeks, it is still pertinent to look at a study done by Climate Central on how students are affected by ongoing climate change. This study involved 65 major cities in the United States. The given factor is that buildings and streets trap…
Read MoreFrom Comptroller to Chancellor, Hegar prepares to lead Texas A&M
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Glenn Hegar has served as State Comptroller for more than 10 years, but he’s leaving that job behind for a new challenge. Next week, Hegar will become Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. While wrapping up his duties as Comptroller, which included certifying the budget passed by Texas lawmakers, Hegar has…
Read MoreA new Texas law could have wider effect on how food products are made, experts suggest
(NEXSTAR) – A new law in Texas could have a significant influence over how foods are presented — or even manufactured — in the rest of the country. Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott signed into law hundreds of bills last week, including one concerning a requirement for food manufacturers to disclose the use of any of…
Read MoreLeftist media’s Iran misreporting: Letters to the Editor — June 30, 2025
The Issue: CNN’s report on an assessment doubting the US’s success in its strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Once again, we have an apparent security leak coming from a government security agency and a cable news channel, CNN, runs the story as though the leaked information is 100% true (“Well, leak of the devil, CNN,”…
Read MorePolice: 3 dead, 1 arrested after fatal crash in Round Rock
AUSTIN (KXAN) — At least three people have died after a crash involving three vehicles occurred early Sunday morning in Round Rock. According to the Round Rock Police Department, the crash occurred around 2 a.m. on Interstate 35 just north of Palm Valley Boulevard. RRPD said one person was arrested at the scene and charged…
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