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LBJ wrestler Rendon finding home, success in sport
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Michaela Rendon began as a wrestler, it wasn’t the most encouraging start. “My first match, I didn’t know what to do,” Rendon said. “So I kind of just screamed in the middle. I didn’t win.” Michaela Rendon holding medals and trophies (Contributed photo) MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date…
Read MoreAfter Gov. Abbott vetoed THC ban, will the product be regulated?
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After vetoing Senate Bill 3, which would have banned all THC in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott immediately moved to call a special session of the legislature, demanding lawmakers act swiftly to regulate hemp-derived THC. But Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who spearheaded the effort to pass SB 3, quickly responded in a news…
Read MoreStuver, Vazquez named to MLS all-star team, take on LigaMX all-stars at Q2 Stadium
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver has played like an all-star for the past couple of seasons, and now he’s finally officially one. Stuver, along with forward Brandon Vazquez and head coach Nico Estévez, will represent Austin FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer all-star game July 23 at Q2 Stadium. The MLS…
Read MorePHOTOS: Leander probationary police officer rescues ducklings from storm drain
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — “Why did the ducklings fall on the sidewalk? They tripped on a quack!” A Leander Police probationary officer and his field training officer helped save the day over the weekend, when they rescued six black-bellied whistling ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. ‘Hootie Hoot’ the young screech owl on…
Read MoreRob Kardashian Joins Kim Kardashian for Rare Photo
It’s not easy to keep up with Rob Kardashian. While the younger brother of Kourtney Kardashian, 46, Kim Kardashian, 44, and Khloe Kardashian, 40, may stay out of the spotlight more than his sisters do, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum does still make an appearance every so often—this time, in Kim’s latest Instagram post. “Happy…
Read MoreAustin's toyed with ranked choice for years. Why the system, recently used in NYC, hasn't been used here
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, voters in New York City ranked the candidates who they felt should be mayor on their mayoral primary election ballots. The process led to progressive Zohran Mamdani earning the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New York City. New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary. Here’s…
Read MoreLola Consuelos Reveals How Kelly Ripa Went From Mom to Friend
“When you’re growing up, your parents are always like, ‘I’m just telling you, when you’re older you’re gonna wish you listened to me,’” Lola admitted. “There’s so many times in my life where I’m now like, ‘Oh my god, I completely get it.’” She added, “When I have children one day, I’ll probably say the…
Read MoreSenior woman gifted day of adventures at Lady Bird Lake, LBJ Library
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Elizabeth “Liz” Greider loves sailing, nature and history, and frequently talks about those interests. So when the team at Tech Ridge Oaks planned her “Miracle Moment,” incorporating those things was a must. “I have sailed a lot and I miss it a lot,” Liz said. “Sailing is a skill and I like…
Read MoreAustin Police searching for suspect involved in deadly crash on South Congress
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect who was involved in a south Austin hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in May. Police are also seeking the public’s help to gather information that may lead officers to identify and capture the suspect. Around 11:44 p.m. on May 20, police said…
Read MoreFedEx Execs Are Bracing for a $170M Tariff Hit
Raj Subramaniam took the helm of FedEx in 2022. Liu Yanan/Xinhua via Getty Images FedEx, like many global companies, has been scrambling to adapt to the Trump administration’s shifting trade policies. After some of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs took effect in April, cross-border shipping volumes declined. The situation worsened in May. Now, the company estimates…
Read MoreWho Is Brett Cooper? What to Know About the Conservative Podcaster Joining Fox News
Girl, watch your mouth. It all started when the Girl, Wash Your Face author posted about her house cleaner and it got increasingly dirty. In a clip of the since-deleted post resurfaced by Angie Treasure, Hollis referenced an April 2021 livestream where she spoke about a woman who “cleans the toilets,” noting that “someone commented and…
Read MoreIf We Repeat History, Healthcare A.I. Will Fail to Deliver
Without smarter design and deeper integration, healthcare A.I. may follow the slow, frustrating path of EHRs: delayed adoption and minimal clinical impact. Unsplash+ 2024 was the year A.I. officially arrived in healthcare. Startups sprinted to build, health systems scrambled to evaluate and investors poured billions into a flood of new companies promising to reduce burdens…
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