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City of Round Rock seeking public feedback on water drainage
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Round Rock is seeking public feedback on water drainage issues in the city. The goal of the feedback is to enhance models that engineers and city officials can use to better represent stormwater flows in various areas. Michael Thane, the Executive Director of Round Rock’s Public Works, said the…
Read MoreDoes Popeyes have a 'secret' seasoning for customers who request it?
(NEXSTAR) – You might be happy to enjoy your Popeyes chicken dinner as-is, but a seasoned pro might ask for a little extra Cajun Sparkle. Often described as a “secret” item at Popeyes, Cajun Sparkle seasoning is a Cajun-inspired blend of salt, herbs and spices designed to be sprinkled over your meal “to suit your…
Read MoreOhio food truck sued over 'L’Eggo My Eggroll' name
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio food truck is facing a lawsuit from Kellanova, formerly the Kellogg Company (and colloquially called “Kellogg’s,” over claims its name plays off a trademarked slogan owned by the multibillion-dollar company. On June 3, Kellanova filed a lawsuit against the Findlay-based food truck L’Eggo My Eggroll in U.S. District Court…
Read MoreTrump’s Iran attack catches world off-guard after fakeouts with B-2 flights and ‘two weeks’ timeframe
WASHINGTON — President Trump caught the world off-guard Saturday by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites — after his apparently strategic deception indicating that such strikes weren’t imminent and trickery with the deployment of US Air Force B-2 bombers. Trump said Thursday he would make a decision in the “next two weeks” to allow more time…
Read MoreUS bombs three Iran nuclear sites, entering war
President Trump announced Saturday the United States had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow site that is located in a mountainside. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “All planes are now outside of Iran air…
Read MoreVance blames California Dems for violent immigration protests and calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of encouraging violent immigration protests as he used his appearance in Los Angeles to rebut criticism from state and local officials that the Trump administration fueled the unrest by sending in federal officers. Vance…
Read MoreAFD: Fire extinguished, occupants out safely at east Austin apartment
AUSTIN (KXAN) — All occupants in an east Austin apartment complex “self-evacuated safely” after the Austin Fire Department responded to a report of a fire on Saturday. The fire was also extinguished around 8:15 p.m. Shortly before 7:30 p.m., AFD said on social media it responded to an apartment fire at 1901 E. Anderson Lane…
Read MoreHow The View’s Sunny Hostin “Almost Died” While Filming
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote.…
Read MoreState of Texas: Sen. Kelly Hancock resigns to become acting Comptroller, announces campaign for position
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Republican State Sen Kelly Hancock resigned from the Texas Senate and was hired to be the Chief Clerk at the Texas Comptroller’s office on Thursday. The move puts Hancock in the position to become the acting Comptroller of Public Accounts when Comptroller Glenn Hegar leaves his position to become the next Chancellor…
Read MoreTexas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill signed by governor
(The Texas Tribune) — Come September, every public school classroom will be required to display the Ten Commandments — part of a larger push in Texas and beyond to increase the role of religion in schools. On Saturday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10,despite a federal court ruling that a similar Louisiana law violated…
Read MoreTaylor Swift stuns in corset top and miniskirt for Travis Kelce date night
She’s so gorgeous. Taylor Swift turned heads as she enchanted restaurant goers in one of her signature corset top looks during her date night with boyfriend Travis Kelce on Friday. The “Love Story” hitmaker wore a $168 Seren Top by Reformation, which is made from a heavyweight crepe fabric and is available in four different…
Read More'Hootie Hoot' the young screech owl on the road to recovery with Leander community's help
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A young screech owl is now on the mend while learning how to navigate being an owl, and the Leander community is ensuring his recovery. “Hootie Hoot” was found on a citizen’s front porch in the Vista Ridge neighborhood “not wanting to go anywhere,” the Leander Police Department said on social media.…
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