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NY politicians cravenly aim to deny me the justice I’m owed for my son’s murder
I have a question for every New York lawmaker pushing the Earned Time Act, Fair and Timely Parole Act, Elder Parole and Second Look Act: Does our pain mean anything to you? How do you fight so hard for the early release of murderers, yet forget the lives they destroyed? How do you look grieving families in the eye — if…
Read MoreEmilie Kiser’s Brother Breaks Silence After Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew Trigg
TikToker Emilie Kiser’s Lawyer Speaks Out on “Worst Nightmare” After Son’s Drowning Death Emilie Kiser’s family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg. The influencer’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew’s passing while reflecting on the fleeting nature of life weeks after the 3-year-old’s passing. “Life will always throw you a…
Read MoreLawmakers reach last-minute deal on pay raises for Texas judges
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Lawmakers worked into the final hours of the legislative session to reach an agreement to provide pay raises for Texas judges. The legislation led to a sharp divide between the House and Senate over how the raises would affect pensions for lawmakers. Senate Bill 293 calls for raising the pay for judges…
Read More‘Disgusting crimes': Former DPS trooper sentenced to 14 years in prison for child sex abuse
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Andrew Smith, who was a former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and accused of child sex abuse, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, according to a press release from Attorney General Ken Paxton. On May 1, he pleaded guilty to one count of indecency with a child. In January 2021,…
Read MoreLongevity expert reveals how to ‘train’ for old age with a ‘centenarian decathlon’
Forget gold medals — this decathlon is all about your golden years. Speaking at the recent New York Times Well Festival, longevity expert and Stanford alum Dr. Peter Attia made the case for an innovative approach to preparing for old age. Rather than focusing solely on lifespan — the number of years you are alive…
Read MoreOn final day of session, Gov. Abbott vetoes Botox patient safety bill filed after KXAN investigation
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed legislation which aimed to enhance Botox patient safety and transparency Monday, calling the measure “unnecessary and overly-burdensome” for business in Texas. Senate Bill 378 would have prohibited barbers, cosmetologists and estheticians from administering Botox and other injectables unless they were licensed or authorized to give the shots. The measure would also have…
Read MoreBill to require Texas illegal immigration impact study dies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been nearly 20 years since Texas last studied the impact of mass deportations, and there’s no plan to revisit the effort anytime soon. As the federal government continues widespread deportations of undocumented immigrants and workers, a bill that would have required an annual study of the effect unauthorized migrants have on…
Read MoreCity of Austin says its new recycling collection will include cartons, coated paper products
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, the city of Austin said its curbside customers can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products in their blue recycling carts. This is an effort to help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. A press release from the city explained that cartons, also known as aseptic…
Read MoreKylie Jenner Playfully Calls Out Kids Stormi and Aire for “Fake Crying”
And while the Kylie Cosmetics founder enjoys sharing these lighthearted moments with her kids, she had to learn how to adjust her life to make space for these memories. In fact, she revealed that motherhood opened new doors for her to evolve—both as a mom of two little ones and as a person. “The first…
Read MoreThis Is What’s on Olivia Culpo’s Baby Registry: Shop Her Gender Neutral Picks for Her Firstborn
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. Olivia Culpo is a paid ambassador for Babylist. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. It’s almost that time for Olivia Culpo. Her firstborn with husband Christian McCaffrey will be here soon. So she built a baby registry…
Read MoreGray Skies and Grand Jetés: ABT’s Spring Gala Celebrated 85 Years in Style
Eric Rutherford and Kelly Killoren Bensimon. Getty Images for American Ballet Last week, a downpour couldn’t dampen the glow inside Cipriani South Street, where the American Ballet Theatre staged its annual Spring Gala with all the elegance you’d expect from one of New York’s premier cultural institutions. The black-tie affair not only celebrated the company’s…
Read MoreJudge orders Texas Lottery Commission to protect $83.5 million of disputed funds won in February jackpot
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting executive director from spending any of the $83.5 million a Houston woman won in a February Lotto Texas jackpot. None of the jackpot has been paid out because the Texas Rangers are currently investigating…
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