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Texas legislature approves $338B state budget for next two years
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Legislature has come to an agreement on the $338 billion budget that will fund state agencies and priorities over the next two fiscal years, including billions in property tax relief, billions in additional dollars for public schools and a new education savings account, and additional dollars for childcare. By law,…
Read More‘RHONY’ star Ubah Hassan engaged to Oliver Dachsel
Ubah Hassan has found her happily ever after. The “Real Housewives of New York City” star announced her engagement to investment banker Oliver Dachsel on Instagram Saturday. “To love and be loved by someone so kind, deeply good, and quietly breathtaking 💍 🧿,” she captioned a carousel of photos from the romantic proposal in a…
Read MoreMama and baby bear cool off in California family’s pool
(KTLA) — A mama bear and her fluffy cub were seen escaping the heat in a California family’s backyard pool on Friday afternoon – a heartwarming wildlife encounter for the homeowners. The sighting happened around noon in Monrovia, where residents say bear visits are a regular part of life. But this visit was especially adorable,…
Read MoreRoller derby coach preps to compete and coach at world level, while still coaching Austin skaters
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several young roller-skaters took to the roller derby track at Bartholomew District Park early Saturday morning to get ready to host the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) Female Division Playoffs in a few weeks. It’s the first time Texas will host. One of Texas Junior Roller Derby’s coaches, Ruth Williams, known in…
Read MoreKavan pitches for grandmother as Longhorns conquer Sooners in WCWS
AUSTIN (KXAN) – No matter how impressive Texas softball has been in the last number of years, the question has remained if they can take down Oklahoma. The Sooners kept on being the class of the sport with the Longhorns hot on their tails. For much of 2025, Texas looked like they had the upper…
Read MoreFreebies in Central Texas for K-12 students who have good grades
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Students can now be rewarded for their hard-earned achievements for their excellent grades. Various restaurants and attractions in the Central Texas area have offers for students who present their 2025 report cards with high grades, like A’s and B’s. We have compiled a list for those businesses that honor the rewards below:…
Read MoreProsecutors say they have ‘convincing evidence’ against Wander Franco with sexual abuse case set to begin
Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic say that they have “convincing evidence” against Rays shortstop Wander Franco in the sexual abuse case that is set to go to trial Monday, according to a news release issued by the country’s attorney general and shared by ESPN. Franco, who hasn’t played in MLB since August 2023, is alleged…
Read MoreMiley Cyrus Reveals What Led to Billy Ray Cyrus Rift
Billy Ray Moves on With Firerose Billy Ray quietly got engaged to Australian singer Firerose, who’s 27 years his junior, in August 2022 but waited to confirm the news until that November. “Growing up in Australia, my love of music was predominant over everything,” Firerose told People. “I’ve known his music since forever.” What started…
Read MoreAstros shutting down Yordan Alvarez in brutal injury swerve
Yordan Alvarez’s nightmare season just hit another turn for the worse. The Astros are shutting down Alvarez again after an MRI exam showed a “very small fracture” in his right hand that is only “60 percent healed,” general manager Dana Brown told reporters. Alvarez, who hit .210 with three home runs through his first 100…
Read MoreSydney Sweeney Breaks Silence on Jonathan Davino Breakup
And the bond between the 27-year-old and the Top Gun: Maverick actor—who recently reunited in Texas for his sister’s wedding—remains strong. “When you spend so much time with someone, you become close and you talk to each other about anything,” Sydney said. “So work, life, family, friends, he’s just there for me. I’m there for…
Read MoreKeri Russell admits she’s ‘still not sure’ she wants to be an actress but ‘really loves’ her job right now
Keri Russell creates magic on ordinary days. But that doesn’t mean she’s too tethered to the job title actress. In fact, Russell, 49, recently revealed how she views her career in Hollywood. “I didn’t grow up desperate to be an actress,” the star said while at the Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actress Roundtable. “I’m still not sure…
Read MoreAFD holds public fire demonstration, speaks on challenges
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gossett & Co. hosted a public fire demonstration Saturday in collaboration with the Austin Fire Department. Attendees witnessed a replicated fire emergency scenario, with Austin firefighters breaching, clearing and hosing down the surrounding areas. Following the demonstration, organizers dove into the challenges that occur, the training behind it all, as well as…
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