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Tom Hanks Cheekily Tells Photographers to “Shut the F–k Up” on Red Carpet
Tom Hanks knows a thing or two about working the camera. The actor had some fun on at the New York City premiere of his new movie The Phoenician Scheme May 28 when he playfully chastised… Source link
Read More$8.5 billion school finance bill heads to Governor's desk for signature
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas House lawmakers gave the thumbs-up to a $8.5 billion school finance bill, which some in leadership called the largest investment in public schools in the state’s history. But some school district leaders said they worry about the lack of local control. House Bill 2 is now heading to the Governor’s desk…
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court gives initial win to Paxton in migrant shelter case
(The Texas Tribune) — Attorney General Ken Paxton can proceed with his investigation of an El Paso migrant shelter network he has accused of violating state law by helping undocumented migrants, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday. The ruling does not weigh in on the merits of the case, but says the district court erred…
Read MoreHow Lester Holt Signed Off Last NBC Nightly News Before Dateline Move
Lester Holt is saying good night to NBC Nightly News. The longtime journalist, 66, emotionally signed off May 30 after more than a decade on the show. “Before we go tonight, a word about me,” he shared on the broadcast. “You may recall the announcement back some months ago that I would be leaving my…
Read MoreElon Musk Reveals His Son X Gave Him a Black Eye
Elon Musk is explaining the origin of his black eye. During a press availability event alongside President Donald Trump May 30, the Tesla CEO appeared to sport a bruise around one of his eyes,… Source link
Read MoreHow Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes Are Supporting Taylor Swift After Masters Music Deal
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are on Taylor Swift‘s team. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and his wife both expressed their support for the “Long Love” singer—who has been dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce since 2023—after she announced May 30 she had bought the masters to her first six albums after a years-long battle. The singer, 35, shared the…
Read MoreFoster Grandparent Volunteer program connects older Texans with kids in need
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Health and Human Services is recruiting volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, which connects older Texans with children in need of one-on-one emotional support, mentoring and tutoring. According to Texas Health and Human Services, it currently has about 300 volunteers — aged 55 and older — acting as role models, mentors…
Read MoreAustin’s weather extremes: Hottest, coldest and wettest June records
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available. .anchor_me { position: relative; } .anchor_me…
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Leah says these products work for all hair types. “If somebody feels that they have normal hair, can they still use this product,” Leah said. “We’ve been doing these events to introduce the product line on all hair types, so 1, 2, 3 and 4, and the variation in between. The thing is that elastin…
Read MoreFelicity Huffman Reacts to Desperate Housewives Spinoff
Felicity Huffman is excited to take another trip down Wisteria Lane. The Desperate Housewives alum shared that she was thrilled to learn that a new series following a new group of residents is in the works. In fact, a big draw for her is that Kerry Washington is set to executive produce the spinoff, titled…
Read MoreSpirit Halloween's annual kick-off event killed by 'supply chain issues'
(NewsNation) — It may not be spooky season yet, but tariffs may have already frightened some of the Halloween fun away. Spirit Halloween announced it won’t be holding its annual grand opening of the retailer’s flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, because of “international disruptions and supply chain challenges.” A former Rite Aid…
Read MoreTexas baseball starts NCAA regional with win over HCU
AUSTIN (KXAN) – In the opening game of the Austin Regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, the Longhorns rolled past Houston Christian 7-1 to advance in the winner’s bracket. Texas and the fourth-seeded Huskies were in a close game until the fifth inning where the Longhorns offense came alive. Texas notched five runs, all with…
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