Posts by Forbes Washington DC
Fallen Austin police officer honored with memorial marker in Liberty Hill
LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — A fallen police officer now has a permanent memorial marker in his honor. The Austin Police Department on Saturday morning installed a memorial marker for Senior APD Officer Anthony “Tony” Martin, who died in a motorcycle crash in 2022. APD honors fallen officer with public visitation, funeral APD installed the…
Read MoreChrissy Teigen Reveals Photo From Hairline Lowering Procedure
Chrissy Teigen‘s latest cosmetic procedure is literally a cut above the rest. The 39-year-old has unveiled the initial results of recent plastic surgery she underwent to lower her hairline, one day after sparking speculation she had gone under the knife again by livestreaming herself while lying on a hospital bed, wearing a post-surgical chin wrap.…
Read MoreEuropean man unaware he had a rare cancer-causing gene donated his sperm — 10 kids now have cancer
There are term limits — why not sperm limits? The debate over how often a donor’s sperm should be used to conceive children has been reignited in Europe, after 67 children were birthed accidentally using the sperm of a man that had a rare cancer-causing mutation. Ten of those 67 have been diagnosed with some…
Read More$1 movies at Regal Cinemas this summer: 'Trolls,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' more
(NEXSTAR) — A yearly Regal Cinemas treat returns this summer — $1 tickets to family movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 10 to August 6. It’s part of Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express, which brings recent hits and older favorites back to the big screen. In addition to the low price, Regal Cinemas says…
Read MoreKirk Cousins trolls Travis Kelce for his back hair: ‘God bless Taylor Swift’
Kirk Cousins couldn’t help but make fun of Travis Kelce for his hairy back. The Falcons quarterback weighed in on the photos of the Chiefs tight end that circulated recently during an interview with E! News earlier this week. “God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that,” Cousins said. “That’s awesome. Good for her.”…
Read MoreEast Austin gets new pool ahead of summer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new spot to cool off officially opened in east Austin Saturday morning after two years of construction. Austin Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Colony Park Pool, which is located at 7400 Loyola Lane. Pool-goers can now enjoy a lap pool, water slide, spray features, diving board,…
Read MoreTexas House preliminarily approves mandating sheriffs departments assist federal authorities in immigration enforcement
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas House members gave the first approval on a bill that would require sheriffs departments around the state to partner with federal authorities on immigration enforcement, but a last-minute floor amendment severely narrowed the type of help local law enforcement would have to give. The original Senate Bill 8 passed out of…
Read MoreTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce Enjoy Enchanted Date in Florida
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken their love story to Florida. The two recently enjoyed an enchanted date at Harry’s bar and restaurant in West Palm Beach. MMA fighter Jose Andre Cortes shared a photo of the “Blank Space” singer and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end sitting side-by-side in a cozy round booth, with…
Read MoreThe best cities for American working remotely is revealed: Cheap rents, fast internet and stunning scenery
Remote work is becoming increasingly coveted as bosses order employees back to the office half a decade on from the Covid pandemic. But such opportunities still exist, particularly for those in hybrid workplaces, meaning it’s not impossible to snag a gig where you can clock in from anywhere in the world. For Americans frustrated with…
Read MoreTexas House votes to fast-track evictions in anti-'squatter' bill
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House voted 85-49 Friday to send Senate Bill 38 to a third reading after adding four amendments on the House floor. The bill speeds up the process of eviction, which supporters say is necessary to combat the problem of ‘squatters’ — people who unlawfully live in an unoccupied home and…
Read MoreHow Hailey Bieber Reacted to Justin Bieber and SZA’s Steamy Onstage Duet
Hailey Bieber is her baby, baby, baby’s biggest fan. The 28-year-old cheered on Justin Bieber as he made a surprise appearance at SZA‘s show at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, where the two performed a steamy duet of their 2022 single “Snooze.” Hailey, wearing a pair of cozy slippers, shared a video showing the “Kill Bill”…
Read MoreKeeping yourself, others safe this Memorial Day weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Memorial Day weekend is here, and local first responders have issued safety reminders. KXAN’s Avery Travis and Will DuPree sat down with representatives from Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR) and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to talk about safety tips to keep in mind this weekend. TCSO urged lake safety and…
Read More