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There's a new mural in Sunset Valley! Have you seen it?
AUSTIN (KXAN)– From the “Hi How Are You?” mural on the Drag, to the “I love you so much” mural on South Congress, murals in Austin are a popular spot to snap a photo or just admire the work. Over in Sunset Valley, muralist Efren Rebugio is adding another mural to the many pieces that…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns seeded No. 6 in NCAA softball tournament
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas will be in the friendly confines of McCombs Field until the Women’s College World Series after earning a top-eight national seed in the NCAA softball tournament. The Longhorns are the No. 6 seed, the selection committee announced Sunday, and they’ll open play at 3:30 p.m. Friday against Eastern Illinois (34-20). Central…
Read MoreTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Rare Outing Will Fill the Blank Space in Your Heart
Earlier this month, fans hoped Taylor and Travis would make an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, which could have marked their red carpet debut as a couple. However, the two did not attend the annual star-studded event, which was held at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. (See every star that did attend…
Read MoreExclusive | Iran’s exiled crown prince reveals Biden betrayal — and why Trump’s ‘pressure’ is best chance of regime change
Iran’s exiled would-be leader has slammed former President Joe Biden’s reversal of President Trump’s sanctions on the regime in Tehran and called on the US to step up its pressure on the Islamist leadership. In an exclusive sit-down with The Post, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi — the eldest son of the former Shah of Iran,…
Read MoreHouse moves forward with bills affecting transgender health care and identity
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Saturday evening, the Texas House advanced two bills aimed at transgender life in Texas. Here’s a breakdown of what they do: SB 1257 – Required coverage for gender transition reversals The first, Senate Bill 1257, requires health insurance providers who cover gender transition therapy, medications and surgeries to also cover treatment to…
Read MoreSimu Liu Engaged to Allison Hsu: See Her Massive Ring
The star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings just turned it up to 11 with a très magnifique proposal—and sparkler. Simu Liu, the star of the 2021 Disney movie, announced May 11 he is engaged to longtime partner Allison Hsu. The two shared photos of the two standing on a balcony…
Read MoreFive fishermen who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrive in the Galapagos Islands after dramatic rescue
QUITO, Ecuador — Five fishermen who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrived Saturday at a port in the Galapagos Islands after being rescued by a tuna boat, the Ecuadorian navy said on X. The three Peruvians and two Colombians had been missing since mid-March and were found on May 7 by an Ecuadorian boat…
Read More'You're a little bit more like me every day:' Daughter gifts her mother a second chance at life
AUSTIN (KXAN)— After battling chronic kidney disease for more than 30 years, local mother Michele Kirkpatrick says she feels closer than ever to her daughter, who gave her the ultimate gift, a second chance at life by donating her kidney. Michele Kirkpatrick and her daughter, Amanda during a kidney transplant surgery at St. David’s North…
Read MoreBindi Irwin Misses Annual Steve Irwin Gala After Medical Emergency
Bindi Irwin was forced to cancel an appearance at an annual event honoring her late father after suffering a health emergency. The 26-year-old’s brother Robert Irwin explained that his sister could not attend the annual Steve Irwin Gala—celebrating the Crocodile Hunter’s life and legacy 18 years after his death—because she was undergoing surgery after her…
Read MoreJP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: ‘I’d change the name from red tape to blue tape’
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is calling out California’s Democrats for pushing “more regulations” following the devastating LA wildfires as he visited a branch of the bank that was destroyed in January’s inferno. “I changed the name of ‘red tape’ to ‘blue tape’ because it’s the Democrats who seem to want more and more…
Read MoreTommy's Travel Forecast: Huge temperature swings
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Weather during May is full of surprises. In this week’s travel forecast, we break down a big weather pattern change, discussing excessive heat, heavy rain, severe weather, and springtime snow. This forecast covers the period from May 11 to May 18. In the Southern Plains, a strong ridge of high pressure will…
Read MoreSee First Photo of Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente’s Son
Mother’s Day looks different for Gisele Bündchen this year. The supermodel celebrated the holiday several months after giving birth to her and partner Joaquim Valente‘s son. She shared a special Mother’s Day 2025 tribute that included photos of the baby, which marked the first time she has posted pics of him on social media. The…
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