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Series of earthquakes could be felt in El Paso area
EDITOR’S NOTE: We initially reported that a series of three earthquakes from West Texas could be felt in El Paso. It was two earthquakes on Saturday night, May 3 in the Mentone, Texas area. The other one was in the same area but was on Friday night. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso…
Read MoreAustin's Homeland Security & EM host pop-up event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management is hosting a pop-up event on May 21st at the Menchaca Road Branch Library at 3 p.m. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with David Wiechmann, who is with HSEM, to learn more. Read an edited version of the conversation below or use the video player above…
Read MoreSmall plane crashes into Simi Valley neighborhood in Southern California
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley on Saturday afternoon, killing a person aboard the aircraft and damaging two homes, authorities said. Fire crews responded to the scene, and police officers cordoned off the streets, warning people to stay clear of the area. Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of…
Read MoreAfter hiatus Violet Crown Fest is back!
AUSTIN (KXAN)– It was a party in Brentwood Neighborhood Park on Saturday for the 21st Violet Crown Festival. David Ezrailson, who helped organize the event, said this was the first year back after taking a few years off. “We took a 5 year hiatus because of COVID,” said Ezrailson. The festival draws in people living…
Read MoreWorld’s largest battery-powered ship launches from Australia
The world’s largest battery-powered ship launched this week in Australia. Hundreds gathered Friday at the Incat Tasmania shipyard in Hobart to watch the launch of the Incat Hull 096, which officials boasted represents a “giant leap forward in sustainable shipping” and is its “most important” project to date. The Hull 096 can carry up to…
Read MoreA bill that could change what you see on the ballot
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that would make it harder for local officials to put bond proposals on your ballot. Senate Bill 2529, authored by Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, aims to increase the threshold approval of a governing body – such as a school board or city council –…
Read MoreUgly weekend for Texas baseball ends in a sweep
AUSTIN (KXAN) – There was no question coming into the weekend which team had been the best in college baseball so far in 2025. The Texas Longhorns, despite a number of key injuries, were off to an incredible 19-2 start in SEC play and ranked No. 1 in the country. No weekend series are easy…
Read MoreRecovery efforts underway after reported Lady Bird Lake drowning, ATCEMS says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials are attempting to locate a paddle boarder after they reportedly went underwater and did not resurface at Lady Bird Lake on Saturday evening, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. ATCEMS said recovery efforts are underway and medics remain on the scene for a “pronouncement” in the event the person is located. The…
Read MoreBlade Tidwell’s Mets call-up was a ‘complete surprise’ with debut a chance to showcase growth
ST. LOUIS — Blade Tidwell received a worksheet Friday expecting information pertaining to the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate he was scheduled to face in his next start. Instead, the message read: “You’re going to the big leagues, kid.” That news was delivered to him by Mets director of pitching Eric Jagers, who insisted on a FaceTime…
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Read MoreGigi Hadid Makes Bradley Cooper Romance Instagram Official With PDA Pic
An Instagram romance is born. Gigi Hadid has made her relationship with boyfriend Bradley Cooper social media official, more than a year after they started dating. The supermodel included a photo of the two kissing at her 30th birthday party in an Instagram post shared May 3, a little over a week after the star-studded…
Read MoreSovereignty pulls away to win the 2025 Kentucky Derby
The 151st Kentucky Derby is in the books, and Sovereignty is the winner. Journalism placed in second and Baeza hit the board in third. No. 8 Journalism was the morning-line favorite at 3-1, followed by No. 18 Sovereignty at 5-1 and No. 17 Sandman at 6-1. Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line…
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