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State of Texas: Lottery on 'life support' as Lt. Governor calls for ending commission
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has been a critic of the Texas Lottery Commission, told Nexstar this week the Texas Lottery is “on life support right now,” but seems confident that even if the lottery stays in Texas, there will not be a Lottery Commission. “If we have a lottery game, we…
Read MoreUT System Board of Regents names John Zerwas as acting chancellor
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the University of Texas System Regents’ Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced John Zerwas, MD, will become the System’s acting chancellor, effective June 1. This announcement was made after UT System Chancellor JB Milliken was named president of the University of California, effective August 1, according to a press release. The…
Read MoreNorth Carolina cops not charging pervert teacher because nonverbal student can’t tell her story, mom claims
A North Carolina teacher allegedly kissed a 5-year-old autistic student in a school bathroom — but police dropped the case because the nonverbal victim can’t point a finger at her abuser, The Post has learned. The unnamed pervert was caught cornering little Journey on March 28 by another staff member, who reported the disturbing incident…
Read MoreScott's memorable day in Texas softball's big win
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Senior day is usually memorable for athletes. It certainly was for an all-time great Texas softball player in Mia Scott. One of the best hitters in program history, Scott is an infielder by trade. But in the regular season finale Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field, the senior did more than…
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: See Dannielynn Birkhead, Alix Earle, Selma Blair and More Celebs Arrive
These stars were off to the races—in style. The 2025 Kentucky Derby, held at the Churchill Downs racecourse in Louisville May 3, brought out celebs such as Alix Earle, Selma Blair and Dannielyn Birkhead, daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith. Wearing an aquamarine, off-the-shoulder, ruffled gown, the 18-year-old walked the red carpet at the…
Read MoreHorror chain of events in Ohio as man charged with killing deputy day after cops killed his son
Twin tragedies unfolded in less than 24 hours in Ohio this week after a teen was shot and killed by Cincinnati police — and his father then allegedly mowed down a retired sheriff’s deputy with his car after being shown footage of his son’s death, a family lawyer told The Post. Rodney Hinton Jr. appeared…
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: Alix Earle Teases “Lots of Plans” Following Podcast Drama
Kentucky Derby 2025: Alix Earle Teases “Lots of Plans” Following Podcast Drama Alix Earle is dreaming big. While the TikTok creator recently announced she was stepping away from her Hot Mess podcast, she’s got plenty of new pursuits in the works. “Lots of plans, lots of dreams,” she teased during an exclusive interview with E!…
Read MoreTen Highlights From New York’s Spring Marquee Auctions
Giacometti’s Hand-Painted Head This seminal work by Alberto Giacometti stands as both a testament to his ability to capture the existential fragility of human existence with profound psychological depth and evidence that his art was grounded in the intimate observation of those closest to him. Elevating a personal, familial portrayal into a universal meditation on…
Read MoreAPD detective dies following off-duty motorcycle crash in San Marcos
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A detective with the Austin Police Department died Saturday morning following an off-duty motorcycle crash in San Marcos, according to an internal APD email. APD identified the detective as Israel Garcia. According to the email, APD’s Peer Support and Wellness Team was on standby for officers at the department. “We will get…
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: Will Simone Biles Enroll Her Future Kids in Sports? She Says…
Simone Biles is hoping her athleticism is genetic. As the Olympic gold medalist and her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens, look ahead to expanding their family, she revealed their future kids will definitely be following in their footsteps. “We are obviously gonna put them in sports in the beginning so they get their bearings and…
Read MoreGriffin Canning reveals how one book helped him rebound to become emerging Mets starter
Mets pitcher Griffin Canning takes aim at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: The book “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle has impacted you. A: I read it in 2023. I wish I could go back and read it for the first time, but I think I’m realizing so much of things…
Read MoreStudy: Austin sees drop in rent prices compared to 2024
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study showed the rent prices in Austin dropped when compared to 2024, and the city took the No. 2 spot for where rent decreased the most in the U.S. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said it ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on the percentage change in average…
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