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Trot on Over to See the Best Kentucky Derby Looks of All Time
And you can bet there will be celebrities at this year’s derby, too. Simone Biles will tell the jockeys to get ready as the “Riders Up” announcer, and Grace Potter will sing the national anthem. In fact, the three-time Grammy nominee has already been practicing her performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” quite a bit—even when…
Read MoreUnited Airlines axes dozens of daily flights at Newark Airport over delays, FAA walk-offs: ‘No other choice’
This turbulence is on the ground. United Airlines cut 35 daily round-trip flights at Newark Liberty International Airport Friday, citing Federal Aviation Administration technology failures and staffing issues that resulted in five days of excessive delays — including one flight from Boston that was set back more than five hours. The cancellations — which are…
Read MoreLonghorns beach volleyball makes more history
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Whatever happened Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama wouldn’t change the fact the season has been a resounding success for Texas beach volleyball. Another win for the Longhorns certainly didn’t hurt the legacy of this remarkable season, though. In the opening round of the 16-team NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns pulled out an emotional…
Read MoreLeander ISD assistant principal accused of driving drunk, hitting bicyclist at school
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Leander Independent School District assistant principal was placed on leave after she was accused of driving drunk and hitting a bicyclist at a school earlier this week, according to an affidavit from Williamson County. The assistant principal was identified as 51-year-old Marta Johnson, according to the affidavit. She was charged with…
Read MoreCrystal Hefner is Engaged to James Ward Following One Year of Dating
Crystal Hefner has officially left the Playboy mansion behind. The 39-year-old—who was married to Hugh Hefner from 2012 until his death in 2017—got engaged to her boyfriend of one year James Ward, 41, on April 25 at her Hawaii home, the couple confirmed to Us Weekly. And the marine biologist’s proposal was completely unexpected for Crystal,…
Read MoreTravis Kelce’s barber reveals truth behind hair transplant rumors
Shaking off those hair transplant rumors. Travis Kelce’s barber emphatically shut down gossip that the NFL star recently got a hair transplant. “Nah, not at all, man,” celebrity barber Vince Garcia told Us Weekly. “That’s a full head of hair right there.” Travis Kelce’s barber Vince Garcia responded to rumors the NFL star has undergone…
Read MoreHailey Bieber Bares Her Butt in Thong Bikini Photo During Miami Outing
Her appreciation for the “Peaches” singer followed months of speculation about the couple’s personal lives. However, Justin recently shut down the rumors with a social media message. “Honestly if I was u, it would be hard not to be jealous of me and Hailey going brazzzzyy,” the 31-year-old wrote on his Instagram Story April 24.…
Read MoreNWS: Two tornadoes confirmed in Burnet Thursday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The National Weather Service survey team has concluded two tornadoes occurred in Central Texas on Thursday afternoon. In far northeast Burnet County, a tornado formed just west of County Road 223. Family hides in tornado shelter during severe weather Along the tornado path, significant damage was reported, including trees snapped, and damage…
Read MoreAustin woman receives sister's ashes after months of waiting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman waiting months to get her loved one’s ashes is finally getting a bit of closure. Melanie Azpeitia said she experienced delays from the business that did the cremation, which is now the same place at the center of a corpse abuse investigation. Azpeitia first reached out to Capital Mortuary Services…
Read More'The clock is ticking': Some Texas House Republicans concerned about slow start
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Legislature is up against the clock. Once May 15 passes, all bills which haven’t hit the House floor are dead for the session. On Thursday afternoon, vocal conservative members of House Republican Caucus held a press conference expressing concerns over their chamber’s lack of progress. Elon Musk’s attorney John Bash…
Read MoreLake Travis ISD names lone finalist for new superintendent
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lake Travis Independent School District now has a lone finalist for its new superintendent. During a special-called meeting on Thursday, the LTISD Board of Trustees announced Dr. Curtis Null will succeed the district’s interim superintendent, Steve Flores. Flores has served as the district’s interim superintendent since late February, according to a…
Read More32 Kardashian/Jenner-Approved Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Are Doing Amazing, Sweetie
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