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Kyle man arrested, charged with murder in Austin fentanyl-related death investigation
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Kyle man was arrested and charged with murder Tuesday following an investigation into a fentanyl-related death that occurred in December 2024. According to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Alan Steve Rodriguez was charged in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man found at an apartment complex in…
Read MoreAracne, Explained: Laura Alba Takes Us Inside the Prado’s Groundbreaking Art Authentication Software
Dr. Laura Alba sees broad potential for its use across disciplines, offering a new model for open-access collaboration in art research. Courtesy the Museo Nacional del Prado Last month, the University of Seville and the Museo Nacional del Prado announced the release of Aracne, a new software program that promises to revolutionize art authentication via…
Read More1 dead, 1 injured after house explosion in Granger
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — One person died and another person was injured after reports of a home explosion in Granger on Friday morning. Multiple agencies in Williamson County responded to South Gabriel Street for the emergency call, which came in at approximately 9:50 a.m., according to the county. “Two adults were in the home;…
Read MoreBill Pullman’s Son Lewis Pullman Shares Candid Take About The Benefits of Nepotism
Hopper Penn and Dylan Penn “I can see being really pissed that I got this role, as someone else,” Dylan told W after dad Sean Penn directed her in the 2021 drama Flag Day. At the same time, she added, as a working actress “I’ve been auditioning forever. I’ve been rejected forever.” Regarding the kerfuffle…
Read MoreMan charged in fatal hit-and-run in north Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was formally charged Thursday following a December 2024 fatal crash. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, 29-year-old Eduardo Pimentel Almanza was charged with collision involving death—a second-degree felony. The charge was related to the death of 68-year-old Terry Campo, who died Jan. 24 following a Dec. 30 hit-and-run in north…
Read MoreTaipei Dangdai Director Robin Peckham Talks Art, Ambition and Taiwan’s Global Rise
Taipei Dangdai continues to expand its role as a bridge between Taiwan’s vibrant local art scene and the global contemporary art market. Courtesy Taipei Dangdai Next week, Taipei Dangdai returns to the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center with a VIP preview on May 8. This year’s theme, “Art & Ideas,” reflects this art fair’s ambition to…
Read MoreTemu stops shipments from China as Trump axes trade loophole
Temu on Friday said it has stopped shipments of cheap goods from China to the US as President Trump axed a trade loophole that allowed the fast-fashion giant to sidestep tariffs and customs checks. Its US website has shifted to offer only what it calls “local” items – or products that were shipped overseas in…
Read MoreGregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach in San Antonio
(AP) – Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league’s all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. “While my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided…
Read MoreVirginia Giuffre’s Lawyer Clarifies “Misinterpreted” Comments About Her Death
Content warning: This story discusses suicide and sexual abuse. Virginia Giuffre‘s attorney is addressing her past comments concerning the nature of her client’s death. Days after she was quoted saying that there were “big question marks” over Giuffre’s apparent suicide, Karrie Louden clarified her remarks, explaining that she was not trying to spread doubt. “I…
Read MoreBrownsville opens first of its kind eco-friendly 3D-printed Starbucks
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first-of-its-kind 3D-printed drive-thru Starbucks is now open in Brownsville, Texas. The new store, located at 2491 Boca Chica Boulevard, next to Lotus Cafe, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to welcome customers and thank the City of Brownsville, Chamber of Commerce, city commissioners, and Starbucks partners for their support. The…
Read MorePrince Harry Reveals Whether He and Meghan Markle Will Return to the U.K.
Why Meghan Markle Is the “Happiest” She’s Ever Been in Marriage With Prince Harry Prince Harry is looking at his life in the U.K. in the rearview mirror. After losing his latest appeal to dismiss the U.K. government’s prior decision against his security personnel, the Duke of Sussex explained why he doesn’t see himself visiting…
Read MoreLIST: Central Texas school districts dismiss early ahead of potential severe weather
Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — School districts in Central Texas have adjusted schedules on Friday, May 2, due to the threat of severe weather. Use our interactive map and list below to see if your school is affected. <!– –> { console.log(objClosings[idx][‘moreInfo’]);…
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