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Greater Austin YMCA to lease space in AISD central office
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning in April, the Greater Austin YMCA will lease a more than 16,000-square-feet space in the Austin Independent School District Central Office, the YMCA said in a news release. This comes after the AISD board of trustees approved the agreement during its regular voting meeting Thursday, the release said. According to the…
Read MoreChristy Carlson Romano says life has 'changed profoundly' after getting shot in face
(NEXSTAR) – Actress and podcast host Christy Carlson Romano told her social media followers on Thursday that her life has “changed profoundly” after she was shot in the face at a shooting range earlier this month. “It’s been 3 weeks since I got shot in the face and my life has changed profoundly. I am…
Read MoreTexas 'not for freedom': House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill filed Wednesday in Texas’ House of Representatives would ban medical providers from prescribing certain medications and from performing some medical procedures if they “know” their patient is transgender. House Bill (HB) 3399 appears to build off 2023’s Senate Bill 14, a ban on transition-related medical care and medications for minors.…
Read MoreCollege Student Mary Kate Cornett’s Family Slams “Malicious” Allegations as Police Open Investigation – E! Online
Mary Kate Cornett’s family is taking legal action. After online rumors accused the University of Mississippi student of inappropriate behavior with her boyfriend’s family that she said were “categorically false,” her family has filed a police report with the Oxford Police Department and the university campus police, authorities told multiple outlets. “My daughter, Mary Kate Cornett, has…
Read MoreFrom Schiele to Banksy: What to Watch at the London Spring Sales
Joan Mitchell, Canada II, 1975; estimate: £3-5 million. Courtesy Phillips The auction market’s first major test of the year arrives this week in the form of London’s mid-season sales. Sotheby’s kicks its London Sales series off on Tuesday, March 4, with its Marquee Evening Sale, followed by Christie’s 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on Wednesday,…
Read MoreDuolingo CEO Luis von Ahn Defends the Language App’s A.I. Spend Despite Stock Plunge
Luis von Ahn co-founded Duolingo more than a decade ago. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images While an A.I. pivot has spurred unprecedented user growth at Duolingo, the popular language learning app’s costly new strategy has received a frostier embrace from investors. The company exceeded Wall Street’s expectations yesterday (Feb. 27) with a record quarterly revenue of $209.6…
Read MoreAmtrak seeking partner to build 240-mile Texas high-speed rail project
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amtrak is soliciting a partner to help bring high-speed rail to the Lone Star State. Amtrak procurement documents published this week revealed the national passenger railroad company is releasing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to prospective firms for the Dallas to Houston High-Speed Rail Project. That project marks a 240-mile endeavor poised…
Read MoreWhy Bill Murray Sympathized With “Irritable” Late Royal Tenenbaums Costar Gene Hackman – E! Online
Gene Hackman’s Daughter Elizabeth Jean Hackman Speaks Out After Death of Actor, Wife and Dog Bill Murray is sharing his memories of Gene Hackman. While reflecting on his experience filming The Royal Tenenbaums, Murray admitted the late screen legend—who was found dead inside his home Feb. 26 at age 95 alongside wife Betsy Arakawa—wasn’t the…
Read MoreThese Austin historic sites received nearly $33M for upgrades, rehabilitation work
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin has allocated nearly $33 million toward heritage preservation efforts toward some of the city’s historic sites this fiscal year. Austin City Council approved Thursday the nearly $33 million allocation for historic preservation and restoration projects for fiscal year 2024-25. That funding amounted to: Nearly $14 million for capital…
Read MoreProof Timothée Chalamet Is Fitting Right in With Kylie Jenner’s Family – E! Online
Timothée Chalamet seems to be doing a great job of keeping up with the Kardashians. And while joining the tight-knit TV family might seem intimidating, the Dune actor is fitting right in. Timothée—who has been dating Kylie Jenner since 2023—was even spotted embracing Corey Gamble, longtime boyfriend of Kris Jenner, at a Los Angeles Lakers…
Read MoreAre Egg Producers Inflating Prices?
OMAHA, Neb. — Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers. Advocacy groups, Democratic lawmakers and a Federal Trade Commission member are calling for a government investigation after…
Read MoreLlano County is fighting to save rural healthcare
LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — For decades people living in and around the city of Llano have relied on their local hospital. It’s the place to go in case of an emergency, but also for lab tests, physical therapy and much more. “The hospital is important in a lot of ways,” said Llano County Judge…
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