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TxDOT advice on how to safely drive in the rain
Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Kellen Mohrmann, a TxDOT representative, to discuss safety tips when driving in the rain. Meteorologist Tommy House: Kellen, what advice does TxDOT have for drivers to help prevent hydroplaning during heavy…
Read MoreUT Men's Club Hockey Team heading to Nationals
AUSTIN (KXAN) —The University of Texas Men’s Club Hockey Team is heading to Nationals after winning their region. The team won 10 of their last 11 games heading into Regionals and then continued winning in the regional tournament in Denver, Colorado. UT played Cal Berkley and won the first game 5-4 in overtime, then they…
Read MoreNYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams heads Black History Month event — but Mayor Eric Adams a no-show
NYC Mayor Eric Adams was a no-show at a Black History Month event on Saturday while Council Speaker Adrienne Adams used the Staten Island gathering to rip President Donald Trump — and potentially raise her political stock while eyeing a mayoral run. “We are prepared to defend against the backlash by the Trump administration that…
Read MoreColumbia beats Princeton in thriller to take sole possession of first place in Ivy League
Columbia approached last month’s game against Princeton as it did most games. The Lions didn’t put any unnecessary pressure on themselves to maintain their perfect Ivy League record. But this time around? The emotions and stakes were too high to ignore. “This is a big one,” Columbia coach Megan Griffith told reporters after practice this…
Read MoreRihanna Reveals the Celeb Who Inspired Name of Her and A$AP Rocky’s Son Riot – E! Online
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky did not come up with their youngest son’s name all on their own. Pharrell Williams had suggested they name their second child Riot Rose Mayers, now 18 months, the “Diamonds” singer has revealed. Pharrell and Rocky had collaborated on the 2023 track “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n).” “He gave us this name thinking…
Read MoreBallet star Nayara Lopes alleges teacher once used makeup to make her skin look whiter before pivotal performance
One of the top ballet dancers in America shockingly revealed Thursday night that just 14 year ago a teacher used makeup to make her skin look whiter before a pivotal performance. Brazilian Nayara Lopes, a principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet, said that she came to the U.S. in 2011 to audition for the prestigious…
Read MoreState of Texas: 'A hard line,' Lt. Governor calls on Texas Lottery to end courier sales
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — “It is a hard line, couriers have to go,” Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on Wednesday. The statement comes on the heels of an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot, the fifth-highest in the game’s history, which was won through the app Jackpocket — a DraftKings subsidiary. “(Courier services) violate the spirit…
Read MoreWho should be James Bond next? Henry Cavill still internet's pick
(NEXSTAR) — This week, major news in the world of 007 had the internet shaken and stirred. On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios — which owns the long-running James Bond franchise — announced the studio would be taking over creative control of the series. The franchise has been creatively managed by the children of “007” producer…
Read MoreRomanian prince wants Christie’s to hand over $9 million painting allegedly stolen by Nazi ‘puppet’ uncle
The grandson of Romania’s last legitimate king wants Christie’s to give him a $9 million painting by a Spanish Renaissance master he claims was stolen from the family by a disgraced, Nazi-collaborating uncle. Paul Philippe of Romania, who fought for decades to be recognized as a rightful heir to the country’s former monarchy and uses…
Read MoreIs Jason Kelce Getting a Vasectomy After Baby No. 4 With Kylie Kelce? He Says… – E! Online
The 37-year-old—who shares with Kylie daughters Wyatt Elizabeth Kelce, 5, Elliotte Ray Kelce, 3, and Bennett Llewellyn Kelce, who turns 2 Feb. 23—joked that statistically, the odds of conceiving a boy were not high. “At the end of the day, we’re not shooting with good percentages. We’ve got to give up on that idea,” the ESPN…
Read MoreUniversal reveals Shrek, SpongeBob lands for new theme park in Texas
FRISCO, Texas — Universal Destinations & Experiences recently revealed several themed areas that will be featured at Universal Kids Resort, a new family-focused theme park set to open next year in Frisco, Texas. The resort will include lands based on characters from Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls and Gabby’s Dollhouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, and Jurassic…
Read MoreAustin FC back in action in home opener
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC is back in action after a long awaited off season, playing their home season opener on Saturday. The team has added a plethora of new faces both on and off the pitch since the end of the last Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Nico Estévez will lead the Verde &…
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