Kristen's Classroom: February's snow moon

Kristen's Classroom: February's snow moon

AUSTIN (KXAN) – It’s a treat that occurs every month and for February, it’s the Full Snow Moon that lights up the night sky. The moon transitions through 8 phases depending on its position between Earth and the Sun. those phases are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.  A full moon…

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This Is One of the Worst Flu Seasons in Decades

This Is One of the Worst Flu Seasons in Decades

If almost everyone you know seems to be sick right now, you’re not alone. “I think all of us know somebody who’s gotten the flu recently,” says Dr. Luis Ostrosky, chief of infectious disease at UTHealth Houston. The numbers back that up. At least 24 million people in the U.S. have caught the flu so…

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Travis Kelce Addresses Whether He’ll Return to the Kansas City Chiefs After Super Bowl Loss – E! Online

Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Details “Hard Reality” of Super Bowl Loss – E! Online

The athlete—whose relationship with Taylor Swift thrust him further into the limelight this past year—also shared the “tough reality” of realizing one’s success might look different than it used to, calling it a “tough pill to swallow.” “So I’m gonna take some time to figure it out,” Travis concluded. “I think I owe it to…

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The Rain Boots to Take on Storms in Style

The Rain Boots to Take on Storms in Style

Whether the ocean is emptying out of the sky in a torrential downpour or it’s just a drizzle, getting dressed on a rainy day can feel like a bit of a slog. You don’t want to destroy any of your favorite shoes stomping around in puddles, but you’d also rather not ruin your outfit with…

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The Plastic vs. Paper Straw Debate, Explained

The Plastic vs. Paper Straw Debate, Explained

President Donald Trump is known to drink many Diet Cokes, but one thing you’re not likely to ever see him using again is a paper straw. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” Trump announced after signing an Executive Order on Feb. 10 that declared it U.S. policy to end the use of paper straws. “I’ve…

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State officials announce formation of Texas Legislative UK Caucus

State officials announce formation of Texas Legislative UK Caucus

AUSTIN (KXAN) — State officials announced the formation of the Texas Legislative U.K. Caucus, which aims to strengthen ties with the United Kingdom. The caucus is designed to strengthen economic, diplomatic and cultural ties with the United Kingdom, which makes it easier for Texans to do business with British partners. Governor Abbott signs mutual co-operation…

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