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Businesses anticipate holiday shopper rush
Coming into this season, the National Retail Federation expects sales in the county to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. Source link
Read MoreAbraham Quintanilla, Selena's father, dies at 86: AB reports
Abraham Quintanilla, father of slain Tejano singer Selena, died Saturday, his son and TMZ report. Source link
Read MoreAllison Holker Shares “Beautiful Memories” With Stephen “tWitch” Boss 3 Years After His Death
Allison Holker is holding onto happy memories with Stephen “tWitch” Boss. Three years after the Ellen DeGeneres Show alum died by suicide at age 40 on Dec. 13, 2022, his widow shared family photos with their kids Weslie, 17, Maddox, 9, and Zaia, 6, along with two videos of the couple performing dance routines together…
Read MoreFergie Reunites With Black Eyed Peas 8 Years After Leaving Group
Fergie had a feeling that Black Eyed Peas fans deserved a reunion—and she was right. The former bandmates—including Taboo, 50, will.i.am, 50, and APL.DE.AP, 51, in addition to the “Fergalicious” singer—got together 8 years after her infamous exit to celebrate their “milestone” birthdays in a trio of truly stylish snaps. “Finally got to break bread…
Read MoreLady Gaga Halts Mayhem Ball Concert After Dancer Falls Offstage
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote.…
Read MoreJelly Roll Shares Heartbreaking Reason for 200-lb Weight Loss
Jelly Roll is done dancing with the devil. Following his dramatic weight loss transformation—during which he has shed more than 200 pounds—the “I Am Not OK” singer shared the poignant reason he decided to embark on his remarkable health journey, explaining that he had serious concerns about his longevity. During an appearance on the Dec.…
Read MoreSophia Bush, Gayle King and More Support Amy Schumer After Breakup Announcement
Amy Schumer is feeling the love following her split from Chris Fischer. Following her Dec. 12 announcement that she and the James Beard Award winning chef have decided to part ways after seven years of marriage, the I Feel Pretty actress was showered with support from her fellow stars. Indeed, Gayle King offered kind words…
Read MoreMan sentenced in connection with APD drug free zone operation
A man was sentenced Dec. 4 in connection with a two-month Austin Police Department operation in September, according to Travis County court documents. Source link
Read MoreSamuel Sarmiento’s Ceramics Channel Universal Memory in His U.S. Debut
Installation view: “Samuel Sarmiento: Relical Horn” at Andrew Edlin Gallery in New York. Courtesy of Andrew Edlin Gallery The ability of a given artwork to resist being stripped of meaning over time is most often the result of its link with a continuous heritage of symbolic and archetypal materials that humans have shared across centuries…
Read MoreSoothe Your Sensitive Winter Skin with This $25 French Pharmacy Skincare Starter Kit
One reviewer raved about the Cleanance Cleansing Gel: “I have very sensitive, acne-prone skin, and this is one of the only face washes that doesn’t irritate my face. The consistency is like a gel, but after adding water it becomes really foamy.” “This thermal spring water spray is honestly a skincare must-have. It feels super…
Read MoreWilCo GOP wants to end countywide primary voting; Dems argue it makes voting convenient
Williamson County GOP seeks to end countywide voting in favor of precinct specific voting. This means you would be required to vote in specific polling locations based on what precinct you live in. Source link
Read MoreMichael Taaffe wins Wuerffel Trophy, honoring community service
Taaffe was honored Friday with the 2025 Wuerffel Trophy, an award that recognizes college athletes “who use their platforms to serve others and create positive change and who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement.” Source link
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