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San Marcos gathers feedback on police staffing, community safety
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — As San Marcos continues to grow, city leaders want to ensure its police department keeps pace. In May, city council members voted to set aside $116,000 to fund a study examining staffing levels and service needs within the San Marcos Police Department. Matrix Consulting Group, the firm conducting the study,…
Read MoreUnmask These Halloween Secrets Now Because They’re Standing Right Behind You
Upping the horror quotient, Halloween‘s central menace is referred to as “The Shape” in the closing credits. And the shape for most of the original film belonged to Carpenter’s friend Nick Castle. “Maybe he got paid a couple hundred bucks or whatever it was,” Curtis told Rotten Tomatoes of Castle. “I mean, nobody got paid, anything. I…
Read MoreDiane von Fürstenberg Celebrates “Unconditional Love” With Husband Barry Diller After His Coming Out
ABC News reporter Roberts isn’t always one for chit-chat. “I don’t like the check-in,” she explaind. “If you’re calling just to say, ‘So, what’s up?’ no, I do not like that.” Everyone’s favorite TV weatherman, however, is a phone guy. And after years of chafing against his frequent calls, a pal proposed something that changed her…
Read MoreAP poll: Longhorns rise after comeback win vs. Mississippi State
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas moved up two spots to No. 20 in the latest Associated Press rankings following a dramatic come-from-behind victory 45-38 over Mississippi State on Saturday. The new AP Top 25 was released Sunday, with Texas as the lowest-ranked Southeastern Conference team. The Longhorns are one of eight 2-loss teams in the rankings.…
Read MoreKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau Hold Hands in First Official Joint Appearance
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have something good to celebrate. The “California Gurls” singer made her relationship with the former Canadian Prime Minister official as they attended a cabaret show at the Crazy Horse Paris to mark her 41st birthday Oct. 25. In photos published by TMZ, Katy—who wore a low-cut red dress for the…
Read MoreBijou Phillips and Danny Masterson’s Daughter Files to Change Name
Bijou Phillips is making a big move on behalf of her daughter. The Almost Famous star—who is mom to Fianna Francis Masterson, 11, with ex Danny Masterson—has filed a petition to legally change her daughter’s name, according to court documents obtained by E! News Oct. 25. In the filing, the 45-year-old asked that Fianna’s name…
Read MoreStudy names Austin as Best College Town in America
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin, Texas, was named the Best College Town in America for 2026, according to a study published Tuesday. The study said Austin, which is home to schools like the University of Texas at Austin, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University and Concordia University, had a great economic environment, citing the city’s low unemployment…
Read MorePolice search for missing teen last seen at Del Valle High School
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are searching for a missing child who was last seen at Del Valle High School around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23. According to the Mustang Ridge Police Department, 14-year-old Allan Ponce Cardenas was described as Hispanic, 5’5” and 150 Ibs. with black hair and brown eyes. Images of Allan provided by…
Read MoreInside Keith Urban’s Life Since Nicole Kidman Divorce Filing
Take, for instance, when Urban met an audience member at the same Tennessee show who was initially hesitant to introduce herself because of her moniker. “I’m not going to like your name?” the puzzled musician said into the microphone before the fan noted it’s Nicole, leading him to then jokingly fall onto his back. There…
Read MoreRun Amok With These 25 Glorious Secrets About Hocus Pocus
Thirty-two years later, it's still just a bunch of Hocus Pocus on Halloween. It's hard to believe the iconic Disney movie starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the three… Source link
Read MoreSan Marcos warning sirens failed to activate during weather event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of San Marcos is investigating what it is calling a “server malfunction” after the outdoor warning sirens failed to activate during Friday night’s weather event. The city acknowledged the issue in a social media post saying, “we are aware that the outdoor warning sirens did not activate during last night’s…
Read MoreMultiple bodies found in bodies of water following severe weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following severe weather in the Austin metro from Friday night to Saturday morning, multiple bodies were found in bodies of water. A little after midnight Saturday, Austin Travis County EMS conducted a water rescue after reports of people getting washed downstream near 5200 Burnet Road by Shoal and Hancock Creek. The Austin Police…
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