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South Korean city honors Williamson County with street sign
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A South Korean city now has a little bit of Texas sprinkled on its street after it named one of its streets after Williamson County. Last week, elected officials and economic development professionals traveled to South Korea to discuss business opportunities in Williamson County, according to a news release from the county.…
Read MoreArtists celebrated at Texas Medal of Arts Awards
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday night, artists across the state were celebrated at the Texas Medal of Arts Award at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. The event celebrated 118 Texas leaders who helped pave the way and opened the doors for the next generation of artists through their creative talents, according to a…
Read MoreMets’ Paul Blackburn aces first spring start since scary injury in ‘huge day’
PORT ST. LUCIE — After a complicated — and scary — injury, Paul Blackburn’s return was straightforward. He started the Mets’ 4-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Marlins on Wednesday and tossed a clean 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout and two ground outs. It marked his first outing since suffering a cerebrospinal fluid leak late…
Read MoreLake Travis ISD school board names interim superintendent
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lake Travis Independent School District school board in a special meeting on Wednesday named Dr. Steve M. Flores as interim superintendent. This comes after the board voted to remove former superintendent Paul Norton earlier this month. Norton was placed on paid leave back in December after allegations of misconduct, according to…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo
KINSHASA — Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick. The outbreaks in two distant villages in Congo’s Equateur province began on Jan. 21 and include 419 cases and 53 deaths. Health officials still do not know…
Read MoreTravis Kelce reveals how Taylor Swift’s music helped him cope with Super Bowl loss
Travis Kelce appears to get over his tough times like any other Swiftie. The star Chiefs tight end — probably the biggest Swiftie of all — revealed on Wednesday’s “New Heights” podcast that listening to his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s music helped him cope with Kansas City’s lopsided loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl 2025…
Read MoreUnvaccinated Child Dies From Measles in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas — A child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas, state officials said Wednesday, the first U.S. death from the highly contagious—but preventable—respiratory disease since 2015. The school-aged child had been hospitalized and died Tuesday night amid the widespread outbreak, Texas’ largest in nearly 30 years. Since it…
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Mennonites and Measles
The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures—and with sometimes strained or distant relations with health officials and other public authorities. Who are the Mennonites? Mennonites are part of the wider Anabaptist family of…
Read MoreMichelle Trachtenberg’s Ex Shawn Ashmore Speaks Out on Her Death – E! Online
Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39: Rosie O’Donnell, Kim Cattrall & More Pay Tribute Shawn Ashmore is honoring his ex. The X-Men alum, who dated Michelle Trachtenberg from 2004 to 2006, shared a tribute to the late actress following news of her death Feb. 26 at the age of 39. “Incredibly sad to hear about Michelle’s…
Read MoreAdvocates gather at Texas Capitol for hands-free cellphone legislation
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another rally happened outside the Texas Capitol Wednesday in support of a bill to restrict phone usage on the road. AAA, alongside others, showed its support for Senate Bill 47, which is also known as the Allie’s Way Act. SB 47 would require all drivers in Texas use their cellphones in hands-free…
Read More‘Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate’ Hulu Review: Stream It Or Skip It?
Chris Distefano has built up a huge following on social media, and has partnered up with comedians such as Sal Vulcano, Yannis Pappas, Matteo Lane, anr Mike Cannon to release popular podcasts. But does Distefano have what it takes to stand up on his own as a stand-up? Hulu certainly believes so, making him one…
Read MoreDanity Kane Alum Revealed During The Masked Singer Elimination – E! Online
Aubrey O’Day Weighs In on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Homes Being Raided By Homeland Security The Masked Singer fans will be totally buggin’ after the show’s latest elimination. Ant was sent home during the Fox reality competition series’ Feb. 26 episode during Rat Pack night, but not before dishing out some clues about her true identity.…
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