Former Austin police officer's murder charge dismissed in Michael Ramos death

Former Austin police officer's murder charge dismissed in Michael Ramos death

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The District Attorney’s Office dismissed murder charges Friday for former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor in the 2020 shooting death of Mike Ramos during a confrontation Ramos had with police, according to Taylor’s attorneys. That weeks long 2023 murder trial ended in a hung jury. The District Attorney’s Office brought the case…

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Aaron Rodgers Addresses NFL Future After Being Cut From New York Jets – E! Online

Aaron Rodgers Addresses NFL Future After Being Cut From New York Jets – E! Online

“They Go on a Bulls–t Show” In 2016, Jordan appeared on The Bachelorette—and, incidentally, he’s been married to rose-bearer JoJo Fletcher since 2022. When he brought JoJo home to meet his folks and eldest brother Luke Rodgers, there were two empty chairs at the dinner table—purportedly for Aaron and then-girlfriend Olivia—and all of a sudden millions…

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Frieze L.A. Takes Off at Santa Monica Airport With Dynamic Sales and Community Support

Frieze L.A. Takes Off at Santa Monica Airport With Dynamic Sales and Community Support

Frieze Los Angeles opened on February 20 at the Santa Monica Airport. Casey Kelbaugh/CKA Following Felix Art Fair’s energetic opening, Frieze Los Angeles took off at the Santa Monica Airport with an unmistakable sense of momentum. Just one month after a tragic event shook the city, ninety-seven galleries from twenty countries pressed forward, reporting robust…

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Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Stassie Karanikolaou Share 3-Way Kiss During Girls’ Night Out – E! Online

Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Stassie Karanikolaou Share 3-Way Kiss During Girls’ Night Out – E! Online

The pair, who had also celebrated Valentine’s Day together days earlier, have been the subject of breakup rumors in recent weeks, which were fueled further in January when Justin appeared to unfollow his wife of six years on Instagram. He later clarified the situation. “Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife,” Justin wrote on…

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City council asking people to apply to Municipal Civil Service Commission

City council asking people to apply to Municipal Civil Service Commission

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council is once again seeking applicants for the city’s Municipal Civil Service Commission (MCS Commission), which serves as the ruling body on appeals of disciplinary actions by covered City of Austin employees. The applications will be reviewed for an unexpired term (ending May 2027) and may also be considered for a full…

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Austin expected to house 2K people in overnight shelters amid cold snap

Austin expected to house 2K people in overnight shelters amid cold snap

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin is expecting to provide around 2,000 shelter beds for those seeking reprieve from this week’s cold snap, officials with the city of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office told KXAN Friday. Greg McCormack, program manager for Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office, said the overnight shelters experienced peak numbers throughout the week,…

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Judge Extends Temporary Block to NIH Research Funding Cuts

Judge Extends Temporary Block to NIH Research Funding Cuts

BOSTON — A federal judge on Friday extended a temporary block of the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and delay new lifesaving discoveries. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley had issued a temporary restraining order earlier this month in response to separate lawsuits filed by a…

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Trust Fuels Experimentation and Evolution in the Work of Haegue Yang

Trust Fuels Experimentation and Evolution in the Work of Haegue Yang

Haegue Yang. Photo by Kevin Todora, courtesy of the Nasher Sculpture Center Hyperallergic has praised the sculpture of South Korean artist Haegue Yang for the ways it effortlessly combines “references to Western art history, domestic design, non-Western spiritual practices, meteorology, folk traditions and globalized trade.” Last month, Yang opened two major shows at the Nasher…

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New grocer coming to Bastrop, targeting 2026 opening

New grocer coming to Bastrop, targeting 2026 opening

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new grocer is sprouting up in Bastrop, according to state licensing documents. Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is setting up shop off State Highway 71 in Bastrop, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings. The storefront will be located at 655 W. SH 71, Ste. 101, as part of the…

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