'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards reveals battle with prostate cancer - Austin news - NewsLocker (2024)

(NEXSTAR) – “Seinfeld” actor Michael Richards has revealed that he underwent surgery to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer in 2018, the actor told People in an exclusive interview."It had to be contained quickly," he told People. "I had to go for the full surgery. If I hadn't, I probably would have been dead in about eight months."Richards added that his son, who was 9 at the time, was on his mind when he ultimately decided to fight his cance

Austin steakhouse ranked among 101 best in the world

(KDVR/NEXSTAR) — If you're looking for the best place on Earth to find a delicious t-bone steak or a juicy filet mignon, you may not have to travel as far as you think.World's Best Steaks released a list of the top 101 best steaks based on the meat quality, selection and other restaurant-related aspects.From each continent, steak ambassadors - that's right, people who try out steaks - decide on the final list. After testing out the taste, terroir, character, marbling, cut andpreparat

Nearly 1.9 million cases of water impacted by FDA recall

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says a bottled water producer is recalling thousands of cases shipped nationwide due to multiple issues.
On May 23, the FDA announced that Natural Waters of Viti Limited is voluntarily recalling more than 78,000 cases of "Fiji Natural Artesian Water" due to manganese and three bacterial genera. The water was sent to the state of Washington before distribution nationally to customers through online retailers like Amazon.com, according to a co

Friday's preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airports

ATLANTA (AP) — A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration said Saturday.More than 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports on Friday, surpassing a previous record set last year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to the transportation security agency. “Officers have set a new record for most travelers screened in a single day!” the TSA tweeted

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Why is the sparkle emoji often used to represent AI? ✨

(NEXSTAR) — Have you noticed this? As more and more technology companies roll out their own AI products and services, there's one thing that's been pretty common among many of the competitors: they all use the sparkle emoji in relation to the use of artificial intelligence.
But why?These are the 10 worst U.S. cities for bed bugs, says new rankingCurrently, you can see a sparkle emoji beside "AI Overview" Google suggestions, which appear at the top of results whenever you perform a google

Nude beaches: Texas has 2 of the U.S.' best, new report says

(NEXSTAR) — Did you know there's not just one but many Texas nudist beaches? While rules and vibes will vary, the Lone Star State has several options for those wanting to feel "free" by the water.Travel site Hotels.com recently released its 12 Best Nudist Beaches in the U.S., and two spots right here in Texas made the cut.This Texas city is the 3rd worst for bed bug infestations in the U.S.While the Haulover Beach Park in Miami Beach, Florida, claimed the title of "best" overall — w

ATCEMS medics celebrated during annualawards ceremony

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS closed out National EMS Week by celebrating medics during its annual awards ceremony at Austin City Hall on Friday.EMS personnel were recognized for their accomplishments over the last year, and dozens of awards were presented to those who ATCEMS said went above and beyond the call of duty."24 hours a day, 365, long shifts. They do it in cold weather. They do it in hot weather. They do it in rainy weather. They are just phenomenal at what they do,"

You can get paid $2,500 to watch upcoming summer movies at the theater

NEW YORK (WPIX) — As the weather gets warmer, one company wants to pay a lucky moviegoer $2,500 to cool off and go to the movies.CableTV.com is hiring a "chief of cinema" to watch five upcoming summer movie releases at their local movie theater."Did you know that only 7% of Americans prefer watching movies at a theater? Why, though? How do the comfort of home, cheaper snacks, and a pause button for pee breaks beat escaping into a well-told story that plays out on a toweri

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Tech workers quit jobs to run Cybertruck-powered coffee shop

(KRON) - When a Tesla Cybertruck is spotted on the road, people will stop and take a look at the controversial vehicle. The pickup truck — whatever your feelings of it — will usually turn heads.Now, imagine seeing coffee being served out of a Cybertruck.That's what you'll see every Sunday at the Cupertino Farmers' Market in California, where husband and wife Ming Wood and Mabel Yeung set up their business Moonwake Coffee Roasters. The espresso machines, water heating and a variety of

Sweltering 90s this holiday weekend

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. for eight counties in Central Texas. The advisory is for maximum heat index readings this afternoon as high as 108° to 112° ... with the potential of higher numbers in Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, and Lee Counties.Heat index readings this afternoon could get as high as 112° and higherYesterday's maximum heat index readings topped out at 116° at La Grange. Other high numbers Saturday afternoon:
111°Austin-

Nearing triple digits today

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. for six counties in Central Texas.Some heat index readings in Fayette and Lee Cos. will top 112°Yesterday's maximum heat index readings topped out at 116° at La Grange. Other high values:
111°Austin-Bergstrom and San Marcos
108°Cameron and Taylor
107°Camp Mabry
104°LlanoTriple-digit heat index readings today for most areasSummer outlook: Will Central Texas lakes fill with rain?Summer outlook: How a f

H-E-B's future Manor store could open next year

MANOR, Texas (Austin Business Journal) — Preliminary plans for H-E-B at Manor Crossing have been filed, providing some new details about the grocery store coming to the small city northeast of downtown Austin.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: H-E-B buys land in Manor as part of future retail hubOn May 21, H-E-B submitted a filing with theTexas Department of Licensing and Regulationfor its more than 100,000-square-foot store at Manor Crossing, which will be located at the northwest corner of

'I'm lucky to be alive': Temple man survives after car is crushed by gas station canopy

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) — Cleanup in Bell County is underway after severe storms ripped through the area.
In Temple, streets are lined with debris, trees were uprooted and power lines are down. One man is lucky to be alive after his car was crushed by a gas station canopy.RELATED: Hundreds of homes damaged, dozens of people injured after two tornadoes hit TempleJoey Allen stopped at an Exxon gas station to avoid possible hail damage to his car. Instead, his car was crushed by the gas stati

'I'm truly sorry': Suspect in deadly Chiefs rally shooting apologizes from jail

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- One of three men charged with murder in connection with the shooting at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade and rally earlier this year is talking publicly for the first time.In an exclusive interview with Nexstar's WDAF, 18-year-old Dominic Miller detailed what happened on Feb. 14 from his perspective.
Miller faces four felonies in the shootout, including second-degree murder. Jackson County prosecutors allege his bullet killed local radio DJ Lisa Lop

Airbnb 'anti-party system' in effect over Memorial Day, Fourth of July

(KTLA) - With Memorial Day weekend in just a few days, followed by the Fourth of July in the not-so-distant future, Airbnb has announced its “anti-party system” is in effect for both weekends. According to the homestay rental company, the system is implemented to reduce the risk of disruptive parties and promote responsible travel. “We have measures in place to help identify and prevent reservations that are potentially higher risk for safety and property damage inc

Daughter, son-in-law of Missouri politician among 3 killed in Haiti

MISSOURI (KTVI) - Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker says his daughter and son-in-law were both killed in Haiti in a gang attack.
Baker (R-Neosho) says his daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Davy Lloyd, were attacked by gangs and killed. They were both full-time missionaries in Haiti."My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I’ve never felt this kind of pain," said Baker in a Facebook post Friday morning on the situation. He continued: "They went to Heaven together."
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Tulsi Gabbard in Central Texas for Memorial Day fitness event raising money for military families

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Hawaii Congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is in Central Texas this weekend gearing up for a fitness event to help raise money for military families.Monday's event hits close to home for Gabbard — she's a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and served in three different war zones."And unfortunately, lost brothers and sisters of mine who served in those war zones, and so Memorial Day is a special time for us to just pause and honor tho

City of Austin announces schedule changes for Memorial Day

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several City of Austin departments will be closed or have altered schedules on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.Normal business hours for all city departments will resume Tuesday.Anyone with questions about city services can call 311 or 512-974-2000.Austin Resource RecoveryCurbside collections for trash and recycling will follow regular schedules. Customers can check their collection schedule online or using the Austin Recycles app. The Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Cent

Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new rules aimed at protecting mountain lions

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is taking steps to protect mountain lions in the state, approving new rules related to hunting and trapping the animals.Current rules don't require checks of traps set for mountain lions, leading to concerns that animals are left to die slowly and inhumanely.The new rules ban live mountain lions from being kept in a trap or snare for more than 36 hours. The commission also voted to ban 'canned hunts' — when animals are bred just

Almost $900K in grants awarded to park projects in Hays, Travis counties

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Almost $900,000 in grants has been awarded to various park projects in Hays and Travis counties by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.The TPWC approved the grants, along with 12 others across the state, Thursday. Statewide, more than $4.5 million is being awarded.The National Recreational Trails Fund is used for construction, renovation and acquisition of recreational trails. The grants are funded from a portion of the federal gas tax.The following projects received fu

Austin entrepreneur discusses challenges women face starting, growing a business

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's not easy opening a business, especially if you're a woman. According to a report, women entrepreneurs in Austin face a lot of different challenges.
Last July, Mayor Kirk Watson formed the Mayor's Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs.Report: Women entrepreneurs want more resources, support in AustinThe goal was to figure out how to make Austin a great place for women to launch and build businesses.Access to capital
The group released its report that detailed the obstacl

Texas Game Wardens urge boater safety for holiday weekend

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As temperatures rise in Austin, things are heating up on the lakes, as more and more people hit the water for the holiday weekend."We are just getting ready for a really big weekend," said Chris Dickens, who was putting his boat in on Lake Austin. "It is going to be really, really crowded so I will keep that in mind when I am doing water sports and stuff. We will probably try to get far away from the congested area."The Loop 360 boat ramp is a popular place for boaters to p

Thousands gather for GOP convention amid party divisions

SAN ANTONIO (Nexstar) -- More than 6,700 of Texas' most active Republicans are gathered in San Antonio for the Republican Party of Texas' state convention. On the to-do list: establish the official party platform, elect a new chair in a hotly-contested race and organize for the general election.Abolishing property taxes, establishing a state border force, preserving the ban on gambling and funding private school for families are among the top priorities approved by delegates.Many delegates are a

Employee used city credit card to buy John Wick movie, then altered receipts, audit finds

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An investigation by the Office of the City Auditor has found a City of Austin employee falsely reported a personal purchase as a city business transaction, then altered receipts to cover it up.In a report released Friday, the auditor's office said it received an allegation against Transportation and Public Works Superintendent Michael Collier in August 2023. The allegation was that Collier used a city-issued credit card for a personal expense and created a false item descri

City employee altered receipts to cover up a personal purchase on a city credit card, audit finds

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An investigation by the Office of the City Auditor has found a City of Austin employee falsely reported a personal purchase as a city business transaction, then altered receipts to cover it up.In a report released Friday, the auditor's office said it received an allegation against Transportation and Public Works Superintendent Michael Collier in August 2023. The allegation was that Collier used a city-issued credit card for a personal expense and created a false item descri

Austin Animal Center reduces animal intake hours due to 'critical capacity' issues

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Animal Center is restricting intake hours to help alleviate capacity issues, with the center currently operating at "critical capacity."As of May 20, 654 cats and dogs were onsite at the animal shelter, according to a city memo, a 15% increase just since May 8. In addition, before the shelter opened on May 20, "there were area residents with animals lined up outside the building requesting intake," Jason Garza, deputy chief animal services officer, said in the me

Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company

(Texas Tribune) — Several Uvalde families are suing Daniel Defense, the gun company whose AR-15 style rifle an 18-year-old gunman used to kill 19 children and two teachers and injure several others at Robb Elementary two years ago, lawyers said.The family members of victims Friday also filed a separate lawsuit against California-based companies Meta — the parent company of Instagram and Facebook — and Activision, whose best-selling video game “Call of Duty” features

Summer outlook: How hot will it be and will the grid hold

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Meteorological summer begins June 1 and we're already talking about triple digit heat before our hottest season has even begun.Summer heatThe seasonal outlook from the Climate Prediction Center points to high confidence that all of Texas and most of the lower 48 states will experience a warmer-than-normal summer.
Summer temperature forecast (CPC)The 30-year average number of triple-digit days per year in Austin at Camp Mabry is now up to 29 and the First Warning Weather Team exp

Most expensive homes for sale in Austin

AUSTIN (Stacker) — Stackercompiled a list of the most expensive homes in Austin listed for sale onrealtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot.#30. 1108 W 11th St, Austin- Price: $7,499,950
- 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,178
- Price per square foot: $1,795
- Lot size: 0.2 acres
- Days on market: 17 days (-$500,000 price reduction since listing)
- View listing onrealtor.com#29. 2917 Westlake Cv, Austin- Price: $7,600,000

NWS confirms two tornadoes hit Temple area Wednesday

TEMPLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado and an EF1 tornado hit the Temple, Texas area on Wednesday, according to a preliminary damage report that was released Thursday night.
The NWS Fort Worth/Dallas office's damage survey team found that two tornadoes hit Bell County during a "supercell that moved through the area late Wednesday afternoon." It was initially reported that one tornado had hit the area. The NWS also found damage associated with straight-line