Posts by The Women's Reporter
Mistrial declared in Texas murder case after new evidence found
A man accused of killing his mother is expected to face a new trial in January. Source link
Read MoreMonique Lester’s International Modeling Journey Shows Why Authenticity Still Matters in Modern Fashion
In an industry shaped by rapidly changing trends, curated social media identities, and increasingly competitive standards of beauty, Monique Lester is building a modeling career around something more enduring: authenticity. The Australian model has steadily developed an international presence through magazine features, creative collaborations, and fashion photography, establishing herself as a distinctive personality within the…
Read MoreMagnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country’s third-largest city,…
Read MoreSaharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed
The days are hot. The storms are few and far between. The sunsets are beautiful. And high in the sky is a layer of dust that has traveled thousands of miles from Africa impacting the weather we’re seeing in the southern U.S. and beyond. Source link
Read MoreDeadly hit-and-run spurs call for action from Austin family, cyclist community
Chaw-Long Shih’s family hope his death inspires bike safety improvements and closure. Source link
Read MoreNational Hurricane Center highlights tropical Atlantic as peak season nears
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is highlighting an area in the tropical Atlantic for potential tropical development this week as the peak of hurricane season is just one week away. But any system that forms in the Central Atlantic will have to contend with the high wind shear in the Caribbean if it moves west.…
Read MoreInterim Round Rock ISD police chief leaves department
After former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Ryan Urrutia left the district earlier this year, the school district’s police department has now lost its interim police chief as well, KXAN confirmed. Source link
Read MoreViolence intervention groups push for city funding as federal help grows inconsistent
Community violence intervention groups are among those becoming increasingly impacted by inconsistent federal funding, and Austin is no exception. Source link
Read MoreLampasas ISD bans energy drinks, high-caffeine products on campuses
Lampasas ISD is banning energy drinks and caffeine pouches on all campuses beginning with the 2026-27 school year, according to a Facebook post from the high school. Source link
Read MoreFuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active. About 1,700 people remained in shelters with the evacuations to stay in place until conditions improve, according to the country’s disaster agency CONRED. Officials raised the alert level to red…
Read MorePoll: One-third of Black Texas voters say Talarico win makes them more likely to vote
The poll — conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University — surveyed 500 Black Texans who voted in a recent election. Source link
Read MoreAustin Police, Fire surpass overtime budgets by $6.7 million; EMS stays under budget
The Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department both report exceeding their overtime budgets by several million dollars this fiscal year. Source link
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