Freshman lawmaker continues push for sickle cell registry in Texas

Freshman lawmaker continues push for sickle cell registry in Texas

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A freshman Texas lawmaker is making a name for herself this legislative session, authoring a bill that has bipartisan support, and is now closer to becoming law. Houston Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons sits down with Jala Washington to talk about sickle cell registry legislation. (KXAN photos/Ed Zavala). The legislation would create…

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12 Swimsuits To Flatter Your Body Type

12 Swimsuits To Flatter Your Body Type

[ad_1] The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. The only reason buying a swimsuit feels like a nightmare is because you’re not sure what’s going to look good on you. That ends today. Our shopping editors have made it easier than ever for you…

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CTRMA: 183A Toll extension opening Wednesday

CTRMA: 183A Toll extension opening Wednesday

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Drivers will soon have access to the newest extension on 183A Toll starting Wednesday, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. The new 183A Toll extension from Hero Way to State Highway 29 will now provide drivers with “16 miles of non-stop travel between Liberty Hill and northwest Austin,” according…

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Amber Alerts issued for missing Temple area girls

Amber Alerts issued for missing Temple area girls

[ad_1] CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – Amber Alerts have been issued for two girls reported missing out of the Temple and Woodway areas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 15-year-old Aunastasia Herrera has black hair with brown eyes, is 5’2″ and weighs 115 pounds. She was last seen at 1414 SW H K…

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Texas bill proposes study on psychiatric facility needs

Texas bill proposes study on psychiatric facility needs

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Senators mulled legislation Tuesday that would authorize an expansive study of Texas’ inpatient psychiatric facilities, capacity and needs. Senate Bill 719, authored by Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, would direct the Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study of the current use and future projected needs for inpatient psychiatric beds,…

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Singer Robbie Williams Shares Scurvy Diagnosis

Singer Robbie Williams Shares Scurvy Diagnosis

[ad_1] Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress…

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Why American Pie’s Shannon Elizabeth Moved Away From Hollywood Amid Career Success

Why American Pie’s Shannon Elizabeth Moved Away From Hollywood Amid Career Success

[ad_1] Why American Pie’s Shannon Elizabeth Left Hollywood Following Film’s Massive Success Shannon Elizabeth had no regrets about her radical career pivot. The American Pie star shared insight into her decision to move out of Hollywood and focus on philanthropic ventures despite her successful acting career. “I started my charity, which was called Animal Avengers…

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