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US Supreme Court to decide if nuclear waste facility can be built in Texas

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www.kxan.com – Ford McCracken – 2025-06-17 13:38:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide if a high-level nuclear waste storage facility can be built in West Texas. Texas and Fasken Oil sued the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to block the temporary site, arguing federal law requires waste to remain onsite at reactors unless a permanent facility exists. Interim Storage Partners, seeking to build the site, counters the law doesn’t ban temporary storage. Currently, nuclear waste is stored at reactors due to the absence of a federal site, raising concerns about safety, transport risks, and the site’s proximity to West Texas oil fields. The debate highlights tensions between nuclear energy expansion and safety.

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Trump: Kimmel ‘next’ after CBS axes Colbert's 'Late Show'

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www.kxan.com – Steff Danielle Thomas – 2025-07-19 21:29:00

SUMMARY: President Trump criticized ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel after CBS announced the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for financial reasons, suggesting Kimmel is “next” and praising Fox’s Greg Gutfeld instead. CBS called the decision purely financial, but critics suspect political motives due to Paramount’s recent $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit related to a “60 Minutes” interview and resignations of top CBS executives amid the controversy. Paramount’s planned Skydance merger also hinges on FCC approval. Fellow hosts, including Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, expressed support for Colbert. The Writers Guild is urging an investigation into alleged political influence. The show ends in May 2026.

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Kyle breaks ground on 2 major roadway improvement projects

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2025-07-19 12:16:00

SUMMARY: The City of Kyle has broken ground on two major transportation projects under its 2022 Road Bond Program: the extension of Kohlers Crossing to Seton Parkway and the widening of Bebee Road. These efforts aim to improve east-west connectivity and ease congestion. The $66.1 million Kohlers project includes a future underpass beneath I-35, while the $66.7 million Bebee project features a new four-lane road with a roundabout and future eastern expansion. Both projects will be completed in phases, with additional work starting in 2027. These are the second and third projects launched, following the Marketplace Avenue extension.

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Mississippi girl goes viral for nailing 2000 rap classic at karaoke

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www.kxan.com – Melissa Moon – 2025-07-18 22:00:00

SUMMARY: Nine-year-old Alaynna Doty of Olive Branch, Mississippi, became a viral sensation after performing Project Pat’s 2000 rap hit during karaoke at Crazy Cactus, a local Mexican restaurant. Known for singing country songs, this bold switch wowed the crowd and stunned the internet. Her mother posted the video to TikTok, quickly amassing over 4 million views and 130,000 comments. Even Project Pat shared it. Alaynna, surprised by her sudden fame, was praised for her confidence and stage presence. She hopes to perform in Nashville one day, but for now, she’s enjoying her moment as an internet star before returning to school.

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