Posts by Sophie Clearwater
UT System Board of Regents names John Zerwas as acting chancellor
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the University of Texas System Regents’ Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced John Zerwas, MD, will become the System’s acting chancellor, effective June 1. This announcement was made after UT System Chancellor JB Milliken was named president of the University of California, effective August 1, according to a press release.…
Read MoreTony Hawk stops by Bay Area’s newly expanded skatepark, shreds
[ad_1] San Francisco’s newly expanded skate park recently got a stamp of approval from the Birdman himself. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk was in San Francisco on Tuesday to try out the new and improved U.N. Skate Plaza in the city’s Civic Center, and was seen pulling off tailslides, kickflips and ollies. Hawk, the world’s most…
Read MoreScott's memorable day in Texas softball's big win
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – Senior day is usually memorable for athletes. It certainly was for an all-time great Texas softball player in Mia Scott. One of the best hitters in program history, Scott is an infielder by trade. But in the regular season finale Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field, the senior did more…
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: See Dannielynn Birkhead, Alix Earle, Selma Blair and More Celebs Arrive
[ad_1] These stars were off to the races—in style. The 2025 Kentucky Derby, held at the Churchill Downs racecourse in Louisville May 3, brought out celebs such as Alix Earle, Selma Blair and Dannielyn Birkhead, daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith. Wearing an aquamarine, off-the-shoulder, ruffled gown, the 18-year-old walked the red carpet at…
Read MoreHorror chain of events in Ohio as man charged with killing deputy day after cops killed his son
[ad_1] Twin tragedies unfolded in less than 24 hours in Ohio this week after a teen was shot and killed by Cincinnati police — and his father then allegedly mowed down a retired sheriff’s deputy with his car after being shown footage of his son’s death, a family lawyer told The Post. Rodney Hinton Jr.…
Read MoreTen Highlights From New York’s Spring Marquee Auctions
[ad_1] Giacometti’s Hand-Painted Head This seminal work by Alberto Giacometti stands as both a testament to his ability to capture the existential fragility of human existence with profound psychological depth and evidence that his art was grounded in the intimate observation of those closest to him. Elevating a personal, familial portrayal into a universal meditation…
Read MoreAPD detective dies following off-duty motorcycle crash in San Marcos
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A detective with the Austin Police Department died Saturday morning following an off-duty motorcycle crash in San Marcos, according to an internal APD email. APD identified the detective as Israel Garcia. According to the email, APD’s Peer Support and Wellness Team was on standby for officers at the department. “We will…
Read MoreInk trade deals ASAP to avoid a downward economic AND political spiral
[ad_1] It’s clear that President Donald Trump’s tariff gambit has prompted numerous nations to step up with deals; his negotiators need to grab them, fast, to avoid a political and economic spiral down. If the Trump team haggles for too long, the damage from delaying will be far worse than settling for slightly less-than-perfect trade…
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: Will Simone Biles Enroll Her Future Kids in Sports? She Says…
[ad_1] Simone Biles is hoping her athleticism is genetic. As the Olympic gold medalist and her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens, look ahead to expanding their family, she revealed their future kids will definitely be following in their footsteps. “We are obviously gonna put them in sports in the beginning so they get their bearings…
Read MoreStudy: Austin sees drop in rent prices compared to 2024
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study showed the rent prices in Austin dropped when compared to 2024, and the city took the No. 2 spot for where rent decreased the most in the U.S. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said it ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on the percentage change in…
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: Dylan Dreyer Says Sheinelle Jones Is “Hanging In” Amid Today Absence
[ad_1] Sheinelle Jones’s TV family has her back. Amid the Today cohost’s months-long absence from the long-running morning show, her colleague Dylan Dreyer shared an update on her current status. “She’s doing all right,” the meteorologist exclusively told E! News at the 2025 Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., May 3. “She’s hanging in there. We’re…
Read MoreAnna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead Is Mom’s Twin in Same Dress at Kentucky Derby 2025 Party
[ad_1] Anna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Dannielynn Marks 18th Birthday With ‘Beetlejuice’ Celebration Dannielynn Birkhead channeled her late mom Anna Nicole Smith with a vintage look during 2025 Kentucky Derby weekend. The 18-year-old attended the Barnstable Brown Gala wearing the same backless black gown her late mom wore to the event 21 years prior. Dannielynn also…
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