Posts by Sophie Clearwater
The Texas House passed school choice. What comes next?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Thursday afternoon it was official, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are coming to Texas. “There being 86 ayes and 68 nays, SB 2 is finally passed,” Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows announced before a smattering of cheers rang through the chamber. While Texas Gov. Greg Abbott — who allegedly…
Read MorePolice seek public help finding suspect connected to Round Rock assault
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Round Rock Police Department is seeking public help to find a suspect wanted in connection with an assault that happened in January in Round Rock. RRPD said on social media that officers responded to the Main Street Bar, located at 101 E. Main St., for the assault on Jan. 24…
Read MoreBlue Origin Spaceflight: Lauren Sánchez Reveals $7K Gift She Got From Kardashian Family After Landing
[ad_1] What Are Some of the NS-31 Crew’s Reasons for Going to Space? Each member of the crew has her own reasons for being part of this mission. In a recent cover story for ELLE, many of the women expressed their desire to inspire future generations. For Perry, this includes reminding Daisy, the daughter she…
Read MoreHow did each representative vote on education savings accounts?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to Senate Bill 2 Thursday, the legislation that could create a universal education savings account program in Texas. The program would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private school tuition. The final vote was 86-61. All but two Republicans voted…
Read MoreAPD hopeful about staffing despite audit claiming ineffective recruitment practices
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A city audit has called the Austin Police Department’s recruitment process “not efficient,” highlighting things like inconsistent data collection, a lack of a recruitment “pipeline” or recruitment and social media strategy. The police department had 330 vacancies as of January, and the audit said 41% of those positions had been open…
Read MoreAaron Rodgers Says “Difficult Stuff” in Personal Life Has Prevented Him From Finding New NFL Team
[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers' has a new game plan these days. The 41-year-old shared that he has "personal commitments" that have kept his attention off of finding a new NFL team since it was announced in… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreBrie Garcia Reveals Why She and Bryan Danielson May Become “Day Sex People”
[ad_1] Brie Garcia is getting some when she can. When it comes to date nights with her husband Bryan Danielson—who she wed in 2014—the Total Bellas alum admitted that it has become increasingly difficult to find time for intimacy while raising kids Birdie Danielson, 7, and Buddy Danielson, 4. “I feel like Bryan and I…
Read MoreKelly Ripa Wants to Go Back to College Years After Dropping Out to Pursue Acting
[ad_1] Class might be back in session for Kelly Ripa. After revealing that her and husband Mark Consuelos’ son Joaquin, 22, will be graduating from University of Michigan in June, the former soap opera star hinted that she wants to follow in his footsteps. “My whole thing is I want to go to college,” Kelly, 54, explained in the April 17 episode of Live!…
Read MoreLiterary Travel: 8 Must-Read Novels That Will Transport You Around the World
[ad_1] rgergerge Courtesy the publishers Books have long been celebrated for their power to transport readers to other worlds. While this is often associated with genre fiction like fantasy and sci-fi, contemporary literature also opens doors to new places—no passport required. Whether you’re gearing up for an international trip or simply curious about unfamiliar cultures,…
Read More'Gut-wrenching': 152 dogs rescued from 'extremely poor' conditions in Utah home
[ad_1] OGDEN, Utah (KTVX) — Over 150 dogs were rescued from a home in Ogden, Utah, where they were reportedly living in “extremely poor and overcrowded” conditions, according to the Ogden Police Department. Lt. Will Farr with the Ogden Police Department said they responded to the home Tuesday after receiving a report of possible animal…
Read MoreThe Challenge’s Adam Larson and Averey Tressler Get Engaged After Finale
[ad_1] The Challenge’s Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols Expecting Baby No. 4 Adam Larson and Averey Tressler are ready to pursue another big challenge. The couple, who first crossed paths on the previous season of The Challenge: All Stars, got engaged during the April 16 finale after Adam and partner Steve Meinke won $250,000 for…
Read MoreHow Andrea Fraser Turned Institutional Critique Into a Lifelong Practice
[ad_1] Andrea Fraser, Museum Highlights: A Gallery Talk, 1989; performance, Philadelphia Museum of Art. Courtesy of the artist, Marian Goodman Gallery and Nagel Draxler Gallery. Photo: Kelly & Massa Photography “I sometimes say everything was performance or I don’t believe in fiction. Everything that people do can be understood as performance, either in terms of…
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