Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Firefighters may no longer have to 'feel around in the dark' during rescues with new tech
[ad_1] Sam Cossman with Qwake Technologies designed the C-Thru to help firefighters exploring smoke-filled buildings. (Frank Martinez/KXAN) AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters could soon be seeing with an upgrade. C-Thru, developed by Qwake Technologies, helps firefighters see inside burning buildings using infrared cameras. “When a firefighter goes into a structure, and they hear the screams of…
Read MoreJinger Duggar Responds to Fans Who “Demand” to See Her Kids – E! Online
[ad_1] Jessa Duggar (m. Ben Seewald) Jim Bob and Michelle’s fifth child, Jessa Duggar, was born Nov. 4, 1992. Jessa met Ben through church and he began courting her in 2013—the old-fashioned approach to romance coming as a brand-new notion to a lot of viewers. The kids never talked about their romances pre-engagement, so Jim Bob…
Read MoreMoPac entrance at Steck Ave. to close for 183 Mobility Project construction
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) will close the southbound on-ramp to MoPac from Steck Avenue as part of its 183 North Mobility Project. “The project team will be closing this entrance ramp continuously (24 hours a day) to complete the necessary work in this area,” said CTRMA…
Read MoreJax Taylor Details “Faking Orgasms” When He Couldn’t Perform in Bed – E! Online
[ad_1] Jax Taylor‘s past lovers might not be pumped by his latest TMI sex confession. That’s because The Valley star recently revealed exactly what he’d tell women when get couldn’t get it up in bed. “Faking orgasms, now do men do this?” the Vanderpump Rules alum posited during a conversation with sex therapist Dr. Emily…
Read More10 Creative (and Healthy) Things You Can Do With Beans
[ad_1] If you’ve ever spent time pondering what to do with that can of beans in your pantry, you’d be better off wondering what you can’t do. No matter what you’re cooking or baking, “the possibilities are endless,” says Maggie Michalczyk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Chicago. You can add beans to almost anything. Beans…
Read MoreDelta to add another international route from Austin over holiday period
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Looking for a getaway this holiday season? Delta Air Lines will add a new international route from Austin for a two-week period over the Christmas holiday. Daily flights to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, will operate between Dec. 20 and Jan. 5, 2026. The new route is in addition to nonstop…
Read MoreFrom Gates to Nadella: 50 Years of Microsoft Through 4 Visionary Leaders
[ad_1] From left to right: Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, John W. Thompson and Steve Ballmer. Getty Images Microsoft Co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen pose for a portrait in 1984 in Seattle, Wash. Corbis via Getty Images For a half-century-old company, Microsoft (MSFT) has seen remarkably steady leadership—just three CEOs and four chairmen at the…
Read More'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan to deliver keynote address at UT commencement
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Name a better way to celebrate a Texas commencement than to have an actual cowboy deliver the keynote address, I’ll wait. Texas native and renowned screenwriter, director, and producer Taylor Sheridan is set to deliver the keynote address at the University of Texas at Austin’s graduation in May. UT’s 142nd Commencement…
Read MoreWhere to Get the Best Margaritas in L.A.
[ad_1] 2815 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Baja-style bites meet vibrant cocktails at this colorful and upbeat Echo Park eatery. The cacti-covered outdoor patio features a gravel ground surrounded by lush palm leaves, pink accents, cozy fire pits and plenty of overhead lanterns and string lights, creating a charming space to sip refreshing…
Read MoreTeddi Mellencamp Emotionally Responds to Fan Who Says Her Stage 4 Cancer Is Terminal – E! Online
[ad_1] As for what the future holds for Teddi, she recently told Us Weekly in an April 2 interview, “I find out for sure exactly where we stand on June 1. If you need to do another round, if there’s any other surgery, if it’s the end. It’s a hard pill to swallow.” However, the…
Read MoreNortheast Austin middle school may close after school year, as federal grant awarded to surrounding community
[ad_1] Author’s note: A previous version of this story stated that TEA might take control over Dobie Middle School. This has been corrected to reflect that the TEA could take control over the Austin ISD board of trustees. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Poor student performance at Dobie Middle School could open Austin ISD up to a…
Read MoreTexas may take over underperforming Austin middle school. Can a federal grant save it?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Education Agency could take control of Dobie Middle School unless Austin ISD “does not significantly improve student success … by the end of next school year,” according to a memo sent to teachers on Thursday. “This means that they could replace our current locally elected board of trustees with a TEA-appointed…
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