Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Exclusive | Democratic Socialist NYC Councilwoman Tiffany Caban hosting fundraiser for Justin Brannan in comptroller’s race
[ad_1] Comptroller candidate Justin Brannan is holding a campaign fundraiser Saturday with far-left anti-Israel Democratic Socialist Councilwoman Tiffany Caban — while rival Mark Levine released a poll claiming he’s on track to easily win the primary election. Caban, one of the leaders of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, has…
Read MoreMaria Shriver Details “Pain and Prison” of Arnold Schwarzenegger Marriage – E! Online
[ad_1] Born in 1993, Patrick is the oldest son of Arnold and Maria. And while having parents in the business is great and all, he’s also credited his brother-in-law Chris with helping him nab one plum part. “I remember when Chris said, ‘Hey you know there’s this young role, Donny Mitchell, you’ll be the youngest…
Read MoreSchool choice and school finance meeting postponed; will not be streamed
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Tuesday morning, members of the Texas House Committee on Public Education were set to meet to discuss two of the biggest bills of the session — education savings accounts and school finance. Less than 10 hours before they convened, Chair Brad Buckley, R-Salado, postponed the meeting for Thursday morning. “Throughout…
Read MoreMaryland strikes quickly, hires Texas A&M's Buzz Williams after Kevin Willard's exit
[ad_1] Maryland moved on quickly after Kevin Willard’s departure, hiring another coach with plenty of experience at a high level. Buzz Williams is changing jobs again. Maryland hired Williams as its men’s basketball coach Tuesday, bringing in an accomplished candidate following Willard’s exit to take the Villanova job. Williams arrives after six seasons at Texas…
Read MoreIthaca College lets trans athlete compete in women’s rowing competition after NCAA changes gender policy
[ad_1] Ithaca College in New York admitted to letting a trans athlete compete in a Division III rowing competition over the weekend. The college allowed this despite the fact that the NCAA changed its gender eligibility policy back in February to prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports, in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order…
Read MoreTexas House debates legislation for first time this session
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — For the first time since gaveling into session on Jan. 14, members of the Texas House of Representatives debated and voted on bills, but not before a Republican member motioned for Speaker Dustin Burrows, R – Lubbock, to vacate his position. State Rep. Brian Harrison, R – Midlothian, stood at the…
Read MoreLove Is Blind’s Chelsea Blackwell Claps Back at Haters Over Weight Loss From Medication – E! Online
[ad_1] Clay Gravesande and AD Smith: Not Together While Clay expressed his hesitation to getting married due to his own outlook on his father’s infidelity, AD reassured him that they would prevail as a couple and all seemed to be well between the two. But once faced with the task of saying I do to forever at the…
Read MoreManor neighbors fight beaver eviction
[ad_1] MANOR, TEXAS (KXAN) – ShadowGlen is a master-planned community just over a dozen miles from downtown Austin. While its affordable homes have compelled many to move to Manor, Texas, the community’s management has made it clear that not everyone — or thing — is welcome. “We got a manager’s report that [the community management]…
Read MoreMore Central Texas school districts making cuts due to funding issues
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN)—As legislators discuss changes to private and public education in Texas during the 89th Legislative Session, there’s a growing challenge for many Central Texas districts financially struggling. A number of districts have already cut programs that some students and families depend on. Now, there’s a continued forced shift, further impacting the community. Del…
Read MoreHotel Where Brett Gardner’s Son Died Denies Carbon Monoxide Was His Cause of Death – E! Online
[ad_1] A Costa Rican official provides multiple major updates. The day after the resort where the Gardner family was staying spoke out, Juan Pablo Alvarado Garcia, a spokesperson for Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (JIA), confirmed that Miller’s autopsy results will be delayed by months due to high crime in the area. “We’re having a…
Read MoreAnderson High School senior dies in Monday morning crash
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson High School Principal Brian Lancaster announced in a letter that a senior died in a Monday morning crash. The Austin Police Department identified the student as 17-year-old Malachi Jenson. APD said on Monday, just before 2 a.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the northbound 8800 block of North…
Read MoreWhat is Austin asking about? These are the most common 311 requests this year
[ad_1] This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available. .anchor_me { position: relative; }…
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