Posts by Sophie Clearwater
South Korean city honors Williamson County with street sign
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A South Korean city now has a little bit of Texas sprinkled on its street after it named one of its streets after Williamson County. Last week, elected officials and economic development professionals traveled to South Korea to discuss business opportunities in Williamson County, according to a news release from the…
Read MoreArtists celebrated at Texas Medal of Arts Awards
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday night, artists across the state were celebrated at the Texas Medal of Arts Award at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. The event celebrated 118 Texas leaders who helped pave the way and opened the doors for the next generation of artists through their creative talents, according to…
Read MoreAG Pam Bondi says DOJ will likely release Epstein files Thursday: ‘It’s pretty sick’
[ad_1] Attorney General Pam Bondi teased Wednesday that the Justice Department will likely release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein “tomorrow,” including the flight logs from the notorious sex predator’s private jet. Bondi, who revealed last week that the highly sought documents were sitting on her desk for review, told Fox News host Jesse Watters that…
Read MoreLake Travis ISD school board names interim superintendent
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lake Travis Independent School District school board in a special meeting on Wednesday named Dr. Steve M. Flores as interim superintendent. This comes after the board voted to remove former superintendent Paul Norton earlier this month. Norton was placed on paid leave back in December after allegations of misconduct, according…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo
[ad_1] KINSHASA — Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick. The outbreaks in two distant villages in Congo’s Equateur province began on Jan. 21 and include 419 cases and 53 deaths. Health officials still do not…
Read MoreUnvaccinated Child Dies From Measles in Texas
[ad_1] LUBBOCK, Texas — A child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas, state officials said Wednesday, the first U.S. death from the highly contagious—but preventable—respiratory disease since 2015. The school-aged child had been hospitalized and died Tuesday night amid the widespread outbreak, Texas’ largest in nearly 30 years. Since…
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Mennonites and Measles
[ad_1] The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures—and with sometimes strained or distant relations with health officials and other public authorities. Who are the Mennonites? Mennonites are part of the wider Anabaptist family…
Read MoreJustin Tucker, wife further deny ‘shocking’ sexual misconduct allegations against Ravens kicker
[ad_1] Justin Tucker continued to maintain his innocence as the spotlight remained on his alleged sexual misconduct this week after Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta addressed the matter at the NFL combine Tuesday. In a statement to Outkick on Wednesday, Tucker, 35, decried the allegations as “shocking and heart-breaking” while maintaining that they are “simply…
Read MoreMichelle Trachtenberg’s Ex Shawn Ashmore Speaks Out on Her Death – E! Online
[ad_1] Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39: Rosie O’Donnell, Kim Cattrall & More Pay Tribute Shawn Ashmore is honoring his ex. The X-Men alum, who dated Michelle Trachtenberg from 2004 to 2006, shared a tribute to the late actress following news of her death Feb. 26 at the age of 39. “Incredibly sad to hear about…
Read MoreAdvocates gather at Texas Capitol for hands-free cellphone legislation
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another rally happened outside the Texas Capitol Wednesday in support of a bill to restrict phone usage on the road. AAA, alongside others, showed its support for Senate Bill 47, which is also known as the Allie’s Way Act. SB 47 would require all drivers in Texas use their cellphones in…
Read MoreBlake Lively Remembers First Day She Met Gossip Girl Costar Michelle Trachtenberg – E! Online
[ad_1] Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39: Rosie O’Donnell, Kim Cattrall & More Pay Tribute Blake Lively is sending XO to her late Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg. Hours after Trachtenberg was found dead at 39 in her New York City apartment, Lively recalled the first day she met Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks opposite her Serena…
Read MoreBurke Williams Spa’s Skincare Line Will Give You a Luxury Facial at Home – E! Online
[ad_1] The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Burke Williams is more than just a place for an incredible deep tissue massage. It’s a sanctuary of wellness and relaxation. Founded in 1984, Burke Williams pioneered the concept of the urban day spa, blending time-honored…
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