Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Blake Gideon named defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Texas’ top assistant coaches and recruiters is headed for a promotion with another program. Blake Gideon, the safeties coach for the Longhorns since 2021, will be the defensive coordinator for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. In a social media post, Gideon called the week leading up to the announcement…
Read MorePregnant Texas mom beats Stage 3 Breast Cancer, shares story to support life-saving research
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – Kelly Bodu was 28 weeks pregnant with her second child when she found a lump in her breast – and after a few tests at the doctor’s office – she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. “I really thought they changed the samples in the lab because my brain could…
Read MoreCritics Choice Awards 2025: Jackie Chan Receives Standing Ovations After Rare Return to Hollywood – E! Online
[ad_1] Critics Choice Awards: Why Chelsea Handler Thanked Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni for the Distraction Jackie Chan had the crowd in a rush hour to their feet. The Kung Fu Panda star made his first Hollywood appearance in over five years at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards Feb. 7 to present the prize for Best…
Read MoreAlaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali’s name instead of changing it to Mount McKinley
[ad_1] The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution Friday urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America’s tallest peak as Denali rather than change it to Mount McKinley. Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order calling for the name to revert to Mount McKinley, an identifier inspired by President William…
Read MoreNo. 1 Texas softball run-rules 2 teams on opening day in Louisiana
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 1 Texas opened its 2025 season with a 2-game sweep, topping both Longwood and Louisiana 8-0 in mercy rule-shortened games Friday in Lafayette, Louisiana. Catcher Reese Atwood smacked her first home run of the season against the Ragin’ Cajuns, a 2-run towering shot over the left-field wall in the first…
Read MoreCritics Choice Awards 2025: The Touching Reason Kathy Bates Is Giving Her Trophy to Eric Christian Olsen – E! Online
[ad_1] Critics Choice Awards: Why Chelsea Handler Thanked Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni for the Distraction Kathy Bates is paying it forward. As the actress accepted the award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Matlock at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., she shared that Eric Christian Olsen—who…
Read MoreLake Travis ISD superintendent submits resignation, interim to be appointed
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lake Travis Independent School District Superintendent Paul Norton was dismissed from his role as leader of the district Friday. The district said it will appoint an interim and will begin searching for a permanent superintendent. Norton was placed on paid leave in December after allegations of misconduct. At the time, the…
Read MoreRHONY Alum Sonja Morgan’s Ex-Husband John Morgan Dead at 94 – E! Online
[ad_1] “John’s unwavering dedication to the Morgan’s mission to celebrate and share the history and process of human creativity will not be forgotten,” the announcement continued. “We extend our deepest sympathies to Connie Morgan and all the members of the Morgan family.” Sonja, 61, and John, a descendent of U.S. presidents John Adams and John…
Read MoreAustin food truck scrambles to adjust its prices due to high cost of eggs
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin food truck, Egg Laari, specializes in egg dishes from India. But now, the food truck’s main ingredient is driving up costs for the owners. NBC News reported a dozen eggs now cost $5 on average as the bird flu outbreak continues to limit supplies severely. To try and stop the…
Read MoreThe Relatable Reason Zoe Saldaña’s Husband Almost Missed Her Critics Choice Award Win – E! Online
[ad_1] Her role was “the challenge of a lifetime,” she added, thanking director Jacques Audiard. She thanked everyone involved, including Netflix, “for believing this was a story that needed to be told.” And Marco wasn’t in the dog house at all. “Thank you to my family, especially my incredible husband and my nephew who was…
Read MoreNoah Cyrus Reveals Where She Stands With Dad Billy Ray Cyrus Amid Family Rift – E! Online
[ad_1] Noah Cyrus has Billy Ray Cyrus’ back. Amid an apparent fracture within the Cyrus family, the 25-year-old offered a clear signal of support for her father as she promoted his latest project on social media. “so proud of my Dads INCREDIBLE new single LOST,” she wrote in an Instagram Stories post Feb. 7, “with…
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