Posts by Sophie Clearwater
'That's what helped.' Austin woman shares violence intervention success story
[ad_1] From her desk, Tayla Terry proudly shared how far she’s come in the last year. She now works for the African American Youth Harvest Foundation, a group that helps low-income youth and families. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreAte too much? 4 things to drink to settle your stomach
[ad_1] ‘Tis the season for overdoing it. Sometimes, our eyes are bigger than our stomachs — and the holidays are prime time for stuffing your face and quickly regretting it. If you’ve already feasted enough to make a Santa suit feel a bit snug, there are a few drinks you can chase it down with…
Read MoreWhat's the difference between a bond and a tax rate election?
[ad_1] In 2026, you’re going to start hearing a lot from the city of Austin about a possible bond package. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreAmazon Prime slammed for streaming ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with key scene cut out: ‘Sacrilege’
[ad_1] Amazon Prime Video is under fire for streaming a butchered version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” that guts the beloved Christmas classic. Viewers say the abridged cut — roughly 22 minutes shorter than the original 130-minute film — removes the iconic “Pottersville” sequence, the pivotal stretch that explains why despairing hero George Bailey suddenly…
Read MoreZoë Buckman’s Intimate Embroideries Claim Space for Memory, Grief and Jewish Identity
[ad_1] Zoë Buckman’s “Who By Fire” is at Mindy Solomon through January 10, 2026. Photo: Zachary Balber Brooklyn-based Zoë Buckman has made her name through a bold approach to textile and embroidery—a medium long associated with subordinate female labor—transforming it from a vessel of generational memory into a stage for broader sociopolitical commentary and denunciations.…
Read MorePrince William and Kate Middleton’s 3 Kids Steal the Show at Christmas
[ad_1] Prince Harry and King Charles III Are Not Speaking Harry told the BBC May 2 that his father King Charles III won’t speak to him “because of this security stuff,” but added that “it would be nice to reconcile.” The Duke of Sussex, who shares kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with Meghan, said…
Read MoreCentral Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive! to host drive-up food distribution after Christmas
[ad_1] Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive! will host a drive-up food distribution the day after Christmas. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreThe Best Base Layers for Guys Who Hate Being Cold
[ad_1] The outer shell gets all the glory, but the piece that decides whether your day goes well is the one you pull on first. A base layer is the next-to-skin part of the system, the thing that sits closest to your body, manages sweat before it turns icy, and traps just enough heat to…
Read MoreWe know the reasons for violence against Jews — but refuse to say them aloud
[ad_1] Jews celebrating Hanukkah were just slaughtered by Muslim gunmen on an Australian beach, in an imitation of the Oct. 7 massacres. An inert Europe is canceling Christmas celebrations out of fear of threats of violence from Muslim minorities. In the West, when an Islamist shoots a Jew, politicians often offer two bizarre remedies: gun…
Read MoreViral film from award-winning animator spotlights 50 years of Canine Companions service dogs
[ad_1] As national nonprofit Canine Companions celebrates 50 years providing trained service dogs to people who need them, it’s marking the occasion with some new attention thanks to a viral, animated short film. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreLiberty Hill ISD teachers surprised with grants
[ad_1] Several teachers at Liberty Hill ISD were surprised with grants for the holidays that would help them teach in the classroom. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreCelebs’ Real Names Revealed: Meghan Markle, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Stone, Katy Perry and More
[ad_1] For more than three decades, Cher was made to believe that her legal first name was Cherilyn. It wasn’t until the late ’70s, when she obtained her birth certificate in order to change her full name to just Cher, that she discovered that she had been registered as “Cheryl.” In her 2024 memoir, Cher:…
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