Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Austin City Council member to challenge Gov. Abbott's order to remove 'political ideologies' from roadways
[ad_1] After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all Texas cities to remove “political ideologies” from streets, an Austin City Council member said he is challenging the governor’s direction to protect Austin’s values for public art. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreKate Middleton Debuts Massive New Tiara at State Banquet With Prince William
[ad_1] Heavy is the head that wears the crown? Ask Kate Middleton. The Princess of Wales wore her biggest tiara to date during a state banquet at Windsor Castle Dec. 3, stepping out in a massive, diamond-studded accessory that has not been publicly worn in 20 years. Joined by husband Prince William, Kate sparkled in…
Read MoreERCOT to discuss concerns tied to data centers and crypto mining facilities
[ad_1] Next week, ERCOT’s board is expected to discuss a surge in data centers and crypto mining facilities opening in Texas, driving record demand on the grid and raising concerns about reliability. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreTrump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a “weaponized” justice system. Trump, who has argued that his own legal troubles were a partisan witch hunt, said on social media without presenting evidence that…
Read MoreAustin city council could seek restroom remodeling plan to comply with new Texas law
[ad_1] The Austin City Council could vote next week on asking Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax to figure out how the city can remodel its public restrooms and changing rooms in order to comply with a state law that takes effect Thursday, according to the council’s Dec. 11 meeting agenda. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreCity of Elgin announces new city manager
[ad_1] The city of Elgin announced it has a new city manager, Robert Eads, who has been the interim city manager since September, according to a news release. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreThese Under $50 Gifts From Old Navy Will Stun (And They Start Just $2)
[ad_1] We hate to be the ones to tell you, but we’re itching closer and closer to the big gift-giving day. So, if you didn’t take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to buy your gifts, the next week is your last chance (unless you’ve brave enough to venture into the mall in December).…
Read MoreWoman arrested in fatal downtown Austin shooting
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 34-year-old woman charged with fatally shooting a man in downtown Austin in November was arrested Monday in Spring, Texas. Kimberly Sotelo, 34, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the Nov. 12 shooting death of 50-year-old Gared Goff near the intersection of East Fifth and Trinity Street. She…
Read MoreJoe Jonas and Nick Jonas Detail “Bizarre” Public Interest in Their Sex Lives as Teenagers
[ad_1] Now, more than a decade later, Nick—who went on to marry Priyanka Chopra in 2018—shared the advice he would give his and his siblings’ younger selves if he could. “I would tell them just to take a little pressure off,” he explained. “I think we came up in a time—our work with Disney—and obviously,…
Read MoreERCOT proposing rule changes ahead of electricity demands
[ad_1] As energy demands skyrocket in Texas, it’s raising new concerns in reliability on the state’s power grid. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreSpecial sessions laws take effect Thursday, including redistricting maps, private spaces
[ad_1] Nearly a dozen new state laws take effect Thursday, all of which were passed during the Texas Legislature’s second special session this year. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreThe Most Unique Advent Calendars You Definitely Haven’t Seen Yet, Starting at $7 (Promise)
[ad_1] If December always feels like it speeds by in a blink, consider this your sign to slow things down—one tiny surprise at a time. The most unique advent calendars for 2025 are redefining what it means to count down to the holidays, with creative picks from LEGO, Petco, OPI, and more already taking over…
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