Posts by Sophie Clearwater
'Emo' deer spotted in Lago Vista, wildlife experts say he's fine
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some Lago Vista residents have expressed concern to the police department about a deer that has seemingly embraced its “emo era.” The deer has been spotted “proudly wearing a hammock tangled in his antlers,” according to a Facebook post from the Lago Vista Police Department, which has received a lot of calls…
Read MoreThese Dyson Airwrap Dupes Give Salon-Quality Results & Will Probably Be on Sale for Black Friday
[ad_1] We all know the Dyson Airwrap can work wonders—soft waves, bouncy curls, sleek ends—but the price? Oof. Luckily, there are plenty of Airwrap dupes that deliver the same salon-worthy results without draining your wallet. Brands like T3, Shark, and Wavytalk offer versatile stylers with multiple attachments that curl, straighten, and volumize just like the…
Read More'Dirty soda' shop opening in east Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The “dirty soda” trend, popularized by Tiktok and the reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” may just stick around — Austin is about to get its very own shop dedicated to serving the drinks, typically made by combining soda with flavored syrups and creamer. Last year, Utah-based Swig announced…
Read More'Connect San Marcos' voluntary security camera registry now open
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of San Marcos is launching a voluntary security camera registry program to assist the San Marcos Police Department in future investigations. Connect San Marcos was created in partnership with Fusus by Axon, a real-time public safety company. Residents and businesses can register their security cameras for free within minutes.…
Read MoreDebris cleanup still underway from Independence Day weekend flooding
[ad_1] WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — It’s been almost four months since the July 4th weekend floods devastated communities across Central Texas, and the cleanup process is still ongoing. All the damage and debris caused by the recent flooding in Travis, Williamson, and Burnet counties is being sent to the Austin Recycle Center, where it’s…
Read MoreAustin lumber company turning downed East Texas cypress trees into benches for new wishbone bridge
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Longhorn Dam Pedestrian Bridge is nearly completed, and millions of people will walk by or stop for a rest on the wooden benches that will be situated along the path. Like the people who will rest upon the benches, the benches themselves have a rich history. Austin’s new wishbone bridge…
Read MoreLondon Film Festival’s Standout Works Offer Portraits of Connection in a Disconnected World
[ad_1] A still from Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab. Courtesy BFI London Film Festival The most challenging of times bring us the best art. Or at least, that’s what we tell ourselves, balancing the struggles of the modern era against the hope that something may come of them. This year’s crop of…
Read MoreGet Your Glow On – Red Light Therapy Devices for Flawless, Even Skin Ahead of the Holidays
[ad_1] There are tons of skincare products on the market that promise to fight aging, acne, and dull, uneven skin, but if you’re really looking to step things up a notch, it might be time to give red light therapy a try. Red light devices promise to rejuvenate your skin, reduce signs of aging, minimize…
Read MoreTravis County deadline for flood-related debris clean up assistance nears
[ad_1] TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — It’s been nearly four months since the Independence Day floods devastated parts of Central Texas, including along Sandy Creek in western Travis County, where ten people were killed and homes were swept away. Ashley Willis and her family, who have lived there for generations, said they lost everything –…
Read MoreDNA testing links investigators to Bastrop County serial rapist suspect
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — After nearly 30 years of investigating, authorities said they’ve identified a suspect in connection with the sexual assaults of several elderly women in Bastrop County between 1997 and 2005, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said the suspect was identified through DNA testing submitted to the Combined DNA…
Read MoreAir traffic controllers miss first full paycheck amid shutdown, more travel delays likely
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the 28th day of the federal government shutdown, air traffic controllers have now missed their first full paycheck. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that it could lead to more staffing shortages and flight delays. Duffy met with media outlets at New York’s LaGuardia Airport to discuss the impact of…
Read MoreSasha Gordon Finds Beauty and Empathy in the Shadows of the Human Mind
[ad_1] A work in “Sasha Gordon: Haze” at David Zwirner in New York. Photo: Chase Barnes | Courtesy David Zwirner Sasha Gordon is one of the most compelling young talents to emerge from New York’s art scene—an artist who rose to fame during the pandemic boom yet managed to solidify her position with substantial institutional…
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