Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Boil water notice issued for some in Caldwell County
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A boil water notice was issued for some residents in Caldwell County after a water link break, according to the Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management. Caldwell County OEM said on social media that County Line Special Utility customers were given that notice. The streets in the Uhland area also have…
Read MoreBenito Skinner, Known as Benny Drama, and Terrence O’Connor Break Up After 9 Years
[ad_1] Benito Skinner and Terrence O’Connor have parted ways. The viral star—known for his celebrity impressions under the name Benny Drama—announced that he and Terrence split after nine years together, noting that their breakup was amicable and the two still care about each other as friends. “We both just love each other so much and…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns' punt returning weapon considered leaving program this offseason
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – Often a football player will come into their collegiate career hoping and expecting to be a key contributor early. Four-star recruit Ryan Niblett was no different starting off with the Texas Longhorns. The Houston native played extremely sparingly in his first couple years in Austin. Tallying just 11 combined receptions and…
Read More'Let's not put people in a spot of hunger': Texans to lose Nov. SNAP benefits if shutdown continues
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans are beginning to sound the alarm regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) benefits. “SNAP benefits for November won’t be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 27,” the Texas Department of State Health Services website said. While the website stipulates that Medicaid, WIC, TANF and CHIP benefits won’t…
Read MoreCommunity First Village celebrates 10 years of helping hundreds out of homelessness
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, a community of tiny homes in east Austin marked 10 years of helping people find permanent housing. Community First Village opened its first tiny home in 2015. Since then, hundreds of formerly homeless people have called the village home. After its expansion is complete later this year, there will…
Read MoreWhy AISD is observing Easter Monday and not Good Friday for 2025-2026 school year
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District responded Wednesday why the district chose to not observe Good Friday in the 2025-2026 academic school year after nonprofit, Texas Values, submitted a letter to the district superintendent on Tuesday. The 2025-2026 calendar year for the district was developed by the “Calendar Task Force” that included…
Read MoreManor student one of 32 Texans chosen for national Honor Band that will march in 2026 Rose Parade
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jorge Villaseñor, 18, was chosen as one of about 300 students from across the country, 32 of whom are from Texas, who will march with the Bands of America Honor Band in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day 2026. The Rose Parade features three types of entries: floats, marching bands…
Read MoreHays County deputy accused of public intoxication, placed on paid leave
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested after he was accused of public intoxication in Kyle on Tuesday, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Victor Guajardo was arrested by the Kyle Police Department in the 100 block of Kennicott Drive and was charged with Public Intoxication, which…
Read MoreReal estate company Redfin calls Austin metro the 'strongest buyer's market' in US
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A report released Wednesday by the real estate company Redfin calls Austin the “strongest buyer’s market” in the U.S., with more than twice as many sellers as it has buyers. The report also provided a top ten list of U.S. buyer’s markets, with the Floridan cities of Fort Lauderdale, West Palm…
Read MoreThe Eye-Popping Value of Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Brand Revealed
[ad_1] Selena Gomez knows what’s good for business. Since the Only Murders In the Building star launched her Rare Beauty cosmetics line in 2020, the brand’s revenue has continued to soar, officially making Selena a billionaire in September 2024. And Rare Beauty’s profitability has continued to elevate the company’s worth, with an estimated valuation of…
Read MoreMan dies days later after Oct. 14 crash in north Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified a pedestrian who died a few days after a crash that happened in north Austin on Oct. 14, said a news release from the department. Around 8:22 p.m. officers responded to the crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in the 1100 Block of West Parmer…
Read MoreScreening at NYFF: Scott Cooper’s ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’
[ad_1] Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. The first and final scenes of any film are vital, and contained within these bookends you can find the entire story of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Unfortunately, nearly everything in between is standard…
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