Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Ecuador President Noboa’s motorcade attacked with rocks in alleged assassination attempt
[ad_1] The Cabinet of Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa on Wednesday denounced protesters who threw rocks at his motorcade, calling it an assassination attempt, as investigators remained silent about Tuesday’s attack. Late Wednesday, however, Ecuador’s Attorney General’s Office announced that a judge had declared the arrest of five suspects illegal and ordered their release. The office said on…
Read MoreTexas gunman kills 3 in multi-city shooting before turning gun on himself
[ad_1] A Texas gunman fatally shot three people in a violent rampage spanning several cities before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. Cops responded to a shooting in Sugar Land — 19 miles southwest of downtown Houston — around 1 p.m. Wednesday and discovered a woman with several gunshot wounds behind the wheel…
Read MoreAndra Day accuses longtime manager of leaving her broke and facing eviction in bombshell lawsuit
[ad_1] Andra Day says she’s broke and facing eviction — all because of her former manager’s “greed,” according to a new lawsuit. The Oscar-nominated actress and singer claims in the filing that she can’t even pay her minimum credit card payment after music biz exec Jeff Evans was “caught red-handed” stealing from her. Evans sued…
Read MoreKyle Schwarber busts out with two-homer night as Phillies rip Dodgers to stay alive
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a sweep with an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday night. It was the first Schwarbomb of the…
Read MoreTexas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The video above is from KXAN’s newscast on Oct. 7, 2025. CHICAGO (AP) — An ‘element’ of 200 Texas National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area on Wednesday, according to a military spokesperson. The spokesperson for the U.S. Northern Command spoke to The Associated Press on condition…
Read MoreCentral Texas cities ranked high in 'best small cities' in America, study shows
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — While Texas is known for its city skylines, its diverse landscapes ranging from the Hill Country to the Panhandle compliment the small town charm sprinkled across the state. WalletHub, a personal finance company, recently released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America, and two Central Texas cities were ranked in the…
Read MoreTed Lasso’s Brendan Hunt Marries Shannon Nelson
[ad_1] Brendan Hunt and Shannon Nelson will make you believe in love. The Ted Lasso star and the Drop Dead Gorgeous actress confirmed that they officially tied the knot on Sept. 20 following a two-year engagement. “Oh wait! I totally forgot to mention—me and @snoopshann got married in Ireland a couple weeks ago,” Brendan shared…
Read MoreSarah Jessica Parker Is an Angel With Giant Black Wings on Red Carpet With Matthew Broderick
[ad_1] Sarah Jessica Parker Shares Insight on “Tough Decision” to End And Just Like That And just like that, Sarah Jessica Parker had everyone doing a double take. The Sex and the City star made jaws drop when she stepped out for the New York City Ballet 2025 Fall Fashion Gala on Oct. 8 wearing…
Read MoreWill OU QB Mateer play against Texas?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Red River Rivalry has a way of bringing out dramatic storylines. Ahead of the 2025 edition of Texas and Oklahoma football doing battle in Dallas, questions surround the Sooner’s starting quarterback. John Mateer began the year on fire in his first year in Norman but suffered a broken bone in…
Read MoreJohn Lithgow Debuts Long Beard as Dumbledore on Harry Potter Set
[ad_1] John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Veteran actor John Lithgow will star as Hogwarts headmaster Professor Dumbledore in the HBO series. His extensive list of credits includes Conclave, Dexter, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and The Crown. Lithgow also boasts an impressive list of awards, including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony…
Read MoreCountry Singer Alan Jackson Announces Last-Ever Concert Amid CMT Disease Battle
[ad_1] Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress…
Read MoreWill deployment of the Texas National Guard affect border wall operations?
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The video above is from KXAN’s newscast on Oct. 7, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days after Gov. Greg Abbott announced he authorized troops of the Texas National Guard to deploy to Chicago, KXAN received questions from viewers on whether sending National Guard members out of the state will affect operations at the…
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