Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Experts urge land reform after devastating floods
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following the catastrophic flooding across Central Texas and in Kerr County, some conservation organizations are speaking out to educate people about the deadly flooding. The organizations — which include Heart of Texas Conservancy, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, Green Spaces Alliance and Cibolo Center for Conservation — are calling for immediate land…
Read MoreAPD: Man arrested, connected with homicide after man found dead in east Austin field
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 22-year-old was arrested Wednesday after a man was found dead in an east Austin field earlier this week, according to the Austin Police Department. The man arrested was identified as Jose Duron, according to police. Attorney information was not listed for Duron. We will update if that changes. The homicide…
Read MoreTariff-Related Volatility Is Fueling Trading Revenue Across Wall Street Banks
[ad_1] David Solomon-led Goldman Sachs saw equity trading revenue surge 36 percent in the second quarter. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images At the start of the year, Wall Street’s top executives geared up for a wave of dealmaking, anticipating that policies under the second Trump administration would fuel mergers and acquisitions. Their institutions have…
Read MoreColdplay’s Chris Martin Shared Remorse Over Affair Joke in Viral Concert Video
[ad_1] Chris Martin Jokes Concertgoers May Be “Having an Affair” After They Hide From Camera Chris Martin tried his best, but he didn’t quite succeed with this fan moment. The Coldplay frontman felt a little guilty after poking fun at a couple who didn’t want to interact with the jumbotron at his band’s July 15…
Read MoreFormer All-Star pitcher Kyle Gibson retires after 13 MLB seasons
[ad_1] MLB just lost a reliable starting pitcher to retirement. After 13 seasons in the big leagues, 37-year-old Kyle Gibson announced his retirement on Thursday’s episode of the “Serving it Up” podcast, adding that he made the decision “a couple weeks ago.” “It’s been exciting being home and exciting kind of turning the page to…
Read MoreKourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s Son Rocky Plays the Drums in New Photo
[ad_1] Rocky Thirteen Barker is living up to his musical legacy. The 20-month-old son of Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker proved he is taking after his dad in a rockin’ new pic. In a snap shared to Travis’ Instagram Story July 17, the toddler sat behind a drum set and held a pair…
Read MoreScooter Braun Addresses If Taylor Swift’s Song “Vigilante S–t” Was Inspired by Him & Ex-Wife Yael Cohen
[ad_1] Scooter Braun isn’t leaving any blank space for rumors. The music mogul addressed longtime speculation that he and his ex-wife Yael Cohen were the inspiration for Taylor Swift‘s 2022 song “Vigilante S–t,” which tells the story of the “Cruel Summer” singer helping a scorned woman get revenge on her cruel husband. And for Scooter,…
Read MoreGolf’s grizzled veterans are turning back the clock in British Open style
[ad_1] PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Here’s a toast to the graybeards. Lift a pint of Guinness or three to the likes of Lee Westwood, Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia, all of whom are well past their respective primes and yet all broke par in Thursday’s first round of the British Open at Portrush. Westwood, who’s…
Read More2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: Turnover at wide receiver, tight end not bothering Sarkisian
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite returning just two wide receivers in 2025 who recorded catches last season, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is “really excited” about the group. 2025 Texas Longhorns football position previews Offensive Line Defensive Line Running Backs Linebackers Quarterbacks: July 24 Defensive Backs and Special Teams: July 31 AUSTIN, TEXAS –…
Read MoreModel Joy Corrigan Pregnant, Expecting Baby With Todd Kraines of Keeping Up With the Kardashians
[ad_1] Auntie Kris, Todd Kraines is having a baby! The longtime friend of the Kardashians—who Scott Disick often impersonated during prank calls to Kris Jenner on Keeping Up With the Kardashians—is expecting his first child with girlfriend Joy Corrigan. After recently stepping out in Beverly Hills with a noticeable baby bump, Joy confirmed her pregnancy…
Read MoreOnly 22% of Texas experiencing drought with Hill Country drought-free
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The latest drought monitor released Thursday for Central Texas showed drought conditions have noticeably decreased. In the latest update, the Hill Country is drought-free, but parts of Central Texas, including parts of Austin and Hays County, are still experiencing moderate drought conditions. FORECAST: First Warning Weather Only three months ago, 59%…
Read More'I am ready, willing and able': House Democrat says he'd break quorum to stop redistricting
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Less than a week before the start of an 18-topic special session, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, said he’s willing to break quorum to halt a mid-decade redistricting attempt. Reynolds posted an op-ed called ‘On Good Trouble Day, I Refuse to Be Silent,” early Thursday afternoon. “They say everything’s bigger…
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