Posts by Sophie Clearwater
San Antonio nonprofit gets medical equipment to those affected by floods
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Families affected by catastrophic flooding in Central Texas have lost homes, clothing, food, and much more. At least 120 deaths have been confirmed in six counties. As of Thursday, 161 people were missing in Kerr County alone. Overall, at least 166 people remain missing in the state. LIVE BLOG: Search for missing continues…
Read MoreMixed, Measured, Maximal: Inside Mestiza’s Fashion Philosophy
[ad_1] Mestiza co-founders Alessandra Perez-Rubio and Louisa Rechter built their brand around heirloom style. Courtesy of Mestiza Two twenty-something women sit in a SoHo bar, dressed like they inherited a tasteful fortune. They’re not drafting a business plan yet, but they’re naming something—something plural, personal, with identity and intent. Mestiza. A woman of mixed blood.…
Read MoreThe Carbon Cost of Culture: How the Art World Is Confronting Its Shipping Emissions
[ad_1] Behind the scenes, art logistics professionals are pushing for greener practices to lower the sector’s outsized carbon footprint. Courtesy Art Basel In the race to deliver masterpieces to the world’s top art fairs—from Art Basel to Frieze—the global art market faces an increasingly pressing dilemma: how to meet the fast-paced needs of the global…
Read MoreScarlett Johansson’s Life-Changing Clay Mask Is on Sale for the Last Day of Amazon Prime Day—50% Off
[ad_1] More from Scarlett: “I’ve used the clay mask in the shower, I put it on, and then I shampoo my hair. I just don’t have the time to dedicate to anything, so I have to mush my steps together because I have two kids that, for some reason, as soon as I get in…
Read MoreWhat If the Art World Isn’t Collapsing But Changing Hands as It Should?
[ad_1] Legendary dealers are stepping out of the fray, making room for a new generation of younger dealers and professionals. Casey Kelbaugh/CKA. Photo by Casey Kelbaugh. Courtesy of Frieze. Should we stop reading gallery closures solely as signs of market collapse and start seeing them for what they also are—a long-overdue generational shift, making space…
Read MoreWeekend Watch: Fearless Run Club, plus how to help flood victims
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – Running and run clubs can seem daunting, but a local social media influencer is making it his mission to help those on their journey to wellness and fitness with the Fearless Run Club. Plus, Central Texas continues cleanup and recovery efforts after the devastating floods over the Fourth of July week…
Read MoreUnited in Loss: A tribute to Texas flood victims
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, catastrophic flooding took the lives of more than 100 people across the Hill Country and Central Texas. This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of those we lost. The names below are those confirmed to have died. We will continue to update this…
Read MoreNBC’s ‘Nightly News’ with Tom Llamas beats ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ in 25-54 demo for first time: Nielsen
[ad_1] NBC’s switch from Lester Holt to Tom Llamas as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” appears to be paying dividends in the ratings, particularly among younger viewers. For the first time since the 46-year-old Llamas took over on June 2, the “NBC Nightly News” episode on Tuesday outperformed ABC’s “World News Tonight with David Muir”…
Read More'What Texans do': Austin restaurants donating hot meals to flood victims this weekend
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Joe Condit, the co-founder of FoodserviceIQ, will be one of the volunteers out Saturday donating hot meals from local restaurants to those most impacted by devastating floods. Travis County bridge damaged by floods closed, community cut off Condit says one of his friends called and asked if he could help get…
Read MoreLong-term road closures after flood damage
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation has been making road repairs in the area following flooding, but some repairs will take longer than others. TxDOT working on clean up and repairs to FM 1431 near Lago Vista over Cow Creek after flooding destroyed the bridge RM 1431 in the Lago Vista area…
Read MoreFlood victims find new resources in Burnet County
[ad_1] Burnet County, TX (KXAN) — Flood victims in Burnet County are finding new relief Friday morning. The Burnet County Community Center opened up for people seeking resources. Located at the center are tables for volunteers from Arkham Highland Lakes, bluebl trails, Texas Housing Foundation, H-E-B and the American Red Cross. The center is located…
Read MoreAmerican Idol’s Scotty McCreery Shares Both His Grandmothers Died on the Same Day
[ad_1] Scotty McCreery is mourning the loss of two special women in his life. The American Idol alum shared that both his maternal grandmother Janet Hunter Cooke and paternal grandmother Paquita McCreery died July 9. They were 85 and 93, respectively. “My heart is absolutely broken. Yesterday, both my Grandma Janet and my Grandma Paquita passed away,” Scotty, 31, shared on…
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