Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Austin-Bergstrom unveils TSA benefits for military members
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – Leading into the busy travel weekend, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced expedited TSA PreCheck access for active-duty service members and their families at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Active-duty personnel, traveling with or without their family members, are encouraged to use the lane marked ‘Active Duty Service Members, Use This…
Read MoreHere's the scoop: 3 Central Texas stores make Yelp's Top Ice Cream Spots list
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nicki Valencia left San Diego to start a new chapter in Austin, opening Gelato Paradiso on South Congress Avenue. Then, COVID shut the city down. “When they first opened, it was right before COVID, so those two years really took a downfall,” she said. “Nobody knew us.” But just five years…
Read MoreAmal Clooney Makes Rare Comment on Parenting Twins With George Clooney
[ad_1] Amal Clooney knows the gravity of having her and George Clooney‘s children grow up in the spotlight. The human rights lawyer, 47, recently shared how she and the actor, 64, work together to keep their children out of the public eye. “We do the best we can to minimize any impact on our children,” Amal…
Read MoreEDGE recruit commits to Texas; stays in state
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Steve Sarkisian and the Texas football staff continue to fill out their recruiting class for next year, they have a clear focus on the defensive side of the ball. The Class of 2026 became bolstered with the Thursday commitment of Kosi Okpala, an EDGE rusher from Houston. The Mayde Creek…
Read MoreFrom Aesthetics to Impact: Rethinking Public Art’s Role in Communities
[ad_1] When integrated early into civic planning, public art can help tell collective stories, create belonging and spark community connection. Courtesy of Svigals + Partners Public art plays a distinct role in transforming everyday spaces into meaningful experiences, moving beyond aesthetics to engage, inspire and unite communities. When thoughtfully integrated into the built environment, it…
Read MoreLearn how to camp this summer through a Texas Parks and Wildlife program
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — As summer continues, Texans may be thinking about going on a camping trip but may feel anxious if they have never gone before. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Outdoor Family program aims to solve that issue. KXAN anchors Will DuPree and Avery Travis spoke to TPWD’s Alexa Brown on…
Read More14-Year-Old Suffering From Drug Withdrawal While Recovering From 120-Foot Cliff Fall, Dad Says
[ad_1] An experienced hiker who competes in distance running, swimming and triathlons, Zane Wach was nearly felled by altitude sickness while hiking with his dad Ryan Wach on California’s Mount Whitney in June 2025. “He started to experience some hallucinations,” Ryan explained to to the SFGATE of the 14-year-old. “He knew he was hallucinating. He…
Read MoreWilliam Kentridge Wants to Starve the Algorithm
[ad_1] Still from Self-Portrait as a Coffee-Pot, Episode 1: A Natural History of the Studio, 2020 – 2024; HD Video (24 min). Courtesy the artist Trying to describe what William Kentridge does is like describing our constantly changing weather or the color blue. One resorts to comparison, like blue is the color of the sky…
Read MoreLove Island USA Sneak Peek Shows Huda Confronting Olandria Over Girl Code
[ad_1] It’s not quite paradise in the Love Island USA villa right now. After tensions finally came to a head between Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, and Olandria Carthen during the “Stand on Business” challenge, the latter pair will air out their grievances in the upcoming July 3 episode. Olandria asked Huda—who is coupled up with…
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs’ Personal Chef Says She Fears for Her Safety After Verdict
[ad_1] Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Ex Says She Fainted After Reading Cassie Ventura’s Lawsuit Jane said during her testimony that parts of Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit—which was ultimately settled—mirrored her own experience with Combs. “I almost fainted, in fact, I think I did,” she told jurors as she cried. “There was three specific pages that was…
Read MoreFormer executive director sues Texas Funeral Services Commission, commissioners
[ad_1] Author’s note: The attached video aired on June 19, 2025, and reported the firing of the Texas Funeral Services Commission’s former executive director. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Funeral Services Commission, or TFSC, faces a civil lawsuit brought by its former executive director, who claims that he was fired after reporting the TFSC presiding…
Read MoreJohn Cena Packs on the PDA With Wife Shay Shariatzadeh in Wimbledon Photos
[ad_1] Game, set, match. John Cena and wife Shay Shariatzadeh made their love for one another known during a date to the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London July 2. The couple—who got married in October 2020—packed on the PDA in the Royal Box at Centre Court, sharing a romantic kiss as they watched Carlos Alcaraz easily defeat…
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