Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Texas voters give Legislature low marks despite supporting key priorities, poll shows
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN)— Texas voters gave the state Legislature poor marks for its overall performance during the recently concluded session while expressing strong bipartisan support for several major priorities, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll released Wednesday. Only 26% of registered voters approved of the Legislature’s job performance, while 45% disapproved,…
Read MoreLBJ wrestler Rendon finding home, success in sport
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Michaela Rendon began as a wrestler, it wasn’t the most encouraging start. “My first match, I didn’t know what to do,” Rendon said. “So I kind of just screamed in the middle. I didn’t win.” Michaela Rendon holding medals and trophies (Contributed photo) MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to…
Read MoreAfter Gov. Abbott vetoed THC ban, will the product be regulated?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After vetoing Senate Bill 3, which would have banned all THC in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott immediately moved to call a special session of the legislature, demanding lawmakers act swiftly to regulate hemp-derived THC. But Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who spearheaded the effort to pass SB 3, quickly responded in a…
Read MoreStuver, Vazquez named to MLS all-star team, take on LigaMX all-stars at Q2 Stadium
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver has played like an all-star for the past couple of seasons, and now he’s finally officially one. Stuver, along with forward Brandon Vazquez and head coach Nico Estévez, will represent Austin FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer all-star game July 23 at Q2 Stadium. The…
Read MorePHOTOS: Leander probationary police officer rescues ducklings from storm drain
[ad_1] LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — “Why did the ducklings fall on the sidewalk? They tripped on a quack!” A Leander Police probationary officer and his field training officer helped save the day over the weekend, when they rescued six black-bellied whistling ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. ‘Hootie Hoot’ the young screech owl…
Read MoreAustin's toyed with ranked choice for years. Why the system, recently used in NYC, hasn't been used here
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, voters in New York City ranked the candidates who they felt should be mayor on their mayoral primary election ballots. The process led to progressive Zohran Mamdani earning the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New York City. New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary.…
Read MoreLola Consuelos Reveals How Kelly Ripa Went From Mom to Friend
[ad_1] “When you’re growing up, your parents are always like, ‘I’m just telling you, when you’re older you’re gonna wish you listened to me,’” Lola admitted. “There’s so many times in my life where I’m now like, ‘Oh my god, I completely get it.’” She added, “When I have children one day, I’ll probably say…
Read MoreSenior woman gifted day of adventures at Lady Bird Lake, LBJ Library
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Elizabeth “Liz” Greider loves sailing, nature and history, and frequently talks about those interests. So when the team at Tech Ridge Oaks planned her “Miracle Moment,” incorporating those things was a must. “I have sailed a lot and I miss it a lot,” Liz said. “Sailing is a skill and I…
Read MoreAlan Hamel Dating Suzanne Somers’ Costar Joanna Cassidy 2 Years After Her Death
[ad_1] Suzanna Somers’ widower has found love amid his grief. Alan Hamel confirmed he has found love with Joanna Cassidy, Suzanne’s Hollywood Wives costar, 20 months after the Three’s Company actress died following her yearslong battle with cancer. “I’m fortunate to have Joanna in my life,” Alan, 88, told Page Six in an interview published…
Read MoreAustin Police searching for suspect involved in deadly crash on South Congress
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect who was involved in a south Austin hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in May. Police are also seeking the public’s help to gather information that may lead officers to identify and capture the suspect. Around 11:44 p.m. on May 20, police…
Read MoreFedEx Execs Are Bracing for a $170M Tariff Hit
[ad_1] Raj Subramaniam took the helm of FedEx in 2022. Liu Yanan/Xinhua via Getty Images FedEx, like many global companies, has been scrambling to adapt to the Trump administration’s shifting trade policies. After some of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs took effect in April, cross-border shipping volumes declined. The situation worsened in May. Now, the company…
Read MoreIf We Repeat History, Healthcare A.I. Will Fail to Deliver
[ad_1] Without smarter design and deeper integration, healthcare A.I. may follow the slow, frustrating path of EHRs: delayed adoption and minimal clinical impact. Unsplash+ 2024 was the year A.I. officially arrived in healthcare. Startups sprinted to build, health systems scrambled to evaluate and investors poured billions into a flood of new companies promising to reduce…
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