Posts by Sophie Clearwater
USMNT advances to Gold Cup knockout round with 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Defender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday night, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Richards tracked the ball as it flew into the box…
Read More'American Idol' alum, TikTok star launches coffee shop in Illinois
[ad_1] WATERLOO, Ill. (KTVI) — A former “American Idol” contestant who caught stardom for her viral videos of making coffee has opened her first coffee shop in the Illinois area. Alexandra Kay began growing in popularity on her TikTok account @alexandrakaymusic, where she would film herself making a cup of coffee while she sang to…
Read MoreDia Bell, Texas Longhorns 2026 quarterback recruit, wins MVP at Elite 11
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 2026 Texas Longhorns recruit is now part of an exclusive club with the likes of Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, Tua Tagovailoa, Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford. Dia Bell, a 5-star quarterback at American Heritage High School in Florida, who committed to Texas in June 2024, was named the MVP of…
Read MoreInteractive balloon museum popping up in Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s summer activity list is rising to new heights as a traveling balloon art exhibition will launch in the capital city. Balloon Museum’s “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits”, an exhibition of 19 large-scale installations, will open its doors from June 21 to Nov. 2 at 2930 W. Anderson Lane.…
Read MoreDell Children's Medical Center North becomes 'first in the world' to offer advanced robotic spine procedures
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pediatric hospital in Austin is the first in the world to offer robotic spine procedures with advanced assistance. Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus announced in a news release that it is introducing a new helping hand at its spinal surgery center. At the beginning of June, the pediatric hospital…
Read More2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: New-look offensive line searches for consistency
[ad_1] Note: This is the first story in a 7-week series previewing the 2025 Texas Longhorns football team. Tune in to KXAN Gamenight at 10:30 p.m. Sunday for the broadcast segment with more discussion and breakdown at 6:30 p.m. Monday on the KXAN+ CTV app AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the biggest questions for Texas…
Read More100K mattresses sold on Amazon recalled over fire hazard
[ad_1] (NEXSTAR) — About 100,000 Crayan brand mattresses, which were sold exclusively on Amazon, are being recalled over concerns they don’t meet federal safety flammability requirements and could catch fire. The recalled mattresses were sold online at Amazon.com from July 2022 to June 2024, for $100-$220. Consumers should stop using the mattresses immediately, says the…
Read MoreFlorida AG pitches 'Alligator Alcatraz' to hold migrants
[ad_1] (The Hill) – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier pitched a new facility to hold migrants in the Everglades called “Alligator Alcatraz” on Thursday. Uthmeier said in a video posted to X that the location “presents an efficient, low cost opportunity to build a temporary detention facility because you don’t need to invest that much in the…
Read MoreTxDOT: All lanes open after crash on I-35 near Tech Ridge
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — All lanes are back open after a crash on Interstate 35 in northeast Austin that happened earlier on Thursday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The Austin Fire Department said on social media it responded to a report of a vehicle rescue in the 12000 block of North I-35 around…
Read MoreSan Marcos homeowners forced to purchase flood insurance despite minimal flood risk
[ad_1] SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Several San Marcos homeowners said they were blindsided after learning they were required to purchase flood insurance following a FEMA update to flood insurance rate maps, which did not consider flood remediation efforts around the neighborhood. Victoria Meza bought a home in the Blanco Vista subdivision near the Blanco…
Read MoreEarly Amazon Prime Day 2025 Beauty Deals: Medicube, Haus Labs, Color Wow, & More
[ad_1] Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day 2025 Your favorite summer sale is back! It’s almost time for Amazon Prime Day 2025. When Is Prime Day 2025 Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially set for July 8 to 11, and yep—this year’s mega sale is running four whole days. If you’re eyeing…
Read MoreICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium: sources
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to access Dodger Stadium on Thursday morning, but were barred from entering by the Dodgers organization. Images of government vehicles quickly spread on social media, prompting widespread speculation and criticism from fans, many of whom questioned the agents’ presence at the home of the…
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