Posts by Sophie Clearwater
'More than just a runway show'; Art Bra spotlights breast cancer survivors, education
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend, a runway show described as “a fusion of opulence and artistry” will spotlight more than just fashion. Art Bra Austin aims to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors while raising funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC), a Central Texas nonprofit that provides free, personalized services to individuals and…
Read MoreKind Clinic celebrates 10th anniversary in Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — This Pride month, local LGBTQ+ and HIV prevention nonprofit Texas Health Action celebrates a decade of service to the Austin community through its Kind Clinic. Kind Clinic began in 2015 as THA’s Austin PrEP Access Project, which worked to help locals get the HIV-prevention drug PrEP. The first physical Kind Clinic…
Read More10 Pride Month Reads That Capture the Defiant and Joyful Spirit of Queer Life
[ad_1] Our picks highlight the power of LGBTQ storytelling to challenge, heal and inspire. Courtesy the publishers The political landscape may look bleak for LGBTQ people right now, but if history is any indicator, their opponents have a real fight on their hands. This community has long been shaped by resilience, defiance and hope, and…
Read MoreDakota Johnson Reveals She Sent a Gallon of Gorilla Poop to a Friend’s Ex
[ad_1] Dakota Johnson isn’t a crappy friend. After all, the Verity star revealed she sent a gallon of gorilla poop to a man who broke her close pal’s heart. “Yes, I did do that,” Dakota admitted during Vanity Fair’s lie detector test June 5. “It’s been quite a while. It’s been some years … You…
Read MoreAustin City Council decides on airport art plans
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin city council signed off on artwork plans for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a meeting Thursday. After public outcry that Austin artists were not involved with the plans, the city took note. Now, local artists can submit their works for display at various areas across the airport. Previous: Agenda items…
Read MoreLanes of US-183 cleared after vehicle gets stuck under commercial truck
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several lanes on U.S. 183 in northwest Austin were blocked off Friday morning after a crash. A KXAN viewer sent in a picture of the crash, which showed a vehicle underneath a commercial truck. KXAN INVESTIGATES | ‘They might have had a chance.’ Widower pushing for truck safety devices According to…
Read MoreThe $196 Billion Revolution: How Agentic A.I. Is Redefining Corporate Power
[ad_1] As traditional systems struggle to keep up, agentic A.I. is redrawing the lines of corporate advantage. Unsplash+ A Dutch insurance company quietly automated 90 percent of its automobile claims processing. A global logistics company revolutionized logistics management with A.I. that thinks three moves ahead. Nvidia’s security systems now detect and neutralize threats before human…
Read MoreKailyn Lowry’s Son Isaac Introduces New Name
[ad_1] ‘Teen Mom’s’ Tyler Baltierra Reveals He Regrets Placing Daughter Carly for Adoption Kailyn Lowry’s son Isaac is reintroducing himself. The 15-year-old, whose upbringing was chronicled on MTV’s Teen Mom from 2011 to 2022, shared he’s decided to be known henceforth by his middle name, Elliott, after having moved to a new high school. “The…
Read MoreGivens Pool reopens on Saturday after undergoing years-long remodel
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Givens Pool will reopen on Saturday after closing in 2019 due to leaks in the pool shell. Six years later, the pool will open just in time for the summer, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. at 3811 East 12th St. After the ribbon-cutting, there will be a community celebration…
Read MoreCiara and Daughter Sienna Have Adorable Twinning Moment During Night Out
[ad_1] Ciara Reveals Plans For Baby No. 5 With Russell Wilson Ciara and Sienna Wilson have leveled up in these matching outfits. The Grammy winner and her 8-year-old daughter—who she shares with NFL player Russell Wilson—sported matching black suit and tie outfits at the Black Women in Business dinner in Los Angeles. At the June 3 event, Ciara received the Avant-Garde award for…
Read MorePaola Mura Reflects On the Material Universality of Artist Maria Lai’s Work
[ad_1] Paola Mura, artistic director of Magazzino Italian Art. Marco Anelli The New York museum Magazzino Italian Art has just opened a show of work by artist Maria Lai (1919-2013), “A Journey to America,” which represents the recently rediscovered artist’s first retrospective in the United States. Early impressions have been strong, with The Brooklyn Rail…
Read MorePride Month Gets a Quieter Reception From Streaming Platforms This Year
[ad_1] Members of Netflix’s hit show Heartstopper during the “Pride in London” festival in 2023. Getty Images for Pride In London In past years, major streaming services marked the arrival of Pride Month with events like concerts and art installations to spotlight LGBTQ+ voices. In 2023, for example, Hulu transformed New York’s High Line with…
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