Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Bill expanding school misconduct investigations, Do-Not-Hire registry heads to governor
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – In a 134-2 vote on Tuesday, the Texas House gave initial approval to a bill targeting what Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, called “dangerous loopholes” in the state’s misconduct registries. Senate Bill 571 is expected to head to the governor’s desk soon. Sen. Bettencourt vowed to pass a bill during the…
Read MoreJoley Mitchell might look angry, but she's as happy as ever with Texas at the WCWS
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Joley Mitchell came to Texas for opportunities like this. In her second year with the Longhorns after transferring from Notre Dame, Mitchell is relishing another chance to go to the Women’s College World Series and capture a national championship. It is, after all, exactly why she landed on the 40 Acres…
Read MoreSpaceX 9th test flight ends in 'unscheduled disassembly'
[ad_1] STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX Tuesday held the 9th test launch of its Starship reusable rocket, which the company confirmed ended with a “rapid unscheduled disassembly,” leaving the ship in pieces. There were several delays on the launchpad, but the Starship rocket eventually lifted off successfully from Starbase. Super Heavy booster focus of SpaceX’s…
Read MoreWhen Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley Will Be Officially Pardoned by Donald Trump
[ad_1] Savannah Chrisley Speaks Out Savannah, who has custody of younger siblings Grayson and Chloe amid her parents’ sentences, has explained how their convictions and their lack of contact with one another has weighed on her. “The last time they spoke was the morning they went into federal prison,” she shared with E! News March…
Read MoreTodd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley to Be Pardoned By Donald Trump
[ad_1] Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley are one step closer to regaining their freedom. President Donald Trump revealed his plans May 27 to pardon the couple, currently serving prison sentences for tax evasion and bank fraud. The case was brought to the president by criminal justice reform advocate Alice Johnson, a White House official told E!…
Read MoreVideo shows traffic stop near school that led to ICE sending family to Mexico
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday released dash cam video showing the moment troopers and federal agents pulled over an undocumented couple in April in front of an Austin middle school. Federal authorities transported Omar Gallardo Rodriguez, his partner Denisse Parra-Vargas, and their three children, two of whom are…
Read MoreNew video shows traffic stop near school that led to ICE sending family to Mexico
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday released dash cam video showing the moment troopers and federal agents pulled over an undocumented couple in April in front of an Austin middle school. Federal authorities transported Omar Gallardo Rodriguez, his partner Denisse Parra-Vargas, and their three children, two of whom are…
Read MoreAustin's HEAL Initiative focused on high risk homeless camps during severe weather season
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week’s forecast has included the risk of tornadoes, hail, flash flooding, and damaging winds. For people living outside and without easy shelter options, that type of weather presents unique challenges. “Last night’s storm was another reminder of why the preparation is important. Especially when you have severe wind, rain, hail…
Read MoreOffice vacancy rises downtown, overall employment up report says
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Downtown Austin has entered a “period of correction,” according to the Downtown Austin Alliance’s 2025 economic impact report, with office vacancy around 22%. The report addresses things like: Past and ongoing projects Mobility Residential life Development Workforce Public Safety Culture “Downtown is the cultural and economic heartbeat of our city,” Davon…
Read MoreHow Much Money Do America’s Got Talent Winners Really Make and More Series Secrets
[ad_1] America’s Got Talent fans are buzzing with excitement.Why? Because season 20 premieres on NBC May 27 at 8 p.m. EST. Host Terry Crews will introduce a new group of competitors, who will perform a… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreMan arrested after fatal pedestrian crash in southeast Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department arrested a man who it says is connected to a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in southeast Austin. Just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, Austin Police responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 4900 block of Burleson Road. Police identified…
Read MoreLilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Facing Backlash Over Ending Change
[ad_1] Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake. For many, Lilo & Stitch is considered a cult classic. However, Disney’s new live-action adaptation of the… [ad_2] Source link
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