Posts by Sophie Clearwater
East Austin gets new pool ahead of summer
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new spot to cool off officially opened in east Austin Saturday morning after two years of construction. Austin Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Colony Park Pool, which is located at 7400 Loyola Lane. Pool-goers can now enjoy a lap pool, water slide, spray features, diving…
Read MoreTexas House considers mandate for local sheriffs departments to partner with federal immigration authorities
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas House members will debate a variety of legislation on Saturday, ranging from requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms to requiring certain sheriff’s departments to partner with federal authorities in immigration enforcement, the latter of which has sparked a lot of attention on the Capitol. Senate Bill…
Read MoreTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce Enjoy Enchanted Date in Florida
[ad_1] Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken their love story to Florida. The two recently enjoyed an enchanted date at Harry’s bar and restaurant in West Palm Beach. MMA fighter Jose Andre Cortes shared a photo of the “Blank Space” singer and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end sitting side-by-side in a cozy round booth,…
Read MoreBiden family’s narcissism ‘severely f—–‘ the country, says liberal NYU professor Scott Galloway
[ad_1] NYU professor and liberal podcast host Scott Galloway criticized the Biden family this week, saying its “narcissism” has hurt the country. During a recent episode of his “Pivot” podcast that he co-hosts with journalist Kara Swisher, the pundit argued that the way former President Biden botched the 2024 election for the Democratic Party will be his “legacy.” Speaking…
Read MoreTexas House votes to fast-track evictions in anti-'squatter' bill
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House voted 85-49 Friday to send Senate Bill 38 to a third reading after adding four amendments on the House floor. The bill speeds up the process of eviction, which supporters say is necessary to combat the problem of ‘squatters’ — people who unlawfully live in an unoccupied home…
Read MoreHow Hailey Bieber Reacted to Justin Bieber and SZA’s Steamy Onstage Duet
[ad_1] Hailey Bieber is her baby, baby, baby’s biggest fan. The 28-year-old cheered on Justin Bieber as he made a surprise appearance at SZA‘s show at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, where the two performed a steamy duet of their 2022 single “Snooze.” Hailey, wearing a pair of cozy slippers, shared a video showing the “Kill…
Read MoreOne dead in freak boat mishap on Hudson River
[ad_1] A 59-year-old man was reported dead Saturday after a boating mishap on the Hudson River near West 138th Street. NYPD received a 911 call about a person in the water at about 10:30 a.m., and responded to the scene along with the FDNY. An unidentified 59-year-old man was reported dead this Saturday after a…
Read MoreKeeping yourself, others safe this Memorial Day weekend
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Memorial Day weekend is here, and local first responders have issued safety reminders. KXAN’s Avery Travis and Will DuPree sat down with representatives from Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR) and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to talk about safety tips to keep in mind this weekend. TCSO urged lake safety…
Read MoreRealism Returns: The Resurgence of Traditional Art Skills in the Digital Age
[ad_1] Amid digital abstraction and A.I., collectors and creators are returning to the human touch of classical realism. Luc Castel/Getty Images “It comes down to reality,” Billy Joel sings in “New York State of Mind.” Indeed, slowly but surely over recent decades, realist art has bounced back into the mainstream. This resurgence follows a long…
Read MoreMargaritas, Max Mara and TLC: Inside the Whitney’s Glamorous 2025 Gala
[ad_1] Jordan Casteel, Scott Rothkopf, Amy Sherald and Darren Walker. Jason Lowrie/BFA.com Earlier this week, the Whitney held its 2025 gala, and as always, it was a sharp, high-gloss celebration of contemporary culture. The satin-fueled spectacle celebrated ten years since the Whitney decamped to its Renzo Piano–designed home in the Meatpacking District—a milestone nearly upstaged…
Read MoreHoliday Weekend Plans Are Booked With These New Summer Releases
[ad_1] Prepare to blast off into summer reading. Indeed, what better way to make a dent in that ever-growing TBR list than setting up a chair and cracking open a book while on the beach, at the lake or propped up next to the nearest fan. And this summer is chock full of some fun new titles. Take,…
Read MoreBritney Spears apologizes for smoking on plane, claims ‘weird’ flight attendant tried to ‘embarrass’ her
[ad_1] Britney Spears is sorry to those she “offended” by smoking on a private plane recently, but claims she is not responsible for lighting up in the first place. “My friend put it in my mouth and lit 🔥 it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU…
Read More