Posts by Sophie Clearwater
After a hard reset, Texas softball ramps up for SEC tournament run
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following three tough losses to rival Oklahoma two weeks ago, Texas had to hit the reset button. Things didn’t feel right, and the team needed to refocus. The Longhorns got back on track, thrashing Kentucky with a series sweep at home, and are now recalibrated to make their run back to…
Read MoreTexas considers requiring citizenship proof for voter registration
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote. Some activist groups said they’re concerned the policy outlined in Senate Bill 16 and House Bill 5337 will end up blocking eligible Texans from voting. The bills do not provide a way to…
Read MoreTexas House approves bill to help increase state's housing supply
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that will make it harder for homeowners to block projects to build new homes near their neighborhood. House Bill 24 — introduced by State Rep. Angelia Orr, R – Angelina — will weaken a 100-year-old law to help increase the amount of…
Read MoreBill to modernize child support services headed to governor
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Legislation aimed at helping families dealing with child support challenges passed the Texas House Tuesday. In a vote of “123 Yea’s,” lawmakers sent the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 1403 would allow the Texas Office of the Attorney General to expediate procedures and reduce unnecessary delays in delivering child…
Read MoreIt’s a Summer Miracle! These Swimsuits Won’t Ride Up Your Butt or Give You a Wedgie
[ad_1] There are a few features to look out for when you’re on the hunt for a swimsuit that stays put. First, while trendy, avoid options with a cheeky bottom in favor of those with more medium coverage. If you prefer a bikini, look for ones with a high-waisted bottom, as these feel more secure.…
Read MoreThe Goldfinch and the Dutch Golden Age: Remembering Carel Fabritius
[ad_1] Carel Fabritius’ Self-portrait (c. 1645, oil on panel, 65 x 49 cm.) was once believed to be the work of Rembrandt. Courtesy the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam Rembrandt worked slowly. The layers of time in each painting, the atmosphere in each layer, the depth and glow—these take time. He had fifty years to…
Read MorePHOTOS: Storm causes major flooding across Central Texas Tuesday
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas experienced heavy rainfall Tuesday following a severe weather forecast. A Tornado Watch was in effect for most of the area until 4 p.m. KXAN viewers shared photos showing the impacts in their areas. Tree fallen after storm damage in Round Rock, Texas on May 6, 2025. (Courtesy Jim Lowe)…
Read MoreWhat's up with the new barriers on Sixth Street?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin has replaced the temporary fencing on Sixth Street with a different temporary structure: 42-inch water-filled barriers. The original temporary barricades, pictured on top, were fences. (KXAN Photo) The structures are meant to separate car traffic from foot traffic, as the street is now open to cars full-time,…
Read MoreTexas bill would cut school funding over teacher support for gender transitions
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House Education Committee heard a bill to prohibit public and charter school teachers from assisting in the social gender transition of a student. House Bill 1655 would require all school districts to implement their own policies prohibiting teachers from assisting. If those policies are violated, the state would remove…
Read MoreTeen Mom Alum Kailyn Lowry’s Son Isaac Is All Grown Up in Heartwarming Prom Photos
[ad_1] ‘Teen Mom:’’ Why Amber Portwood’s Daughter Leah Says Their Relationship Is “Fake” The kids from Teen Mom are reaching their own teenage milestones. And that includes Kailyn Lowry’s 15-year-old son Isaac, whom she shares with ex Jo Rivera, as he recently celebrated a major rite of passage by attending his high school prom. In…
Read MoreMet Gala 2025: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham Skipped Event to See David Beckham
[ad_1] Met Gala 2025: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham Skipped Event to See David Beckham Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham were not among those who spent the first Monday in May at the 2025 Met Gala. But it turns out, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son was never planning…
Read MoreAISD teacher indicted, faces 20 years in prison connected to child porn charges
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Independent School District elementary teacher was indicted on Tuesday following his arrest related to two counts of possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Carl David Innmon, 50, was accused of allegedly downloading “multiple batches of downloads via BitTorrent” between December 2024…
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