Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Marble Falls Area VFD dedicates fire station to chief who went missing during floods
The Marble Falls Area VFD officially opened and dedicated the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station, honoring the fire chief who went missing while responding to the devastating July 2025 floods. Source link
Read MoreNew magic mushroom makes users see tiny ‘gnome’ people — scientists have no idea how it’s doing that
Magic mushrooms? You have gnome idea. Move over psilocybin — there’s a new psychoactive agent on the scene. A study published last month in Mycologia has unearthed new details on how one freaky fungus makes those who ingest it hallucinate teeny, tiny people all around them — something that no other ‘shroom is known to…
Read MoreTexas Democrats exude confidence as convention wraps: 'The culture wars are tired'
After decades of Republican dominance in Texas, Democrat Nathan Johnson is confident that he can break the cycle of defeat and win the Attorney General race in November, with the help of a focus on “kitchen table” issues and momentum from recent Democratic victories. Source link
Read More"Proud" Manning family on Arch handling expectations
AUSTIN (KXAN) – It’s hard for any event involving Arch Manning to not become about Arch Manning. It’s not Arch’s fault at all. The star quarterback is one of the most talked about athletes in college sports, even before he was a starter. He’s handled the pressure and expectations his whole life. But some struggles…
Read MoreKyle bans fireworks within city limits ahead of Fourth of July
Kyle police remind residents fireworks are illegal in city limits as the Fourth of July nears, urging safer celebrations at the city’s official display. Source link
Read MoreAriana Grande Changes “Thank U, Next” Lyrics About Ex Ricky Alvarez
Ariana Grande is giving a sweet shoutout to her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. Indeed, one day after the “Sweetener” singer hung out with her ex, she changed the lyrics about Alvarez in her song “Thank U, Next” during her Eternal Sunshine Tour concert in Austin, Texas, on her birthday June 26. As seen in fan footage from…
Read MoreReliving Knicks’ improbable NBA Finals Game 4 comeback second by second: ‘This building is shaking’
From tipoff to final buzzer, Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs lasted 2 hours and 50 minutes. There was one tie: 0-0. There were just three lead changes, all in the final 82 seconds. There were 42 fouls called — 21 on each team. Two of them were…
Read MoreThe World Cup Pride Match Is A Winner
About an hour and fifteen minutes before kickoff Friday night, the “Designated Protest Zone” across the street from Seattle Stadium had nobody in it. Up the block, a group protested Israel’s actions in Gaza, and some tension simmered between Iranians waving the pre-Revolution “Lion and Sun” flag—they’re generally extremely critical of the current government—and people more…
Read More1 dead after overnight shooting in Austin’s Colony
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating a homicide early Saturday morning in Austin’s Colony. Source link
Read MoreRangers send Adam Edstrom to Predators in latest draft trade
Adam Edstrom’s tenure in New York is over. The Rangers traded the 25-year-old center to the Predators on Saturday in exchange for the No. 148 pick in this year’s draft and forward Massimo Rizzo, Nashville announced. Edstrom’s last two seasons with the Blueshirts were derailed by injury. This past season, he revealed he suffered a…
Read MorePrince George Proves He’s Almost Kate Middleton’s Height During Royal Appearance
Prince William’s Son Prince George Is Following in His Footsteps With Major School Milestone Prince George and Kate Middleton‘s royally sweet outing has fans doing a double take. Why? Because the mother-son duo proved to be nearly the same height during their visit to the Royal Air Force Coningsby. Indeed, footage shared to Kate and Prince William‘s Instagram June…
Read MoreIran Drone Attacks on Bahrain Raise Fears for Fragile Ceasefire
It is also unclear how the military action by both sides will affect ongoing negotiations in Switzerland. On Friday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance posted on social media that “violence will be met with violence” in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships. “Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have…
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