Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Man gets life in prison following San Marcos murder
A man was sentenced to serve life in prison Thursday in connection with a February 2025 murder in San Marcos. Source link
Read MoreA wake low formed in Central Texas last night
A rare, mesoscale phenomenon impacted parts of Central Texas late last night into the early morning hours Wednesday. Source link
Read MorePaul Rudd Reveals Daughter Darby’s Reaction to Him Working With Nick Jonas
There are perks of being an A-lister. And while Paul Rudd’s son Jack, 20, and daughter Darby, 16—whom he shares with wife Julie Yaeger—are not normally impressed with their dad’s star power, his collaboration with Nick Jonas on the movie Power Ballad changed the game. “I think my daughter is impressed that I got to meet…
Read MoreLululemon’s Boardroom Fight With Founder Chip Wilson Gets Public—and Personal
With U.S. sales under pressure and shares sharply down, Chip Wilson is recasting Lululemon’s slowdown as a failure of culture and leadership. Jim Bennett/Getty Images Canadian athleisure giant Lululemon is locked in a public battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, over who should fill seats On its board. The company is currently led by two…
Read MorePhillips’ $115.2 Million Evening Sale Was a Testament to the Power of Pre-Planning and Priority Bidding
Phillips Evening Sale on May 20 closes white-gloves with a $115.2 million total, 122 percent up from May 2025. Courtesy Phillips Phillips may not have made as much noise ahead of this season’s marquee sales as the other major houses, with their announcement of major estates and consignments, but its specialists have certainly been busy.…
Read MoreNo indication of foul play: Austin Police report deadly fall from seventh-floor apartment
Austin Police were in central Austin early Sunday investigating a fatal fall from the seventh floor of an apartment complex. Source link
Read MoreFrantic good Samaritans tried to save grandma who screamed ‘I’m dying’ before falling eerily quiet in NYC manhole
Frantic good Samaritans desperately tried to rescue the screaming grandmother who fell down an open Manhattan manhole — with one even lowering himself down to see if she could grab his legs to pull herself out. The witnesses sprang into action late Monday after seeing Donike Gocaj, 56, suddenly falling from sight down the 10-foot…
Read MoreLocal Red Cross building new headquarters in east Austin
The American Red Cross, known widely for their work in blood collection and disaster relief, has a local chapter in Central Texas that is gearing up to call a new building home in east Austin. Source link
Read MoreCarol Burnett Reunites With Costar Vicki Lawrence in Rare Selfie
Carol and Sis have reunited. Indeed, Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence—who costarred together on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978—shared a rare selfie together after enjoying dinner made by Carol’s husband Brian Miller. “Special night,” Vicki, 77, captioned an Instagram post May 18. “Dinner with Carol. Thank you Brian for a beautiful meal.…
Read MoreYarra Valley Is Ushering in a New Era of Australian Winemaking
The Yarra Valley. Hugh Davison Harvest is in full swing when I arrive at Mount Mary, a small, single vineyard estate in the prestigious Yarra Valley in Victoria, a historic winemaking region in southeast Australia. Third-generation winemaker Sam Middleton peels away from his crew, who are busy maneuvering vats filled with grapes toward the crusher,…
Read MoreWho draws the map matters: The impact of gerrymandering in Texas
Every ten years, state lawmakers are required to re-draw voting maps — but how they do it can have a big impact on who holds power. Source link
Read MoreRom-Com Beach Reads That Make Memorial Day Weekend Lounging More Fun
Packing for an MDW getaway? Even if you’re not jetting off over the long weekend, a great new book (or two) is the perfect way to start getting into summer vibes over the long weekend. A summery read the perfect way to get lost, from the comfort of your own home or in a gorgeous…
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