Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Lightning strike reportedly causes house fire in Pflugerville
A lightning strike was reportedly the cause of a house fire in Pflugerville on Friday, according to Hutto Fire Rescue. Source link
Read MoreCentral Health considers raising Travis County taxes for mental health resources
New revenue may benefit care for those in crisis, but some local leaders worry about an impact on taxpayers. Source link
Read MoreFour indicted in alleged $40M timeshare scam; Texans among victims
Homeland Security Task Force extradited two Mexican nationals to the United States this week after being indicted in a federal court in San Antonio for allegedly running a $40 million timeshare resale fraud scheme, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. Source link
Read MoreTrain troubles in Europe expose transit’s fatal flaw — contempt for riders
When I traveled to Europe last month for a summer rail adventure, I knew to allow plenty of time for delays. I learned that lesson two years ago on a similar journey, when one of my trips on the state-owned German railroad Deutsche Bahn was hours late. What I wasn’t expecting was a DB train…
Read MoreGood Luck Charlie’s Mia Talerico Shares How She Balances Senior Year of High School With Fame
Good Luck Charlie’s Mia Talerico Is a High School Senior & Even She’s “Starting to Feel Old” in New Photo Mia Talerico doesn’t need luck when it comes to managing her career. That’s because the 17-year-old—who became an entire generation’s little sister thanks to starring in Good Luck Charlie in the 2010s—has worked with her…
Read MoreSandra Bullock Shares Rare Details on Her Teenage Kids—and How Their “Brutal” Honesty Keeps Her Humble
Sandra Bullock knows her kids’ words have some gravity to them. While the Practical Magic 2 star reflected on how impressed she is by her teenagers Louis, 16, and Laila, 13, she admitted that her daughter’s honesty can sometimes be a little “brutal.” “I was getting on a Zoom, and she walks by and she…
Read MoreEven as questions loom about his Mets future, Bo Bichette has proven one thing at third base
David Stearns was peppered with questions about next year’s Mets team and roster during a Friday press conference at Citi Field. One topic he wasn’t able to shed much light on was Bo Bichette, who holds a $42 million player option both for 2027 and 2028. Asked if he had spoken with the third baseman…
Read MoreLawyer for Kim Zolciak’s Son KJ Explains Why Full Details of Sexual Assault Case “Cannot” Be Heard Yet
“An arrest and an indictment cannot tell us the whole truth of a case because, at those stages, the magistrate judge and the grand jury have heard only one side,” he said. “The accused has no right to participate, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, or have a voice in the proceeding.” As such, Sheffield explained KJ’s…
Read MoreMom allegedly hanged 2-year-old son she called the ‘anti-Christ’ — hours after discussing Lindsay Clancy case with friends
An Illinois mother allegedly hanged her 2-year-old son that she described as the “anti-Christ” — hours after discussing the Lindsay Clancy case with friends, authorities said. Corie Walsh, 38, is facing first-degree murder charges after one of her neighbors found Walsh’s son, Barrett, hanging from the rafters in the family’s basement, FOX 32 reported. Walsh…
Read MoreWatch: Texas high school football livestreams
KXAN+ is your home for Texas high school football, featuring live games all season long from across Central Texas. Source link
Read MoreWheel of Fortune’s Jim Thornton Officially Fired After Alleged Pedophile Chat Room Incident
Content warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse images. Jim Thornton will lend his voice to Wheel of Fortune no more. One day after photos surfaced showing the game show announcer in an apparent pedophile chat room while aboard a flight, the ABC program announced he has been fired. As a Sony Pictures Television spokesperson…
Read MoreLove After Lockup’s Amber Eggers Dead at 41
Amber Eggers has died following a serious health battle. The Love After Lockup star—who appeared on season two of the WEtv reality series—died on Sept. 3 in hospital in Atlanta, G.a., after suffering from acute liver failure, her mom Monica Eggers confirmed to TMZ. She was 41. Amber was admitted to the hospital a few…
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