Posts by Sophie Clearwater
What to do with sprinkler, irrigation systems before a freeze
Dripping faucets indoors is one of the first things on a to-do list when it comes to preparing for a freeze, but what about outdoor watering systems? Source link
Read MoreLos Zetas plaza boss, Cartel del Golfo leader with South Texas ties among 37 cartel members sent to US
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Los Zetas plaza boss and a Cartel del Golfo leader with South Texas ties are among the 37 Mexican cartel members who were transferred to the U.S. on Tuesday. Forty-two-year-old Juan Pedro Saldivar‑Farias, also known as “Z‑27,” and 41-year-old Ricardo Cortez-Mateos, also known as “Billeton”, were transferred to…
Read MoreCold weather linked to heart attack risk, Central Texas doctor explains
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cold weather is linked to increased risk of heart attacks, according to a study published from the American College of Cardiology. The study shows a spike in hospitalizations for heart attacks two to six days after spells of cold temperatures. “We did know that cold affects heart health, but this large scale…
Read MoreWe're often told not to drive during severe weather. Will self-driving cars do the same?
The winter storm bearing down on Texas could be the first real-world stress test of claims about AVs’ winter weather capabilities. Source link
Read MoreAmanda Batula and Ciara Miller Reveal Their Fave Gifts for Galentine’s Day
Forget February 14. It doesn’t matter whether you’re single, in a relationship, or “it’s complicated,” Galentine’s Day is for everyone—and the perfect excuse to celebrate girlhood. And no one does BFFs better than Summer House besties Amanda Batula and Ciara Miller. Thankfully (for us!), the besties are celebrating the girly friendship holiday by sharing all their Galentine’s must-haves—including…
Read MoreWater, vegetables and toilet paper: How grocery providers are staying stocked ahead of the storm
Texans are rushing to grocery stores to stock up ahead of the winter storm, while some local stores and resource centers have changed their preparation methods to avoid the shortages seen in the 2021 storm. Source link
Read MoreMan detained by ICE, DPS after traffic stop for alleged window tint violation, DPS says
The Texas Department of Public Safety told said Wednesday that a “strike team” working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained a 29-year-old man after a traffic stop in Williamson County on Monday. Source link
Read MoreSunday's Texas-Arkansas women's SEC basketball game postponed due to weather
The game will now be Feb. 19 with the tip-off time to be determined. Both teams originally had that date open in the SEC schedule. Source link
Read MoreArch Manning, 5 other Longhorns have surgery; all expected to be back for start of 2026
Manning had “minor” surgery on his foot as a “preventative measure,” the school said in a release. Manning will be limited in some off-season workouts, but is expected to be available for spring practices. Source link
Read MoreThe Winter Olympics Face an Existential Chill From Climate Change
Olympic Rings are seen above the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images There are currently 93 cities in the world with the infrastructure needed to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. But as the planet continues to warm, that pool of options is…
Read MoreEx-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding back on US soil, seen for first time since getting hit with murder, drug raps
Disgraced ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding — one of America’s most-wanted fugitives — was paraded in handcuffs has he landed in Southern California Friday to face murder and drug charges, dramatic video shows. The Canadian snowboarder-turned-alleged drug kingpin touched down at Ontario International Airport in San Bernardino County, flanked by FBI agents as he was marched off…
Read MoreBarbie made in honor of Texas woman Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’
Lee, who’s from Texas and known by many as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” was added to the list of “incredible heroines of their time,” in Mattel’s words, who are featured in the Barbie Inspiring Women Series. Source link
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