Most Americans are unaware that being Hispanic, speaking Spanish, and being present in an area alleged to have a density of undocumented residents can now be enough to justify brief detention and ...

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As the state of Texas seeks to tighten water use efficiency in the face of worsening drought, the city of Austin and Austin Water are planning to expand the city’s own water conservation and reuse ...

I know, I’m a downer,” Christine Maguire told the Council members on the city’s Mobility Committee this past December. “I’m a buzzkill. Nobody invites me to meetings anymore. “But from the financial ...

With less than three weeks before early voting begins for the primaries, candidates across the state are looking to earn Texans’ support in the polls. And the Democrats are pulling out all the stops – ...

In 2022, the races for Travis County Commissioners Court precincts 2 and 4 were characterized by a distinct progressive disgruntlement with the current leadership in those seats. Commissioners Brigid ...

James Magnuson, Michener Center’s founding director, passed away at age 84 on Jan. 18 after a long battle with ALS. The prolific, multi-talented writer led the esteemed writing program for 23 years, ...

I’m just in total awe,” says Sally Snowman. The recently retired keeper of Boston Light stands at the top of the lighthouse in an interview captured by artist Jessica Mallios. “You see all the prism ...

These iconic print publications are woven into the “creative DNA” of TOMO Mags founder Vico Tadeo Puentes. The West Fifth store celebrated its opening on Jan. 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...

Nearly four decades into their friendship, parallel-named pair Steve Martin and Martin Short practically breathe to the rhythm of each other’s comedic timing. “The thing about comedy is its intention ...

Dear Luv Doc, I know this is a downer subject compared to your usual cohort of young and restless suitors and wooers looking for the right moves to secure or ditch a mate. But I have been ditched so ...

Hope everyone’s all melted and mobile after last week’s freeze. A lot of not-so-nice ICE business was afoot in our country, and so keeping your heart, mind, and body warm is key to surviving the ...