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Who's responsible for Austin's highways? City, TxDOT to clarify in updated agreement
Austin City Council is set to review a resolution authorizing a revamped municipal maintenance agreement (MMA) that more clearly spells out maintenance duties that have evolved as the city has grown. Source link
Read MorePainter Helene Schjerfbeck’s Life in Layers at the Met
Helene Schjerfbeck, Self-Portrait,1912. Oil on canvas, 17 1/8 × 16 1/2 in. Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Photo: Finnish National Gallery / Yehia Eweis To see an exhibition of an artist’s work without having seen any reproductions or read anything about them is rare. And to encounter the paintings—masterfully installed in a major…
Read MoreA suggestion box to 'nowhere': Kerrville city staff admit online portal inactive during aftermath of July 4th Floods
A suggestion box to “nowhere.” It’s what Kerrville residents call an online portal after City of Kerrville staff admit the inactive website was linked to their frontpage for more than two years, unable to read anonymous complaints from concerned citizens. Source link
Read MoreTexas football makes big decision regarding spring football
Texas football made the decision in 2025 not to have a spring game. That won’t be the case in 2026. Source link
Read MoreThe Masked Singer Says Goodbye to Real Housewives Star in Tear-Jerking Reveal
The secret celeb explained that this particular member of her family was rather strict, and once grounded her in front of Madonna and Sean Penn for being late to dinner. The package also hinted that her family member could be a singer, showing a record player in front of his photo. “For a while I…
Read MoreSabrina Carpenter Reveals Bird Pooped on Her During Grammys 2026 Performance
One of Sabrina Carpenter’s backup performers dropped something other than an album. Indeed, as the global superstar kicked off the 2026 Grammys with her song “Manchild,” she said the live dove that she pulled out during the performance pooped in her hand. While dressed as an airline pilot, Sabrina danced around a faux baggage claim…
Read MoreOscar Murillo Reflects On Building a Body of Work That Resists Linear Time
Oscar Murillo. Photo by Tim Bowditch, courtesy the artist. Copyright © Oscar Murillo Those art aficionados who aren’t in Doha this week are likely in Mexico City for ZONAMACO. Every year during Mexico City Art Week, kurimanzutto, the city’s most prestigious gallery, stages an ambitious exhibition at its sprawling space in San Miguel Chapultepec, and…
Read MoreRemembering Harry Haun, Who Chronicled Broadway with Wit and Wonder
Harry Haun spent more than five decades chronicling the theater world with wit, warmth and encyclopedic precision. Photo by Walter McBride/Getty Images When Broadway’s tireless chronicler Harry Haun joined Observer’s roster in 2012, he was already a legend in arts journalism. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with many phenomenal writers covering the…
Read MoreEnrique Lores Takes the Helm at PayPal With a Mandate to Move Fast
Enrique Lores inherits a tougher payments market and a skeptical Wall Street after replacing Alex Chriss as CEO. David Becker/Getty Images PayPal’s board chairman Enrique Lores surprised Wall Street yesterday (Feb. 3) by appointing himself as the payment giant’s new CEO, replacing Alex Chriss. Lores, who was CEO of HP right up until the announcement,…
Read MoreOld Navy Just Dropped New Floral Jeans for Spring – And They’re Already On Sale
Old Navy just dropped a ton of fresh styles that will help you start curating your perfect spring wardrobe. There’s a ton of new arrivals to sort through, but what caught our attention most are the floral jeans. While florals for spring isn’t a groundbreaking new trend, it’s one we’re welcoming early with open arms…
Read MoreProof You’ve Been Pronouncing Lionel Richie’s Name Wrong
Lionel Richie’s name has a detail Keke Palmer wasn’t looking for. But now, it’ll be difficult for her to overlook it. The Nope alum recently shared how she learned fans have been mispronouncing the “Hello” singer’s first name wrong for years. “Lionel Richie and [I] were kicking back with our feet up sipping so much…
Read MoreWhy You Should Warm Up Your Feet Before Bed
Getting cold feet is inconvenient in many situations—including when you go to bed. “Our body temperature leads our sleep cycle,” says Kenneth Diller, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin who has researched thermoregulation. “Your body does best when the central area is cooler, and the peripheral is warmer.” Decades…
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