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10 Historical Novels That Bring the Past to Life
These books belong on every serious reader’s nightstand. Courtesy the publishers While actual time-travel remains the stuff of science fiction, well-researched historical fiction can fling the mind back through centuries and land you squarely in the action. And the rewards go far beyond escapism: standing in the shoes of those who came before, immersed in…
Read MoreThe Best Rooftop Bars in L.A. for Cocktails With a View
What better way to celebrate the first signs of summer than with craft cocktails overlooking the city? While New York City is known for its rooftop bar scene, Los Angeles still gives the Big Apple a run for its money. From Downtown L.A. to Beverly Hills, sky-high bars can be found throughout many of the…
Read MoreCity of Austin's Memorial Day office closures, trash collection, park schedules
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin announced several closures on Memorial Day, including administrative offices and other municipal facilities. The city said administrative offices would return to normal business hours Tuesday. Utilities City of Austin utilities customers are urged to continue making payments online at coautilities.com or by calling 1-833-375-4949. In-person payments would be accepted…
Read MoreScreening at Cannes: Directing Debuts from Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johannson and Harris Dickinson
Three actors made their directorial debuts at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival. From left, Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johannson and Harris Dickinson. Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images; Lionel Hahn/Getty Images; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage “Are you fucking kidding me? Okaay,” crowed Kristen Stewart at the world premiere of The Chronology of Water, her debut as a bona-fide…
Read MoreProgram expands affordable access to swim lessons across Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As temperatures rise, more people spend time at the pool or cool off at Central Texas’ many lakes. However, with more people in the water comes a greater need for water safety to help prevent a potential drowning. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, 103 children in Texas…
Read MoreIn the Gallery Climate Coalition, the Art Market’s Carbon Problem Meets Its Match
Gallery Climate Coalition’s leadership team. Photo by Elizabeth Norwood When the pandemic forced the always-on art industry to take a breath, its leaders—particularly on the commercial side—found themselves confronting questions about not just economic sustainability but also ecological sustainability. There was plenty of speculation about the long-term feasibility of virtual modes of operation, as the…
Read MoreGivens Park improvements almost done
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Givens Park in southeast Austin prepares to open its redeveloped pool in just a couple of weeks, Delano Brown with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department shares what this park means to the community, and what his hopes are for its future. “So Givens Recreation Center is a historical site it’s…
Read More‘Homosexual conduct’ bill advances further than past attempts, as end-of-session deadlines approach
Project Summary: In 2023, a fifth of the country’s state-level bills impacting the LGBTQ+ community were filed in Texas, according to a Human Rights Campaign analysis. In 2025, Equality Texas reported a new record number of such bills filed at the State Capitol, surpassing 200 – up from 141 the session before. KXAN’s team of…
Read MoreAPD SWAT standoff after after reported robbery
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said an urgent 911 call Sunday night that reported a robbery led to a standoff lasting into the early morning hours of Memorial Day. Austin Police Department Public Information Officer Austin Zarling said the first call came around 10:45 p.m. Sunday from East Rundberg Lane near Interstate 35. That’s in…
Read MoreUS Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Israel, Middle East
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday that President Trump had asked her to head to Israel for a whirlwind trip as a show of solidarity after two Israeli embassy employees were gunned down in Washington DC last week. Noem offered up Trump’s condolences after Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky — a young couple who…
Read MoreFamily Beef: Explore the project about Texas barbecue
LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints. Decades of interfamily feuds split them apart, with tensions still smoldering, and one conflict burning hotter than ever. Now, these famed establishments face a new challenge: reclaiming their spots on the coveted Texas Monthly Top…
Read MoreBarbecue's Kingmaker: Meet the man with the final say on BBQ's most important list
In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+…
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