Vandegrift High School students stage walkout after Leander ISD budget cuts eliminate IB program

Vandegrift High School students stage walkout after Leander ISD budget cuts eliminate IB program

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A group of students walked out of Vandegrift High School on Thursday morning holding signs that read things like, “empower students, empower the future,” and “our education is our future, not a budget line,” while chanting messages they want school district leaders to hear. Earlier this month, Leander Independent School District Superintendent…

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LIST: Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Austin

LIST: Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and Austinites have plenty of ways to show up and show out ahead of the annual pre-Lenten tradition. Mardi Gras is the French translation for “Fat Tuesday,” which signifies the final day before the start of the Christian Lent season. This year, the holiday will…

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How Some Art Galleries Are Collaborating in a Bid to Be More Competitive

How Some Art Galleries Are Collaborating in a Bid to Be More Competitive

OMR’s newly opened Bodega, a collaborative space with Agustina Ferreyra, exemplifies how galleries are rethinking physical footprints to foster community and reduce costs. Courtesy the artist and OMR. Photos by Ramiro Chaves © 2025 Over the past year, galleries have increasingly turned to shared spaces and collaborative strategies to weather the market downturn and rising…

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The 13 Best Online Consignment Sites for Pre-Owned Rare Luxury Fashion – E! Online

The 13 Best Online Consignment Sites for Pre-Owned Rare Luxury Fashion – E! Online

Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Scoring pre-owned designer fashion used to mean digging through vintage shops, hoping for a miracle find. But thanks to online consignment stores, you can now browse rare Chanel bags, vintage Cartier watches,…

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8 Gallery and Museum Exhibitions to See in Atlanta This March

8 Gallery and Museum Exhibitions to See in Atlanta This March

Timothy Hull, Be Gay Do Crime, 2024; Oil on canvas. Courtesy the artist. Photo by Daniel Greer It may be overlooked by international art insiders, but Atlanta’s art scene is thriving. The city is home to stellar institutions presenting exceptional exhibitions and has helped formatively shape the careers of artists like Nikita Gale, Shara Hughes, Lauren Clay, Torkwase…

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Protesters Flood Iowa Capitol Over Anti-Trans Bill

Protesters Flood Iowa Capitol Over Anti-Trans Bill

DES MOINES, Iowa — Amid a heavy police presence and hundreds of vocal protesters, Iowa lawmakers on Thursday considered an unprecedented bill that would strip the state civil rights code of protections based on gender identity, a move opponents say could expose transgender people to discrimination in numerous areas of life. Both the House and…

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Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Ruled as “Undetermined” – E! Online

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Ruled as “Undetermined” – E! Online

Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39: Rosie O’Donnell, Kim Cattrall & More Pay Tribute Details surrounding Michelle Trachtenberg‘s death remain unknown. The Gossip Girl alum’s cause of death has been ruled as “undetermined,” the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to E! News Feb. 27. The actress’ family objected to an autopsy, according to People,…

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