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Cleaning and preserving historical artifacts is a delicate balance, especially when it comes to items like the bronze cannon used at the Battle of the Alamo. Chris Dostal, an assistant professor of nautical archaeology at Texas A&M University, recently...

CapMetro has exciting news for Austin transit users - two new rapid bus lines are set to launch in spring 2025 as part of the Project Connect mass transit expansion program. The Pleasant Valley line will run from Goodnight...

The city of Austin has declared August 24 as Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day in honor of the local musician who passed away last year. Meadow Goodman, the daughter of bassist Greg Goodman and student at Anderson High...

The new film “Sing Sing” is receiving great reviews, with critics calling it a unique prison movie and even mentioning the possibility of an Oscar nomination. The film explores the story of incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing prison in...

The Susanna Dickinson Museum, located at 411 E. Fifth St. in Austin, holds a significant historical background. Susanna Dickinson, a survivor of the Alamo battle, lived in the building with her daughter Angelina after her first husband, Almaron Dickinson,...

The recent entrance of Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz into the presidential race has brought a new energy to the Democratic party. Brandon Rottinghaus, a professor of political science at the University of Houston, discusses the significant...

US Customs and Border Protection officers have been collecting DNA samples from migrants at the southern border since 2020. This program, which is not widely known, has gathered information from over 1 million individuals to date. When migrants arrive...

Boss Babe Appreciation: A Typewriter Rodeo TributeIn a bustling city like Austin, there are many hardworking individuals who deserve recognition. This week, the Typewriter Rodeo from the Standard pays tribute to the boss babes out there who are making...

The State Fair of Texas is known for its unique and creative food offerings, and this year is no exception. With a record-breaking 65 submissions, judges have selected 24 semifinalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. From...

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Contreras family is advocating against the dangers of fentanyl overdose after the tragic passing of their beloved daughter, Sienna Rae. Carlos Contreras, Sienna's father, recounted the devastating moment when he discovered his...