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Our Opinion: Herald archives dating back to 1891 now online

The Austin Daily Herald dating back to 1891 is now officially digitized on Newspapers.com. The Herald’s parent company, ...

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APS Column: Making technological strides

By Amy Thuesen Director of Technology Pauline R. Kezer once said, “Continuity gives us roots; change gives us ...

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to recognizing excellence. Congratulations are in order for Austin Utilities after they were recognized this summer ...

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The Wide Angle: A week for the books – bad books

The week before last was one for the books. Not the good books though. The ones you barely ...

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Minnesota StarWatch: Mars, Jupiter begin to wander in September

By Deane Morrison During September, Mars and Jupiter continue to go their separate ways, widening the gap between ...

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Our opinion: GPP solar project can be a model

Upon picking up today’s paper, you probably noticed the story we have running regarding the solar project that ...

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Al Batt: Missing: A sock

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I took an Uber from the airport. The driver told me he ...

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Carolyn Bogott: Sarah Lysne is an inspiration

Many of you have been inspired by Sarah Lysne, the columnist in the Austin Daily Herald who wrote ...

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Isabelle Reuter: Living well is aging well

Aging is a natural process but embracing it with a healthy lifestyle can make the journey more rewarding. ...

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Jena DeMoss: Achieving better health with GLP-1: The role of nutrition and weight loss in diabetes management

Diabetes treatment is improving; one big change is using GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medicines help control blood sugar ...

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Ask A Trooper: Be aware of safety when driving around schools

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: With back to school starting, can you talk about school patrol safety? Answer: ...

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Letter to the Editor: Austin School District needs comprehensive sex education

Austin Public School District needs to implement a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum. Youth aged 15-19, and especially ...

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Our Opinion: Labor Day is more than a long weekend

This Monday, the nation will recognize the very important part the American worker plays in our country’s continued ...

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up for students fighting hunger. Earlier this week, it was announced that four Austin High School students ...

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APS Column: Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year

By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent As the Superintendent of Austin Public Schools, I am pleased ...

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