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APS Column: The importance of early childhood programming
By Jen Lawhead Director of Community Education Early childhood education is more than a steppingstone for young learners, ...
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American Bandstand — boogying till we dropped
The year was somewhere in the idyllic 1950s. Baby Boomers — the largest generation in American history — ...
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Lookback: Century ago cottage owners along Cedar fought off controversial lease agreement
By Tim Ruzek Paddy was poisoned by “moonshine whiskey.” That’s the excuse Patrick “Paddy” Walsh gave a century ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Become a sponsor for Beer, Bacon, and Beignets
Mark your calendars for an exciting event you won’t want to miss! Beer, Bacon, and Beignets is happening ...
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Julie Clinefelter: Libraries provide positive impacts on their communities
I have a seven-year-old niece who lives in California. I don’t get to see her as often as ...
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Al Batt: Dressing for the weather he wanted
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I had lunch with the county’s chess champion. How did that go? ...
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Ask a Trooper: Light holds three functions
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night ...
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The Wide Angle: Throw back to early arcades
I wasn’t entirely sure what I would be walking into last Thursday night when I arrived at Main ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Warm up this winter at People First Aktion Club’s Soup and Chili Supper
People First Aktion Club invites you to their annual Soup and Chili Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from ...
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Lookback: Ski club once offered at Austin’s ‘Alps” along Turtle Creek
During the 1950s, downhill skiing captured the interest of numerous Austinites. A major problem, however, was they lived ...
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APS Column: Career pathways and workforce needs
By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent As we continue to embrace this year’s theme of “Connection” ...
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Al Batt: Please buckle your duct tap
Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting I’ve got group today. How are you coming along with your fear ...
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Ask a Trooper: What to do if headlights go out
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Do you have any advice on what a person should do if they ...
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Jena DeMoss: Truth over trends — Weight loss myths you should leave behind
Shedding weight is tough, even with all the stars aligned—but add in a friend’s tip or internet advice, ...
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The Wide Angle: Science by explosion
By now, more than a few of you should know (let’s be frank here — besides Frank there ...
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January 17 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The NHL schedule on Friday, which includes the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Carolina Hurricanes, should provide…
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There is one game featuring a ranked team on Friday’s college basketball slate. Watch women’s college basketball, other…