Man detained by APD after SWAT situation in east Austin

Man detained by APD after SWAT situation in east Austin

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department on Wednesday responded to a SWAT situation that resulted in a man being detained in the 5800 block of Wellington Drive. In a media briefing, Corporal Matthew Nonweiler said officers with the gang unit served a federal warrant at 3:30 p.m. for the U.S. Marshals to a…

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The Art Stars at Cipriani South Street: Inside the New Museum’s Spring Gala

The Art Stars at Cipriani South Street: Inside the New Museum’s Spring Gala

[ad_1] Laurie Anderson, Paula Cooper and Lisa Phillips. Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com On Monday night, Cipriani South Street was the place to spot iconic figures from the worlds of contemporary art and cultural philanthropy. It was, of course, the setting of the 2025 New Museum Spring Gala, which this year celebrated the institution’s highly anticipated expansion (designed…

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With AI on the rise, Texas House passes bill requiring more transparency in political ads

With AI on the rise, Texas House passes bill requiring more transparency in political ads

[ad_1] (The Texas Tribune) — The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday requiring political advertisements to include disclosures if the image, audio, or video recording used were substantially altered. Former House Speaker Dade Phelan — who endured a barrage of political attacks last year during his reelection and speaker campaigns— said he authored…

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Five dogs graduate from inaugural Leashing Hope program

Five dogs graduate from inaugural Leashing Hope program

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A milestone for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) was achieved last week when five dogs graduated from its inaugural Leashing Hope program. The graduating ceremony celebrated dogs Zoey, Patron, Zoomy, Celes and Cocobell, according to news release from Williamson County. A milestone for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter…

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10 Must-See Gallery Shows to Catch in New York This May

10 Must-See Gallery Shows to Catch in New York This May

[ad_1] David Zwirner Through June 27, 2025 In just a few years, Japanese artist Yu Nishimura has risen to international prominence, captivating collectors with his lyrical, often melancholic paintings suspended in a hazy, ethereal atmosphere—works that mirror similarly blurred psychological and emotional states. At once dreamy and eerie, his scenes disrupt the logical tension between…

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