How Mount Rushmore really came to be

How Mount Rushmore really came to be

[ad_1] Set in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore may be one of the United States’ most recognizable landmarks, but as author Matthew Davis explains in “A Biography of a Mountain – The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore” (St. Martin’s Press), there’s a lot that most Americans don’t realize about it. “I don’t…

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Britney Spears Returns to Instagram With Cryptic Post

Britney Spears Returns to Instagram With Cryptic Post

[ad_1] If you seek Britney Spears, look no further than her social media channels. After briefly deleting her Instagram account, the “Me Against the Music” singer returned to the platform Nov. 7 with a message about protecting her peace. “So much has happened this year, it’s crazy …,” she wrote in a post on Instagram…

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Buc-ee’s still trying to grow: Here’s where, and why some people aren't happy about it

Buc-ee’s still trying to grow: Here’s where, and why some people aren't happy about it

[ad_1] (NEXSTAR) — Already this year, Buc-ee’s, the adored Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain, has expanded its footprint into new states. The growth doesn’t appear to be stopping any time soon, with the company breaking ground on several new locations in October despite pushback from locals and lawmakers in some areas.  Since 2019,…

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Austin reveals new wildfire initiatives ahead of high-risk weekend

Austin reveals new wildfire initiatives ahead of high-risk weekend

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Austin and Travis County leaders announced initiatives aimed at wildfire education, mitigation and prevention. The “No-Ember November” campaign was also announced. “Austin ranks fifth in the nation for number of homes at risk of wildfire,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “It is important that we as community leaders take…

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Free legal aid week announced for Austin veterans

Free legal aid week announced for Austin veterans

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Veterans were invited to celebrate Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week, which occurs from Nov. 10 through Nov. 16. The effort was created by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) in recognition of Veterans Day. TAJF said the mission for the event is to provide free legal assistance programs across the state…

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