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A guide to 10 books that would make great last-minute gifts for fans of Texas people, places, culture and history.

Actor Nathan LeBlanc, 24, died suddenly in NYC. Family and friends set up fund so students from small districts can see touring shows in Austin.

SAN ANTONIO — Come to think of it, not many Texas cities are capable of turning old industrial sites into attractive public amenities.

Austin American-Statesman SAN ANTONIO − During a recent road trip to this beguiling Texas city, I spent a considerable amount of time in churches.

Austin American-Statesman Central Texans have been recycling on an industrial scale since at least World War II, when steel, paper, tin, rubber and fats were recovered in large amounts for the war effort.

TfL’s “withdrawal” of the train modernisation plan is purely tactical. It wants to prevent a wave of strikes during London’s mayoral elections on May 2, and this year’s general election, with the vital assistance of the rail unions.

Andrew King Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne Kimberley Reid

Lost Notes returns with a brand new episode next Wednesday. To tide you over, we’re featuring a deep dive into Kendrick Lamar’s 2022 album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers from our friends at Switched on Pop.

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Lost Notes presents a story about Soul Train, the Slauson Shuffle, and what’s lost – and found – when a regional dance suddenly belongs to the world.