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Austin Public Library: Tech-infused programs abound at Austin Public Library

By Eric Christians Technology Coordinator Greetings Austin and surrounding communities. My name is Eric Christians and I am ...

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The Wide Angle: Lack of internet nearly killed us

Now that I’m at the age of 50 and frighteningly close to the senior citizen’s discount at Perkins, ...

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APS Column: An update from Austin Public Schools

By Superintendent Dr. Joey Page As we look forward to spring and warmer weather, we wanted to take ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Getting back to bipartisanship

Friends and neighbors, I am writing to you as I prepare for Thursday’s committee hearing. At this point ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Reminder: The order deadline for the 29th annual Rose Sale approaching

As the calendar inches closer to March 26, it’s essential to mark your calendars for the deadline for ...

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Peggy Keener: A caste system of a different kind

I recently finished reading the book “Caste – The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson. It is ...

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Al Batt: How tall people experience rain

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Someone called and left a message. I wrote it down. I can’t ...

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The Wide Angle: To paint or not to paint

Here’s the dilemma I’m facing: To paint or not to paint. A couple of years ago we decided ...

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Ask A Trooper: Mild weather leads summer driving habits

By Sgt. Troy Christianson With highs near 50 and the sun in the sky, it can be hard ...

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Jena DeMoss: Fall in love with seafood

Did you know that almost 90% of Americans do NOT meet the recommended intake for seafood? Seafood has ...

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Ask A Trooper: Appropriate ways to use roundabouts

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I have noticed that there are more aggressive actions being taken at roundabouts. ...

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Al Batt: Minnsplaining for the state

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What did you do yesterday? I spent the whole day watching TV ...

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The Wide Angle: Don’t believe the warm weather

It’s March 12 as I put these disjointed thoughts to paper and if the weather forecasters are to ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Fixing the mistakes of the 2023 session

Friends and neighbors, Last week, we got the February budget forecast, which gives us a good idea of ...

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APS Column: PBIS Model and Practices at the Middle School Level

By Nichelle Guillaume Dean of Students at Ellis Middle School Here at Ellis, we are committed to the ...

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