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Michael Corcoran, longtime Austin music journalist and historian, has died. He was 68.
Michael Corcoran, prominent Austin music journalist and historian, has died. He was 68. Family members confirmed Monday afternoon that he was found deceased in his Buda residence. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. ...
A San Marcos Mermaid Gives the Deep Dive on Her Hometown
Michelle Kraft followed a meandering path to becoming a scuba instructor. After growing up in a military family and graduating from high school in Del Rio, Kraft moved to Arlington for college to study interior design. Back then, she was afraid of sharks and refused to go in the water. “I saw Jaws and was petrified,” she says. “I was the kid who they’d have to pry off the wall to dunk my head.” But she eventually conquered her fear after an interest in the Titanic got her to take a scuba class. “After that, I was hooked,” she says.
Colton Corner’s: Back on the lake
, , One of the things I love about going home is being able to go fishing. Out of all the outdoor activities I want to do, fishing is by far my favorite. Nothing beats being out on the water, whether from the bank or on the kayak, constantly throwing out your line in a therapeutic motion and the consistent reeling in before – BAM – a fish grabs your lure and you find yourself in the fight for your figurative life. Battling back and forth as you struggle to bring a fish that fights to spit out the hook or break...
New community garden aims to combat food insecurity in Kyle
Local leaders and community members celebrated the opening of its new community garden with a ribbon cutting on June 22. (Courtesy city of Kyle) The city of Kyle is cultivating connections and community while combatting food insecurity through its first community garden at Post Oak, located at 193 Goddard. Local...
Sunfield Hand Pies serves up fresh empanadas in Buda
Sunfield Hand Pies owner Linda Rivera has been selling Puerto Rican-inspired empanadas since 2020. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact) Sunfield Hand Pies celebrated the grand opening at its new permanent location in front of the Buda H-E-B on June 5. Locally owned by Linda Rivera, the food truck serves Puerto Rican-inspired hot...
Texas State MFA programs will be tuition-free for 2425 academic year
Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will offer tuition- free Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in the design and directing programs. Incoming graduate students will not have to shoulder any tuition costs for the 2024-2025 academic year. In its dedication to providing a worldclass education for artists of all backgrounds, the full-tuition scholarship is a testament to the success and potential of Texas State Theatre’s growing graduate programs. The department’s current chair, Sarah Maines, said she is delighted that the current administration has recognized and backed the department’s work based on its quality. “We are proud that the caliber of...
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