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Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (423+ words) Or rather, a new Doug in town. Thousands already have flocked to the Toronto park to catch a glimpse of a beaver sculpture, nicknamed Doug, that is part of a World Cup-themed contest. The Great Beaver Quest challenges participants to…...
Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (477+ words) At a press preview on Monday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was pleased that the mostly emptied-out Berlin residence was being opened to art and to the public. "We need art," Steinmeier said. "A democracy without free art loses…...
Visiting Houston for the World Cup? Don't bother doing this stuff.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (12+ words) Chron...
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (451+ words) Ranging in age from seven to 17, some in jeweled jumpsuits, they took the stage at the Tupelo Elvis Festival's youth tribute artist competition last week. In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have…...
FOX 26 hires reporter who says she's 'ready for y'all' after move to Texas
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (513+ words) Olivia Dance announced she'is joining FOX 26 Houston after nearly four years reporting for FOX 45 in Baltimore.' A new reporter is heading to Houston, and she's already embracing Texas style.'Olivia Dance has joined FOX 26 Houston as a reporter, making the…...
Buddy Holly, Beyonc" and the 20 greatest music moments in Texas history
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1024+ words) Whittling even a large handful of indelible moments from the past century or so of Texas music history'a realm as vast as the state itself'is an impressionistic task at best, if not downright loco. Here, we tried to look past…...
Texas company brings beautiful night skies to homes worldwide
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (363+ words) Want a view of the West Texas night sky from inside your own home? Starfront Observatories in Rockwood has you covered." The night sky in Rockwood, Texas, is clearer than nearly any spot in North America. One company brings the…...
From Ben Stiller to Fat Joe, the Knicks' celebrity fans get to work at NBA Finals practice
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (301+ words) Fat Joe wanted the mic. The rapper gave the New York Knicks coach some grief about the kind of sneakers he wears, then asked for an autographed pair if they win the championship, as the team's celebrity fans got into the…...
Qu" Pasa? : Laredo nightlife photos at local hotspots
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (436+ words) Erika Skyles and Natasha Glaze at Luna Discotek. Victoria and Mia Gomez at It Street. Gil Rocha and Monica Mondragon at Laredo Center for the Arts. Yesenia Salinas and Janel Hernandez at Laredo Center for the Arts. Jorge Martinez and…...