Michael Barnes
@indelibleaustin.bsky.social
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I write about the people, places, culture and history of Austin & Texas for the American-Statesman, Hearst News & the "Indelible Austin" book series.
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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brucemackay.bsky.social
Missed #HobbitDay this week but here's Bag End for you anyways.
Illustrated postage stamp of Bag End. A small tree-topped hillock with a round door and windows in the side. Small gate next to lane, autumnal leaves on surrounding foliage. Leaves blowing in the breeze. Overlapping orange and teal.
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gritsforbreakfast.bsky.social
Finally, evidence of sentience in Texas Gulf Coast oyster management, though solutions must all come from private financing bc, as with so many issues in this state, the #txlege has left the process flailing and wholly ungoverned.
This is the job Texas is paying residents not to do
The state says it has seen dramatic results.
www.chron.com
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parkerwelch.bsky.social
Seattle is, at the moment, the only working model for transforming car-centric American cities
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annetheriault.bsky.social
New York’s hottest saint is Elizabeth Ann Seton. Born into a prominent Episcopalian family, this saint has everything: a dead mom, a divorced dad, life set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, TUBERCULOSIS, a religious conversion, the composition of a banger top 40 hymn, the War of 1812
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Texas has $1.1 trillion in real estate at risk from severe climate change-related disasters, as the Trump administration downplays the danger and deletes research that could help protect from future storms. #txlege #climate #weather Trying a free link: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col...
Tomlinson: Texans have $1.1 trillion in property at risk of extreme weather
Insurers say $1.1 trillion in Texas real estate is at risk from extreme weather caused by climate change, preparations needed.
www.houstonchronicle.com