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The Lighting Challenge of Playing ACL Fest Before Sunset

The Lighting Challenge of Playing ACL Fest Before Sunset

Playing a daytime set at a major music festival like Austin City Limits presents a unique, often unseen challenge for artists and their production crews.
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Austin City Limits Reflects the Shift From Rock-Dominant Festivals to Genre Fluidity

Austin City Limits Reflects the Shift From Rock-Dominant Festivals to Genre Fluidity

Exploring how the Austin City Limits 2026 lineup signals a major shift in music festivals, moving from rock-centric bills to diverse, genre-fluid rosters.
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Forney Messenger Continues Publication Since 1896, Documenting Local History in Texas

Forney Messenger Continues Publication Since 1896, Documenting Local History in Texas

The Forney Messenger, a weekly newspaper based in Forney, Texas, has been in continuous publication since its inception in 1896. Founded by T.H. Dailey, the newspaper serves the local community by documenting events and news. The Portal to Texas History currently provides digital access to a significant portion of its archives, specifically 1,667 issues comprising 13,521 pages, covering 62 years of its run. The earliest available issue in this digital collection dates back to September 19, 1902, with the latest being December 31, 1992. The newspaper is also associated with the 'Weekend Mesquiter and Messenger,' indicating a broader reach or related publications within the region. Efforts are ongoing to locate and digitize missing issues to complete the historical record.
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How Standout Austin City Limits Performances Can Reframe an Artist

How Standout Austin City Limits Performances Can Reframe an Artist

Explore how Austin City Limits, both the TV show and festival, provides a unique stage for artists to redefine their careers in a single set.
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Austin City Limits Balances Mainstream Reach With Austin Music Identity

Austin City Limits Balances Mainstream Reach With Austin Music Identity

For its 25th anniversary, Austin City Limits continues to walk the line between global music event and a reflection of its local Austin roots.
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Performance Strategies That Can Help Artists Handle an ACL Fest Set

Performance Strategies That Can Help Artists Handle an ACL Fest Set

Discover the key habits and strategies that veteran musicians use to deliver unforgettable performances at massive festivals like Austin City Limits.
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Why Your ACL Fest Schedule Should Leave Room for Artists You Don't Know Yet

Why Your ACL Fest Schedule Should Leave Room for Artists You Don't Know Yet

Discover why skipping a headliner to see a lesser-known act at Austin City Limits can lead to your most memorable festival experience.
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After an outfield collision left him paralyzed, every gain in rehab is a big win for A's Ryan Lasko

After an outfield collision left him paralyzed, every gain in rehab is a big win for A's Ryan Lasko

Ryan Lasko was a promising outfielder in the Athletics organization on a path he hoped would one day make him a major leaguer, having established himself in Double-A ball
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Wild Card Day 2 GDT: Home Field Advantage really helps, huh?

Wild Card Day 2 GDT: Home Field Advantage really helps, huh?

Unless, of course, you are a .500 division winner
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Yankees' Aaron Judge among 9 players with San Joaquin County ties in 2026 MLB playoffs

Yankees' Aaron Judge among 9 players with San Joaquin County ties in 2026 MLB playoffs

From Yankees star Aaron Judge to former Stockton Ports, nine players with San Joaquin County ties are competing in the 2026 MLB playoffs.
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Astros vs. White Sox ALWC Game 2 Game Discussion: 9/30/2026

Astros vs. White Sox ALWC Game 2 Game Discussion: 9/30/2026

WILD CARD SERIES, GAME 2: The Houston Astros (0-1) will host the Chicago White Sox (1-0) for a do-or-die Game 2 of the 2026 AL Wild Card Series today at Daikin Park. The Astros look to extend their season with their ace RHP Hunter Brown (6-4, 3.19 ERA) on the mound opposite RHP Sean Burke […]
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Sporticast: To Expand or to Relocate, That Is the Question

Sporticast: To Expand or to Relocate, That Is the Question

On the 592nd Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with colleague Kurt Badenhausen about his latest list of NHL franchise valuations, the league’s looming expansion, and why the biggest-market teams tend to struggle to win Stanley Cup titles. The Toronto Maple Leafs ($4.8 billion) are the most valuable franchise in the NHL, […]