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Texas Longhorns coach and exotic dancer Pole Assassin marry 3 years after viral monkey bite incident
No matter how the Texas Longhorns inaugural season in the SEC winds up, special teams coach Jeff Banks will be exiting 2024 with a brand new ring on his finger. It just so happens to be a wedding band. The special teams and tight ends coach in Austin recently married longtime partner Danielle Thomas — better known by her stage name, Pole Assassin — according to Banks’ Instagram page. If that name sounds familiar, it’s likely because you remember hearing about a wild incident with Thomas’ emotional support monkey allegedly biting a trick-or-treater back on Halloween in 2021. Here’s a quick reminder from FTW’s...
Large 26 pound cat back in the care of Austin Pets Alive!
AUSTIN, Texas - A large house cat weighing in at 26 pounds just cannot catch a break. He found himself back in the care of Austin Pets Alive! in need of some serious physical and emotional healing. "Is that a tiny person or a very large cat? It is a...
Popular Texas Taco Chain Ranks Very High On Fast Casual List
Fast casual restaurants are taking Texas by storm, offering a delicious middle ground between fast food and sit-down dining. These establishments provide high-quality meals with the convenience and speed of quick service, making them a popular choice for Texans seeking tasty and affordable options. Cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston...
Round Rock's Skies Come Alive with Purple Martins, Witness the Spectacle Near Austin Before Migration to Brazil
As the sun sets over Round Rock near Austin, a natural phenomenon paints the sky, not with colors but with the darting, acrobatic flight of Purple Martins, North America's largest species of swallow. Local and visiting bird enthusiasts have a limited window to observe these creatures before they embark on a migration that stretches deep into the verdant heart of Brazil. According to KXAN, thousands of these birds can be viewed in the 2600 block of La Frontera Blvd, offering a spectacle as they capture their food in mid-air ballet.
Woods, Waters, and Wildlife: Texas Armadillos’ Name’s Changing
I was a hired gun for my grandmother. Our house had a pier and beam foundation. It was built before concrete slabs. Armadillos don’t see well and rear up on their hind legs when they are startled. Consequently, their number one predator is the front bumper of a speeding pickup truck.
Austin jeweler to take over South Congress space left by Mi Casa Gallery
AUSTIN, Texas — (CultureMap Austin) Kendra Scott already has one high-value location on South Congress Avenue, but a spin-off store is taking over another much-discussed storefront. Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott is moving into the space left behind by Mi Casa Gallery at 1700 S. Congress Ave. Yellow Rose,...
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