The New York Times – Travel:
Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone?
Category: Austin (Tex)
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He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”
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C.R. Roberts, Scoring Sensation in Milestone Game, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
In 1956, he starred for the University of Southern California in a signal victory over an all-white University of Texas team after withstanding racial threats.
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Teresa Taylor, Butthole Surfers Drummer and Face of Generation X, Dies at 60
The New York Times – Music:
A drummer for the audacious Texas band Butthole Surfers, she helped define the image of an aimless generation with her role in the 1990 film “Slacker.”
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At This Texas Campus Ministry, ‘Inclusive Love’ Is the Mission
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Students at the University of Texas in Austin have found a safe haven at the Texas Wesley, a Methodist group whose doors are open to all.
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The Shadow of an Abuse Scandal Looms Over a World Cup Soccer Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two are now working together on Team Ireland.
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U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
The New York Times – Sports:
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.
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Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on Austin Airport Runway
The New York Times – Travel:
A FedEx cargo plane had to abort its landing after a departing Southwest Airlines flight was cleared to use the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said.