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Arts & Culture

The River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, is shown in December 2025.

December 12, 2025

What Christmas in the Desert is Like

San Antonio, Texas, still knows how to celebrate the Christmas season, even though temperatures stay warm each year.

December 12, 2025

Beyond the Bookshelf: Community, Connection & Digital Access in the Modern Library

In an era dominated by screens, public libraries are evolving in surprising and essential ways. This short documentary explores the Los Angeles Public Library’s Westwood branch — where physical books meet digital access, community programs, and resources many residents can’t get anywhere else.

Hugs Cafe Staff Natalie and Kayun smile by hostess stand with Founder Ruth in the background.

December 12, 2025

Inside Hugs Cafe: Grand Opening in Dallas

Hugs Cafe has opened a second location near downtown Dallas, with a primary focus on employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inside, staff members and founders share what the restaurant’s opening means to them.

December 11, 2025

Colorado Enlists Range Riders to Deter Wolf Attacks; Ranchers are Skeptical

Range riders are putting themselves between wolves and the cattle they’re trying to protect. With long hours, difficult terrain and millions of acres to patrol, some ranchers doubt that they can be effective.

Grand Opening of the second Hugs Cafe in Dallas

December 8, 2025

Hugs Cafe Expands Dallas Presence, Employing Adults with Disabilities

Hugs Cafe Inc. is a non-profit offering training and employment for adults with intellectual and development disabilities. Through its cafe, greenhouse, and other programs, Hugs Cafe aims to address high unemployment rates for this population. A second cafe location is set to open in Dallas on Dec. 8, 2025. Beyond Hugs Cafe's model, other alternatives include integrated employment, where neurodivergent employees work alongside others in mainstream workplaces.