Allyson Waller

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The Push To Ban Books In Texas Schools Spreads To public Libraries

Dec 3, 2024 | reformaustin.org | Allyson Waller |Kevin Reynolds

When the Llano County Library shuts down for three days this week, starting Tuesday, it won’t be for the holidays. Instead, a group of six librarians in this small Central Texas county will be conducting a “thorough review” of every children’s book in the library, at the behest of the Llano County Commissioners Court. Their mission will be to make sure all of the reading material for younger readers includes subjects that are age-appropriate.
Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week?

Nov 22, 2024 | ksat.com | Allyson Waller

Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week? No description foundHow closely did you follow the news in Texas this week? Take The Texas Tribune’s news quiz to find out! [ Read more ]2024 Texas Tribune
Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week?

Nov 21, 2024 | yahoo.com | Allyson Waller

The Daily Crossword was played 8,541 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others? The Daily Crossword was played 8,541 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?
Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week?

Nov 21, 2024 | click2houston.com | Allyson Waller

Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week? No description foundHow closely did you follow the news in Texas this week? Take The Texas Tribune’s news quiz to find out! [ Read more ]2024 Texas Tribune
Love and sensuality in Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’

May 16, 2024 | swoon.beehiiv.com | Allyson Waller

‘COWBOY CARTER’ main cover art. Photo courtesy Parkwood Entertainment LLC. Photo by Blair Caldwell. Disclosure: I’m not a music critic, and this is not a piece of music criticism. This is me simply sharing how I interpret a body of work. Also, it’s clear I’m a Beyoncé fan and there’s likely some bias in how I view this album. In this day and age, the pop culture news cycle seems to be in overdrive.
'Buy a MAZDA, TOYOTA OR HONDA': Expert reveals 5 cars that will 'bankrupt' you

May 9, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

People are always looking to cut costs, and cars make up a good chunk of Americans’ expenses. To ensure people adhere to their budget, a car expert on TikTok is warning that people should stay away from these five cars, saying they are the cars that will bankrupt you if you buy one: the Jeep Compass, Ford Escape, Ford F-250, Range Rovers, and the BMW 7 series. TikTok creator Bev (@bevurly) shared the advice in a recent video titled “5 Cars That Will Bankrupt You,” to his nearly 90,000 followers.
'Heater core has left the chat': Man shares unexpected driver's seat malfunction. Here's how it could happen to you

May 9, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

It’s almost like a scene out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine you open the driver’s side of your car to discover steam billowing out of your steering wheel and a green—almost slime-like color—pooling beneath it. This may seem unbelievable, but it is a possibility a car owner could find themself in this situation if they’re having issues with their coolant.
'I’ve stopped going to restaurants that do this': Travis Barker-backed restaurant criticized for adding service fee to bill to pay cooks

May 9, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

Self-proclaimed foodie influencer Brennan Taylor has less-than-stellar reviews for Crossroads, the restaurant Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker invested in. What seemed to turn the influencer off the most is the service fee added to his bill. TikToker Taylor (crazy.world014) and his brother, Jake, visited the new Calabasas location. They detail their experience in three videos.
‘Not the same’: Whataburger customers says quality has gone downhill. Expert says they’re right—and this is why

May 8, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

Has Whataburger’s quality declined? For decades, Whataburger has been a Texas staple few have gripes with. But a business leader is arguing the quality of the beloved chain’s food has declined. In a recent video posted to TikTok, businessman Michael Girdley (@michael_girdley) describes how Whataburger “used to make the best hamburgers.” He says it was the In-N-Out of Texas. As of Tuesday evening, Girdley’s video has received more than 300,000 views.
‘Designed by a man’: Woman slams feature that automatically unlocks her Honda when she parks

May 2, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

Many car features have become commonplace in our society. But it doesn’t mean that some don’t make us scratch our heads. One woman is questioning why it’s common for cars to automatically unlock once a car is parked. TikTok user Chicago River (@luxsteck) posted a 6-second video showing how her Honda automatically unlocks its doors once it was put in park. The video has more than 850,000 views as of Wednesday evening. “[This is] designed by a man,” @luxsteck says in the video.