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We visited the Briscoe Western Art Museum to see what new and exciting things people can expect. Author: Lexi Hazlett (KENS 5) Published: 7/20/2021 4:45:27 PM Updated: 4:46 PM CDT July 20, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — A museum honoring western heritage has been in San Antonio for seven years. But, many locals havent yet had a chance to see it. So, if you’re looking for a family-friendly place in the 210 that takes you on a trip back in time, we’ve got...

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER and Its Classic Film Inspirations Twitter Believe it or not, Captain America: The First Avenger came out ten years ago in 2011. The film‘s 1940s era setting means it drew aesthetic and historical accuracy inspiration from more than just comic lore. Director Joe Johnson has shared that Raiders of the Lost Ark was one of the major visual influences on the film, but you can also trace its roots back to classic Hollywood films. In honor of this milestone anniv...

Five Movies That Were Responses to Other Movies Five Movies That Were Responses to Other Movies 20 hours ago By now pretty much everyone should know that directors and producers aren’t immune to getting a little up in arms about movies and stories that they don’t like. The downside of this unfortunately is the response that eventually comes from some folks when they try to one-up those movies that they don’t like by making their own movie that’s similar but different enough to avoid a ...

Outside, especially outside it tastes better, much better. >> anthony: everything tastes better outside. >> masa: exactly, exactly. >> anthony: so how long have you known these guys? >> masa: uh, since, since high school. >> anthony: high school. >> masa: high school, yeah, which is what? 44 years. >> anthony: 44 years. >> masa: yeah, its a long time. huh? >> anthony: how does he remember you in high school? who was the best student, who was the worst student here? >> masa: hes the best student....

While there are laws in place to prevent drivers from reaching for their phones or putting the pedal to the metal, one Acushnet resident is taking matters into her own hands with the help of her good friend, John Wayne. Laurie Rollins lives in the last house on Gammons Road in Acushnet with her husband Jim. She loves spending time in her front yard with her three poodles and taking in the beautiful scenery, but one thing she hates to see is people on their phones speeding. Three years ago, Roll...

Hotel history: The Broadmoor hotel, Colorado Springs May 26, 2018 For over a century, dreamers, farmers, investors, and even a Prussian Count have held a vision of the magnificence in store for the Colorado Springs area. It took the foresight, dedication and incredible vision of one man, Spencer Penrose, to bring the dream to reality… and to make it wonderful enough to last 100 years in the form of The Broadmoor hotel. Even before it was the Broadmoor Dairy Farm, the land at the base of Cheye...

The 2010 Renaissance: Tijuana/Baja California March 22, 2010 “Why go there? You’ll find no one but drug lords and other bad guys.” This is so yesterday! “Why go there? You’ll find no one but drug lords and other bad guys.” This is so yesterday! The Tijuana of today is a center for gourmet dining, luxurious hotels, world-class artists and musicians, award-winning wines, excellent medical services, centers for scientific research, creative and value–priced home-furnishings (i.e., wr...

Fire departments tackle a new foe in fighting blazes: cancer Reducing the risk of cancer in the next generation of firefighters A Georgia fire department is attempting to reduce the risk of cancer in the next generation of firefighters. ATLANTA - Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers says the excitement and unpredictability of fighting fires drew him to the fire service back in college. At the time, he was working as a volunteer firefighter in North Georgia. "Everyone knows it’s a...

In the wake of its $69 million Beeple sale, Christie’s continues to explore the NFT art space with its Art and Tech Summit, an annual one-day conference. The schedule includes topics like “NFT’s Impact on the Art Market: Democratization, Monetization, Emergence, and Sustainability” and “Creating Technology for the Metaverse.” Speakers include leading NFT artists such as Mad Dog Jones (now Canada’s most-expensive living artist, thanks to his recent Phillips sale), crypto art colle...

Frankie Avalon Frankie Avalon, singer and actor Frankie Avalon was born Francis Avallone on September 18, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At an early age, Frankie showed much promise on the trumpet - so much so that he was picked out by a producer to appear on "The Jackie Gleason Show" when he was just 13. In his teens he began playing in bands in the Philadelphia and New York City area, but was generally disappointed with his lot in life. When he was asked by friend and producer Bob Mariuc...