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- 1Prog magazine explores The Alan Parsons Project's 50 million album legacy●Prog magazine examines how The Alan Parsons Project sold 50m albums, put that laser on the moon for Dr. Evil https://www
Prog magazine has published a feature looking back at The Alan Parsons Project, the progressive rock act that reportedly sold 50 million albums. The piece also revisits the band's pop-culture afterlife, including the Austin Powers joke about putting a laser on the moon for Dr. Evil. Readers online are sharing the article, with fans using it to revisit the band's chart success and enduring influence.
- 2West-facing solar panels outperform southern roofs in Austin peak hours▼In Austin, west-facing solar arrays pushed 49 percent more power into the 3 to 7 PM peak window than south facing panels of the same size, and the grid's pricing clock made that the more valuable half of the day
In Austin, west-facing solar arrays produced 49 percent more electricity than equally sized south-facing panels during the 3 to 7 PM window, when electricity demand and grid prices peak. The finding suggests panel orientation, not just size, can determine how valuable a rooftop system is, since power delivered during peak hours earns more under time-based pricing.
- 3Art City Austin festival celebrates community through art▼Art City Austin’s Fiesta cultivates community through creativity
Art City Austin hosted its Fiesta, an event bringing local artists and residents together through creative programming. The festival, covered by The Daily Texan, is framed as a celebration of Austin's art scene and its power to build community connections, with attendees engaging in exhibitions and hands-on activities across the city.
- 4Strong storms knock out power, close campuses in North Austin●Strong storms knock out power, close campuses in North Austin region
Severe storms swept through the North Austin region, knocking out power to homes and businesses and forcing campuses to close. Utility crews are working to restore service, and residents are being urged to stay alert for downed lines and further severe weather as the system moves through Central Texas.
- 5MLB playoffs open with strong pitching, NFL rankings released●Cam Schlittler, Austin Riley open MLB playoffs in style; Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings are out
The MLB playoffs opened with standout performances from Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler and Braves third baseman Austin Riley, both delivering strong starts to their postseason runs. Meanwhile, NFL analyst Pete Prisco has released his latest NFL Power Rankings, updating the league hierarchy after another week of regular-season action.