# centerpiece — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover centerpiece. Page: Feed: --- ## [Op-ed: Public transit is a public health solution](https://sanjosespotlight.com/op-ed-public-transit-is-a-public-health-solution/) _2026-08-19 · Special to San José Spotlight · San José Spotlight_ For anyone navigating Silicon Valley, traffic can seem like just a backdrop to daily life. It’s easy to accept long lines of cars on Highway 101 during rush hours, idling buses at crowded stops and students waiting beside busy intersections as part of the price we pay for living here. But that normalization masks a... The post Op-ed: Public transit is a public health solution appeared first on San… ## [Feds say South County ICE facility will hold minimal detainees](https://sanjosespotlight.com/feds-say-south-county-ice-facility-will-hold-10-detainees/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Menconi · San José Spotlight_ Federal officials say a planned ICE facility in South County will typically house about 10 detainees, according to the most detailed official statement yet released outlining the project. New court documents filed last week lay out the legal response to a lawsuit seeking to block the facility, and claim detention space will be used only... The post Feds say South County ICE facility will hold… ## [Removal of East San Jose murals upsets residents](https://sanjosespotlight.com/removal-of-east-san-jose-murals-upsets-residents/) _2026-08-19 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ Two community murals connected to San Jose youth and the city’s Indigenous community were painted over after a building was sold, sparking a dispute between the former and current owners over whether the artwork was supposed to remain. A lack of communication may have been at fault, resulting in no written agreement between the building... The post Removal of East San Jose murals upsets residents… ## [Fact Brief: Is San Jose’s downtown plaza the city’s oldest public space?](https://sanjosespotlight.com/fact-brief-is-san-joses-downtown-plaza-the-citys-oldest-public-space/) _2026-08-19 · Donovan Farnham · San José Spotlight_ The post Fact Brief: Is San Jose’s downtown plaza the city’s oldest public space? appeared first on San José Spotlight . ## [San Jose wants to stop its shrinking tree canopy](https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-wants-to-stop-its-shrinking-tree-canopy/) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Chu · San José Spotlight_ San Jose’s tree canopy is disappearing. The city is working to reverse the trend, but advocates say in order to meet its goals, more investments are needed in low-income neighborhoods where coverage is sparsest. San Jose has one of the thinnest tree canopies in the Bay Area, with about 13.2% of coverage across the city as... The post San Jose wants to stop its shrinking tree canopy appeared first… ## [Civil Grand Jury raises concerns over Silicon Valley BART extension](https://sanjosespotlight.com/civil-grand-jury-raises-concerns-over-silicon-valley-bart-extension/) _2026-08-18 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ VTA officials will provide more clarity about the finances and long-term costs of the massive Silicon Valley BART extension in response to a Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report that criticized the agency’s management and oversight of the project. The June 17 report raised concerns about VTA’s financial planning and oversight of the roughly $13... The post Civil Grand Jury raises concerns… ## [Palo Alto City Council approves 8-story housing complex](https://sanjosespotlight.com/palo-alto-city-council-approves-8-story-housing-complex/) _2026-08-18 · Riley Cooke, Palo Alto Weekly · San José Spotlight_ Converting retail to housing is one of the pillars of Palo Alto’s plan to create a new residential neighborhood on San Antonio Road, a historically commercial corridor that borders Mountain View. The latest project to do that is 762 San Antonio Road, which received unanimous approval from the Palo Alto City Council on Monday. The... The post Palo Alto City Council approves 8-story housing complex… ## [Six candidates vie for Santa Clara mayoral seat](https://sanjosespotlight.com/six-candidates-vie-for-santa-clara-mayoral-seat/) _2026-08-18 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ A seismic change is about to take place in Santa Clara politics, when Mayor Lisa Gillmor terms out at the end of December. For the first time in 10 years she will not serve in the city’s top spot come January 2027. Instead, six individuals from various sectors of industry and the community are vying... The post Six candidates vie for Santa Clara mayoral seat appeared first on San José Spotlight . ## [San Jose public workers could strike amid contract dispute](https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-public-workers-could-strike-amid-contract-dispute/) _2026-08-17 · Keith Menconi · San José Spotlight_ Thousands of San Jose city workers have voted to authorize their bargaining representatives to call a strike, ratcheting up the pressure on City Hall amid a protracted contract dispute. After a week of voting, support for the authorization came in at 97%, according to a Monday announcement from IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101.... The post San Jose public workers could strike amid contract… ## [Herman: A layoff shouldn’t uproot a Silicon Valley family](https://sanjosespotlight.com/herman-a-layoff-shouldnt-uproot-a-silicon-valley-family/) _2026-08-17 · Special to San José Spotlight · San José Spotlight_ For a Silicon Valley worker on an H-1B visa, losing a job can threaten far more than a paycheck. It can place a family’s ability to remain in the United States at risk, even when that family has spent years building a life here. That is why a newly proposed federal rule deserves the Bay... The post Herman: A layoff shouldn’t uproot a Silicon Valley family appeared first on San José Spotlight . ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bLtvLJ1MPNwT) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Behind the Bow | Moody Grapevine Basket](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-moody-grapevine-basket) _2026-08-17 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ Would you believe me if I told you this only has three ingredients? Let's decorate! ## [Behind the Bow | Traditional Halloween Swag](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-traditional-halloween) _2026-08-09 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ Something Halloween-y, timeless and not too scary! ## [Deluxe Autumn Mantel Recipe](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/deluxe-autumn-mantel-recipe) _2026-08-02 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ Everything you’ll need to create this massive fall display! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209461171.mp3) ## [Bigger than football: The stadium that changed a city](https://tcu360.com/2026/07/31/bigger-than-football-the-stadium-that-changed-a-city/) _2026-07-31 · By Faith Lester, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ Two decades after AT&T stadium opened its doors the stadium continues to shape the Arlington community. ## [The long road to citizenship](https://tcu360.com/2026/07/31/the-long-road-to-citizenship/) _2026-07-31 · By Miroslava Lem Quinonez, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ The road to citizenship into the United States is an extensive process for those try to make America their permanent home. ## [Hidden in plain sight: Human trafficking in Fort Worth](https://tcu360.com/2026/07/31/hidden-in-plain-sight-human-trafficking-in-fort-worth/) _2026-07-31 · By Abbi Elston, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ In Fort Worth, advocates, law enforcement and survivors are working to expose a crime that often goes unnoticed and help victims find a path to safety. ## [The era of the screenager](https://tcu360.com/2026/07/31/the-era-of-the-screenager/) _2026-07-31 · By Perrin Gilman, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ Efforts to regulate social media in hopes of bettering adolescent mental health. ## [Behind the Bow | Toy Soldier Christmas Centerpiece](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-toy-soldier-christmas) _2026-07-28 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ A timeless Christmas centerpiece for your holiday decorations! ## [TCU Lambda Theta Phi member deported, according to the fraternity](https://tcu360.com/2026/07/22/tcu-lambda-theta-phi-member-deported-according-to-the-fraternity/) _2026-07-22 · By Staff Reporter, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ A TCU student was placed in ICE custody after arrest in Arlington. ## [Behind the Bow | Deluxe Autumn Porch Garland](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-deluxe-autumn-porch) _2026-07-21 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ C’mon, build something BOLD for your porch this year! It’s time to make a statement! ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cVHBLxTqPJ7m) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Big 12 media day features TCU football to preview 2026 season](https://tcu360.com/2026/07/18/big-12-media-day-features-tcu-football-to-preview-2026-season/) _2026-07-18 · By Cal Phillips, Sports Reporter · TCU 360_ Following the Horned Frogs feature in Big 12 media day, the team and coaching staff express their thoughts for the upcoming season. ## [Behind the Bow | Easy Autumn Grapevine Wreath](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-easy-autumn-grapevine) _2026-07-09 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ If you are brand new to wreath-making, let me show you how to create something perfect for Fall! ## [Metallic Autumn Tablescape Recipe](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/metallic-autumn-tablescape-recipe) _2026-07-08 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ For those that love all things fall and sparkly! ## [The Top Three Christmas Decor Trends for 2026](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/the-top-three-christmas-decor-trends) _2026-07-02 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ If you’re looking to refresh your Christmas decorations this year, here’s what you’ll find in your local boutiques this season! ## [Behind the Bow | Halloween Bowdabra Tutorial](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-halloween-bowdabra) _2026-06-30 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ How to make a giant Halloween bow with the help of a Bowdabra! ## [Behind the Bow | Pink Halloween Centerpiece](https://wreathsbywaldo.substack.com/p/behind-the-bow-pink-halloween-centerpiece) _2026-06-21 · Emily Waldo | Wreaths by Waldo · Behind the Bow_ This one is for my non-spooky Halloween lovers! Let’s design a whimsical centerpiece for your Halloween decor. ## [Punching Out Parkinson’s](https://tcu360.com/2026/06/20/punching-out-parkinsons/) _2026-06-21 · By Noah Williams, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ Fort Worth residents with Parkinson's diseases are fighting back one punch at a time at Paulie Ayala Hard Knocks gym. ## [Closing the Spanish language gap in Fort Worth](https://tcu360.com/2026/06/20/closing-the-spanish-language-gap-in-fort-worth/) _2026-06-20 · By Alexis Garcia, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ TCU medical students are working to close the Spanish language gap in Fort Worth. ## [A TCU tradition that endures: Frog Camp](https://tcu360.com/2026/06/09/a-tcu-tradition-that-endures-frog-camp/) _2026-06-09 · By Laney Davis, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ For 32 years TCU's tradition of Frog Camp continues making incoming first-year students get immersed in the TCU culture. ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XeGfhZrrh5YS) _2026-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [The hands behind the beauty](https://tcu360.com/2026/06/09/the-hands-behind-the-beauty/) _2026-06-09 · By Aliyah Howell, Staff Writer · TCU 360_ From daily upkeep to national spotlights, the crew behind the scenes.