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There's Gonna Be an Octopus Alone in Austin on Saturday

Author and illustrator Divya Srinivasan, let's put a fine point on it. Read More | Comment »

Books 10:20AM Wed. May. 22, Wayne Alan Brenner

Daugherty Says Lehmberg Should Resign

Aside from setting her office's budget and deciding whether to supplement her yearly state-set salary, Travis County commissioners have absolutely no authority over District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg – including no power to make her resign or to remove her from office, the court's lawyer said Tuesday morning. Read More | Comment »

News 10:15AM Wed. May. 22, Jordan Smith

Slew of Candidates Vying for Pct. 2 Appointment

Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe today released the names of 32 candidates who have applied for the interim appointment to the Precinct 2 County Commissioner seat. Incumbent Sarah Eckhardt is stepping down to run for county judge. Biscoe is leaving office when his term ends in December 2014. Read More | Comment »

News 7:42PM Tue. May. 21, Amy Smith

Drafthouse Gets Animated Over Ray Harryhausen

The skeletons. The hydra. The giant bronze statue of Talos. Jason and the Argonauts may list Don Chaffey as director, but for his revolutionary special effects, the 1963 mythological adventure will always be remembered as a Ray Harryhausen film. So what better way for the Alamo Drafthouse to say goodbye than a special screening Wednesday. Read More | Comment »

Screens 7:30PM Tue. May. 21

Take a 'Holiday' Tonight

On the last Monday in May, we here in the States observe a holiday originally intended to remember the fallen Armed Forces who lost their lives in the Civil War. Almost 150 years later, we've reduced it to beachside barbecue, naps, and mattress sales. Read More | Comment »

Screens 5:11PM Tue. May. 21, Monica Riese

Expanding Central Health

The Central Health Board of Managers will meet for the third time tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 22, for a final presentation before voting next week on the "master agreement" with Seton Healthcare Family, pursuant to voter approval in November to expand the health care district. Read More | Comment »

News 5:04PM Tue. May. 21, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: May 21

David Dewhurst makes a last minute appeal, Art Acevedo loses his cool, and Juan Hinojosa jumps the shark. Decisiveness is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

News 4:26PM Tue. May. 21, Brandon Watson

Proper Nang for Austin High’s Music Program

On Saturday night, the Proper Nang Night at Maria’s Taco Xpress hosts a fundraiser for Austin High School that includes the Belle Sounds, Mike McCoy’s Tontine, Pangia, the Bare Feat, and my band the Seaside Swifts. Why are we raising the money? School budgets are the issue. Read More | Comment »

Music 3:30PM Tue. May. 21, William Harries Graham

Could Be Raining Sharks at House Park Tonight

The USL-PRO Wilmington Hammerheads are in town tonight, the first pro team to play in Austin since 2010. They face the Austin Aztex in a U.S. Open Cup second round game. Kickoff is at 7:30pm at House Park, 13th & Lamar, rain or shine. And as always, pre- and post-game fan gatherings are at The Tavern. Read More | Comment »

Sports 1:51PM Tue. May. 21, Nick Barbaro

Take It To a Jury: Judge Rules in Carter Shooting

On Monday, a federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the city and Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner in connection with the 2011 shooting death of Byron Carter, clearing the way for the Carter family's civil rights suit to proceed to trial. Read More | Comment »

News 1:03PM Tue. May. 21, Jordan Smith

Book Review: 'Golden Boy'

Max Walker, the 16-year-old protagonist of Abigail Tarttelin’s Golden Boy (Atria), is the popular, handsome, well-regarded son of a well-to-do British family with hands in local politics. But he and his parents, since his infancy, have been concealing a secret from the world. Read More | Comment »

Books 12:15PM Tue. May. 21, Jeanne Thornton

KUTX Takes Mind Over Music Crown

Last night’s Mind Over Music at the Palm Door had all the wonder and suspense of your usual trivia night, only with a score more geeks who hang out at record stores. The fourth annual fundraiser, put on by the Chronicle, finished after three hours of brain-racking competition with one clear champ: the radio whiz kids at KUTX. Read More | Comment »

Music 12:07PM Tue. May. 21, Chase Hoffberger

Mac & Cheers

"I was in a Walgreen's … at night. So already I fucked up," opined Mac Blake in leading off a very funny story about a mouth-breather shopping for a belt at the drugstore. Where the comedian didn't fuck up was walking into Cap City Comedy Club on Monday night. Because he walked out wearing the crown of Funniest Person in Austin 2013. Read More | Comment »

Arts 11:45AM Tue. May. 21, Robert Faires

The Seven Albums Nobody Needs to Own

What a pleasant surprise! Read More | Comment »

Music 11:30AM Tue. May. 21, Wayne Alan Brenner

DVD Watch: 'My Neighbor Totoro'

When Japanese animation icon Hayao Miyazaki moved in next door to My Neighbor Totoro, it was almost a disaster. Instead, 25 years later, the tale of two Japanese girls and their magical troll friend has earned a Blu-ray release as a landmark cartoon feature. Read More | Comment »

Screens 11:00AM Tue. May. 21, Richard Whittaker

Glutard Girls Just Want to Have Fun

One hopeful side effect of giving up gluten is the reduction in carbs. Most restaurants don’t offer gluten free bread or pasta, and unless money is no object, you’re likely to cut down on starches at home. Every now and then, though, it is a true joy and relief to enjoy a dough-based treat, a little sweet to make up for all the other things you’re missing. Read More | Comment »

Food 10:45AM Tue. May. 21, Margaret Shugart

Hungry Todd Rungy: Eating for America at ColdTowne Theater

“USA! USA! *burrrrrrp* USA!”
– Hungry Todd Rungy Read More | Comment »

Screens 10:30AM Tue. May. 21, Wayne Alan Brenner

Summer of Love

With warm weather here to stay there's at least one thing that's certain to follow: Kitten season. In an effort to promote adoption of cats of all ages, the Austin Humane Society this weekend will kick off it's kitty cat Summer of Love, with free, and reduced rate, adoption specials. Read More | Comment »

News 8:10AM Tue. May. 21, Jordan Smith

'Someone Could Get Hurt' at BookPeople Tonight

Someone who's written for Maxim, GQ, Playboy, Penthouse, and Deadspin is probably the last person you'd expect to write a book on parenting. Read More | Comment »

Books 5:04PM Mon. May. 20, Monica Riese

Austin Film Society Wants to Build the 'Best Little Art House in Texas'

The Austin Film Society is on a mission. Read More | Comment »

Screens 4:24PM Mon. May. 20, Monica Riese

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