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Playback

December 21, 2018

Kevin Curtin picks his favorite local sounds of the year

December 14, 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

December 7, 2018 Threadgill’s World Headquarters goes the way of its predecessor, the Armadillo World Headquarters, plus Black Fret offers more than just money

November 30, 2018 Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

November 23, 2018 After six years and 388,000 words, "Playback" hands off the music column

November 16, 2018 Kevin Curtin votes in the only election that matters, and you can too

November 9, 2018 The trials and tribulations of Mr. Lewis & the Funeral 5, plus a UtopiaFest report, and the passing of Seth Gibbs

Day Trips

Presidio San Saba, Menard

Spanish fort tells the story of a lost settlement

Fri., Feb. 15, 2019

Boerne Brews

Four places to sample craft beer in Boerne

Fri., Feb. 8, 2019

Industry, San Marcos New restaurant a place to relax and enjoy

Hotel Settles, Big Spring Impeccably restored hotel returns the glory days of travel

Woody Guthrie Center, Tulsa, Okla. Guthrie Center hits a high note

Alpine West Texas brewery hangs up its spurs, at least for now

Bryan Museum, Galveston The story of Texas through rare artifacts

Qmmunity

Fri., Feb. 15, 2019

Lez Prom, OUTsider Fest, and more queer’d events

Fri., Feb. 8, 2019

Plus, Austin’s queerest pre-Valentine’s events

January 31, 2019 Lewkin’ at the Lege

January 24, 2019 Take Care

January 17, 2019 Signs of hope in the Capitol

January 10, 2019 Happy birthday, Hentaii!

January 3, 2019 A new year to be queer-er

The Common Law

February 8, 2019 Dogs and nuisance issues (poop, leashes, and noise)

January 4, 2019 Distracted driving issues

November 2, 2018 Get out and vote – questions when you head to the polls

October 12, 2018 Halloween mischief – is pumpkin smashing or toilet papering legal?

March 2, 2018 Renting your house during SXSW?

Smarty Pants

February 15, 2019 Myra Franklin of Cardiff, Wales, has a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for watching The Sound...

February 8, 2019 The area code that covers the largest area in North America is 907. It covers all of Alaska, except...

February 1, 2019 The children's game "Monkey in the Middle" or "Keep Away" is also called by some "Pickle in a Dish"...

January 25, 2019 The UT Tower was first lit up orange in 1937, the year it was completed. According to Encyclopedia Britannica,...

January 18, 2019 Woody Guthrie wrote a song in 1950 about his experiences renting an apartment in Brooklyn from Fred Trump Sr.,...

The Luv Doc

Lucky You

How can someone who has experienced such wealth and plenitude ever hope to live a life free of tortured conscience?

Fri., Feb. 15, 2019

A Very Simple Formula

Your right to smell like ass extends right up to where someone else's nose begins

Fri., Feb. 8, 2019

A Very Honest Person The Luv Doc is uncomfortable with the idea of a “hall pass”

Supermodel Shape Pretty much everybody has six-pack abs

Square Pegs You have to allow people the space to build the walls that make them feel safe

Embarrassing Stupidity Yes, there have been some mulligans

Small Tweaks The devil is in the details

Soccer Watch

February 15, 2019 Here ... As I noted last week, the Austin Bold continue to prepare for their debut in the USL...

February 8, 2019 With the international break behind us, the U.S. soccer fan's attention this week turns to preseason preparations for Major League...

February 1, 2019 The future looks bright for the U.S. Men's National Team – at least based on the very small sample...

January 25, 2019 Austin Bold FC held their media day this week, introducing the coach and players who'll begin play in just about...

January 18, 2019 Alexi Lalas was the surprise emcee at the long-awaited announcement party on Tuesday, as Major League Soccer confirmed that...

Dear Glutton

Dear GluttonA Romantic Low-Key Valentine's Day in Austin It’s the little things, not heart-shaped confetti, that count most

How to Handle Your (Very Nice) Family This Holiday Season Where, oh where, have all the hideouts gone?

A Good Restaurant for an Awkward Conversation? A place to say the things and eat the meatloaf

Fall Flavors Places in town to eat something autumnal without pumpkin spice

Fancy Dining on a Sizzler Budget In the pursuit of affordable eats, try the tasting menu

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