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Dewhurst for Lieutenant Governor (Again)

Surprising few, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has told his supporters that he's running for his current office again. Equally unsurprisingly, he touts as one of his achievements that Texas is "not facing a budget deficit." Which is true as long as everyone ignores the well-documented structural deficit.

8:42AM Wed. Sep. 9, 2009, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Looney for Clooney

Don't judge. So the guy stripped down to tie and manties to declare his adoration for his beloved. Who can blame him? I know some dykes who would go to even further lengths of humiliation than this for this particular beloved. His beloved is adorable, he's desirable, he's George Clooney for goatssake.

10:58PM Tue. Sep. 8, 2009, Kate X Messer Read More | Comment »

DPS Digs Dope in East Texas

September is already looking like a good month for drug busters with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety who since Thursday have seized approximately 15,000 marijuana plants in one bust and another 3,212 pounds of pot during a traffic stop.

5:40PM Tue. Sep. 8, 2009, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Switchblade Sisters

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

AGFADrome Presents Terminating Mystery Movie at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Bike Story Night
at Yellow Bike Project

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Ingalls Angles Education Board Bid

As if Texas' State Board of Education was wanting for excitement: perennial-candidate-in-the-making Josiah Ingalls has announced he’s making a bid for the SBOE’s District Five seat.

4:42PM Tue. Sep. 8, 2009, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

Katz for Lieutenant Governor

A man best known to Austinites for his heavy meals is looking to become lite guv. Yes, Marc Katz, he of Katz's Deli and Bar fame, has announced that he's considering a run for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.

2:00PM Tue. Sep. 8, 2009, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Teens4Autism Rocks Out

It would be easy see the Teens4Autism show at the Austin Music Hall this Saturday, Sept. 12, as another benefit for yet another good cause, but the lineup alone tells you this is different. There's no big name, no sage Austin musician or popular local band, and that makes it all the more heartfelt and worthy.

2:15PM Mon. Sep. 7, 2009, Margaret Moser Read More | Comment »

'When I Was Your Age'

Ah! The conspiracy theorists were right! Argh! Pres. Obama wants kids to disrupt the social order by staying home from school! If they feel ill, that is. You know, so they don't infect everyone else. That's part of his Back to School Event Speech, the text of which is now available at www.whitehouse.gov.

11:55AM Mon. Sep. 7, 2009, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Not a Hate Crime, Definitely Not a Hate Crime

On Sunday, August 30, James Lee Whitehead (aka Niki Hunter) was walking from the gay club The Saint in San Antonio to his apartment and was attacked by three armed assailants. One of the five bullets fired by police struck Whitehead and ended his life.

9:36PM Sun. Sep. 6, 2009, Andy Campbell Read More | Comment »

Reduced Prices for Aztex's Labor Day Finale

The Austin Aztex have announced that their Labor Day home finale is Fan Appreciation Night: $15 adults/$12 kids. And youth soccer players who wear a team jersey or Aztex jersey get in free. That's Monday, Sept. 7, 6pm kickoff. And, it's a chance to see No. 1, Miguel Gallardo, back in uniform for the first time since he broke his leg back in June.

2:24PM Sun. Sep. 6, 2009, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

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