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Newsgeist: 2/4/11

It's Friday, there's snow on the ground, and you've got a fresh Newsgeist on tap. Read more for stories on Egypt, Ft. Hood, and ADHD.

8:02AM Fri. Feb. 4, 2011, Eric Pickhartz Read More | Comment »

Cold Rain and Snow

As promised, Austin got snow overnight (.9 inches!) – but not before some freezing rain fell, meaning streets this morning are a mess. That, of course, is what has prompted the spate of school and municipal closings. Below is a partial list of those closings.

5:37AM Fri. Feb. 4, 2011, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle: 2/3/11 (Update)

UPDATE: No less an authority than MTV chimes in. When we last checked on the city’s call to rename Solid Waste Services, there were only a few, lonely recommendations. That’s certainly not the case anymore!

1:30PM Thu. Feb. 3, 2011, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

No Kings, Kick Out the Clowns

Texas State Capitol

Body Rock ATX (Prince tribute) w/ DJ Chorizo Funk & Riders Against the Storm at Parish

Babestock Day 1 w/ Kayristin, Jenny Voss, Black Daria, DJ La Moon, more [outside]; Baby Kush, CLINK!, Bunny G, more [inside] at Cheer Up Charlies

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Polygamist Prophet Update

Warren Jeffs, the imprisoned prophet of the polygamist Mormon breakaway sect the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was back in court Jan. 31 with his new Texas attorney, Fort Worth's Jeff Kearney.

7:37AM Thu. Feb. 3, 2011, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

We Have Power

No news can definitely be good news, at least where the threat of a rolling blackout is concerned.

7:03AM Thu. Feb. 3, 2011, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

Emergency: Blankets and Heaters Needed

Meals on Wheels and More says it expects some of its clients will need blankets and heaters during this cold snap but it has none. See press release below for how you can help:

3:58PM Wed. Feb. 2, 2011, Lee Nichols Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle: 2/2/11

Conditions out there are rotten – check the city's emergency page for updates – so the Hustle's conserving energy today. Below the fold, a list of city meetings (that is, if nothing gets canceled).

11:19AM Wed. Feb. 2, 2011, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

Turn It Off, Unplug It

Austin Energy is working to end the rolling blackouts as fast as possible, but they're asking for your help to get the system back online.

10:04AM Wed. Feb. 2, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Newsgeist: 2/2/11

The Newsgeist stories for today comment on Parkinson's Disease, the winter storm, and Punxsutawney Phil. Check things out after the jump.

8:26AM Wed. Feb. 2, 2011, Eric Pickhartz Read More | Comment »

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