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Flo Says "No" to Not-Pot

As expected, Sen. Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, on Wednesday filed a bill to ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of not-pot – herbal compounds laced with any of a number of synthetic cannabinoids that mimic certain properties of marijuana.

7:36AM Fri. Jan. 14, 2011, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

Newsgeist: 1/14/11

Start your Friday morning with a hot cup of Newsgeist! In today's edition you'll find news on a Texas Senator who's calling it quits, Brazilian floods, and the North Korea situation. Read more for the links.

6:43AM Fri. Jan. 14, 2011, Eric Pickhartz Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle: 1/13/11

With proposed AISD school closures, and whispers of a Place 3 race afoot, the real action may be taking place off the dais. But that won't stop the Hustle from checkin' today's City Council meeting. We'll update this space later, so until then, you can follow me on Twitter for fresh updates; also, check out this week's column and agenda rundown. Ciao!

9:25AM Thu. Jan. 13, 2011, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

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Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Paramount Theatre

Amy’s Fest
at Bouldin Acres

Anton Chekhov Is a Tasty Snack at Penfold Theatre

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School Closings Under Fire

Several hundred people crowded the Delco Activity Center Wednesday night, essentially unanimous in opposition to draft proposals by the Austin ISD's Facility Master Plan Task Force to close several elementary and middle schools.

9:54PM Wed. Jan. 12, 2011, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Leffingwell Bites the Apple

In an age of occasional mayoral takeovers of major urban school districts, the city of Austin has always been very circumspect about intruding into Austin Independent School District business. But now Mayor Lee Leffingwell has broken that detente by attacking district plans to close schools as contrary to Austin's future wellbeing.

5:00PM Wed. Jan. 12, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle:1/12/11

“I can't tell you how important it is to the city of Austin, and how important it is to me personally, that we re-elect Randi Shade to a second term on the city council.” Strong words; even stronger when you consider their speaker, Mayor Lee Leffingwell, and the political clout displayed by Shade at her Place 3 re-election kickoff last night.

9:31AM Wed. Jan. 12, 2011, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

Reefer Roundup 1/12/11

According to televangelist Pat Robertson, the tough-on-crime, lock-'em-up approach to drug control simply isn't working. The answer? Perhaps it's legalizing marijuana?

8:19AM Wed. Jan. 12, 2011, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

Newsgeist: 1/12/11

A hump-day Newsgeist is all you really needed, right? Today's version has stories on the Texas House, Julian Assange, and Michael Jackson's doctor. Read more for the links.

7:59AM Wed. Jan. 12, 2011, Eric Pickhartz Read More | Comment »

Day One on the Floor

And so it begins: The 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas begins today. We'll be keeping track of events throughout the day, so check back here for regular updates.

12:23PM Tue. Jan. 11, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

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