Day Trips: Santa Anna’s Leg, Illinois State Military Museum

Mexican general’s prosthesis is a bit of Texas history in the North

"...have tried to persuade the Illinois National Guard to donate the leg to the San Jacinto Museum, but it..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Ascension to Lock Nurses Out for Days After One-Day Strike

The hospital strikes back, but at what cost to patients?

"...Last Thursday, 900 unionized nurses at Ascension Seton announced a one-day..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...Happy holidays to one and all; now get out there and..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

“It’s Like a Family Business, Except Rock Stars”: The Kindred Bond of We Don’t Ride Llamas

Afro rock sibling band is defiantly unconventional on new EP The Oracle

"...to be made for the potential longevity of We Don't Ride Llamas – the four siblings with potential to..."

April 29, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...Welcome aboard. Every year, the Official Tall Ship of..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...The big news on Saturday night was the result that many political observers expected:..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: October Travel Updates

A true beer cave softens the blow of pandemic cancellations

"...Pruett’s hardware store. Lindbergh and his co-pilot spent several days in Camp Wood waiting on parts and making repairs...."

Oct. 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

4,000 Volunteers Make It Personal With Public Lands on It’s My Park Day

Austin Parks Foundation’s largest citywide volunteer effort tackles 110 park projects

"...Not even a cold, cloudy day with some rain prevented Austinites from waking up early..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Sofia Tafich

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...the Railyard District. Home to the Farmers' Market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, it is a great place to..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Cookbook a Day Keeps the Munchies at Bay

Texas Book Festival showcases seven food books from around the world

"...book would make a perfect gift. My Drunk Kitchen: Holidaysby Hannah Hart Plume, 224 pp., $28..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Kick off 2019 with some Texas travel

"...While he was president, Lyndon B. Johnson often retreated to his Hill Country ranch...."

Dec. 29, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...records, about a third of the in-person votes through Tuesday were cast at Randalls and Fiesta Mart stores. The..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...On Memorial Day 1972, the first Texas Arts & Crafts Fair was..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Texas fun is heating up with grape stomps, outlaw festivals, and rodeos

"...Hardin’s life and death with reenactments of that fateful day, a graveside ceremony, toasts to the outlaw, and cemetery..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Luv Doc: An Octogenarian Don Draper

Why is the Luv Doc looking at 60-year-old penises?

"...of privilege (and sometimes they're right). Imagine an octogenarian Don Draper. Last week he asked our waitress at a..."

June 29, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...All summer the Texas Hill Country Region will host “Don’t Trash Where You Splash” river cleanup programs. Organized cleanups..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Don Swaynos on New Short Film "Don't Ever Change"

Austin filmmaker serves up gore and giggles

"...becomes transgressive, and that's the first bloody motivation in "Don't Ever Change," the latest gore-and-giggles short from Austin filmmaker..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Autumn events you ought to check out

"...receive the A.C. Greene Award. It will be two days of fun, conversation, and insight in the Storybook Capital..."

Aug. 30, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!

"...Artist Donald Judd arrived in Marfa in 1973 and made lasting..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

A monthly planner of fun and delicious excursions

"...street fairs, and special events spread out over nine days. If you can make only one of the events,..."

May 4, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Don Japanese Food Truck

A good value that's also just good

"...lollygagging as ours, it is worth noticing when each day at about 11:30am, a swarm of people (mostly UT..."

March 11, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Day Trips & Beyond: Antique Rose Emporium

Independence is home to a beautiful nursery

"...and I had once parked her father on a day trip to Independence. A long life had turned his..."

Feb. 17, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place: DON'T Rain on My Parade!

Get your Pride parade seats early. This year is going to be a doozy.

"...Up & Socialize at this Tech Pride mixer. Third Thursdays, 6-8pm. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth. Free. www.fb.com/rainon4th...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Today is Tèo Gelato Day

Wish local gelato maker buona fortuna in world competition

"...a rousing send-off, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell has proclaimed today as Tèo Gelato Day. Matt is throwing a party..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Free Comic Book Day 2013

The 11th giveaway of four-color fun runs the gamut from 'Archie' to 'The Walking Dead'

"...being given away gratis all across the continent on Saturday signal that Free Comic Book Day is no longer..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Don Hertzfeldt Helps Announce Vimeo On-Demand

'It's Such a Beautiful Day' to distribute on Vimeo

"...Don Hertzfeldt's It's Such a Beautiful Day, the acclaimed animator's..."

March 13, 2013 SXSW Post by Joey Keeton

Travis County Early Voting Results: Day Seven

Turnout strong and rising before weekend lull

"...The Dallas Morning News reporter wrote yesterday about how a Williamson County election supervisor repeatedly rebuffed..."

Oct. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Permit Unsustained: A Bad Day at Red Bluff

Sustainable Waves pulls the plug on Austin

"...in 2009's Red Bull Moon Tower party, a raucous four-day blowout fueled by dozens of buzzed-about indie rock and..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Last Day for Early Voting

Turnout is low so far. Your democracy needs you!

"...registered voters. If turnout follows its usual early voting/election day split, then about 28,000 of us will decide the..."

June 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Great St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

Down a stout or four for St. Patty's Day, but don't drink the green beer

"...a good brew, and kindhearted congeniality. On St. Patrick's Day, they manage to reign over the whole planet, including..."

March 14, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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