Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...It has balanced alcohol depth! It comes in reasonably priced six-packs! And it tastes like beer should taste...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...Assassin, a juicy brew made with mango and sticky rice, is a beer you can practically eat if you’re..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...helles, Industry German-style Pils, Velvet Revolution Czech-style pilsner, and Rocket 100 pre-prohibition-style Pilsner, all of which have also won..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

AFF Announces 2011 Lineup

Regional premieres of Shame, The Descendants

"...Polly Platt, which will include a screening of Bottle Rocket (which she produced), presented by Luke Wilson and featuring..."

Sept. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Roller Derby Update 2/5/11

Wii action, Gov Cup plans, and the year's first results

"...game – including Bloody Mary, Crackerjack, Lucille Brawl and Rice Rocket – in attendance. The fundraiser starts at 3pm..."

Feb. 5, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Night of the Rookies

Texas Rollergirls kick off 2010 season with new lineups and a special whistle blower

"...was also a slight twinge of sadness at seeing Rice Rocket as a spectator and guest speed skater, instead..."

March 1, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Like a Boss

Texas Rollergirls take the Governor's Cup to kick of 2010 season

"...there were some familiar faces missing from the bench (Rice Rocket, Bullet Tooth Tracey and Cat Tastrophe gone, Cheap..."

Feb. 24, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Dudley & Bob's Pleasure Fest

Aces Lounge, Friday, February 12, 2010

"...more epic: perhaps a love sonnet or a Damien Rice/Ray LaMontagne/Michael Buble/James Blunt mix CD. Even if she despises..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Whammy Round-Up

Texas Rollergirls gather for annual awards

"...Hotrod Honeys Jammer: Rice Rocket Pivot: Cat Tastrophe Blocker: Rice Rocket MVP: Rice..."

Jan. 18, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Flat-Track Fan Faves

Last chance to vote in the Texas Rollergirl Whammy awards

"...In 2008, Rice Rocket dominated most categories: Last year, bastions of the..."

Jan. 16, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texies Into 2010

Texas Rollergirls' schedule starting to fill out

"...outstanding pieces of 2009 business. First up, veteran Texecutioner Rice Rocket was named one of the four MVPs at..."

Dec. 27, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...donated by local artists and celebrities (supporters include musician Patrice Pike and actor Matthew McConaughey). The difference is that..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Electric Skaterland

Austin births a Roller Derby renaissance

"...its own superstars, such as Austin's own speedy little Rice Rocket or the imposing Beyonslay from New York's Gotham..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Kid Eternity

A tale of teenage luck in New Jersey

"...column, for example, the first film version of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes, a silent film starring..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Philly Finale

Texas Rollergirls take second in national finals

"...seconds. After pulling two grand slams out of nowhere, Rice Rocket still had one more jam left in her...."

Nov. 15, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texies Twice as Nice

Texecutioners take first slot in WFTDA championship bout

"...was going to become a slow-moving, ground-and-pound style bout. Rice Rocket quick-stepped through the pack for 18 points and..."

Nov. 14, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

One More Win Before Regionals

TXRG gets tested but not bested by Bay Area Derby road team

"...Texas gave them the opportunity they needed. Future hall-of-famer Rice Rocket took a trip to the penalty box, only..."

Sept. 9, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Hotrod Two Times

Hotrod Honeys repeat their title run in TXRG championship

"...the chance to score, the Honeys took it, with Rice Rocket kicking off the bout with an unanswered three..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Lose the Battle, Win the War?

Hustlers experiment en route to the Texas Rollergirls championship

"...the first jam of the bout, the momentum stalled. Rice Rocket proved why she's a legend in the sport..."

July 8, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Flat-Out on the Track

Make-or-break bouts give Hustlers, Hotrod Honeys season advantages

"...Hotrods might have everything their own way. With both Rice Rocket and Lucille Brawl back on the jamming line..."

June 10, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Georgia on My Mind

Texecutioners make Dirty South Derby Girls clean up their act with 224-26 victory

"...impressed, with Merchant staying neck-and-neck through the pack with Rice Rocket (no mean feat). But five-year veteran Demi Gore..."

May 4, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

TXRG: Barbarella Speaks

Hustlers, Hell Marys blow season wide open

"...the Marys well within striking distance. But even with Rice Rocket not playing and Morphine injured out, the Honeys..."

April 7, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Oh, Flat Track, How We Have Missed Thee

Hotrod Honeys dominate in Sunday night's round robin

"...can evade every blocker by sheer speed. As for Rice Rocket, well, it's Rice. There's a reason why the..."

March 3, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Year of Sparkle and Desi Cration

Results and pictures from last night's Texas Rollergirls' Whammy Awards

"...of the big winners of the night, as were Rice Rocket (five), Electra Blu (three), RadioActive, Lucille, and rookie..."

Jan. 19, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texecutioners Pluck Rose City

Texas Rollergirls finish 2008 flat track derby season with laughter

"...After Rice Rocket opened the first period with an uncontested three..."

Dec. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Cold Time in Portland

Texecutioners fourth in the nation but still best in the West

"...125-61 beat-down handed to the Carolina Rollergirls (built around Rice Rocket's insane 6.5 points per jam average) raised hopes..."

Nov. 16, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Get to Portland

Full recap of the Texecutioners triple win at last weekend's Battle Royale western regionals

"...Kamikaze Kim of Duke City and retiring icon Snot Rocket of Kansas City both walked away with a new..."

Oct. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

TXRG Drinks It All Up

Texecutioners defeat Dairyland Dolls 144-59

"...was finally Wild Berry Punch stealing a march on Rice Rocket on the 10th jam that got some points..."

Sept. 16, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texecutioners are the Reason

Full recap of Sunday's derby match up with the Detroit Derby Girls.

"...Shootin’ John racked up the points for Texas, while Rice Rocket, rather than pushing herself in advance of the..."

Sept. 9, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

How the Hotrods Took the Gold

Hotrod Honeys dominate Hell Marys to take championship, Hustlers fall to Honky Tonk Heartbreakers

"...the league in Lucille Brawl, Vicious Van GoGo and Rice Rocket; and a season-opening win over the Marys gave..."

Aug. 4, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

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