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Won't Somebody Please Think of the Pecans?
cleopold/flickrAs part of the construction of the BartonPlace condos at the former site of the Shady Grove RV Park, several big pecan trees have been removed. The Statesman noticed and so did Marcia Ball, who apparently mentioned something about it while on stage at a Blues on the Green on…
Show Preview & Capsule Review: You Were Always @ Stubb's
Image from MySpace You Were Always, The Midgetmen and The BubblesSaturday, June 28Stubbs (801 Red River)Indoors, $6, Doors @ 9[info]Austin’s You Were Always are big fans of anything Mark Kozelek, and it shows on their brand new 5-song EP, Ghost Lanes, for which they will be having a CD…
New Movie Releases: Wall-E, Wanted and More!
Still from Disney Pixar’s Wall-E** Ed note: Unfortunately, Dario Argento's Mother of Tears won't be opening this week. The distributor has pulled it from Austin altogether. So unless you were lucky enough to see it at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors a while back, you're probably out of luck…
Extra Extra: He Doesn't Speak For Us Either
Benimoto/Flickr A fire this morning at the San Marcos Municipal Airport leaves one person with minor burns. June 2008: the hottest June on record for Austin. Shady Hollow Homeowner's Association might allow T-Mobile to build a 12-story tower in their neighborhood. Pastor from Houston's Windsor…
Keepin' It Weird
Image from Keep Austin Weird 5k Keep Austin Weird 5k and FestivalSaturday, June 29Auditorium Shores (Riverside & South 1st)3-10pm; Prices vary[info] | [tickets]If you’re looking to celebrate all things “weird” this Saturday afternoon, head over to Auditorium Shores for the Keep…
Matthew Stuart Show at Owen Egerton's House
Local renaissance man Owen Egerton (How Best to Avoid Dying, the Sinus Show) loves him some Matthew Stuart, a talented young artist and writer from California—so much so that he's opening up his home to host a special show of Stuart's new artwork. Stuart was recently nominated for this…
Maker Faire Austin Call For Inventions
jurvetson/flickr Maker Faire 2008Auditions: Sunday, July 20thFestival: October 18-19Austin Children’s Museum (201 Colorado St)Auditions from 1-5 p.m.[info]Last year's inaugural Maker Faire Austin proved to be an enormous success, drawing some 20,000 attendees and earning much-deserved praise…
Thanks to This Week's Advertisers
We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Austinist. Frost Bank, with over 100 branches across Texas. American Apparel, where you can buy everything from T-shirts to swim wear. If you're interested in advertising on Austinist or any other site in our network, check out…
Show Review: Frightened Rabbit @ The Mohawk, 6.26.08
Returning to the Mohawk on Red River last night were Frightened Rabbit, the Scottish indie rock band who seem to... (via On Deaf Ears)
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Editorial: What's this about how KGSR "Sounds Like Austin"?
KGSR has been using the slogan "Sounds Like Austin" recently, does anyone know how long this has been going on? (via Sounds Like Austin)
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Portion of Cesar Chavez Closed on Sunday
A chunk of Cesar Chavez will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday as the City continues converting the downtown street to 2-way. They will be installing conduit for a streetlight at the Guadalupe/Cesar Chavez intersection, and the street will be closed from about San Antonio to Lavaca;…
My Interview on Keye42 News last night
I received a call from a KEYE42 News reporter yesterday wanting to interview me about the impact on gas prices... (via Austin Real Estate Blog)
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Austinist Show Preview & Giveaway: F Yeah Tour at Mohawk (music AND comedy!)
tour poster from MySpace F Yeah Tour w/ Matt & Kim, comedy, and much moreFriday, June 27The Mohawk (912 Red River)$8, doors at 9[info] | [tickets]It's always nice when the opportunity to catch a little stand-up comedy with your tunes presents itself, and, with a revamped format for…
The Austin Wine Merchant Hosting
Image from The Austin Wine Merchant website The Austin Wine Merchant Saturday Afternoon Wine TastingSaturday, June 28The Austin Wine Merchant (512 W. 6th St.)Noon-3pm[info]As if today's city wide wine tasting wasn't enough, The Austin Wine Merchant invites local winos to check out some great…
Spartan & Bows + Arrows Summer Bash
Photo courtesy of Sarah Wilson Spartan / Bows + Arrows Summer BashSaturday, June 28Spartan / Bows + Arrows (Map)12noon-7pmThis Saturday afternoon, South Lamar upstarts Spartan and Bows + Arrows will be hosting their first annual Summer Bash art and trunk show. The event features the works of…
Two Former Longhorns Plead Guilty To Robbery
The worst episode from last summer's string of UT football players getting into trouble with the law neared its conclusion Thursday as two former players pleaded guilty to robbery. Robert Joseph and Andre Jones each pleaded guilty to one felony charge of robbery. The punishment goes up to 20…
Austinist Show Preview: Foot Patrol, Jazzus Lizard at the Tiniest Bar
Image from MySpace Foot Patrol, The Jazzus Lizard at the Tiniest Bar in TexasSaturday, June 28The Tiniest Bar in Texas (817 W. 5th)8:30 pm[info] Editor's note: We originally listed this show taking place Friday, when in fact it happens Saturday night. Please note your calendars and excuse our…
Free HIV Testing
In conjunction with National HIV Testing Day, Travis County will be offering free confidential testing at the RBJ Health Center from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Results are strictly confidential and no appointments are necessary — just show up, or call 512-972-5580 for more information. The…
Austinist Weekend Music Preview: Boris, Amplified Heat, & The Panty Party
Image from Room 710’s MySpaceJapanese outfit Boris derives its name from the opening track on the 1991 Melvins record Bullhead and much of its down-tempo drone-rock shares a musical border with the legendary Washington area act. Boris has released a number of stellar records since forming in…
KUT Airing Highlights of John Pierson's UT Master Classes
Your turn to hear conversations with Matt Stone, Steve Buscemi, David Simon, and other film celebrities and professionals. (via Slackerwood)
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Texas Housing Market Update
Nationally communities still reeling as foreclosure rates rise and as mortgage defaults and foreclosures continue to rise, the impact is... (via Home Mortgage Loan Blog)
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Does Austin Have an Illegal Immigration Problem?
Regina asks, "Is illegal immigration as big of a problem in Austin as it is here in CA?" Your opinion? (via About Austin, TX)
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Oh No! Oh My!, Corto Maltese, Legs Against Arms at
Image from MySpace Oh No! Oh My!, more at Emo’s LoungeFriday, June 27Emos (603 Red River St)10pm[info] On the off chance that Jesus Lizard jazz and R&B songs about sucking toes aren’t your thing, Emo’s Lounge has the rock-oriented antidote. Our own Oh No! Oh My! might be the biggest…
Twin Liquors Kicks Off City Wide Wine Tastings Today
Image from the Twin Liquors Website Twin Liquors City Wide Wine TastingJune 27Twin Liquors (519 E. 7th St.)4-7pm[info]Twin Liquors kicks off a series of city wide in-store wine tastings at select locations all over town, this afternoon from 4-7 p.m., showcasing Mulderbosch Cab Rose and Nine…
Austin's Ministry of Water Preparing Major Crackdown
gapplewagen/flickrAccording to the Statesman, the City of Austin is generally failing to enforce the Water Use Management Ordinance, despite having received over a thousand complaints about violations. Only three citations have been issued so far, all to commercial users. Under the…
Dell Going Smoke-Free
Jordi Villar/FlickrIn a move sure to piss a lot of people off (and conversely make others rejoice) Dell announced that they will make all of their U.S. campuses smoke-free by January 1, 2009. Citing decreased insurance costs and increased health benefits, a Dell representative stated that…
Tales Of Mere Existence "Say It With Flowers"
(CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE) "Tales Of Mere Existence" By Levni Yilmaz W.O.G. Buy a Comic/DVD set from Lev! http://www.ingredientx.com/buy/main.htm For more comics, animations and correspondence, kindly visit http://www.talesofmereexistence.com If you gravitate towards isolated,…
Austin Commercial Real Estate Development
The state of Texas is known for wide open spaces and big skies. The residents of Texas do not want... (via Austin Commecial Real Estate)
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Former Longhorn Augustin Taken Ninth in NBA Draft By Charlotte Bobcats
Photo by aaronisnotcool on flickrFormer Texas point guard D.J. Augustin was selected as the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Augustin’s selection makes Texas the only school in the nation to have had a player taken in…