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Before the Well Runs Dry
Can Austin conserve its way out of water and energy emergencies?
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
Students Raise the Eastside Banner
Res Publica
This week's civic duties: Aug. 21-28
Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could
Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect
Exoneration for Child Counselor Targeted by Strayhorn
After a four-year battle with the state, Bebe Gaines wins the right to work with foster kids again
Media Watch: Anybody Want to Buy the Bat Cave?
Read all about it – 'Statesman' goes up on the block
Another Court Defeat for SOS
The Save Our Springs Alliance doesn't get to reorganize to stave off creditors – but it's free to file another lawsuit
WilCo Dems Tap Austin Expertise
Austin Democrats eager to help break GOP stronghold in Williamson County
Polling in Senate Race All Over the Map
Who's ahead in U.S. Senate race? It depends.
Noncontroversy Erupts in HD 47
Donna Keel campaign squashes nonexistent rumor before it doesn't start
Party Leaders Pin Hopes on Harris
Houston, we have a chance to take back the Texas House.
Texas Supreme Court Draws Widespread Criticism
Critics of 'Entergy v. Summers' decision find unlikely allies
Austin Activist Deported From China
Founder of Students for a Free Tibet takes his message to China, then gets booted back to Texas
Bus-Stop Shuffle
Better check out the new Cap Metro routes before you head out to your old bus stop
URA Votes Against East 11th Density Increase
A win (for now) for Eastside opponents of increased density around the Victory Grill
Point Austin: Domain City Limits
Charter amendment would end a deal gone sour
City Hall Hustle: Political Drought Withers SMD ... Again
'Gentleman's agreement' stays intact
The Hightower Report
The Presidential Library Scam; Structurally Deficient Bridges and Politicians
Talkin' the Walk
Hip-hop theatre artist Zell Miller III speaks truth about radio, race, and fatherhood
Nikolas Wallenda
'It's just life to us'
Primordial Fish
Broiled ichthyosaur on this year's Burning Man menu
Arts Reviews
Voces de Vivo: Voces de la Cultura Latina
Four very different short dramas that share a similar sense of wonder about life
Katie Pell: Tiny Acts of Immeasurable Benefit
Pell's not-tiny work invites you in and leaves you with a feeling of abundant energy
'Cynthia Camlin: Extremities'; 'Marianne Green: Silence and Sound'
These two exhibits celebrate natural wonders exquisitely with expert technique
Readings
Dry Storeroom No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum
Paleontologist author Richard Fortey comes across like an aging UK dreamboat with a twist of Indiana Jones' wry charisma
Ambivalence: Adventures In Israel and Palestine
The title refers to the author's feelings toward his religion and, by extension, toward the state of Israel
New in Nonfiction: Waiter Rant: Thanks For The Tip – Confessions of a Cynical Waiter
A popular blog turns into book form, highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages of mixing new and old media
Who's a Pepper?
Pace Picante, the company that made salsa a household name
The Best Micheladas in Austin
No Bloody Marys here
4 x 13 = Cool
Four wines to cool the hot-sauce burn
Let Our Commercial Bottler Winners Add Some Spice to Your Cooking
Beat the heat outdoors with these fiery prize-winning complements
The 2008 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Event Menu
Aug. 21-31
Food-o-File
The most delicious things are happening in South Austin this summer
Postmarks
Letters to the editor, updated daily
Page Two: Years, Dreams, and Ghosts
How we succeeded in business without really trying
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Our latest batch
After a Fashion
Is a punt better than a drop kick? Check out these exciting calendar listings, courtesy of Your Style Avatar.
Day Trips
Fort Richardson State Park outside of Jacksboro mixes the story of the Old West with outdoor recreation for the modern family
The Gay Place
It's back to school, fool. Find your LGBT allies!
Playing Through
If an athlete's character is defined by failure, not success, what does a manic obsession with success say about the character of a nation?
Soccer Watch Online
News and scores from the U.S. and abroad
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Frankincense, adverbs, and porn, oh my!
Ask Mr. Smarty Pants
Got a question? He's got the answer.
The Common Law
Avoid Hassles and Disputes With Your New Landlord
The Luv Doc Recommends
A rambling recommendation to shore up that hole in your social calendar
The Chaos of Eros
Isabel Coixet's 'Elegy' for a dying animal
Bohemian Rhapsody
Patti Smith's 12-year take
Ice Ice Baby
'Slap Shot' and sweaters in August
TV Eye
Sex and Drugs Overseas
Film News
Claire Danes eyes an Austin shoot
Film Reviews
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The Good Times Ain't Over
Outlaw country songwriter Freddy Powers, still strutting
Off the Record
Music news
Phases and Stages
Metallurgy
Rules of Hell, Nostradamus, The Formation of Damnation
Reissues
Boy, October, War
Inara George with Van Dyke Parks
An Invitation
Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Momofuku
Dr. Dog
Fate
Islands
Arm's Way
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