For the last few years, there's been a disconnect in Austin films. There's a wealth of visual and practical FX people, but not many horror and sci-fi projects for them to work on. Now a group of visual artists and film makers are taking a bite out of that problem with their new project: Vampyres.

Could this finally be the Hotrod Honeys’ year?

More than 100 high schoolers from across the area packed into the Long Center's Rollins Theatre, some having driven 40 miles before dawn to make the big announcement at 7am. That's how jazzed these teen thespians were about the nominations for the first Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Those wondering what the feds were looking for when they raided Twin Liquors' headquarters last April received a clue this morning. The Austin American-Statesman has uncovered documents that say the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating suspected ties between the chain and former nightclub giant Yassine Enterprises.

After eight years as a fixture on the Drag north of the University of Texas campus, Boomerang's Aussie Pies is moving. They are hosting a bash to celebrate, and you're invited.

The 23-year-old man shot Tuesday by a veteran Austin Police Department sergeant has been released from the hospital – and released from police custody, according to APD.

This past Wednesday, popular local burger chain P. Terry's debuted its bright-blue catering truck, designed to bring its beloved burgers and shakes to private events hither and yon.

As Austin embraces her comedown from the high that was SXSW we’re taking a mellower route this weekend. But don’t let the word mellow fool you, we’re still chock-full of places to go, things to do, and grrrls to meet.

One of the best things that happens to wine lovers in spring is we start seeing the new vintages of Italy’s brilliant wines from the northeast quadrant. The specific areas in question are Friuli (free-OO-lee) and its subset Collio (COE-leo), and Alto Adige (al-toe ODD-eh-shay).