Can a legal resident of the U.S. be deported for simple pot possession? And does an attorney's failure to tell a client that pleading guilty may mean a one-way ticket outta dodge, amount to ineffective assistance of counsel? Those are two questions facing the U.S. Supreme Court in a pair of cases of Reefer Madness.
We always heard the real rancor was in board and commission appointments. It's true, we swear! This week, the Totescast delves into controversy surrounding the City Council's appointment process for a task force overseeing the November transportation bond package.
Last night, the Student Government at UT Austin became the latest body to tell the administration that, no, students are not backing their attempts to close the Cactus Cafe and, yes, they do have a good plan for keeping it open.
Fashionable women all over the city have been mourning the passing of Pink hair salon on South Congress since it closed last June. Yes, I know that you, your sister, and practically every stylish celebrity in Austin went there for perfect highlights and eye-catching cuts for ten years.
Three generations of Guthries take over the Long Center stage tonight: Arlo and his children Abe, Cathy, and Sarah Lee; her husband Johnny Irion; and assorted siblings, children, and grandchildren.
Lots of odds and ends here about Austin film community happenings, including Margaret Brown’s big win, how to take home a goat, and the search for a one-armed woman.
Many moons ago we wrote about LeSportsac's tokidoki line in this space. The tattooed pirate-grrl motif was perfect for a winter trip to the Bahamas. Well, now that the travel bug has bitten us again, the 2010 Travel Collection is just in time. Featuring full-size luggage, as well as the usual totes,