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Sept. 22, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
The Luv Doc: Cowardice
The yellow flag goes to the Lone Star State’s largest Roomba
"...but Cruz doesn’t maintain a residence (lair?) in our fair city, so the yellow flag goes to the Lone..."
June 7, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc
How Women and Kids in Austin Can Get Extra Money for Local Farmers Markets
Sustainable Food Center issues vouchers to poor families
"...Low-income families who qualify for food benefits from the state of Texas can get a little more through October...."
May 7, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan
Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years
"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell
"...received his sentence. On the morning of May 10, State District Judge Cliff Brown gave Perry 25 years in..."
May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Carter Creek Wines are Light, Bright, and Make for a Perfect Night
Hill Country winery offers a fine array of tipples for Texans
"...South Coast Winery was a four-time winner of California State Fair’s “Golden State Winery of the Year” – the..."
Jan. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Point Austin: Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
City Hall begins budget prep with a fair-to-middling forecast
"...city's attempts to manage its own finances and the state's persistent threat to undermine those finances by flagrantly political..."
April 6, 2018 News Column by Michael King
Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more
"...State Fair of Texas in Dallas is the biggest celebration..."
Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
A Guide to Vegan Austin
It’s a proverbial land of milk and honey for those who adhere to a plant-based diet
"...The state of Texas may be known for bar-be-cue and brisket,..."
June 2, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris
Are You Ready for Plezzure (Island)?
Austin's Wolfpack takes over Galveston Island
"...spring and summer tabling at pride festivals throughout the state (and in New Orleans). In that time they’ve managed..."
Sept. 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Faye Fearless
The Rolling Stones
"...71-year-old sprinter. "A hamburger and autograph party at the state fair." Saturday in Arlington – inside a stadium deserving..."
June 12, 2015 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez
The Daily Show Is Coming to Austin
A week's worth of midterm election coverage set for Oct. 27-30
"...Who’s ready to have another laugh about our state’s deeply perplexing political landscape?..."
Sept. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Chase Hoffberger
Made for a Woman
Nonprofit teaches Centex girls to be strong enough for a man
"...a better time to be a woman in the state of Texas. There are just so many options, from..."
Jan. 15, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson
News Ticker: August 27
All the news that's fit to blog
"...• Say what you will about Atty. Gen. Greg..."
Aug. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson
Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 5
Our Bill of Rights guarantees are breaking down in state justice systems across the country
"...attacks concludes that 'it is indisputable that the United States engaged in the practice of torture' and that the..."
July 12, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura
The AggreGAYtor: January 14
Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news
"...• Salty sea dog Don Dwyer, the Maryland state rep who was most recently spotted crashing his boat..."
Jan. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson
Oh, the Humanities
Author mingling at Humanities TX annual Holiday Book Fair
"...of Austin's finest authors with this weekend's Holiday Book Fair...."
Dec. 7, 2011 Books Post by Kimberley Jones
Luv Doc Recommends: Texas Freedom Network's 15th Anniversary Celebration
Bullock Texas State History Museum, Thursday, October 7, 2010
"...than most intellectuals are willing to endure). To be fair, intellectuals are also disgusted with the political process itself,..."
Oct. 8, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc
Follow the Lederhosen
Celebrating Oktoberfest all over Central Texas
"...steady stream of Germans moved into the Lone Star State, most notably settling in enclaves such as New Braunfels,..."
Oct. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols
'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'
Will AISD flinch from tax election?
"...own recent history. Meanwhile, its teachers are among the state's lowest paid. Now the AISD Board of Trustees looks..."
Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Filling the Seats
With Senate committees already meeting, when will the House get appointments?
"...wants to live up to his pledge of a fair and equitable House...."
Feb. 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
ZZ Top
Backyard, May 15
"...the Top's final fandango at the Backyard was a state fair performance for the price of a concert ticket...."
May 23, 2008 Music Review by Greg Beets
Reading the Right Things in Texas
New state reading standards may include mandatory set texts
"...The State Board of Education is getting flak from both sides..."
March 26, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker
'Friday Night Lights': AISD Teams Choke, 14-5A Flies
"...Alamodome. By the way, tickets for this year's 5A state championship games, which just happen to be in the..."
Nov. 23, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray
Injunction Blocks Abbott Enforcement of Ballot Law
"...Judge T. John Ward issued a preliminary injunction blocking state Attorney General Greg Abbott from what plaintiffs, including the..."
Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols
Liquid Assets
A fair competition
"...has coaxed some of the best tasters in the state to come sit through a brilliant exercise: the annual..."
April 8, 2005 Food Column by Wes Marshall
Taste, Memory
By innovating old favorites in an old building, Moonshine is setting new standards
"...line – award-winning food; a chef's dream kitchen; a state of the art wine cellar; the best china, crystal,..."
March 26, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
The Hightower Report
UNC acts like a public university; and the Bushites “save” endangered species by killing them.
"...a stand to make a university education in that state more universal for the people -- particularly for students..."
Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower
Dancing About Architecture
Barton Springs Eternal
"...as she knew, Barton was in Alaska playing the State Fair, but that's also where things got a little..."
Aug. 20, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck
Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...– “Home of the Honeydog” – to provide Texas State Fair-style deliciousness-on-a-stick to their weekend festivities this year …..."
Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm?
City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"
"...now been named Winter Storm Mara – what one state official called “an ice hurricane” that made a direct..."
Feb. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Bullock Texas State History Museum
