Shawn Shillington

Tonight the Mexican writers Bernardo Fernandez (aka Bef) of Mexico City and Pepe Rojo of Tijuana will be reading at Book People to celebrate the publication of Three Messages and a Warning: Contemporary Mexican Short Stories of the Fantastic, a new anthology of Mexican fiction in translation co-edited by... continue reading on Austinist

Wal-Mart is planning four new stores near Austin, one each in Cedar Park, Manor, Kyle and Elgin. The Manor and Elgin stores are expected to open in 2013. The Manor store will be conveniently located at 290 and FM 973, adjacent to some of the new roads to be... continue reading on Austinist

Vote today at any of the numerous Travis County polling places, including Austin city hall (we're looking at you OWS and thinking "NO" on everything). Only 21,014 people voted early in Travis County, so get out there and do your duty. 10 state constitutional amendments are on the ballot... continue reading on Austinist

Editor's note: This post comes to us from Andrea Rado of Hill Country Conservancy. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the outlook or beliefs of Austinist.com or anyone else in the IST network. Brockenbrough Ranch, copyright Hill Country Conservancy. On November 8th, Travis County residents will have the... continue reading on Austinist

Taylor Lane would be among the roads widened in anticipation of development.Do you wish there were more single-family subdivisions in unincorporated Travis County? Wish your taxes were higher? Then Travis County has a bridge (and several dozen roads) to sell you. Proposition 1 would spend $133 million of (mainly) Austin... continue reading on Austinist