Starting tomorrow, return to your old teenage sensibilities and childhood wonderment when The Zilker Botanical Gardens opens The DinoLand Exhibit.... [continue]

If you are still mourning the loss of Danny Young, then you'd likely enjoy this upcoming concert featuring Chicago-based jammers, Umphrey's McGee. They'll be at La Zona Rosa on September 11 - this show has been moved from Stubb's. ... [continue]

While we don't advise you to visit the Austin Children's Museum by yourself, we encourage you to get your little brother or baby cousin and make way to the museum in time to catch Eric Archer's Electric Gong exhibit. ... [continue]

Obama, surrounded by a mob scene, spends only a brief few minutes at the Western Wall. $8.7 billion dollars gone--Ford faces worst quarter ever. Due to rising gas prices, STAR Flight to raise fees--a $2,000 increase for non-residents. Almost three inches expected today. Friends messing with you on Facebook? Sue 'em! American Olympic swimmer tests positive for banned substance. The levees held.... [continue]

In an unprecedented move being hailed by environmentalists and advocates of energy reform, the Texas Public Utility Committee voted 2 to 1 for preliminary approval of the largest investment in renewable energy in the history of the United States. With 35 states currently producing some sort of wind power, PUC Commissioner Paul Hudson boasted that this new initiative would have Texas, already the leader when it comes to most megawatts produced, generating more than the 14 next-highest states combined.... [continue]

Today it was announced that Willie Nelson and "very special guests" will perform the venue's final celebration concert on Sunday, October 26, after sixteen years of operating near the intersection of FM-2244 and Highway 71.... [continue]

At 7:30 this morning a motorist noticed a lifeless body on the roof of the 64-car train passing by Oltorf Street. The train was en route to from San Antonio to Hearne and was stopped by police shortly after the 911 call. Expect Oltorf Street between Lamar and South First to be closed until the investigation is closed -- police believe the road may re-open by noon. ... [continue]

Jesse Jackson caught on a hot-mic wanting to cut Obama's nuts off. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Loves Photoshop! Men At Work signs taken down in Atlanta because women work too. Marine able to watch his son being born--thanks to webcam. Carla Bruni's new album gets hot and heavy over Sarkozy. A grandma known for growing 'extremities' using herbal remedies and Islamic prayer has died. McCain doesn't want to talk about Viagra.... [continue]

A toy rocket was close to nailing a Continental flight over Houston. Just In Time For The 4th of July! Watermelon and Viagra contain similar makeup! Chemical used in production of plasma screen TVs is said to be extremely harmful and contributes to increased global warming. Police are turning towards text messages to help fight crime. Yes, it's gotten that bad: Prayer vigils at gas stations. $144 a barrel--exactly what Bin Laden wanted. 12th... [continue]

U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of the 2nd Amendment. San Francisco in the process of naming it's sewage treatment plant after George W. Bush. Hundreds of people arrested, and over twenty children rescued, in 5-day bust of child prostitution rings in 16 American cities. 'Bad economy' to blame for no 4th of July celebration in Florida city. 24-year old woman caught speeding 22 times in 45 days. Obama adviser calls McCain too fat.... [continue]

Rivaling the attendance of any day in March, the Barton Springs Full Moon Night Swim is not only a tradition, but a locally-grown spectacle. During the hour before the pool closes at 10 p.m., whenever anyone feels the need, they let out a bellowing howl at the full moon above, which is soon embraced by the couple hundreds of swimmers in the pool.... [continue]

Republican Market, a Florida-based website devoted to all things GOP, was recently spotted at the Republican State Convention in Houston with a booth offering the latest round of politically shallow and morally irresponsible pins declaring "If Obama is President...will we still call it the White House?" ... [continue]

A Belgian company has bid on Budweiser. A building housing a nuclear reactor in Kansas was hit by a tornado. The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Guantanamo detainees. Congressman v. Blogger Before you head to China for the Olympics, their government would like you to know a few things . . . And you thought Austin had a mansion problem? This 5-year old has become the youngest tattooer in the... [continue]

As gas prices continue to rise and the bimonthly resurrection of the lightrail debate goes on-and-off, Austinites are left with the option of riding Capital Metro buses. What can sometimes be a nuisance for some and a necessity for most, Cap Metro has a love-hate relationship with the City of Austin and its drivers. Whatever your thoughts of the bus system in our city, they did have some good news to report this month: ridership is up! Over 675,000 more people rode Cap Metro buses this year than in 2007—that's an increase of over 6%. The amount of people who choose to park-and-ride went up, as well, over 13%. Reports of full buses and long waits have filled Cap Metro inboxes and, in response, the company hopes to add between 10 to 15 more buses to its fleet. Additionally, Cap Metro says they hope to use these to create new, more rider friendly routes.... [continue]

Barack Obama learned of Hillary Clinton's decision to drop out of the race this weekend from the media. President says his island nation has been more affected by global warming than any other place in the world. Iran threatens to sue Western nation for damage of reputation. Another reason to drink alcohol! Sweet Leaf Tea sues Arizona company for using a similar name. Virginia Governor to speak on behalf of Obama at Texas Convention... [continue]

Just when you thought Travis County couldn't get any darker blue, The Texas Democratic Convention will bring an estimated 15 thousand people to the capital city beginning tomorrow. Keeping with the record-breaking trends the Democrats have been setting during the primary season, this year's expected convention turnout will be a 50% increase from recent conventions hosted by the Party of Jackson. ... [continue]

Hard drinkers rejoice! After serving it's audiences measly draft brew, wine and 5-beer buckets for the last 10 years, The Alamo Drafthouse at The Ritz has finally obtained a TABC liquor license (which has been serving Austin for the last 70 years) and will be offering up a plethora of newly-crafted beverages to enhance Austin's movie experience!... [continue]

From Gomer, Sez and Flee to the Austin High Class of 2004, Ron Paul supporters or people who wish to deify Eminem, the Union Pacific Train Trestle has long been Austin's most elusive, yet public and prized spot for Austin graffiti artists. The bridge is owned by Union Pacific, and recently some fed up residents have raised concern about the increasing amount of spray-paint tattooing both the east and west sides of the bridge. The City of Austin agrees and has declared that the lack of maintenance to the bridge violates Austin City Code. However, they understand that cleanup isn't easy.... [continue]

Wanna get away? American cancels 900 more flights, nearly 200,000 stranded across the nation. Someone broke the first rule of La Vernia High School Fight Club. That Olympic torch that is causing all that fuss--a new study shows it emits 5,500 tons of CO2. Yahoo & Google to help each other out? You thought those squirrels on campus or at the capitol were bad--at least they're not this bad. Cuatros, a new West Campus... [continue]

The headliner of The 40 Acres Fest has oft been regarded as one of Austin's best kept secret shows. Thrown by the student-run Music & Entertainment Committee and funded in part by The University Co-Op, year after year the south steps of the UT Tower provide an amazing venue for acts that in the past have included Common, Little Richard, Ludacris and Cee Lo. Keeping up with their trend of pleasant surprises, The 2008 40AF will be headlined by Philadelphia hip-hop legends The Roots. Local Austin live sensation The Octopus Project will open the show. ... [continue]