Welcome to Ask Austinist, the feature wherein we answer questions from our readers. Today we take on this question: Could Austinist please provide some tips on bars or other not so serious venues where political junkies can watch their favorite change-agent, decider, hope salesman and sycophants and wonks stumble their way through presidential primary election nights? more ›

Reader Kat writes: I have a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Writing, I graduated with honors, and I am not crazy or irresponsible. Any idea how I can get a job making a living wage (for me=$2,500/month+) in this town? I have been a veterinary technician, which was fun but pays about $10/hour tops, I have been a writing tutor, which is also fun but also pays very little, and I am... more ›

Reader Josh writes: what exactly happens when you go to one of those Adult Modeling Studios that advertise in the back of the Chronicle? also, what's going on in that strange pink house with turquoise trim that can be seen on northbound ih-35? From these questions we can clearly deduce several things about Josh. First: he's bored at his day job. Aren't we all? Second: His night job is running an adult modeling studio... more ›

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Reader Brian writes: I'd like to ask about the runoff happening right now. Like, what are they running off? Tacos? And who are the people? And what do they stand for? Again, tacos? Ah, Brian is reminding us of the sad, sad voter turnout for the recent elections. Well, Austin, you can still get your two cents in. City Council elections require a 50% majority, and no one got it in Place 3. Hence... more ›

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