ACL Previews Interview: Ghostland Observatory Previews: The Broken West, Big Sam’s Funky Nation & Rose Hill Drive Previews: Billy Joe Shaver and Fionn Regan Previews: Brandon Rhyder and Ocote Soul Sounds Interview: The Broken West Previews: Sylvia St. James, Jeffrey Steele, and Amy Cook Interview: Bloc Party ACL Fest Updates: Google Mashup, Contests, Eco-Chic Previews: Augustana, Amos Lee Interview: Peter, Bjorn, and John ACL Band Clash, Round 3: Wilco Vs My Morning Jacket Travis... more ›

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Unless you frequent the Hike and Bike Trail or attend Austin High School, you may not have noticed the recent construction of a lime green wall and several over-sized pieces of fruit on the southwest corner of Veterans Drive and Lake Austin Boulevard. These new additions to a popular West Austin corner, already host to Magnolia Cafe, Thundercloud Subs and Deep Eddy Cabaret, are attributed to the good people at Daily Juice down on... more ›

Continuing our look at the bonds up for vote in this election cycle. . . more ›

The nasty gap in the Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail on either side of I-35 on the south side of the lake may finally be closed. The circle squared. The Odyssey completed. Just like we wanted! The Parks and Recreation Department and the Town Lake Trail Foundation have obtained a $250,000 pledge from Constellation Property Group, which is building the "Star Riverside" condos nearby. A suggestion: hit up Cypress Real Estate Advisors for another big... more ›

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• A woman was attacked on the Hike and Bike Trail on Wednesday morning. Just remember to be safe ; use common sense and be aware of your surroundings when you're out alone.
• As if we needed another reason to live downtown, a new grocery store is coming to the 2nd Street Retail District. That pretty much seals the deal for us.
• Next time you're tempted to open an email promising any kind of free porn, keep in mind that the Kama Sutra Virus is a potential threat and preys on your sexually-curious little mind. It may not be as bad as those computer nerds originally thought, though.
• Yesterday was Groundhog's Day. Mr. Pux Phil predicted a longer winter. Hah!
• Today is Friday. And for that, we are truly grateful.