A small but fervent crowd, including mothers, children, and local political figures amassed yesterday outside the Capitol's east gates to rally for justice on behalf of Trayvon Martin. more ›

Texas Governor Rick Perry and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst ended all suspense yesterday by accepting the will of the voters and allowing themselves to be re-inaugurated into office again. Security was tight as Perry lamented how long it took to elect an Aggie as Governor, Dewhurst declared Texas to be the antidote to a Washington run amuck, and the Singing Aggie Choir performed Texas, Our Texas. The thin crowd included patriots, giant pigs, Buffalo Soldiers and Bar-B-Q lovers. Red McCombs supplied free lunches and Big Reds for all, while Brad Dunn and Ellis County mildly amused the hungry carnivores. Austinist's roving photographer, Steve Hopson, was there to document the wreckage. more ›

Whether through shenanigans or actual votes, Austinite and internet superstar Zach Anner was in second place yesterday in Oprah's contest behind the much less endearing Dr. Phyllis (who wants a reality show focused on teachers). However, as of this writing he has already recovered his lead and is currently ahead by about 209,000 votes. more ›

• China fires back at cyber attack charges.
• Obama on his first year in office.
• KUT's Erika Aguilar was at the Capitol yesterday when shots were fired.

exas is playing on the road, the weather should be great, so your excuses are scant. Two hundred and twenty authors and box loads of new books will be arriving. And, according to Clay Smith, this is an excellent year to be a reader. Be sure and check the Texas Book Festival schedule for any last minutes changes. Author Terry Tempest Williams, unfortunately, could not attend. An earlier interview with Clay Smith, the literary director, can be found here. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

• This is what $140,000 of your tax dollars went towards, and probably the only way you'll get to see it (video - also at right).
• Southwestern U. student killed last night as he tried to cross Texas 29 on foot in Georgetown.
• 1.7 pounds of Black tar heroin found in a house off Clayton Ln.

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›