In case you're still curious about where to vote on Tuesday, we've reprinted the official list from the Travis County Clerk web site as of Monday evening. For up-to-date information, you might want to double-check the Office of the Registrar's database To find out which precint you're in, use their handy Voter Verification form. From the Elections Divison: Registered voters can vote with a voter registration card, driver’s license or any official photo ID,......

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Austin Fire Department, which was started on Sept. 25, 1857 by ex-New York fireman and Austin grocer John Bremond Sr.* John Bremond Sr.What began as the volunteer-based Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 1—operating under the motto of "Always Ready!"—eventually blossomed into one of the largest departments in the country. AFD now employes over 1,000 people, with 44 fire stations throughout the city. To......

Apropos of nothing, really, other than that we drove past this sign on E. Cesar Chavez, here are some reminders about what you can recyle in Austin:- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail & office paper - Aluminum, steel & tin cans - Glass bottles and jars, all colors - Plastic bottles (#1 and #2) -- no other shaped plastic containers than bottles - Corrugated cardboardPick up a recycling bin from any City of Austin......

The thing we most love about Hoover's is that Hoover is the guy's FIRST NAME. Not his last name. His last name is Alexander. Man, we wish our first name were Hoover. But of course there is a lot more to love about Hoover's Cooking, the comfort food and BBQ joint on Manor. There's the food, the friendly staff, the decor, and the prices. We love to go and order the three vegetable plate.......

This Sunday, December 4th, from 4pm - 10pm, Lovejoy's (604 Neches St) is holding its 12th annual (and final) toy drive to benefit Operation Blue Santa. Stop by with a new, unwrapped children's toy, and Lovejoy's will provide you with a beer on the house! Operation Blue Santa delivers food and toys each holiday season to familes in need in the Austin area. If you are interested in volunteering your time, you can get......