Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 21) is an Ozone Action Day, so bus rides are free!carpool.- Speaking of Capital Metro, their board does endorse a rate hike in January.
- Federal investigators are in town looking into APD's use of force.
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We all know about the plethora of great happy hour appetizer values in Austin, but another great deal often goes overlooked. If you are one of the many Austinists with children, you can reap the rewards of free kids' dining at many area eateries. Unfortunately, Uchi and Driskill Grill don't seem to be on board, but then again, when are you taking your kids there?
We know you’re all exhausted from the Factory People/Youth of Tomorrow Birthday Party last night, but they say the best cure for a hangover is more drinking! Luckily, you can drink for a good cause tonight. Stand Up for Kids, an organization that helps homeless and street kids through outreach programs across America, is hosting a happy hour benefit at Maggie Mae’s (323 E. 6th St.) from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Entry is...
This week, July 25-July 31, Majic 95.5 is bringing us Restaurant Week. Your fine dining experience will help Austin's needy. You spend $25 and $5 becomes a contribution to Caritas of Austin, which is a local non profit benefitting Austin families and individuals in need by helping provide rent, utilities, food, and general support.
Last night, an APD officer shot and killed a man who was one suspect in narcotics activity. Police pulled over a car at the Quicksilver and Pleasant Valley intersection. One passenger fled the scene, and the driver was taken into custody. The second passenger struggled with a female officer, who fired one shot, killing the man. He has not been identified, and the officer has been put on adminstrative duties until an investigation of...

Black Star Co-Op Unveiling [Snapshots]