An employee of the Travis County sheriff’s department attacked a photojournalist yesterday after leaving a Williamson County court hearing for animal cruelty charges. more ›

There's a whole wide world out there, and here's the proof: DCist revels in The University of Maryland's basketball triumphs, marvels at Metro's security strategy, and applauds DC local Katie Couric's new gig. Bostonist has the best local papers! While The Globe reports on a baby shower gone bad, the 'Herald coins a gruesome new term. They put down the paper long enough to comment on an election that has gone to the dogs, and,... more ›

"I saw Kenny Rogers outside Time Square Studios this morning at 9ish. He was sitting in his black SUV and telling his fans that he would take care of them 'next time.' He looked exactly like he's had a ridiculous amount of work done." Who gives a damn?! Don't you people have jobs? Or hobbies? Or something? Gawker.com one of the leaders in celebrity gossip on the internet for the past two years has... more ›

Next Thursday will mark the 93rd birthday of Lady Bird Johnson, widow of our 36th President of the United States and visionary behind our Town Lake Beautification Project. Austinist wishes the good miss the happiest of birthdays! And to celebrate, the Continental Club is presenting their inaugural "Ladies Nite" this evening, the twist being that everything performed onstage will include the word "lady" at some point: Spontaneously conceived over happy hour pints at a... more ›