Hiking trails at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center remained closed this morning due to a unexpected visitor. An American Bison escaped from her South Austin trailer home last Wednesday and headed for the greener pastures of the Wildflower Center. more ›

Strapped for cash after blowing the budget on $6 beers and pedicab rides last weekend? Or maybe you're just ready for a little air-conditioned peace and quiet after rubbing sweat with 65,000 other music lovers. Either way, on Sunday you can spend zero dollars and enjoy a break from live music by taking advantage of the 10th Annual Austin Museum Day. The event's 30 participating sites will incorporate a mix of art, history and... more ›

Lady Bird (Claudia Alta Taylor) Johnson was the oldest living former First Lady before her death this afternoon in Austin. The widow of LBJ will be fondly remembered for her love and work for the environment (promoting the highway beautification bill, raising money for Town Lake Park, and co-founding a national wildflower center). She had not been in top health since her first stroke in the early '90s, but still made rare public appearances around... more ›

If you are still on the fence about what to get Mom for Mother's Day - newsflash - it's Sunday. Here are a few of our favorite ideas: 1: Mom trophy! Because, seriously, you were a bit of a pain in the ass. 2: John Derian plates in case she deserves a little more fancy in her life. 3: A garden tour at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center because you know she is into... more ›

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Austin Energy are hosting a 1-day Green by Design Workshop on November 4, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It's a short program, aimed at current or future homeowners, that provides information about how to make your home as green as possible. Space is limited - sign up now! more ›

If you'll be so kind as to glance at the image to your left, you'll note that Austinist is more than pleased to provide you with your daily phallic fix. And now, to raise your mind from the gutter and elevate it to the highest heights, we bring you an exclusive interview with one of the major players at this weekend's TAFAF, or The Austin Fine Arts Festival. His name is Randy Jewart, and... more ›

In the spring, weddings and marriage-chat seem to spread through the air like avian flu. Sunday night, I witnessed a public proposal (for the record: accepted). When I went to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center on Saturday, one of my friends decreed the place an excellent wedding locale before we’d even picked up brochures. At work last week, I got stuck past my shift because some bride-to-be was just desperate for whimsical wedding favors.... 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 ›

Reader Kenny writes: Any chance somebody might do a roundup on cool wedding venues in austin? On the hunt and looking for resources... Ah, June. We’ve never personally tied the knot in Austin, but we found a few resources to help y’all do it right. First things first. Get your license. Here’s a great resource about that. Now where to get married? You could do the church thing in South Austin at Mercury Hall,... more ›