Austin's beloved ambassador of oddness, Albert "Leslie" Cochran, has died. Friend of Leslie and local activist Debbie Russell posted on the "LOVE for Leslie" Facebook page that he passed away early this morning at Christopher House. more ›

Beloved Austin icon Leslie Cochran has entered hospice care, according to friends. more ›

Austin icon Leslie Cochran faces a long road back to being his old, sassy-ass self. His prognosis is uncertain, making it impossible to predict how long he'll need help or what kind of help he'll need. Housing and medical bills are a pressing concern. more ›

Last night, Leslie Cochran celebrated 60 years with a large group of friends and Austin celebrities at Threadgill's. Over the years, Cochran has been a fixture of Austin culture, a political force (he placed second in the mayoral race ten years ago), and an advocate for the homeless around the world. His story is as colorful as he is, but no matter where he wanders, we're always glad he comes on back. Despite many health concerns in the last year, Cochran was all smiles on Wednesday night -- perhaps because the spotlight is about to get even brighter with the filming of a documentary about him that's happening presently. Happy birthday Leslie - we love you enough to pay $5 for your app. more ›

A public vigil for Leslie Cochran has been planned for this evening, starting at 7 p.m, at the driveway of Brackenridge Hospital (Red River between 12th and 15th Street). Various news outlets have conflicting updates on his health—News 8 Austin claims that he has no signs of brain activity, but KXAN reports speaking to a family member who said, "He is improving, and he will probably have to go into some kind of living facility. He won’t be able to live on his own ... but he is going to survive, he is improving. They don’t ever think he’ll be able to live on the streets again." more ›

The Statesman has confirmed last week's sad news that Leslie Cochran, Austin's beloved cross-dressing celebrity, is in critical condition at Brackenridge. more ›

Local icon Leslie Cochran collapsed in downtown Austin last weekend, and is believed to still be at Brackenridge Hospital nearly a week later. more ›

Last week we brought you Unlock Austin’s Red River Pass. This week, Unlock Austin brings us its first “Lose Your Resolution” Party featuring IV Thieves, White Ghost Shivers, and Seth Walker. The schedule includes a fashion show, with outfits designed by the participating bands to be modeled by none other than former Mayoral candidate and always entertaining Leslie Cochran. The event is co-sponsored by Soundcheck Magazine, Austin Music Foundation, and Steaz. A true believer in... more ›

For the third installment of YouTubeAUSTIN, we feature Austin's most popular displaced homeowner, Leslie Cochran. Yeah, the whole Leslie thing is a bit outdated and overdone. Yeah, he gives us a nice chuckle when we see his saggy ass cheeks on our way to a show or bar, but we try to save the gawking, laughing, pointing and picture-taking to the out-of-towners and 21st birthdays. more ›

• Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd is an active proponet for road cyclist safety as he recovers from his November accident.
• There aren't that many good reasons to wake up at 5:00 am on an icy Sunday morning, but runners and volunteers all braved the frigid weather on Sunday morning for the Freescale Marathon and Half Marathon.
• Tiger Poop could very well be the next pest repellant. It might even work on your little brother.
• Another reason to shop locally; larger companies don't care about the consumers.
• Almost an Austin icon by now, Leslie Cochran got arrested in Iowa last week. No worries, though, he'll return soon.
• Former UT All-American Baseball pick and recent Baltimore Oriole, Brooks Kieschnick decides to retire after 13 years of the game. more ›