Meanwhile, both Obama and Clinton are pulling out all the stops to appeal to our state's Hispanic population, which account for as much as 25% of Texas' eligible voters, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. Obama today launched a Spanish radio ad (mp3) stressing his humble working-class roots. Each campaign is also spending upwards of $1 million on TV ads that began running this week. 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 ›

Next Thursday, August 4th, the Town Lake Trail Foundation is holding its First Annual Milago Moonlight Margarita Run, a 5K that rewards runners and walkers with margaritas and a Mexican buffet at the end! These organizers know how to entice Austinites it seems. But, like everything, the run and fun has its price. more ›