Travis County DA candidates debate tonight at Dell Jewish Community Center. On Friday when a Secret Service agent wouldn't let a Capitol employee into the building, she got upset and . . . threw a bowl of egg salad at the agent. Man who sold candy to kids at his Austin apartment complex accused of raping two girls 8 years ago. "Scouting ought to be about building character, not about sex": Our own Gov. Perry interviewed in this weekend's NY Times magazine....

The Invincible Czars have long had a knack for blending rock with various genres to create entertaining concoctions and unexpected inventions. From ska to metal, from jazz to country, a Czars live show twists and turns through a variety of rhythms and tempos, all while demonstrating their astute musicianship....

Walk Hard Moive PosterAfter a much deserved break, the folks at the Austin Film Festival will resume their fantastic year-round screening series next week, beginning on Wednesday with a sneak peek at Marc Forster's adaptation of The Kite Runner, which will see a limited release on December 14th after much controversy about the film's effect on its young stars. On Friday evening, AFF will also present an advance screening of the new Judd Apatow /......

Before Fun Fun Fun Fest begins on Saturday, the good folks at Club DeVille are gathering the troops for one heck of a kick-off party. On Friday night, Robbers On High Street will play the versatile venue and we want you there. Sure, you might have won a contest or two in your lifetime but this special giveaway includes a dinner with Robbers On High Street, provided by the wonderful people at Lambert's. The......

Last New Year’s Eve, experimental film artist Luke Savisky gave us the eye. This Halloween season, he'll create a surreal urban oasis on film at one of Austin’s historic parks. It may be hard to top images of a giant eyeball projected on to a downtown water tower, but Savisky’s latest large-scale film installation promises to be just as imaginative—and maybe just a little less creepy. On Friday night, Savisky will present Film Actions VI:......

This weekend a biker in town for the Republic of Texas Rally was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident off of Hamilton Pool Road. On Friday, an impatient driver of a mid-size (4dr, dark-colored) sedan decided to try to pass two bikers (illegally), hit Houstonite John T. Rodriguez, then drove off and left the hurt biker in the road. If you know anything about this accident, call (512) 997-4131. And please, watch for bikers on......

As festivals go, the Texas Book Festival is probably one of the most consistent we have in Austin. For the past couple of years, Clay Smith–the festival’s literary director–has sought out and scored some of the most notable figures on the nation’s book scene. This year is no exception as the festival is sporting some very prominent names. The festival “kicks-off” on Thursday night (7pm) at the Harry Ransom Center where Alan Furst will be......

We don’t know what you’re doing Saturday afternoon but we’re going to a birthday party for the Queen of Thailand and you’re totally invited. Chef and all-around culinary superstar, Dr. Foo Swasdee, is celebrating both the queen's birthday and the grand opening of her new outdoor garden and patio at Satay Restaurant featuring Thai classical dance, Thai music, complimentary Thai tapas and a cash bar. Now stop sitting around this house complaining about not......

Starting this week, FactoryPeople is holding their semi-annual clearance sale with select items at 25% off. On Friday, they're teaming up with Birds Barbershop and Beauty Bar for the monthly Beauty Bar Blowout (at FactoryPeople), with complimentary 'dos provided by the Birds crew and make-up artists on hand to glam up both the ladies and the less-inhibited lads among you. Also look forward to retro-rock and hip-hop tunes spun by Prince Klassen, delectable mixed......

Outside of it being the second-to-last week of Frontera Fest(!), things have taken a turn for the traditional here in the A-burg. Now’s your chance to get out and see theatre that actually looks and sounds like real life – instead of some weird, alternate reality where people scream a lot and pee on stage. (Note to reader: if you’re like us, and enjoy weird peeing plays -- never fear -- next weekend brings......

As if Gallery Lombardi (910 West Third St) wasn't doing enough for our local art and music scene, it's pullin' back-to-back duty and dropping yet another artshow on our asses. On Friday, June 10th, Purchase New York, Peel, One Umbrella, Survivla, and Jail Rules will be playing Lombardi, accompanied by various local art. The show opens at noon and runs until 3am. We're not sure when the music starts, but we imagine it won't......

Last week, Austinist mentioned a story covered in the Statesman and local news that almost 200 convicted sex offenders in the state of Texas had received Viagra prescriptions, funded by taxpayers through Medicaid. On Friday, the state passed an immediate ban on anyone receiving Viagra prescriptions through Medicaid. According to the Statesman: The change in Medicaid policy came on the same day Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said that at least two of the......

On Friday afternoon, after the Senate spent more than 25 hours debating the appointment of Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) filed for cloture. The immediate result of cloture is to bring about a relatively expedient end to debate; tomorrow, the Senate will vote whether to approve Owen's nomination. But if Republicans fail to get the 60 votes necessary to approve her, as......