Before we let Texas fade off the political radar for a while, let's take a look at the Texas Democratic elite who will likely have the final say in who their nominee for president will be. more ›

It's opening night! Tonight at 7pm, Austin's historic Paramount Theatre will host the opening of the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. Now in its 10th year, the festival has expanded to an eight-day program, featuring a wide range of Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Shorts, and Youth Films from 20 countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Spain, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela... more ›

That’s right people, the Chupacabra is as real as your stomach pains after a couple of Taco Bell bean burritos. For those of you unfamiliar with the legend of the Chupacabra, or "The Goat Sucker," this strange creature was first spotted in Puerto Rico in 1994. According to authorities on the manner, the Chupacabra attacks small farm animals under the cover of darkness and drinks its blood to quench its unholy thirst. Some say it is a demon sent straight from Hell to wreak havoc upon mankind. Others say that it’s an alien from another dimension sent to wreak havoc upon mankind. Either way, it looks like we’re screwed. The legend of the Chupacabra has become a story that parents in the barrio tell their kids when they won’t go to sleep at night. The Chupacabra was well on its way to becoming nothing more than an urban legend, until now. Or now. No one knows for sure the true identity of these mysterious remains. Whatever this bizarre creature truly is, one thing is for certain … you will not be able to sleep tonight if you click here. more ›

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