Former Texas running back Ricky Williams will be in attendance tonight for a special screening of Run Ricky Run, part of ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary series. more ›

• Toyota recalls nearly 4 million cars because of gas pedals that can get stuck in the floor mats
• More than 2 million Stork Craft cribs - some with the Fisher-Price logo - have been recalled
• The number of jobless claims sinks to its lowest level in more than a year

Construction worker fell over 25 feet (and may have landed on some upended rebar) from condo construction at 17th and Lavaca this morning. New background check requirements lead some volunteer dogwalkers to quit their work at Town Lake Animal Shelter. Al Gore is in town tonight; we'll keep an eye out for the YCT protesters. Numerous people named in Dallas corruption investigation, including city officials and a State Rep. A&M is having difficulties attracting... more ›

• There is officially a place in hell for illegal-drug dealers...but what happens if/when said drug becomes legal someday?...perhaps you can just fill out some paperwork to get through the holy gates.
• ...and Ricky Williams might be doing just that. He is still testing positive for the reefer.
• Obesity is not only a problem in adults and children, your pets are getting fat, too.
• Parks may soon get funding from condo developers. So we're guessing that Austin should have a TON of greenspace in a few years.
• You're never too young to carrry a firearm.
• Filling up your tank could double as happy hour in the near future.
• Even a German company couldn't save this American car company. more ›

Marijuana and University of Texas running backs have a bit if a history. See: Ricky Williams. Add Ramonce Taylor to the list. The junior back, who scored 15 touchdowns for the National Champions last year, was arrested early Sunday morning after police searched his car and found a round of ammunition and a bag of marijuana weighing a reported 5+ pounds. Police were responding to a call about a fight involving up to 100 people... more ›

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Former Heisman Trophy winner and former Texas Longhorn Ricky Williams has gotten into some hot water, again. Williams reportedly has violated the NFL's drug policy for the fourth time. A fourth violation requires a one-year suspension from the league. Williams, who won the Heisman in his senior year in 1998 at UT, was the subject of intense scrutiny after failing several drug tests and admittedly smoking marijuana, then disappearing and resurfacing at a holistic training facility in Northern California. more ›

Everyone's favorite Rasta running back will be returning to the Miami Dolphins for the 2005 NFL season. Ricky Williams had reportedly dropped below 200 pounds living off of Cheetos and chocolate milk, but has now bulked up to a respectable 215 in preparation for the oncoming season. Before he can play, Williams must sit out the first four games of the season for violating the NFL substance abuse program. Apparently Williams and Saban are getting along great, but a few players on the team resent Ricky's return to the team. Although unconfirmed at this time, rumors abound that Ricky brought a plate of homemade brownies to the first day of training camp and now half of the team face possible suspension. more ›

It was announced yesterday that former Longhorn Ricky Williams was discussing a possible comeback with the Miami Dolphins. Apparently studying to be a holistic healer isn't as fun as running people over in the NFL. Williams retired unexpectedly last July, and after quitting the Dolphins, the former Heisman Trophy winner acknowledged that he failed drug tests and faced a suspension for testing positive three times for marijuana. Williams is said to owe the Dolphins... more ›