On October 10, Ms. Magazine will release its fall issue with a cover story sure to spark a lot of debate. The magazine’s cover story, entitled “We Had Abortions,” will list the names of 1,016 women who have signed a petition stating that they have had abortions and support Pro-Choice legislation. In addition to the print version of the issue, Ms. Magazine is also taking names for their online petition, the numbers of which are......

If you've ever signed a lease on an apartment or purchased older property here in Austin, you're probably all too familiar with our raging mold problem. We always assumed it was the relative humidity coupled with the heat, but a recent study published by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) seems to indicate otherwise. GEI's Top 10 States at Risk for Mold calls Texas, not surprisingly, the moldiest state in the country. Computed by analyzing "mold......

The Star of Texas Rodeo starts its two week run today at the Exposition Center. A propane truck overturned in Lockhart yesterday. The weather is to blame for the faulty SAT scores scanned here in town. Now we have a 10,000 Maniacs song stuck in our head. Did we need another reason not to visit Oklahoma? Their House has approved the Academic Freedom Act, which leaves it up to the teacher to decide which......

The SWAT standoff off of Riverside yesterday ended in the arrest of a 19-year old who allegedly shot two people overnight-injuries were minor. George W. Bush's visit to India-in hopes of congealing some kind of partnership with the country-is laughable. His next stop is Pakistan where, ironically, he has been deemed as The Most Hated Man. If only we had his confidence, after a 5 year search, Bush insists that Osama Bin Laden will......

South Dakota has become the first state to pass a ban on abortion and intends to force the Supreme Court to reconsider the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. SXSW wristbands were sold out in record time yesterday, beating last year's record by several days. The City took its first step towards creating the new Town Lake Park on Wednesday. The groundbreaking was a momentous occassion for the South Austin Culture Club who have been......

JM of 302 Designs has informed Austinist of a benefit concert for a little known, but worthy cause. We ask you to consider getting your musical entertainment tomorrow night (Saturday the 20th) at the Rhizome Collective at 300 Allen St. Three bands will be playing and it's just $5 to get in. It all starts at 7pm. So where does your money go? To the Wakapala Children and Youth Group Action Committee Austin Division!......