Earlier today, an anonymous Austinist reader posted this tip in our Contribute section: Has anyone else noticed that Austin water is tasting horrible and fishy lately? Just noticed it last night and it's still gross today. wtf?! According to Austin Water Utility, this fetid stench is caused by recent algae growth in Lake Austin and Town Lake, probably owing to last week's warm weather and the general low water level at our various lakes. The... more ›

A local developer is planning on building a new "Gentlemen's Club" (that phrase always kills us) around I-35 & Grand Avenue Parkway. But local residents are concerned that the new club would only bring "unsavory clientele" into the neighborhood, putting children at risk of drunk perverts. Come on, don't you folks already have high-speed internet? The die has been cast, we think. The intersection near the proposed topless club already has two titty-bars and... more ›