Despite an announcement earlier this year, the annual Trail of Lights event has been canceled for this year. A fundraising effort failed to raise the $250,000 necessary to run the event - $78,000 was the total amount raised. Photo by Steve Hopson. more ›

In a meeting today, the City Council passed the final 2010-11 budget. Money that had been set aside for the annual Trail of Lights will instead go towards "unmet needs" for city parks. Councilmembers are not averse to having a private entity fund the holiday event, but the city won't be footing the bill. Also worth noting: this budget includes rate increases for water and energy, so your bills could go up about $5 a month. [Statesman] more ›

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Amidst a massive budget shortfall, City of Austin is considering whether or not to cancel this year's Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. more ›

The annual Trail of Lights at Zilker Park kicks off this Sunday night with a festive grand opening celebration featuring cameos by Santa, local dignitaries, and a fancy parade. more ›

At this year's chilly Trail of Lights 5K race, don't be surprised if you happen upon a pack of sexy sprinters sporting little more than red swim briefs. more ›

Photo by Northern Transplant on flickr The Trail of Lights will open this Sunday evening. Suspicious black powder sent to office at Ninth and Congress today. Looks like vice chancellor and dean of agriculture Elsa Murano will soon be A&M's first female president. The former TEA science director forced out for forwarding an email on evolution thinks she is now unemployable. Will the upcoming strip club "tax" affect the Alamo Drafthouse? The Texas Comptroller's office... more ›