[Editor's note: Cockfight Ethics is a biweekly column written by a long-time Austin opinion-monger and word-slanger, Percy Julian. The opinions expressed herein are the writer’s, and the writer’s alone. They do not necessarily represent those of the Austinist or its editorial staff.] If the other articles don’t hurt me later, this one will, initially. I go to Spider House and Beauty Bar quite often. And each time, I can’t help but to think “Are these... more ›

Austinist recently had the opportunity to speak with Rue McClanahan in anticipation of tonight's book-signing at Book People and her Sunday afternoon appearance at Zach Scott Theatre. For the latter, in a format much like Inside the Actors Studio, Ms. McClanahan will be dishing with Zach’s Dave Steakly about her new book, her upcoming projects, and all-things-Rue. Tickets are selling fast…so fast that the appearance up and moved to the Kelberg Stage to accommodate a larger audience. This also means she’ll be appearing on a set that doubles as a men’s showers and locker room for Zach’s current production of Take Me Out. Steamy! more ›

*The views expressed in Bun in the Oven are those of the author and do not represent Austinist as a whole.* -The Editors Two questions: What's more Austin than working in high tech...and getting laid off? What's the easiest way to strike panic and fear deep into the heart of a woman-with-child? Okay, so make that three: What do you suppose happens when you tell a pregnant lady that her husband's company is closing... more ›

Well I've kicked around a lot since high school I've worked a lot of nowhere gigs From keyboard man in a rock'n ska band To haulin' boss crude in the big rigs Now I've come back home to plan my next move From the comfort of my Aunt Faye's couch When I see my little cousin Janine walk in All I could say was ow-ow-ouch CHORUS: Honey how you've grown Like a rose Well we... more ›