• Girl accuses boy of eating all the Girl Scout cookies, boy chokes girl with a Wiimote.
• Are you missing a pricey bike?
• Barry Bonds used steroids (according to documents released yesterday).

Two days after SXSW kicks off and our city becomes a living, breathing conglomeration of people from all walks of life, Austinist presents Local Music is Sexy at the PureVolume Ranch. Past Local Music is Sexy events have showcased acts such as The Black Angels, Brothers and Sisters, The Lemurs, The Corto Maltese, Black Before Red, and IV Thieves to name a few. Last year, we remember dancing the night away to Car Stereo (Wars)’ mad mash-ups, drinking free Red Bull (among other things), and having a go at the sweet Wii set up in that little lounge at the location. All in all, an excellent time. more ›

Last Wednesday, a Francis Bacon triptych sold at a Christie's auction for about $51 million. This is the highest price ever paid at a European auction for a post-war work. The sale, according to Christie's, demonstrates "the underlying, continued strength of the market" for art across the world. /// Actor Randy Quaid has been "banned for life" from the Actors' Equity Association, the labor union for American stage actors, for "physically and verbally" abusing his fellow performers during the Seattle production of the musical "Lone Star Love." The production was supposed to hit Broadway, but apparently Quaid's antics forced the show to close prematurely. Woah, Randy! /// A discussion by the N.Y. Times on Broadway's changing business model. more ›

Photo by smellyknee on flickr
• Kucinich left off Texas primary ballot for not signing Dem loyalty oath, sues.
• No Republican is running for Travis County DA.
• How's the City Manager search going?

Photo of Perry filing Giuliani’s ballot paperwork by christopherleonard on flickr
• Current Travis County DA Ronnie Earle will retire when his term is up.
• Now-removed YouTube video showed Perry dissing Dubya and contrasting him with Giuliani. Is nothing sacred?
• State Rep. Dawnna Dukes caught playing hooky in Vegas.

*The views expressed in Truesday are those of the author and do not represent Austinist as a whole. Thank heavens.* -The Editors Saviors and Santas and all that mess. It's upon us. Like a tax audit with a soundtrack and fancy tinsel. Your friends and family will be requiring restitution for having bothered to know you for yet another tired-ass year. Some people you love, some people you owe, and some people who you’re... more ›

Before we begin, we'd like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of James Kim. We are not, by any means, trying to discount that tragedy by juxtaposing posts about the Kims with more light-hearted posts. It's the nature of doing a compilation such as this one: we're trying to give a full slice of the goings-on in the Ist-a-Verse: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Londonist wants you to know where to... more ›

• Remind us to make plans to spend next summer in Cabo! The recent legalization of drugs in Mexico is expected to increase tourism, especially by college students.
• Aside from the economic benefits of increased tourism, perhaps legalization could crack down (no pun intended) on the violence associated with drug trafficking.
• Women in Cyprus created the world's longest Bra Chain in an effort to increase breast cancer awareness.
• The Stars are out! Some teams in the the NHL playoffs have advanced to the next round, including the Colorado Avalanche, ousting the Stars in a 4-1 series win.
• The Astros are keen on keeping Roger Clemens with the team. Negotiations begin today with Houston, Boston, Texas and the Yankees all being very interested.
• Come over and play with my Wii. Nintendo's new gaming machine is going to have a new name- pronounced "we".
• The recent opening of Blanton Museum, and its proximity to the Texas State History Museum have created somewhat of a Museum District in Austin.
• Some Mexican immigrants are going to rally at the Capitol today at 3pm- but others aren't as interested. They're just here to collect money.
• We had a good time at Eeyore's this weekend. The Statesman caught some images of the tamer side of the birthday party. more ›