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The Texas Department of Agriculture has put up a list of Texas businesses selling gas or diesel during the last 60 days whose pumps aren't compliant with state laws. You could be getting less fuel than you're paying for because such businesses aren't conducting proper maintenance on their pumps. While a large number of the businesses seem to be in Taylor County or Harris County, there are a few from our area on the list.... more ›

The newest addition to the 2110 South Lamar block—already home to Birds Barbershop, Downstairs, 365 Ways, Roost, and Legendary Beads—is The Waxing Studio, which celebrates its grand opening this Thursday. Billing itself as the city's "first and only all-waxing salon," this new location and the original shop on William Cannon both offer an affordable variety of spa services. In conjunction with their Grand Opening party (wine, $1 eyebrow waxes for the first twenty guests, etc), we're giving away a free waxing courtesy of the folks at the Waxing Studio -- we're not sure which kind, but we'll let you know if you're our lucky winner.
Congrats, A.G.! The Waxing Studio Grand Opening Party
Thursday, February 1st
2110 South Lamar
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Royers Round Top Cafe has discovered more fame this year since the Deen boys stopped by for their show, Road Tasted. The Cafe's site has the story of how that show has led them to start selling their pies at Whole Foods' Austin locations, how they needed more space to make more pies, and how they hooked up with American Youthworks and Meals on Wheels and More to do just that. This weekend, to celebrate this new partnership (entitled the Royers Round Top Cafe Austin Pie Empowerment Project), the Cafe will be holding a Pie Drive-Through. Starting yesterday and through Saturday afternoon, the Cafe is selling pies at three Austin sites. You can purchase their dangerously sweet Cafe's Sin-Nammon Ring (so powerful we've been told there's a warning sign for diabetics on it), their pumpkin pie, original buttermilk pie, and more. You can feel good about your purchases because not only will they will taste wonderful, but part of your money goes to these two local non-profits. Plus, buying a pie through this drive-through event will be less expensive than getting it through mail-order. more ›

It appears the rumors we’ve been hearing for a few months now are true: Chuy’s (or part of it, at least) has been sold and will be expanding its brand over the next five years with up to 30 new restaurants. more ›

On May 13, Austin voters will determine the fate of several city charter amendments. Perhaps the most controversial is Proposition 2, referred to as the “Clean Water Amendment.” Prop. 2 would amend certain policies involving the Edwards Aquifer and require the City to fight projects that seek to circumvent the Save Our Springs rules adopted by voters in 1992. more ›

Breaking News! The Statesman just reported that a stretch of MoPac (Loop 1) from William Cannon Drive and Slaughter Lane is closed in both directions, after a "construction worker struck a water line." It's estimated to take at least four hours to fix, but the Austin Water Utility Department warned that this might very well continue past rush hour. more ›

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The Save Our Springs Alliance may have lost its bid to prevent AMD from building atop the aquifer near 290 and William Cannon, but that's not stopping them from celebrating the holiday season tonight. At Mercury Hall in South Austin, they're hosting a general bacchanal, with "smoked salmon from Chataugua River School, Veggie Tamales from White Mountain Foods, goodies from Manuel’s, Sweet Leaf Tea, Tito’s Vodka, Frozen Margaritas, Shiner Beer," dancing and a silent... more ›

-The director of Austin's Clean Water Program has been asked to resign amidst claims of "inappropriate" business dealings with his girlfriend -Austin Chronicle's Amy Smith tries to explain just what Prop 2 proponents were thinking -A murder suspect from San Marcos may be lurking somewhere in Austin -Cops raided a meth lab somewhere south of William Cannon -The country might be getting more prudish, but at least we can count on more sex on... more ›

Practice what you preach
Bush is urging people not to travel if they don't need to in order to conserve gas. Rich, coming from a guy who likes his vacations. more ›

Our car was scummy. Really, really scummy. The "Wash Me" note written in some kid’s handwriting had been covered by another layer of filth. more ›