• Suspected serial killer in Ohio denied bail.
• In case you hadn't heard, the Yankees have won the 2009 World Series.
• Conservatives mock the 72-hour window that requested to review health care legislation.

So you’ve just moved closer to downtown to be near your institution of employment or what have you. The five minute drive to work in the morning is priceless but damn that late night rock music coming from the bars in the vicinity. Or maybe you've always lived there and you've always found the nightly din a bit much. Well, you’re going to have fight (not literally we hope) the artistic community and the related downtown service industry that thrives on Red River St. (and the adjoining areas) for your voice to be heard. more ›

The report, which put the blame on both players and management for the drug problem throughout the game, was released by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell after 20 months of study. more ›

It seems, where Pettitte goes, Clemens goes. Roger won't be around to save the Astros-he'll be busy saving the Yankees this season. Guess we can't blame Global Warming for the gradual decline in Irish Pubs. In the middle of a transition and confused about which bathroom to use? The Bathroom Liberation Front has created safe2pee.org for you...because these situations can be embarassing. Mexico City was certainly the place to be this weekend. If this... more ›

Someone other than the government might have your census information. Speaking of the government, the feds allowed the Red Cross to visit the "high value detainees" at Guantanamo. The Yankees pitcher who loved flying was killed yesterday in a fiery plane crash in Manhattan. Gothamist kept us updated throughout the afternoon. No more cursive in schools? What about graphologists? Won't somebody think of them? Students at Gallaudet University are so upset with their proposed... more ›

While it arrives in Austin too late to capitalize on World Cup fever, the new documentary Once In A Lifetime tells a surprising and all but forgotten story. In the late 1970's, some brilliant businessmen sold the city of New York on soccer as a stadium event and planted the seed for a huge new pro sports league...only to watch their dream fall to pieces. The most entertaining thing here is to realize that... more ›

[music/gay] Faceless Werewolves, Baby Robots and Xcella at The Chain Drive (link) more ›

MONDAY [3] [film] Sergeant York at Paramount Theatre (7pm) (link) [film] Hands on a Hard Body at Rounders Pizzeria (8pm, FREE) (link) [film] Swingers at Austin Java (8pm, FREE) (link) [film] Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill at Café Mundi (8pm, FREE) (link) [film] Pride of the Yankees at Paramount Theatre (9:20pm) (link) [music] Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Pong, Harry Merry at Emo's (link) [music] Mendoza Line at Hole in the Wall (link) [music] Black Crowes... more ›

We have been told by our top-secret baseball sources that Roger Clemens will be returning to the Houston Astros this year. The date has not been set and the announcement has not yet been made official, but you can take it to the bank. If we're wrong, drinks on us. 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 ›

"Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack..." The sports gods are smiling on us today. As we wrap up March Madness tonight with the men's basketball championship, we also celebrate the unofficial national holiday known as Opening Day for Major League Baseball. We Seamheads are in wide-eyed excitement in anticipation of six months of the best sport in the world. Lo siento, futbol. And we are even more excited than usual, as our beloved... more ›

Ahhhh. Summertime youth baseball. more ›

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Michigan Wolverines in thrilling fashion this January, winning their first-ever Rose Bowl and finishing the season ranked 4th in the nation. Dusty Mangum's field-goal as time expired capped off a gutsy performance by the Horns who were led by the brilliant play of double-threat Vince Young. The Horns won the Rose Bowl trophy, but now they are relying on fans' support to win yet another award, the ESPY Award... more ›