Escape the Heat with Drink Events
Tuesday June 30, 2009
I recently jumped at the offer to attend a tequila seminar and dinner at Twin Liquors Marketplace and found it a wonderful escape from the Texas heat! A Don Julio ... Read More
UT Student Farrah Fawcett Laid to Rest
Monday June 29, 2009
Actress Farrah Fawcett, most famous for her role in television hit "Charlie's Angels" and her gorgeous '70s hair, passed away last Thursday. She lost a long battle with anal cancer, ... Read More
Record-High Temps in Austin
Thursday June 25, 2009
If you think it's been feeling hotter than normal at this time of year in Austin, you're not just imagining it. While our summers always get hot, this June, Austin ... Read More
Special tasting event at Max's Wine Dive
Wednesday June 24, 2009
On Sunday, June 28, at 9 pm., recently-opened Max’s Wine Dive ((207 San Jacinto Blvd. ) will be hosting a Moonlight Tasting event in partnership with Australian winemaker Penfolds. The ... Read More
Water to Thrive Benefit This Week
Sunday June 21, 2009
This Thursday, an Austin-based charity, Water to Thrive, is holding an Independence Day BBQ and Silent Auction benefit event. Water to Thrive’s mission is to provide clean safe drinking water ... Read More
Weekend Highlights
Thursday June 18, 2009
Friday: Steve Earle Solo & Acoustic
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs at the Paramount Theatre at 8 p.m. Earle grew up in Texas and sings many songs about our state. He performs ... Read More
Update: AISD Hiring Freeze Extends
Monday June 15, 2009
This morning, the Austin American-Statesman announced that the Austin Independent School District hiring freeze isn't just for elementary school teachers any more. Today, the freeze was extended to middle and ... Read More
AISD Freezes Hiring for Elementary Schools
Monday June 15, 2009
It's hard to face it, but the economy is affecting Austin. The Austin Independent School District has recently announced a hiring freeze for elementary school teachers because it has more ... Read More
ROT Rally Roars Into Austin
Thursday June 11, 2009
The Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally rolled into Austin tonight. The 15th annual biker event brings thousands of motorcyclists and their rides in from across the country.
Friday night features the ... Read More
Enjoy Free Food at Panera Bread
Saturday June 6, 2009
Who doesn't love free food? This Thursday, June 11, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., you can score free nosh at Austin-area Panera Bread bakery-cafes.
For the entire day, the bakery-cafes ... Read More
Austin Named a Best City of 2009
Monday June 1, 2009
Kiplinger.com, a respected personal finance Web site, has named Austin as the 8th best city to live in the United States in 2009. The top 10 cities were chosen because ... Read More