Admiral McRaven: On Education
Four-star Admiral William McRaven was back in a familiar venue. Six years ago, he was interviewed by Mark Updegrove, President of the LBJ Foundation here in Austin. The interview took…
Fly Culture
Fly Culture opened its doors to an enthusiastic melange of “fly culture” admirers, shoppers, friends, and artists. The eclectic and first in Austin, stylish shop for hip-hop culture includes a…
Hopfields – Slightly French and a Little Extra
It’s been over five years since I ate at Hopfields. Located on Guadalupe bordering on the northern part of the UT area, sits a cozy little restaurant one can easily…
Trail of Lights ends tonite
It’s been a difficult week for Austin’s Trail of Lights. Wet conditions closed it one night, and severe cold closed it last night. It started this year on a very…
Evanovich: Not Literary, but Famous
“I always wanted to be rich and famous, and I am!” Janet Evanovich was anything but subtle in her appearance at the Texas Book Festival, where she declared “I think…
Pride Night at Trail of Lights
In addition to December 21st being the inaugural PRIDE Specialty Night, Austin Trail of Lights is hosting a PRIDE Holiday Party on Dec 21. PRIDE Party ticket holders will gain…
Marufuku Ramen Opens in Mueller
One of the best ramen shops in San Francisco debuted in Austin a little over a month ago, Marufuku, in the Mueller district. Partners Eiichi Mochizuki and Koji Kikura, who…
International Holidays Celebrated at Dallas Arboretum
While most people in the Western world are concentrated on Christmas, other cultures celebrate their own holidays. The DeGolyer house at the Dallas Arboretum has been transformed into a showcase…
Austin’s Next Mayor?
Will it be Celia Israel or Kirk Watson? Israel is a State Representative and Watson was mayor of Austin from 1997-2001. He then served three terms as a State Senator.…
HALLOWEEN: Midnight Monster Contest
Oil Can Harry’s, Austin’s most famous bar, hosted the first annual Midnight Monster contest on Halloween night. It was not just people dressed in costumes getting judged, but full performance…