By: Neena Satija at the Texas Tribune Every beloved Texas river, the 600-mile Colorado River — which flows from West Texas to the Gulf Coast — is under serious threat. Drought and surging population growth have taken their toll on the water’s flow and its wildlife and, by extension, the farmers and fishermen who rely on it. […]
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Read MoreThe craft cocktail revolution continues to grow and thrive in Austin. Midnight Cowboy is a former brothel-turned-speakeasy right in the middle of the action downtown. Make reservations on their website in advance and follow directions to the sign less, swanky hideout. Nearby, Weather Up takes ice art to a whole new level, The Bonneville serves well-crafted drinks overlooking Ladybird Lake, Swift’s Attic has […]
Read MoreNearly 100 dogs worked at the trade center ten years ago; only 12 are left. THESE OLD WONDERFUL FACES SAY IT ALL… These are the surviving dogs that worked the trade center that are still alive but retired, they are heroes too. Their eyes say everything you need to know about them. Just amazing creatures. […]
Read MoreA coalition of park supporters called “Great Austin Parks” – comprised of members from 12 different groups, including the Austin Parks Foundation, Tree Folks, the Trail Foundation, the Shoal Creek Conservancy, Keep Austin Beautiful, and thePease Park Conservancy – has spent the summer urging members of City Council to increase the Parks and Recreation Department budget by $4.75 million – money that would […]
Read MoreBY ELIZABETH PAGANO at Austin Chronicle Last month, The Office ended its nine-year run on NBC with what was ostensibly a happy ending. At least three of its main characters threw caution to the winds and left their respectable office jobs in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to start a glamorous limo-laden life at their new company … in Austin, Texas. […]
Read MoreNo need to travel down to the San Marcos or Guadalupe River anymore. East Side Tubes is just off East Cesar Chavez and five minutes from 6th Street. Many folks believe that the lakes are all we have here in the ATX, but there is much, much, more. Right after Lady Bird Lake ends on […]
Read MoreCLARKSVILLE 1) Josephine House 1601 Waterston Ave; 210.867.1062 Owned by the restaurant wunderkind behind the Jeffrey’s renovation, and located, well, behind Jeffrey’s, this bungalow-turned-lazy-lunching-destination only has 30 seats in which to enjoy their easy-sipping selection of afternoon cocktails. Read the full story… 2) Winflo Osteria 1315 W 6th St; 512.582.1027 With a different draw than neighboring Rounders, […]
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