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'Twilight' actor Jackson Rathbone talks burgers, sobriety and a life of 'radical honesty' in Austin
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (586+ words) Sitting in a booth at Dan's Hamburgers on Menchaca in the middle of the lunch rush, Jackson Rathbone sizes up a greasy beef patty sticky with melted cheese. Hearty tomatoes and a healthy smattering of crunchy pickles are sandwiched between…...
Austin misses out on James Beard Award finalist round
2+ day, 29+ min ago (99+ words) No Austin restaurants were named as finalists for this year's James Beard Awards despite a strong showing in the semifinalist round. While Austin's chefs and restaurateurs won't be up for any accolades at the final ceremony on June 15, Texas will…...
‘A Layered Life’ with Gladys DeClouet
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (198+ words) A Layered Life" with Gladys DeClouet'kut.org - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music Experience | All Austin musicians and artists | KUTX HD2 - On Air Now Playing Texas Music Experience | Listen anytime at tmx.fm…...
The San Marcos Studio Tour celebrates art of all kinds for two weekends
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (516+ words) The San Marcos Studio Tour celebrates art of all kinds for two weekends'KUT - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music Experience | All Austin musicians and artists | KUTX HD2 - On Air Now Playing Texas Music…...
Rise Fest, honoring the cultural legacy of Austin’s Black freedom communities, takes place Sunday in Pease Park
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (276+ words) The Rise Project is hosting a free and family friendly event highlighting Austin's Black freedom communities this Sunday at Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park. Rise Fest will feature local food vendors, hands-on gardening experiences, live music, poetry and conversations with…...
Cesar Chavez mural in East Austin removed following abuse allegations
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (383+ words) The Cesar Chavez mural that welcomed people to East Austin is gone. The mural was painted over this week, leaving the side of a building at the corner of Cesar Chavez Street and Waller Street blank. Its removal comes a…...
Who’s the guy who dances at the corner of Barton Springs Road and South First Street?
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (987+ words) Artie Abello doesn't remember exactly when he first saw him. It was a few years ago, when he and his wife were living in South Austin. They were driving through the intersection at South First Street and Barton Springs Road....
Hole in the Wall, Austin's historic and beloved dive bar, is being sold to new owners
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (555+ words) Austin's bad penny of a dive bar and music venue, Hole in the Wall, is changing hands. The historic venue that's hosted everyone from Townes Van Zandt to Blaze Foley to Shakey Graves to Spoon has struggled to stay afloat…...
Water in this Austin suburb comes out brown, leaving residents with high bills and ruined appliances
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1235+ words) Tyler Croft started having water problems right away after he and his wife moved to the Austin's Colony neighborhood in far East Austin two years ago. First, it was the dishwasher. Cups and plates came out caked in white residue....
Watch: Austin will make a once-in-a-generation decision this week on whether to build I-35 parks
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) Austin is facing a major decision this week that could shape what downtown looks like for generations. Should the city " already facing a $33 million shortfall next fiscal year " pay to cover Interstate 35 with parks, athletic fields, performance spaces and buildings…...