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Cars & Coffee at The Oasis

The gorgeous weather brought droves of people out for the February Cars and Coffee event at The Oasis on Lake Travis. It was an incredibly diverse group of vehicles from…

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4:16 AM
Desserts and Pastries, Dining

Sawyer, Where a Menu Means Nothing

Normally, when I write a review on a restaurant, I approach the experience with an open mind and diplomacy. Surprisingly, I’ve actually had some unfavorable experiences at a number of…

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3:13 PM
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2015 Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction

The Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction, held on February 21 at Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel, was a fabulous event. The four course meal was enjoyable, the wine flowed generously,…

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3:53 AM
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Night Clubs

New in Town? Need a Cowboy?

…or Karaoke, or 90’s Pop music? Most people I’ve talked to who relocate to Austin from cities outside of the South, namely East Coast acquaintances, are disappointed that there is…

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9:19 PM
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Truly Tex-Mex on Riverside. Cheap, Fast, and Delicious.

I am from South Texas and I know great Mexican food. While there are a lot of Mexican food restaurants in Austin, I often long for the particular flavor and style…

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4:59 PM
  • Shoe Sense

    I recently watched a YouTube video and the “influencer” recommended that men should own about six pairs of shoes. I kind of snickered at that one. I’m not even going to say how…

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  • Is ‘old school’ making a comeback, or are we just tired of shock and awe?

    The 2026 Ralph Lauren Spring collection is out and it appears tome that they’re harkening to classic with a twist, but not excess. I can’t help but to ponder if it is a…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Morons at the Pump — Don’t Let It Be You!

    by Judy Card The story depicted here is based on a true situation that evolved on a typical summer Sunday at Georgetown Airport. A few facts have been altered to protect the guilty;…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Eight Days of Confusion

    by Diana Freeman December 06, 2005, This entry was provided by a friend, Diana Freeman. It is an narrative poem written by her son as a school assignment. The poem depicts the emotional…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: The Boy With The Pink Jeep

    by Scott Ballew “I’ve seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.”-Columba Bush “But I will say…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Bound for India

    A short Jacinta story dedicated to ‘Mikey’ It was thrilling to hear the applause as I introduced the band to more than 5000 Robbie Williams fans. We were the opening act for his…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Putting The Fun In Funeral

    by Angela De Los Santos Two days ago this Christmas was looking damn good. Mom’s suicide attempt a failure, she was happily and safely encamped at our favorite inpatient rehab hospital. Jail time…

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