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Las Manitas Lives! Sort Of

Any Austin old-timer can recall Avenue Cafe/ Las Manitas on Congress and 2nd street.  It was a food and cultural icon.  You’d literally walk through the kitchen to get to…

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6:28 PM
Clothing, Lifestyle

Custom Clothing + J Hilburn.  A Great Fit

I’m a big fan of tailored clothing, but I am not a fan of limited style and fabric selection. Fortunately, J Hilburn understands that. The shirts, pants and suits they…

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4:35 PM
Entertainment, Lifestyle

Stuck in My Head

Have you ever been fond of an odd/obscure song that you’re not quite sure why you like it, but you just do? I’ve got a few to share. No idea…

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5:02 AM
Dining, Entertainment

Trudy’s North Star; is it Falling?

Birthday groups are never any fun to contend with because it is often hard to accommodate them on a busy weekend, but they can be a great source of revenue,…

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8:36 PM
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X Games, Austin: Here We Go Again

Another high-profile event will soon descend on Austin. This time it is the X Games coming to town. I’ve seen some of the sporting events on TV, but have never…

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4:01 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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