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I don't like the Domain subsidies, either. But the proposed Charter amendment is a bad, bad idea. (via Austin Contrarian)

I don't like the Domain incentives, either.  I don't like subsidies for retail.  (But then I don't like subsidies for manufacturing plants or call centers or corporate offices, either.)

True, the city needs to maintain its tax base.  But rebating the taxes from a new development is a piss-poor strategy for maintaining the tax base.  Besides being self-defeating, it forces the rest of us to pay (even if just slightly) higher taxes, potentially displaces other prospective retailers, and encourages prospective retailers to engage in rent-seeking.

I skipped the Melvins/Big Business show, for the post-metal mini-fest at Red 7. IntrOnaut absolutely owned it, and it was...

(via archGFX)

“A Taste of The Driskill” Celebrates Hotel’s History

The 122-year-old Driskill Hotel is saying “thank you” to the citizens of Austin and all of Texas for their support and devotion to the hotel with a community open house on August 30.

A Taste of The Driskill celebrates more than a century of history as Austin’s landmark hotel, as well as the completion of a $4 million renovation of the property’s 189 guestrooms.

Fun Fest 2008 tickets are on sale now, going for $59.99 for two day passes.

The festival will be at Waterloo Park on Nov. 8 & 9. Not sure if it's worth it? Go back over the line-up, then head over to Frontgate Tickets.

Image from Cocaine Blunts Nas, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, and DJ Green Lantern
Sunday, August 24
Emos (603 Red River St)
$30, Shows at 6:30pm & 10:30pm

So we all know Trio is an amazing restaurant in the Four Seasons. Some people knock the decor (red and...

(via This is Life in Austin)

Brood_wich/flickrThis is the third in a four-part series previewing the upcoming college football season for the Longhorns and teams across the Big 12.

Subsequent articles will be posted every Friday leading up to the home opener on August 30. Today, the Big 12.

Part One: Longhorn Offense

Officials say southbound lanes of I-35 at RM 620 are expected to remain closed until at least 3 p.m. because crews will have to repave the road.• Photos:18-wheeler fire