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The U.S. Holiday Marking Mexico’s Defeat of the French
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza’s victory over French invasion forces at Puebla in 1862, even though the locals sided with the invasion forces (not their own...

Whitney Houston Has Died At Age 48
Whitney Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, has confirmed that the singer died today at the age of 48, though it's unclear what the cause of death was, or where she was when she died. Most...

Me, APD, and 'Babysitting While White,' Part Deux
Walking home in East Austin on a Friday night, we had no one to fear but Austin PD (via Grits for Breakfast)

Support Your Trail: Valentine's Social Run
For Valentine’s Day, consider showing some love to The Trail Foundation.  Join them at City Hall Plaza at noon on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 and take part in either a one mile or...

Three's Company & Empty Nest: An Interview w/ Stag Comedy
It was just this past November that I was doubled over in my chair in a dark room at Coldtowne Theater, tears of laughter running down my face, trying to catch my breath while watching Stag...