Remembering Governor Mark White.
Governor Mark White (served from 1983-1987) died over the weekend at the age of 77. He leaves behind a legacy in public education, including the controversial “no pass, no play” policy for student athletes. Gov. White will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda, tomorrow, from 12-3pm. To read more…
Opposition to the “bathroom bill” continues to build.
Power players in various industries continue to voice their opposition to Governor Abbott regarding the “bathroom bill,” legislation that would regulate which restrooms transgender people may use. Most recently, a letter was sent to the Governor from executives of 11 prominent companies including Frito-Lay North America-PepsiCo, Neiman Marcus, Baker Hughes, and JP Morgan Chase. The Texas Travel Industry sent a letter from its members yesterday. To read more…
Who does it best: Congress Street Bridge or Old Tunnel State Park?
Austin is home to the world’s largest urban bat colony with 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats under the Congress Street Bridge. Old Tunnel State Park in Fredericksburg also houses millions of Mexican free-tailed bats, but in an abandoned railroad tunnel repurposed by nature. The trail at Old Tunnel is open year-round, but bat viewing is held nightly May through October. You be the judge of which is the more impressive bat show! To read more…
Only in Austin…
Meet Butters, the adorable pygmy goat mascot of Civil Goat Coffee Co., a small batch coffee roaster, located near Bee Cave at 704 North Cuernavaca Drive. “Take your goat to work day” may not be every day, but Butters often tags along with Civil Goat owner and founder, Chris O’ Brien. To read more…