Battle of the Petes.
On September 18th, Democrat Pete Gallego (D-Alpine) and Republican Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) will face off in a special election runoff to fill the Texas Senate seat formerly held by Sen. Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio). Early voting runs September 10th – 14th. To read more…
Remembering Babe.
Former state Senator A.R. “Babe” Schwartz (D-Galveston) died Friday at the age of 92. Although he served in the 1960s and ‘70s, he remained a fixture at the Capitol as he continued to champion environmental and conservation causes. He and his stories will be missed. To read more…
Texas Film Trails.
Looking for one more summer road trip? The Texas Film Commission has put together the Texas Film Trails project to guide film buffs around Texas sites featured in famous films. Self-guided trails include—Fear the Walking Dead Trail, Texas Classics Trail, and the Richard Linklater Trail. There is something for everyone. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Once Captain Quackenbushes Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Café was Austin’s first coffeehouse and located on The Drag. Now on 43rd Street and with an abbreviated name, Quack’s Bakery is still a local go to for sweet tooth satisfaction and caffeination. All bakery goods are baked on site and from scratch. “Meet me at Quack’s!” To read more…