Category Archives: Culture
Doctor lives his faith operating in Haiti, Sudan
Austin ER doctor Jeremy Gabrysch’s faith drives him to travel the world, helping the needy. He’s been to Haiti, Latin America, and South Sudan. He hopes to someday move to Sudan with his wife and their adopted son, and operate … Continue reading
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Close to Homeless
Alan Graham, co-founder of the homeless-advocacy nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes, has been hosting Street Retreats in Austin since 2003. The idea is to live like a homeless person for the weekend, while coming closer to God. Here’s my account.
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Mugged: Busted in Austin Profits Off the Criminal Set
“If you don’t want it in the paper then don’t let it happen,” J. Martin Ward emails me about having your kisser featured in his mugshot rag Busted in Austin. Ward and his business partner, “Kyle,” started publishing the weekly 16-page … Continue reading
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Dodging the Ditches at GM
General Motors’ troubles aren’t just a Detroit problem. Look at the assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, where the future of gas-guzzling Escalades, Tahoes, and Suburbans doesn’t look so bright, now that Obama has imposed federal emissions and efficiency standards.
Hogs Gone Wild
Hog master Charlie Black asked me if I wanted in the ring with one of the heavyweights. I wimped out and said no. I’m glad I did. The next guy got gashed.
Haskell Street offers case in East Austin gentrification
Gentrification is evolution. Darwin would be proud of the developments near the Holly Power Plant in East Austin.
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Office Space Cast Reunite at 10th Anniversary Screening of Mike Judge’s Cult Film
Best piece of memorabilia at last night’s screening of Office Space? A red Swingline stapler signed by Milton.
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Luling builder defies the big, goes tiny
Brad Kittel’s Tiny Texas Houses range from only 100 to 500 sq. ft., but they’re comprised almost entirely of salvaged materials — and they look pretty cool, too.
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Californians teeming
The Californians are coming! The Californians are coming! But instead of making Austin less Austin, I say they’re making it more Austin.
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