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Watershed Market this weekend

Watershed Market this weekend

In a career path that has taken her across three continents and multiple architectural projects, Audrey Trotti, Ph.D., now has her sights on a long-term…

Is the Denton Fracking Ban an Environmental Justice Victory?

Is the Denton Fracking Ban an Environmental Justice Victory?

On November 4, a 59-to-41 percent landslide made Denton the first city in Texas to ban fracking.…

LOLCATS DOWN — Demand Net Neutrality

LOLCATS DOWN — Demand Net Neutrality

The Internet has been a place where size does not matter, but that could soon change.…

Vote for Kim Ogg Because Weed

Vote for Kim Ogg Because Weed

In 12 years of publishing this newspaper I have never endorsed a candidate. I am endorsing Kim Ogg here and now.…

The Maternal Mortality Epidemic: The Policy Created Health Emergency Happening Under Our Noses

The Maternal Mortality Epidemic: The Policy Created Health Emergency Happening Under Our Noses

In Texas, four times as many women are dying from childbirth than only 20 years ago and the number is increasing! Women's lives and livelihoods are being jeopardized for short term political gain. This is a man-made disaster playing out around us with no political will to address it in an honest way.…

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR THE GREEN PARTY

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR THE GREEN PARTY

Voting third party is the best way to see that your voice will be heard. Every vote for a third party sends chills down the spine of the political establishment. Just as certain states receive an inordinate amount of attention because they represent "battleground States", third party voters receive a special attention. …

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RIP Dale Brooks

RIP Dale Brooks

by Christian Kidd of The Hates Before I went to bed last night, I saw a post about Dale Brooks’ passing…

You And Me: Guilla Drops New Music

You And Me: Guilla Drops New Music

Photo: John M. Wells Jr. I like how things feel in the Houston music scene right now. Last night I spoke…

HEMMING: WHAT’S REALLY REAL

HEMMING: WHAT’S REALLY REAL

Hemming is the protégée of Linda Perry, her music has drawn comparisons to Cat Power. …

11.18.14: The Last VJ’s Top 5 Music Videos of the Week

11.18.14: The Last VJ’s Top 5 Music Videos of the Week

Welcome to The Last VJ, music fans! This week we take a look at a couple of extremely disturbing works that…

Alcohol Blues: Scott H. Biram Comes Full Circle

Alcohol Blues: Scott H. Biram Comes Full Circle

Photo: Sandy Carson It was kind of surreal to stand back and watch Scott H. Biram perform in front of a…

11.11.14: The Last VJ’s Top 5 Music Videos of the Week

11.11.14: The Last VJ’s Top 5 Music Videos of the Week

Welcome to The Last VJ, music fans! There’s going to be some death this week, and some very strange places we’re…

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2024 Recap

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2024 Recap

Photo: Tina Phan It’s November in the year, and that means that it’s time for another Fun Fun Fun Fest at Auditorium Shores in Austin.  Even though the festival layout…

Local and State View all

While 350.org Wins, Houston Continues To Be Sacrificed

While 350.org Wins, Houston Continues To Be Sacrificed

Is the US/China climate deal just another part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement? Can consumerism bolstered by "free trade" really slow down the economic juggernaut that's causing climate change?…

The 3-D Printing Store

Huicholes: The Last of The Peyote Guardians

Entertainment View all

Eye Candy: Now With 17% More Nougat

Eye Candy: Now With 17% More Nougat

It may be late notice, but you want to go ahead and clear your schedule for the art that’s coming through this weekend.…

Stand Up & Deliver: Family As An Audience

Brilliant Dancer: The Best of The Week

Food and Drink View all

KEEPING IT REAL: Denny’s Heritage 

KEEPING IT REAL: Denny’s Heritage 

This is the first Denny’s location in Houston that has been redone as part of Denny’s new “Heritage brand re-imaging campaign, “ which seeks to remodel 70% of the chain’s locations by 2024 with “all-new, locally-inspired design and diner menu[s].”…

An American Girl in France

Letters to Wendy’s

DEBRIS View all

BADVICE: VOLUME ONETY-ONE

BADVICE: VOLUME ONETY-ONE

Illustration by Valeria Pinchuk Fuck sober, thoughtful, level-headed advice. Here’s the truth: BADVICE VOLUME ONETY-ONE Disclaimer: You don’t…

BADVICE: EIGHT, NINE, ONETY

BADVICE: THIS IS THE NINTH ONE

BADVICE: BETTER EIGHT THAN NEVER

BADVICE: SEVEN SECONDS IN KEVIN