http://austin.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Austin GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-06-29T18:39:55Z Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:39:55 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/30/escape-the-heat-with-drink-events.htm I recently jumped at the offer to attend a tequila seminar and dinner at Twin Liquors Marketplace and found it a wonderful escape from the Texas heat! A Don Julio... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/30/escape-the-heat-with-drink-events.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:26:33 +0000 2009-06-30T15:26:33Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/29/ut-grad-farrah-fawcett-laid-to-rest.htm Actress Farrah Fawcett, most famous for her role in television hit "Charlie's Angels" and her gorgeous '70s hair, passed away last Thursday. She lost a long battle with anal cancer,... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/29/ut-grad-farrah-fawcett-laid-to-rest.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:39:55 +0000 2009-06-29T18:39:55Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/25/record-high-temps-in-austin.htm If you think it's been feeling hotter than normal at this time of year in Austin, you're not just imagining it. While our summers always get hot, this June, Austin... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/25/record-high-temps-in-austin.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:32:47 +0000 2009-06-25T23:32:47Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/24/special-tasting-event-at-maxs-wine-dive.htm On Sunday, June 28, at 9 pm., recently-opened Max’s Wine Dive ((207 San Jacinto Blvd. ) will be hosting a Moonlight Tasting event in partnership with Australian winemaker Penfolds. The... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/24/special-tasting-event-at-maxs-wine-dive.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:30:33 +0000 2009-06-24T18:30:33Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/21/water-to-thrive-benefit-this-week.htm This Thursday, an Austin-based charity, Water to Thrive, is holding an Independence Day BBQ and Silent Auction benefit event. Water to Thrive’s mission is to provide clean safe drinking water... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/21/water-to-thrive-benefit-this-week.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:03:07 +0000 2009-06-21T20:03:07Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/18/weekend-highlights.htm Friday: Steve Earle Solo & Acoustic The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs at the Paramount Theatre at 8 p.m. Earle grew up in Texas and sings many songs about our state. He performs... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/18/weekend-highlights.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:39:52 +0000 2009-06-18T20:39:52Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/15/update-aisd-hiring-freeze-extends.htm This morning, the Austin American-Statesman announced that the Austin Independent School District hiring freeze isn't just for elementary school teachers any more. Today, the freeze was extended to middle and... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/15/update-aisd-hiring-freeze-extends.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:09:30 +0000 2009-06-15T21:09:30Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/15/aisd-freezes-hiring-for-elementary-schools.htm It's hard to face it, but the economy is affecting Austin. The Austin Independent School District has recently announced a hiring freeze for elementary school teachers because it has more... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/15/aisd-freezes-hiring-for-elementary-schools.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:07:08 +0000 2009-06-15T00:07:08Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/11/rot-rally-roars-into-austin.htm The Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally rolled into Austin tonight. The 15th annual biker event brings thousands of motorcyclists and their rides in from across the country. Friday night features the... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/11/rot-rally-roars-into-austin.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:40:47 +0000 2009-06-11T22:40:47Z http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/06/free-food-at-panera-bread.htm Who doesn't love free food? This Thursday, June 11, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., you can score free nosh at Austin-area Panera Bread bakery-cafes. For the entire day, the bakery-cafes... http://austin.about.com/b/2009/06/06/free-food-at-panera-bread.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:21:48 +0000 2009-06-06T21:21:48Z