Texas Independence Day is March 2nd, and our favorite state will be 176 years old this year. Instead of sharing this piece of trivia around the water cooler and forgetting about it, take a suggestion from the Austinot:

Visit Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q between 2 and 4 PM on March 2nd, and buy some brisket! Each person can get a quarter pound of Rudy’s juicy brisket for only 32 cents. Amazing deal, huh?

But here’s what makes the deal even more amazing: All 32-cent collections will be given to volunteer firefighters in Texas, in partnership with the State Firemen’s & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas.

Unless you took a timely vacation to the fjords of Norway, you were probably around for the searing Summer of 2011. Our volunteer firefighters played an indispensable role in protecting our land and homes!

So combine your love for good brisket with your appreciation for local heroes all over the state, and make [Read more…]

Do you want to make your mark in the Austin entertainment scene? Top Austin Model Casting is taking place this Saturday, February 25th, at Lanai Rooftop Lounge from 6 to 9PM.

This event will feature a live DJ and some great drink specials from Lanai Rooftop Lounge. Come see and be seen by some of the most active movers and shakers in the Austin model and fashion industry.

For new models [Read more…]

Break out the Aquanet and dust off your parachute pants, Austin. This Friday, February 24th, is the New Wave Ball 80s Dance Party, to benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter!

The 80s was the pop culture era:  MTV actually had videos, Run DMC and the Beastie Boys had B-Boys carrying their [Read more…]