Terry...when do you sleep?! 10 rooms over the weekend? How about a picture of this edifice that Terry built? Or was it that wood experior house on Your tour video with the two-storey flat back? (Poor description, but that came as quickly to mind as anything...)

At the home and garden show last year I won a shovel (with which I shovel the stuff into Geo...*grin*) Ours is this weekend again, as well. It is a great place to get ideas.

http://www.spring.net/directions or http://www.spring.net will show you the old stuff.

Ok, the Cedar Creek house was the one you showed briefly in the video containing your trip to Wimberley and the Raggae concert...I am becoming familiar with more of Austin. It is not at all the way I had pictured it. It seems to be very nice though there is not much grass around or amny plants with big leaves like we have...but, then, you do not get upwards of 200" of rain per year!

It's pretty green around these parts, and lotsa trees.

I expected to see a lot of pale brown 'dirt' whisking around in the breezes and an occasional miserablly stunted tree. I absolutely go bonkers over trees. The one I planted when David was a baby is now at least 30 feet tall and unbrellas all over the lawn - and blooms, too. I am delighted that you have trees! What kind are they? All cottonwoods?

Clear Channel to sell 72 radio stations to do deal SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - America's largest radio operator, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., said Monday it has agreed to sell off 72 stations in 27 markets in conjunction with its pending merger with AMFM, Inc. The proposed divestitures, which are subject to regulatory approval and also contingent on the closing of the AMFM merger, involve other major radio operators, including Cox Radio Inc., Infinity Broadcasting and Hispanic Broadcasting Corp. The announcement comes a week after Clear Channel said it plans to acquire sports and entertainment promoter SFX Entertainment Inc. for some $2.8 billion. After the AMFM merger is completed this year, Clear Channel, with revenues of $2.68 billion last year, will operate around 874 adio and 19 television stations in the United States. It also has equity interests in over 240 radio stations internationally. Clear Channel also operates more than 550,000 outdoor advertising displays, including billboards, street furniture and transit panels across the world. Clear Channel had no immediate comment on the radio divestitures, but several of the purchasing companies did. Infinity Broadcasting, a subsidiary of CBS Corp. said it will acquire 18 stations in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego and Greensboro, N.C. from Clear Channel for approximately $1.4 billion. ``This acquisition is consistent with Infinity's strategy of acquiring radio and outdoor properties in the nation's largest revenue markets,'' said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mel Karmazin. ``It expands the company's presence into five new top 50 markets while increasing our position in the communities Infinity Radio already serves.'' Atlanta-based Cox Radio said it will acquire three FM stations serving Houston and three FM stations and one AM station serving Richmond, Va. for a total of $380 million in cash. Cox President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Neil said: ''We are extremely excited about the growth opportunities these acquisitions bring to Cox Radio and our shareholders. Houston and Richmond are both fast growing markets with attractive demographics.'' In Dallas, Hispanic Broadcasting said it will acquire three Spanish-language FM stations in Denver, Phoenix and Austin, Texas for approximately $127 million in cash.

e-Lert! from Austin360.com SXSW Live Music Capital of the World? Austin, Texas? At one time that claim to fame seemed so hollow and pretentious of us. But not anymore. In the coming weeks Austin steps onto the stage, and lights up the night with a parade of bands from all over the world, offering a great chance to truly immerse yourself in live music - or in film, or in interactive - the SXSW Interactive Festival and SXSW Film Festival converge on the town as well. Who are the must-see bands? What films should be on your list? What great speakers come to the Interactive Festival? Be sure to check Austin360.com's guide to the festivities before heading out. Austin360.com SXSW 2000 Guide NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, March 10 -- Join throngs of high schoolers as they cheer their baskebtall teams at the UIL state championships. Saturday, March 11 -- Saddle up for the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo as it kicks off with live music, carnival rides and lots of BBQ Pull on your ropers Sunday, March 12 -- Let your imagination soar as the Zilker Park Kite Fest fills the sky over the park with color and the giggles of children. Up, up and away! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Learn about African-American culture through 'The Colored Museum' � Music: Commemorate the 250th anniversary of Bach's death � Movies: Get your tush-warmer ready, there's plenty to see at SXSW's Film Fest � Sports: Join the Texas Longhorn men at the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City � Dining: Find out why the new upscale version of 'The Iron Cactus' is good, but could be better � Travel: Heading to San Antonio for the weekend? Find out what's going on there � Recreation: Lunker-mania is catching on big in West Texas � Community: Watch your weekend blossom at the Wildflower Days' Artisan Festival CHEERS! Toast to St. Paddy's Day with an Irish charm! Learn about their unique traditions and social customs. Be ready for the big holiday!! Shopping GET CONNECTED Spread your wings. "I know I'm starting to sound like an evangelist for Southwest Airlines, but here's yet ANOTHER awesome sale they've got going...available only via Internet." -- says 360 travel guru "melissa360". Check out the deal Post your own travel tips The ol' computer getting a little slow? Looking for more memory or a new machine? Find what you need with the Austin Computers Directory. Seek and compute Join us and Talk City for the most interesting celebrity and special interest chats. Among this week's offerings are: * The Soap Opera Awards live chat! * Actress Rachael Leigh Cook * Gene Simmons of KISS! People & Chat What's going on in the Austin area that could impact your life? Find out when you meet local newsmakers at the Metropolitan Breakfast Club meetings. � Get the scoop

Yeah yeah, y'all be quiet about that stuff, I still can't afford tickets for the editors to come to SXSW. And it starts getting on my nerve...! There are so many label folks from even tiny places over here popping over to check for talent, and so much talent from here checking for distribution there. And a certain private party I'd like to attend... Darn. Gotta start doing the lottery ticket thang.

*sigh*...me, too! This would be a perfect business deductions. However, one needs the where-with-all to find the trip in the first place...*sigh*

Well, here's nothing to deduct from. We better strike gold soon.

Know that problem! I wish that for you, as well. You have certainly have paid you dues and put in the time.

e-Lert! from Austin360.com SXSW, March Madness, St. Patrick's Day There are so many great things going on this weekend, its hard to know where to begin. SXSW Interactive is done, but the Film Festival and Music Festival are in full gear. Check our complete guide to the fun: SXSW 2000 Guide The Longhorns have advanced to the second round of the NCAA tourney with a 77-61 win over Indiana State. Log onto to keep tabs on both the Men's and the Women's team progress. NCAA Basketball TournamentGuide When and where is the best St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday? Which grocery store has the best price on Guiness? Check our guide to how to best enjoy St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day Guide NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, March 17 -- When it comes to free concerts SXSW does it right. Rock legend Patti Smith live and free. This is not a joke. We're serious Saturday and Sunday, March 18 & 19 -- SXSW hub-bub got you needing some relaxation? Just wander down to the shores of Town Lake for the annual Heart of Texas Regatta. Stroke! Stroke! Stroke! Saturday and Sunday, March 18 & 19 -- Another weekend of good ol' rodeo fun at the 2000 Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Giddeyup! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Enjoy a multimedia performance of original musical works � Music: No wristband needed: King Soul, Rocket 69, Pat Griffin, SXSCongress � Movies: Julia Robert's "Erin Brockovich," leads the new films opening in Austin. Check showtimes � Sports: Keep up with the Longhorn men and women in the NCAA hoops tournament � Dining: Rate South First's Tex-Mex restaurants � Travel: Hit the beach at South Padre for $78 or Corpus Christi for $80 � Recreation: Learn to climb a rock or camp out at the REI Scout/Outdoor Jam � Community: Sign up for the Cap 10k FLOWERS FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY? Oh, yeah, we've got them! Send an unexpected greeting that won't deflate your wallet. You'll light up those Irish eyes!! Shopping GET CONNECTED Tax Q&A. "Married filing separate has the possibility of higher tax rates" -- says TAXMAN Get your questions answered Find the best contractor for your larger home improvement projects. Get quotes Join us and Talk City for the most interesting celebrity and special interest chats. Among this week's offerings are: * Bernese Mountain Dog owners chat! * psychic Mary Beth Wrenn * Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund People & Chat It's a small world, so give peace a chance. Make new friends from around the world by joining The Friendship Force of Austin. � Reach out If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Enjoy the fun weekend! Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Hot, cold, rain, fog, sun. Plan for them all this weekend; check the KVUE 24 five-day forecast on Austin360.com. Weather MARCH MADNESS Embark on the road to the NCAA Final Four with complete coverage of the men's and women's tournaments. Look back on regular season stats, brush up on the competition with game previews, and debate your team's shot at the title with other fans. Men's Tournament Women's Tournament ---------- *SPOTLIGHT* Truly Austin Trivia How much is Southwestern Bell going to start charging for 1411 calls? Test your local knowledge

Music's new and old win out at SXSW festival AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Peering out at a packed crowd at the club La Zona Rosa over the weekend, Tom Gray of the British band Gomez issued a challenge to attendees of the annual South By Southwest music conference and festival. ``Now it's time to decide whether this is a music conference or whether you just ... love music,'' Gray said. ``You don't need to confer to work that out, do you?'' Put 7,000 musicians and record moguls in town together, and a conference is more than likely to break out. But besides the usual schmoozing and club-hopping, this year's SXSW celebrated renewed opportunities for independent music-making in an industry reshaped in recent years by corporate consolidation as well as the rise of MP3 and other Internet technologies. ``We've got a corporate climate out there that can't help but create opportunities,'' said Steve Earle, the maverick singer-songwriter who delivered this year's keynote address. ''It's gonna be easier for a smaller, more maneuverable entity to get involved in music on the Internet and a lot of other things. Big, cumbersome corporations move slowly. That's, to independent operators, an advantage.'' One had only to walk through the SXSW trade show to glimpse the ``dot-com mania'' sweeping the music scene. No less than 40 exhibitors, representing Web sites, online services and music download facilities, hawked their wares to festival attendees. Panel discussions took on topics ranging from ``DIY Digital Style'' and ``Hard Realities of Web Marketing'' to Internet radio, Web site design and online legal issues. ``The possibilities are endless as far as the promotion of music,'' said Kevin Kareth, a director of emusic.com, an Internet site with a catalog of 70,000 songs available for downloading. ``It makes it easier for a band to get out there. It's not going make it easy to be rock stars, but it makes it easier for five guys to put together a band and launch a business.'' With nearly 1,000 acts playing live before the event wrapped Sunday night, SXSW also championed making music the old-fashioned way. For five days, music was everywhere in Austin, beginning with bands playing for arrivals at the airport and continuing through SXSW evening showcases, after-hours parties and unofficial events at the festival's periphery. In fact, the hottest gig of all may have been a launch party for the new music magazine, Revolver, which drew controversy after booking a non-SXSW band, Guided By Voices, which delivered one of the week's best (and longest) shows. Out on the streets, established performers such as Mary Lou Lord (who braved a chilling rain storm) and the Continental Drifters busked for passers-by in addition to playing their own festival gigs. Even rock veteran Neil Young gave up a day off from the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tour to visit Austin and introduce his new concert film, ``Silver & Gold,'' which will be released April 25 on DVD. ``I like Austin,'' Young said before the screening. ``It's a music town.'' He even ventured out to catch SXSW favorite Jimmie Dale Gilmore's set, however, rumors to the contrary, did not perform at all himself. What set this year's event apart from previous editions was that no one act or musical style stood out as a must-see attraction; that made the festival a more open affair, and a number of veterans filled the breach with strong performances. Patti Smith, priming the world for her new album, ``Gung Ho,'' rocked an intimate private party for her record knocking over cocktail tables as she sang her cover of Them's ''Gloria'' then knocked out a crowd of about 6,000 the next evening during a free show at Austin's Waterloo Park. Other high-profile gigs included performances by Earle, former Led Zeppelin member John Paul Jones, the regrouped Meat Puppets, hip-hoppers Cypress Hill, country legend Ray Price and country rock group Whiskeytown. But some of music's potential next-big-things surfaced as well. Shelby Lynne, the country singer receiving rave reviews for her soulful new album, ``I Am Shelby Lynne,'' won even more friends with her SXSW performances. Marah, a roosty, loose-limbed outfit from Philadelphia that records for Earle's E-Squared label, turned in a buzz-generating performance, and country singer Ed Burleson established himself as a fresh force in a traditional form. Swedish hard rockers Backyard Babies and the Nomads gave the festival some crunch, while Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, a group fronted by a former street singer from Detroit, offered several impressive displays of its gritty soul-rock blend. And the trippy, groove-laden concert given by Gomez was a killer that ranked among the best SXSW sets ever. There also was an abundance of the special collaborations that give the festival its flavor. The Jayhawks backed former Byrds leader Roger McGuinn at a private party, and he returned the favor that evening by playing with the Minneapolis group onstage during its show. The 14-year-old blues prodigy Shannon Curfman lent backup vocals to the Robert Bradley gang, while Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Joe Ely two-thirds of the celebrated Flatlanders -- sang together as well. The Continental Drifters backed up Kim Richey during her performance, then were joined at theirs by Richey, Amy Rigby, Martha Wainwright and members of the Bottle Rockets. But the hardest-working musician of the weekend might have been the Black Crowes' guitarist Audley Freed, who came to SXSW to help the Bottle Rockets and also jammed with Robert Bradley, the Jayhawks and Gov't Mule. ``This is harder than I work in the band,'' Freed said as he watched the Continental Drifters, pointedly avoiding another call-up to the stage. ``What a blast!'' ----- ----- ----- ----- (Gary Graff, a nationally syndicated music journalist, is the supervising editor of the award-winning ``MusicHound'' album guide series. Opinions expressed here are his own.)

Mary Lou Lord supposedly is very good. Short feature in superstar 1/2000, though she doesn't have distribution in Germany... And Gomez are pretty decent, too.

I was hoping you'd see the above post...I know you'd love to be in Austin for this event - even Reuters is covering it. Even this Beethoven-lover would like to be there - especially if we could team up with some gentlemen from the Spring... Sounds terrific! ...and Way Cool...

e-Lert! from Austin360.com Post SXSW Recovery Recovered from the fun yet? SXSW is gone, St. Patricks is over, but now it's time for more March Madness and the Oscars. What team will win the NCAA South Regional here in Austin this weekend? Scout the South If you are going to enjoy watching the Oscars, you better get out there and do your research. Click for new movies Which movie will win Best Picture? According to our poll, "Cider House Rules" and "The Sixth Sense" are in a dead heat. Cast your vote NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, March 24 - Sunday 26 -- Get up close with the newest vehicles local car dealers have to offer at the Austin Auto Show. Kick the tires Saturday, March 25 -- Hear great music for a great cause at Cancer Jam 2000. Kick it for the cause Saturday, March 25 - Sunday 26 -- Take the family out to watch UT baseball, softball or tennis. Get sporty NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Dance your Sunday away at Zilker Park � Music: It's a Nasty Saturday night at The Fuzz Club � Movies: "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai," leads the new films opening in Austin. Check showtimes � Sports: Update your NCAA hoops bracket and keep up with the South Regional at the Erwin Center � Dining: Enjoy a taste of India at the Clay Pit � Travel: Fly from Austin to Washington, D.C. for $158 or Sacramento for $169 � Recreation: Run, eat and cake walk at the CampFire Fun Run/FUNFEST � Community: Experience family fun at the Wildflower Days Children's Festival PLANNING YOUR SUMMER VACATION? Check our "Recommended Items" for some nifty travel accessories. From cosmetic bags and shaving kits, to locks and alarms, you're sure to find something to lessen your stress! Packing is a breeze and you can enjoy your trip!! Shopping GET CONNECTED Non-prescription sales tax: "The only difference with the tax, is that the state doesn't get as much money off of someone elses 'promiscuity'"." -- says kitte108 What do you think? Learn 15 ways to save money on gas. Begin pumping Join us and Talk City for the most interesting celebrity and special interest chats. Among this week's offerings are: * "Whatever It Takes" star Shane West * Donny Osmond chats * Mona Golabek, creator and host of "The Romantic Hours" People & Chat There are plenty of Owls in town, so why not join the Austin Rice Alumni for happy hour. � Go Owls! � Get your alumni group online If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media.

Tax-Free Condoms Rub Conservatives Wrong Way AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A tax cut signed by Texas Gov. George W. Bush has rubbed social conservatives the wrong way because it exempts condoms from the state sales tax. The conservatives say the tax break, part of a larger package of tax cuts the Republican presidential hopeful approved last year which takes effect on April 1, would encourage sexual promiscuity in young people instead of the pre-marital abstinence they believe should be taught. ``It's promoting promiscuity,'' Cathie Adams, president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative group, told the Dallas Morning News. ``It's giving young people a confused message. At home they are learning one thing and our tax code is teaching them something different.'' Bush, who draws strong support from social conservatives, has endorsed the idea of teaching sexual abstinence to young people even though he admits he was ``young and irresponsible'' in his youth. He has also made tax cuts a cornerstone of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, saying he has a record of cutting taxes in Texas. Bush spokeswoman Linda Edwards said on Tuesday the governor did not want condoms included in the tax cut bill, which eliminated sales taxes for nonprescription medical products, but signed it the way the Texas Legislature wrote it. The law exempts from the 6.25 percent tax any item that has a ``National Drug Code'' issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ``Bush did not propose that condoms be exempt from the state sales tax, but this is still a very good tax cut. It saves the people of Texas $161 million a year,'' she told Reuters.

Former Dallas Cowboy Scores Big in Texas Lottery AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - In the game of life, former Dallas Cowboy Thomas ``Hollywood'' Henderson has apparently scored a touchdown by winning the $28 million Texas lottery, officials said on Friday. The former All-Pro linebacker who served 28 months in jail in the 1980s for using crack cocaine had been preliminarily confirmed as the winner of Wednesday's drawing, lottery spokesman Keith Elkins said. ``Hollywood called this morning and his ticket has passed the preliminary inquiry. He has said he will be seeking legal and financial advice before coming in (to cash in the winning ticket),'' said Elkins. The ticket would not be confirmed as the winner until Henderson presented it to the lottery commission, he said. Henderson has six months to cash it in. Henderson told the Austin American-Statesman that he bought $100 worth of lottery tickets at an Austin drugstore on Wednesday. The winning ticket had the numbers 5-8-17-35-38-41. Henderson, 46, who played with Dallas from 1975 to 1979, said he already had plenty of money and would use the lottery winnings to help underprivileged children. In recent years, he has devoted his time to drug counseling and community service in predominantly black Austin neighborhoods. ``I have worked hard and lived a good life and amassed money of my own. This is just more money,'' he said. ``Nothing will change except that I will be able to do more of the work I think is important for the underprivileged youth of East Austin,'' Henderson said.

It will mean more rec centers and stuff for the kids in East Austin. It's kind of cool Hollywood got it.

I think so! Apparently he learned the hard way and succeeded anyway. It is a win-win situation, especially for the kids!

e-Lert! from Austin360.com Running Time Spring forward this weekend. Don't forget to advance your clocks an hour on Saturday night. And then move yourself forward another 6.2 miles in the 23rd Annual Austin American-Statesman Capitol 10,000. More than 15,000 of your Austin neighbors are expected to take part in the race -- the largest of its kind in Texas. For your complete guide to the weekends' festivities, including where to register Thursday through Saturday, check out the official Capitol 10,000 Web site. capitol10k.austin360.com When Pigs Fly -- You can beef up before the big race at Spamarama, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Austin Music Hall. Insert your favorite pig joke here NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, March 31 - Sunday, April 2 -- Find ideas, gadgets and advice for making your home and garden the best they can be. Home & Garden Show Friday, March 31 - Sunday, April 2 -- Join the Munchkins as they set Dorothy off down an icy yellow brick road at 'The Wizard of Oz on Ice'. Click your heels together Saturday, March 31 -- Spring football winds down in a big way with the Orange and White scrimmage and Jamboree. Hook'em! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Watch the moon come up over 'Sunset Boulevard' this weekend � Music: Dip into the Christian music arena with Clay Crosse's Friday night gig � Movies: Jimmy Smits' "Price of Glory," leads the new films opening in Austin. Check showtimes � Sports: UT tennis teams have a full weekend of matches � Dining: Empanada Parlour offers superbly unique, tasty eating experience � Travel: Escape to Paris for $398. But hurry, this Wednesday Web Fare expires Friday � Recreation: Fish the clear streams of the Texas Hill Country � Community: Honor American hero, Cesar Chavez, then rally to be counted for the U.S. Census GET READY FOR EASTER!! Our Easter Collection provides all sorts of goodies for your Easter baskets. Check our "Recommended Items" and shop away. Chocolate is key! Shopping GET CONNECTED Austin Schools: pass or fail?: "It seems quite a lot of decisions are made without being thought through or including personnel actually familiar with the district in the decision making process."." -- says Dynamom How do you grade AISD? It feels like summer's upon us. Get out the bike and hit the trails! Central Texas Biking Guide Join us and Talk City for the most interesting celebrity and special interest chats. Among this week's offerings are: * Psychic Mary Beth Wrenn * Dream Landscapes * Trailer Park Tea Time People & Chat Check mate. Hone the tactical bits of your brain with the Austin Chess Enterprises (A.C.E.) Chess Club. � Make your move If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Looks like rain and some fine temperatures own the weekend; check the KVUE 24 five-day forecast on Austin360.com. Weather Tornado Watch 2000 *SPOTLIGHT* Truly Austin Trivia OK, so this isn't strictly an Austin question, but how much does a dugout level ticket cost at the new Enron Stadium? $28? $27, $29, $26? Test your local knowledge Virtually tour the new Enron Stadium.

Austin360.com e-Lert! - April 6 - April 12 Does it ever slow down around here? That was the question a recent Austin newcomer asked of us this week. Springtime in Austin is bustling with fun - as events are held before the summer heat kicks in. This weekend alone features something for everyone: Texas Relays, Wine and Food Festival, Austin Fine Arts Festival (formerly the Laguna Gloria "Fiesta"), Lance Armstrong's Ride for the Roses, Old Settler's Music Festival, and Austin Paddlefest 2000. When it comes to fun, no, Austin does not slow down. NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Through Saturday, April 8 -- The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays feature the fastest man on two legs and a bevy of track and field standouts from all over Texas, and beyond.. Churnin' and burnin' Thursday, April 6 - Sunday, April 9 -- Revel in local cuisine and 'grape juice' as the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival sweeps into town. Wine and dine Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 9 -- Let life blur past you in a whir of wheels as you soak up the high-paced atmosphere of Lance Armstrong's Ride for the Roses. Ride, sally, ride NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Party arty downtown all weekend at The Austin Fine Arts Festival, formerly Fiesta � Music: Bluegrass, roots and folk abound at the Old Settler's Music Festival � Movies: David Duchovny's 'Return to Me' leads the new films opening in Austin. Check showtimes � Sports: See scrums and hookers at the 32nd Annual Austin Rugby Tournament � Dining: Hudson's on the Bend's got game. So get down there and eat it. � Travel: Find out why two million people a year trek to Zion Canyon in Utah � Recreation: Test drive canoes and kayaks Saturday at Austin Paddlefest 2000 � Community: Run for the American Cancer Society at the Relay for Life DINNER PARTY? Why not!! Whether it's just for cocktails or a five course dinner, ideas abound. Check in the "Recommended Items" and let Martha Stewart help you plan. Bon appetit! Shopping GET CONNECTED Austin Schools: pass or fail?: "It seems quite a lot of decisions are made without being thought through or including personnel actually familiar with the district in the decision making process."." -- says Dynamom How do you grade AISD? Buying a new car? Get terrififc consumer advice on the best new vehicles around. Kick the tires Join us and Talk City to chat with interesting celebrities and special guests. Among this selections this week are: * Dave the Movie Guy * Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. * The Psychic Love Doctor People & Chat Check mate. Hone the tactical bits of your brain with the Austin Chess Enterprises (A.C.E.) Chess Club. � Make your move Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Breezy and sunny or sunny and breezy? Check the KVUE 24 five-day forecast on Austin360.com. Weather Tornado Watch 2000 TAX HUMOR...AND MORE! As the tax deadline approaches, it's time to have a few laughs on the IRS. Chuckle at stupid taxpayer tricks, get free advice from the taxman or download the forms you need now. Tax Fun!

April 13, 2000 e-Lert! from Austin360.com Less-Taxing Weekend Take it (1040) easy this weekend. A little music, a little baseball - it's clear to deduct that this weekend will be an entertainment windfall. "Unplugged at the Grove" is a great way to begin the weekend unwind a little early - the first show is tonight and we've got your official website of the whole 22-week Unplugged calendar. And, if you miss the show, you can log on live tonight starting at 8:00 PM, or anytime after Friday at noon, to watch the webcast of the live music. Tonight features the Bob Schneider Group. Plug In To Unplugged. NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Through Saturday, April 15 -- The Latino Comedy Project strikes out to avoid the future in "Time Bandidos" their latest full-length send-up. Back to the future Saturday April 15 - Sunday, April 16 -- Get some Jah at the Bob Marley fest on the shores of Town Lake this weekend and help support those less fortunate. Stir it up Sunday, April 16 -- The Round Rock Express finally open up Dell Diamond in the first home game ever for the Round Rock Express. All aboard! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Austin International Poetry Festival is in its eighth stanza � Music: Got the blues? Koko Taylor, Lou Ann Barton and Sued Shoes Blues can cure you � Movies: Get a double dose of Sandy with weekend movies "28 Days" and "Gun Shy" � Sports: The Aggies come to Austin to take on the Longhorn tennis squad � Dining: Guzzle Cajun to your heart's content at Gumbo's � Travel: Find out why two million people a year trek to Zion Canyon in Utah � Recreation: Get your buns in gear! Schlotsky's annual 5K road race hits the streets � Community: Kick up your heels for kids' sake SHOP IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! Find all kinds of deals unique to your area. Our "local sales" offers an ala carte menu of options. Shop away!! Shopping GET CONNECTED Last chance: "How do I avoid being taxed 2x when I cash out? "." -- Robi asked our tax expert about multiple mutual funds. TAXMAN's response Get some advice Austin summers can be taxing on your prized auto. Find a local professional and get a tune-up. Austin 360 Autos Switchboard Join us and Talk City to chat with interesting celebrities and special guests. Among the selections this week are: * Singer, songwriter Pat McGee * Dr. Demento! * Robert Pinsky, United States Poet Laureate People & Chat Moooove over Bevo, there's a new steer in town. If you're a cattle fan, then meet The South Texas Longhorn Association -- livestock enthusiasts. � Join the herd If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Adios to the rain! Get ready for a warm and sunny weekend. Check the KVUE 24 five-day forecast on Austin360.com. Weather Tornado Watch 2000 DISNEY, HERE I COME! Now that you've emptied your pockets for Uncle Sam, there's no better time to strike it rich! Check with us every week for the latest lottery results, consult the stars on your chances of winning, and tell us what you'd do with the dough. Show Me the Money! ---------- *SPOTLIGHT* SanAntonio360.com Have you visited our new sister site, SanAntonio360.com? If you enjoy Austin360.com, be sure to check SanAntonio360.com for what's going on all around the Alamo City. SA360.com Guides to SanAntonio ----------

e-Lert! from Austin360.com Hoppin' Weekend Ditch the business suit and jump into a bunny suit -- Easter weekend is here. If you're looking to explore Austin's religious diversity, check out the Austin360.com Guide to: Houses of Worship Or if you'd rather explore a killer taco, check out the SanAntonio360.com Guide to Fiesta -- which starts in the Alamo City this weekend. SanAntonio360.com Guide to Fiesta Or check out some of Austin's great events below. NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Saturday April 22 -- Spend a day with the wee ones at the Kids Fest in Zilker Park. Hurry, mommy and daddy! Saturday, April 22 -- The Big 12-leading Texas baseball team plays host to the second-place Baylor Bears. ... Set 'em down Sunday, April 23 -- Cuddle up with the kids for a bilingual storytime. Once upon a time... All weekend -- Celebrate Easter with the ones you love. Calvary Chapel Easter Celebration Community Easter Celebration with Caedmon's Call Find a House of Worship NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Don't wait until the 11th hour to see Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' � Music: Bush, Moby, Beenie Man and Tina Turner hit town � Movies: Matthew McConaughey's 'U-571', is just one of the movies opening Friday � Sports: Join the Round Rock Express for a weekend series against the Midland Rockhounds � Dining: Discuss the finer points of Austin cuisine with fellow food fans � Travel: Hit the Hill Country for wonderful winery tours � Recreation: Flex your glutes for a good cause at the Tooth Fairy 5K fun run and race � Community: Hop on over to the Kid's Fest Easter egg hunt NEED A GOOD BOOK? We have a plethora of choices for you....from mystery and suspense to sex and romance. Curl up with that novel you've been dying to read!! Relax... Shopping GET CONNECTED Bumper-2-bumper blues: "... this community has ALWAYS been behind the growth pace of the local traffic. I have always found that if I leave early or late to avoid the 8:00 and 5:00 traffic congestion, there is no congestion." -- says JohnLD on Austin traffic. What's your traffic gripe? Work out the best course of action for your stock portfolio. Begin your calculations Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's special guests are: * Joyce Carol Oates * Roseanne Barr * Blair Underwood People & Chat Eat your heart out, Holmes. Ever thought of writing a mystery? Then buddy up to the Heart of Texas Sisters in Crime for support. Spies-R-Them. Get your writing group online If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Happy Easter! Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Sunny, cloudy, sunny, cloudy, sunny, cloudy. But this is Texas, so best check the KVUE 24 five-day forecast on Austin360.com. Weather Tornado Watch 2000 ALL WORK AND NO PLAY... Get in touch with your inner child with our collection of fun and wacky games. Everything you need to play online - plus free demos and downloads. Let the games begin! ---------- *SPOTLIGHT* Unplugged at the Grove Did you miss last week's show? Check out the webcast replay of Bob Schneider, or see who's playing this week. Plug In To Unplugged.

And Matthew himself will be at the premiere. I'm going to a play about Bucky Fuller Sat night.

Bucky-Ball time for Terry! Enjoy and report back. Sounds fascinating! Ever think of building a structure using his method? There are several homes here like that and inside it is lovely but a little like living inside an egg.

The Matthew? Wow! Going to see the movie? ...or Matthew?

".... and on the 874th day there was road." --Sign on business across the street from St. Edward's University in Austin after more than two years of street construction.

Maybe both.

Go for it! I'm gonna go back to watch us get beaten to a plup by Fresno State. We lost 15-3...!

Sound like a volleyball game score.

Or football...sad! We used 5 pitchers, each one worse than the last...*sigh* It will be a pretty night for baseball, though, and with John doing the calling, it is gonna be fun in any case. I got state-wide recognition when he thanked me by name for being his "unofficial spotter." The man is amazing!

I noticed the Texas Tower was glowing orange tonight, must mean a win!

We lost by less last night 8-3 but it was less exciting than the presious day's was. Today we play in Kona so I will just listen to it. John used your "Voleyball Score" comment in his opening remarks (I had sent them on to him).

Make that score 8-0 last night...ouch!

Any theories on the Orange glow the other night?

I looked back through the posts to see to what it might have referred. Texas Day was longer ago than that, and it is not Nov 22nd. Did the Rangers finally win a game? (But, they are in Arlington...) Anything to do with the Cowboys? Gimme a hint...

WE WON!!! The UHHilo Vulcans beat Fresno State 5-4 in the 11th inning. Yay!!!

Hint: Ut Tower = Texas Longhorns Hint 2: baseball maybe

I knew that...but why are they illuminating a building in Dallas for a victory in Austin? Or is this "Texas Tower" not the Texas Book Repository, which is what is confusing me?! You guys own first place in the national ranking of collegiate baseball. We are at the bottom of the WAC...*sigh* Congratulations!

No, the Texas Tower is at the UT campus. Remember the Whitman shooting spree years ago? Same Tower. UT is first place in baseball, you're kidding?

I'll post the standings in college baseball - they are in the top 10 if not the top 5 (if not number 1)... Theu are red hot and we know since we just played in Texas against Rice and TCU and lost most of the games. They were in Hilo for the away series in April and it was so lovely! Never saw so many tall, handsome Texans all at once. And, as far as I am concerned, Rice has the nicest fans and players of any school we have ever played.

[Yup - remember now about the Texas Tower sniper...] off to post the baseball standings...

I'm going to austin360 now to see. Let's see. Ooops, if we're number one it may not last. AUSTIN -- Mike Huggins and Jace Brewer each drove in three runs to lead Baylor to an 11-8 victory over Texas Sunday. Brewer drove in all three runs with a double in a four-run seventh inning. He was 2-for-4 and scored two runs. Huggins finished 3-for-6, including a double. Justin Taylor (4-0) allowed one unearned run on two hits in four innings of relief. Starter Josh Scott allowed four runs--one unearned--on six hits in four innings. Texas starter Ryan France (3-4) allowed five runs, including four earned, on five hits in 3 1-3 innings. He struck out three and walked three. Todd West was 2-for-3 and drove in a run for Texas. Steve Dorneman was 3-for-4, including a double, for Baylor.

Nope - I posted in Sports, but you were 3rd last week and 5th this week. John said we did not win the game against Fresno State - they just didn't play their usual game and gave it to us. *sigh* He was there calling the game and I was listening on the radio, so he should know.

(ah...Baylor! Yes, I read of that win which was such a big deal, but did not know how good Baylor was...)

e-Lert! from Austin360.com Hee Haw One weekend it's bunnies, the next it's donkeys. Eeyore's Birthday is here this weekend - one of those uniquely Austin celebrations that remind us of Austin's slacker/hippie roots. More dogs than cell phones, less clothing than Barton Springs, and more music and food than you can shake a bongo drum at - this is one event where you can throw yourself into the legendary lifestyle of what Austin once was. See our guide to the festivities, including slideshows and videos of last year's celebration: Eeyore's Birthday. NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, April 29 -- Wildflower Days continue with the Ethnobotany Festival: Plants & People in Communities Flower fun! Saturday, April 29 -- This one's for the ladies -- this golf tourney, that is. Tee up for charity Sunday, April 30 -- Volunteer for the 10K race for the human race. Ready to sweat? NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Get a glimpse of Jersey street life in "Fruits and Vegetables" at the Vortex � Music: Buddy and Julie Miller have a homecoming at Continental Club � Movies: Travel back in time with 'The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas', just one of the movies opening Friday � Sports: The Longhorns and Aggies baseball squads play Friday at the Disch! � Dining: Discuss the finer points of Austin cuisine with fellow food fans � Travel: Plan a last-second road trip to the New Orleans Jazz Fest 2000 � Recreation: Find others that share your interest in one of our hobbie groups � Community: Figure-eight your way to the 'Wheels for Wheels' benefit OUT OF SHAPE? Get ideas on what you need to do to get fit. Buy a magazine or two with ideas! Look under our "Recommended Items." You'll be ready for swimsuit season! Shopping GET CONNECTED Trading bongos for torpedos? "Excellent movie!! Well worth seeing, even if you're not into war movies...and Matthew is HOT, and his acting aint bad either!"" -- says amylu110 of McConaughey's 'U-571' You be the critic 'T'is the season to be building, so find an approved professional to put the finishing touches on your home. ImproveNet on 360 Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's special guests are: * Enrico Colantoni of "Galaxy Quest" * "Passions" star Jesse Metcalf * NBA Insider Chris Monter People & Chat What's under the kilt? Get the skinny on Scottish music at Capitol City Highlanders bagpipe performance, or become part of the band! Hum along Get your band online If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER The temps continue to climb as May approaches. Check how high the mercury will rise this weekend, with the KVUE 24 five-day forecast on Austin360.com. Weather Tornado Watch 2000 AUTO RACING 2000 Take our auto racing pages for a spin! Get driver stats and profiles, series schedules and standings, and the latest racing headlines. Plus buy tickets to an upcoming race or find that perfect gift for a racing fan. Racing 2000 ---------- *SPOTLIGHT* Fiesta - San Antonio If you are heading to San Antonio to enjoy Fiesta, be sure to check out SanAntonio360.com for the lowdown on the hoe-down. SanAntonio360.com Fiesta

The pool is edging up toward 80 degrees.

Bathwater at that temp. Too much warmer and it no longer is refreshing! Summer begins early in Central Texas, I guess. Shall I send some fragrant tradewinds to go with your pool?

It'll get to around 84 at the peak of summer. I just was in the water. I have the computer hooked up by the pool. Actually, I rigged up an Aten device which goes to a KVM switch which lets me switch between a half a dozen systems, including the old www.spring.net, access.spring.net, barton.spring.net and four Win type systems that I'm building. Aren't I always building computers? I can punch in whichever system I want to be on with a few keystrokes. It's twilight time right now. I've got the pool lights on. The temperature outside is perfect. And the insects and birds are giving the city sounds some competition. I'm getting ready for DSL, which will let us put our old servers back on line. It should take about 30 days to get DSL.

No spare parts lie around unused very long in your place! It is fun to do that and you can solder circles around anyone else, anyway. (You had to be able to do that in the "old days" to get your ticket...) I am delighted more than I can say that you have Barton Springs back. I remember clearly the sad day you took it down and stashed it in your garage. You sounded like you had lost a child, as you so well equated it. Time for the Paganizing ceremonies yet? We did that for our sailboats each new season.

We're about 30 days away, minimum, for putting these boxes back on the net with dedicated ip addresses.

The rebirth! Party time!!!

Don't break out the balloons and party hats just yet, I'm going to have to try and get Jacob Leveridge to help with some of the dns setup, or maybe if Peter's in town.

Ok. I'll be patient, but I have some stashed just in case you have a sudden break-through or need some cheering up. Do we need an excuse for a party?!

Matthew McConaughey in a eonline interview regarding the bongo thing: There's a rumor going around the hotel that earlier today you were wearing a T-shirt that said "I'd rather be playing bongos naked." No, no. It's already turned into a myth. It says, "What part of naked bongos don't you understand?" A friend of mine made it for me. It's good. I liked it when I read it. So, you seem to have a sense of humor about the whole thing. It's not a joke at all, and it wasn't at the time. But do I have a sense of humor about it? Yeah. I get asked if it is regrettable. No, I didn't think I did anything wrong. What did I learn from it? Shut the back window. Everyone said I shouldn't have been playing loud enough to wake somebody up. No. I should have shut the window. Could [my neighbors] have gone about it in another way? Yeah. But you know what? Maybe they didn't want to get out of bed, so they weren't wrong.

He is wiser than I gave him credit for, previously. Life goes on - get on with it! Still do not know why they had to storm his house, but apparently that is the way they do things nowadays...look at Miami!

Well his sub movie made $12 mil last weekend, number one on the charts. It's a good movie I hear.

e-Lert! from Austin360.com GOTV - Get Out The Vote Even a local election can be entertaining in Austin. This weekend Austinites go to the polls to elect a mayor, three additional City Council Members, and new representatives to the school board. Five minutes on our election package will make you a more informed voter. May 6, 2000 Election Would you ever vote for Leslie? Who's playing at the Shady Grove tonight? Austin360.com is the official website of "Unplugged at the Grove." Plug In To Unplugged NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo festivities are breaking out all over Austin with food, dancing and music. Viva Mexico! Saturday, May 6 -- Artsy, craftsy, funsy. The Old Pecan Street Festival is gearing up for another weekend of knick-knack hunting. Ye olde Pecan Sunday, May 7 -- It's the last homestand of 2000 for the University of Texas baseball team during the regular season.Hook'em NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Forget the "Love Bug" virus. Get your "Love Letters" onstage at the Paramount � Music: Elliott Smith, Staind and Indigenous pass through town � Movies: Roman tigers or sub-Saharan lions? "Gladiator," "I Dreamed of Africa," more opening Friday � Sports: Tulsa comes to Round Rock for a weekend series with the Express � Dining: Let City Grill prove its passion -- and don't forget your coupons! � Travel: Rough it at one of Texas' top 50 state parks � Recreation: Bird watch the more than 340 migratory species flying through Texas � Community: Rescue a cute pooch or kitten at Pet Adoptathon 2000 A TRIBUTE TO HER Mother's Day is right around the corner. Remember the soft kisses for your booboos, the words of encouragement on a bad day? Our extensive Mother's Day guide offers everything you need to pamper her and show your appreciation. Let her know she is the best. Gifts for Mom GET CONNECTED A tradition on trail. "Let's allow the wide-open opportunity for more students to die because short-sighted college administrators are afraid to offend cash-supplying alums and students" -- says Kenwritez of A&M bonfire findings Do you think it should continue? 'T'is the season to be building, so find an approved professional to put the finishing touches on your home. ImproveNet on 360 Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's special guests are: * Ringo Starr * Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller * Gardening expert John Fech People & Chat It's a small world after all. Make new friends from around the world with members of The Friendship Force of Austin.Go international If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Get out and vote! Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Looks like the rain is taking the weekend off. Keep up with lake levels and pollen counts so you can enjoy the fun! Weather Tornado Watch 2000 EIGHT GREAT ROADSTERS Get caught in a web of fun with the new Toyota MR2 Spyder and seven other great roadsters. Drop the top and let the sun shine in as you explore specs, pics and more of these awesome machines! Vroooom! ---------- *SPOTLIGHT* SanAntonio360.com If you are heading to San Antonio this weekend, be sure to check out our sister-site - SanAntonio360.com. SanAntonio360.com

May 5, 2000 TFTD-L@TAMU.EDU May 6th is one of the Uniform Election Days in Texas. This means that tomorrow there will be many city and school elections in the state. tftd requests that you cast an INFORMED vote tomorrow or whenever it is election time for your community. Also tftd has determined a general rule. If there are seven propositions on the ballot one should vote for the first five and against the last two. Disclaimer: This general rule is based on one set of observations at a single location.

local Austin news... I'll be in town May 15-19... wanna grab a veggie burger? Business 8am-6pm kinda thing but I should have a few nights of free time.

Sure, sounds great! Email me a contact number for you when you're in town, where are you staying?

Hampton Inn off of West Braker.

That's just a few miles from the Quail house, bring your swim gear becvause the water's fine! And you're welcome to use the computers in the house to access the Spring/Internet/email whatever. Looking forward to seeing you again. My 'scope says " Life just got better when you hear that a certain person is back in town."

*grin* Thanks Paul. I've got the swimsuit packed!

e-Lert! from Austin360.com Be nice to your mom You owe it to your mother to be nice to her this weekend. Just think of all the pain and suffering you've put her through (or was that your stinky little brother?). We've got the scoop on events around town that will show your mom just how much she means to you. Mother's Day doings Who's playing at the Shady Grove tonight? Austin360.com is the official website of "Unplugged at the Grove." Plug In To Unplugged NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 -- This musical version of 'A Clockwork Orange' takes center stage this weekened. Come along, fellow droogs Saturday, May 13 -- You don't have to be a NASA engineer to learn how to build and launch your own backyard rocket. Up, up and away Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14 -- The Sam Houston State Bearkats sneak into town for one last series against Texas. Hook'em NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Name that art! You could take home a free masterpiece � Music: Cure those blues at the Antone's Blues Festival � Movies: "Time Code"'s Salma Hayek heats up the screen in Friday's new movie line-up � Sports: Fast times and fleet feet are in town at the UIL state track meet � Dining: A Chinatown by any other name still serves good food � Travel: Do up Dallas family-style this Mother's Day Weekend � Recreation: Get your bike blessed and help support the Pediatric AIDS League � Community: Blow out the candles, read and celebrate 25 years of RIF STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT When the humdrum of city life is biting at your nerves, take a weekend and hit the trail. Camp in comfort after checking out our buyer's guide for the best camping gear to fit your needs. Find a tent. GET CONNECTED Failing board? "Caring just gets in the way of all the cool-hearted, short-sighted decisions that are a tradition for the School Board" -- says mthr of AISD What do you think? Bring in the birds, plant the roses and build a pond. Check out Austin 360's Home Improvement tips. Home Improvement on 360 Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's special guests are: * Majandra Delfino * Marilyn Chambers * Barry Williams (Greg Brady) People & Chat Have a preschooler at home? Get information and support at Central Austin Preschool Mother's Club meetings. Join the club Get your group online If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Happy Mother's Day! Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER Rain may come down, but the temperatures aren't going anywhere but up. Check the KVUE forecast. Weather MISSION POSSIBLE Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find what movies will tickle your fancy this month. A warning though -- this message could lead to buttery fingers and tasty treats! See the future. ---------- *SPOTLIGHT* SanAntonio360.com If you are heading to San Antonio this weekend, be sure to check out our sister-site - SanAntonio360.com. SanAntonio360.com

Austin360.com e-Lert! - May 18 - May 24 Heating Up As we bear down on 100-degrees here in mid-May, it's time to start looking indoors for entertainment in Austin. Austin360.com is here with some cool entertainment recommendations. Summer Concerts Austin360.com is the official website of "Unplugged at the Grove". See who's playing tonight, view the photo galleries, relive previous shows via the archived webcasts, or even watch tonight's show live starting at 8:00 PM tonight! Plug In To Unplugged NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, May 19 -- Kids love 'em, dads want 'em. Monster trucks aren't all steel and testosterone....there's big giant tires too! Not manly enough? There will be WWF superstars too. Friday, Friday, Friday Saturday, May 20 -- UT alum Bill Moyers will speak to the University of Texas graduating senior class of 7,300. Move the tassle Sunday, May 21 -- Kid's Day at the Dell Diamond has the Express welcoming the Arizona Diamondback's rahabbing Matt Williams and the El Paso Diablos. Batter up NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: See (and hear) "Liberated Voices," post-apartheid South African art at AMA � Music: Your favorite Austin bands croon TV theme songs at Hole in the Wall's "TV Hoot Night" � Movies: The kids will love "Dinosaur," leading the charge into Austin theaters this weekend � Sports: It's simple: Hit a hole-in-one, win a million bucks and benefit Children's Hospital of Austin � Dining: Find out who has the hottest tamales on South First Street � Travel: Plan your weekend or Memorial Day road trip to a Texas hot spot � Recreation: Work off the Wiener Schnitzel at the Deutschen Pfest 5K fun run and walk � Community: Go batty! Bring the family out for Saturday's "Free-Tail Free-For-All" bat watching party BUY A BIKE Launch a lifetime of fun for your children with their very own bicycle. Our buyer's guide offers all the guidance you'll need to find just the right bike for your young ones or yourself! Get up to speed. GET CONNECTED Whoah! How much? "These continued rent hikes are obscene.The apartment industry ought to ashamed of themselves. Bloodsuckers - the whole lot of them!!" -- says Rick of Austin rents. Has it effected you? Bring in the birds, plant the roses and build a pond. Check out Austin 360's Home Improvement tips. Home Improvement on 360 Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: * Rookie of the Year Tony Stewart * Say farewell to Andy Richter * SBA Head Aida Alvarez People & Chat Get a bit of culture in your life. Visit some of the scheduled 'Women & Their Work' exhibits during the month of May . Women & Their Work If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Austin360.com e-Lert! - May 18 - May 24 Heating Up As we bear down on 100-degrees here in mid-May, it's time to start looking indoors for entertainment in Austin. Austin360.com is here with some cool entertainment recommendations. Summer Concerts Austin360.com is the official website of "Unplugged at the Grove". See who's playing tonight, view the photo galleries, relive previous shows via the archived webcasts, or even watch tonight's show live starting at 8:00 PM tonight! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, May 26 -- Head on out to Kerrville for Folk Festival 2000. Unroll your sleeping bag Saturday, May 27 -- Learn how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven. Dig in Friday through Sunday -- Sign up for a weekend of culinary nirvana. Get stuffed! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Guess whodunnit while you dine at Dave & Buster's Saturday � Music: N'Sync, Rev. Horton Heat, Herbie Hancock and more � Movies: Tom Cruise, Jackie Chan lead the action-packed barrage at local theaters � Sports: Root for the home team as the Round Rock Express hosts the San Antonio Missions � Dining: Plan a last-second holiday picnic or dinner party on a shoestring � Travel: The season is peachy for a Memorial Day road trip to Fredericksburg � Recreation: Cool off underground at these Central Texas caves and caverns � Community: Take the kids to learn about clouds, wind & weather at the Wildflower Center No Ties for Dad Find nifty tidbits to pay homage to your father. If tradition mandates a tie, we've got that, too. Let him know he's the best. GET CONNECTED "I had a chance to see the sequel to MI-1. It should be titled 'Mission Improbable'" -- says dp4hire of Mission: Impossible II. What do you reckon? When those tax appraisals hit, so did tax-bill shock. Find out how to protest and search your area's appraisal rates. Austin appraisals Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: * Redbook Food Editor, Tamara Holt * "Passions" star Julian Crane * Rock Trio Samantha-7 People & Chat Get a bit of culture in your life. Visit some of the scheduled 'Women & Their Work' exhibits during the month of May . Women & Their Work If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER There's a slight chance of rain, but mainly the temps are going sky high. Check the KVUE forecast.

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Austin360.com e-Lert! - June 1 - June 6 It's Already June? We're into the heat of it now, and the 'Horns are in the heat of the season, with the NCAA super regional series at Disch-Falk Field. For your primer on the NCAA Baseball Tournament, click on our guide to the College World Series. Austin360's College World Series Guide. Or if its too hot at "the Disch" for you, plunge into some cool Central Texas waters in your new swimwear. Swimsuits and Shamu. NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, June 2 -- Legendary jazz star Nancy Wilson will be swinging at the Paramount. Women in Jazz Saturday, June 3 -- The Men's Garden Club of Austin hosts the Summer Flower and Vegetable show at Zilker. It's man's man's man's world Sunday, June 4 -- Free music by Los Romanceros and Van Wilks in the great outdoors at Zilker Park. Spread out the picnic blanket NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: "Islands of Order: A Decade of Collection" at the Harry Ransom Center � Music: Waterloo Park is getting swampy at the Bayou Boogie � Movies: Heather Graham is "Committed" at the box office this week � Sports: Longhorns baseball plays Penn State at the sold out Disch-Falk field � Dining: Find a place to do lunch on the cheap � Travel: Lose your stomach at the best amusement parks in Texas � Recreation: Spoil a good walk at one of Central Texas' golf courses � Community: Tool around Austin and find over 250 murals Protect Your Hide! Our buyer's guide offers a selection of products to block harmful effects of the sun and keep your skin looking healthy and young. Don't risk a sunburn. GET CONNECTED On yogurt shop murders: " I agree, innocent until proven guilty. Let's get on with the trials..my biggest complaint, people spouting 'facts' and seldom getting them straight." -- Phoenix . Share your thoughts You drive it. You hate it. Find out what's going to happen at the plans for the I-35/Ben White interchange. Spaghetti bowl Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: * "Shanghai Noon" director Tom Dey * Rockers BBMak * "Silver Screams" movie chat People & Chat Summer is here so why not stay cool and get in shape with Austin Aquatics master swim team? Stroke! Stroke!

�e-Lert! from Austin360.com Summertime Fun Austin summertime fun -- find out what time that pool opens, how to get to a Central Texas amusement park, or when the movie starts -- all on the Austin360.com Summer Guide. Austin360's Summer Guide Summer Swimsuit Slideshow NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Today through Friday, June 9 -- Texas' top baseball teams are in Austin and Round Rock for the UIL tournament. Put me in coach Friday, through Thursday, June 15 -- You don't have to risk your neck for your brother man to join in Austin ShaftWeek. Shut Yo' Mouth! Friday through Sunday, June 11 -- Satisfy your motorcycle cravings at the Republic of Texas Biker Rally. Hogs, rice-burners, beemers and more will descend on 6th Street and the Austin area for music, rides and refreshments. Rev it up! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Glimpse South African art at 'Liberated Voices' � Music: 3 Balls of Fire, Pop Gun, Taboo playing this weekend � Movies: 'Gone in 60 Seconds' screeches into Austin this weekend � Sports: Keep score while the 'Horns World Series drive is taking off in Omaha � Dining: Find a Texas wine for any occasion � Travel: Fly to Toronto and back from Austin for $215 � Recreation: Find a place to take a dip and beat the heat in Central Texas � Community: Join with Literacy Austin to help local residents learn to read A Tribute to Dad He held your hand and guided you along the way. Now use our Father's Day shopping guide to hand him something that will show him how much you care. Shop for Dad. GET CONNECTED On movies: "The few laughs that I did get from what was on the screen was so few and far between as not to count...This Trip is a bad one. " -- says FletchMan about "Road Trip". Share your thoughts Are you wheezin, sneezin' and praying for a break from the sinus torture? Heal thyself. Allergy, away! Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: � David Ledbetter � Garcelle Beauvais � Dr. Sharon Boyse People & Chat Here's to your health. Let the Austin Herb Society help you find the herbs that complement your lifestyle. Austin Herb Society Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media.

Summer in Austin How about some groovy tunes under the big oaks at the Shady Grove? Or an October hunt in the middle of June at the Paramount? Maybe a refreshing dip into the icy waters of Barton Springs? Austin360.com is here with some cool ideas to beat the heat this summer weekend. Austin360's Summer Guide Hunt for Red October at the Paramount Unplugged at the Grove NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Thursday June 15 through Saturday, June 17 -- The first half of the first season is almost up, get out to Dell Diamond for the Express vs. the Arkansas Travelers Thirsty Thursday and Fireworks Friday Thursday through Sunday, June 18 -- The Greatest Show on Earth, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus makes its stop in River City. To the Egress Saturday June 17 & Sunday, June 18 -- Tour one of Austin's great neighborhoods during the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Historic Homes Tour. Old time Austin NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Exhibit: 'Islands of Order: A Decade of Collection' � Music: Where's Willie? Ctach up with Mr. Nelson as he tours Europe � Movies: 'Shaft,' struts into Austin theaters this weekend. Dig it? � Sports: Rugby teams from all over our region are here for "Bloodfest" � Restaurants: Follow the Tex-Mex mile, South First's bevy of border-state fare � Travel: Head to Fredericksburg for a perfect day of peach-picking � Recreation: Get your sprockets in gear and learn to take care of your bike � Community: Give a hoot. Join the Town Lake Clean Up efforts Sex in the City Get the entire first season -- 12 episodes of the award-winning HBO comedy series on two DVDs that takes an outrageous look at dating, mating and relating in New York City. Buy it now. GET CONNECTED Waving debate: "I don't ask any one to give up or hide their Heritage, so why am I being asked to hide mine? " -- says susan_f_32221 about the Confederate flag. Share your thoughts Get outside and explore one of Texas' top 50 best state parks. Into the brush Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: � Music editor Michelle Lee � Rock group Neve � Dr. Adam Cotsen of "Sex and the City" People & Chat Looking to get your kids into sports? Let the University Hills Optimist Club direct you in the right direction. Go team! If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Austin360.com e-Lert! - June 22 - June 28 � Music in the Park "Summerfest" this Sunday in Waterloo Park features 13 different local and national acts performing from 11:15 in the morning until 10:00 at night. Tickets at the gate are $15, but you can pick up $10 advance tickets at Star Tickets or at Hooters - so you've got that going for you. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Summerfest is #2 on the Austin360.com Ten Around Town. What's #1? Who's playing at Summer Fest? Visit SanAntonio360.com if you are looking for a fun day-trip this weekend. SanAntonio360.com NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Starting Friday, June 23 -- Send up the silent film era with the production of "Merton of the Movies." Acting! Saturday, June 24 -- Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly, two of the best in one of Hitch's best, "Rear Window." It's playing at the revamped Paramount. Good evening Sunday, June 25th -- Summerfest will be rocking Waterloo Park downtown with the Toadies, Pushmonkey and Monte Montgomery Rockin' the Park NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Exprience African-American culture at the Expo Center � Music: Where's Willie? Join Willie Nelson each day on his European tour � Movies: See the two sides of Jim Carey in "Me, Myself & Irene,' opening Friday � Sports: Hop aboard the Round Rock Express this weekend � Restaurants: Craving calamari? Manic for marinara? Get it here � Travel: Austin to Chicago for $181; Dallas to Portland for $158 � Recreation: Learn how to avoid falling victim to heat-related illnesses � Community: Pet lovers unite. Adopt one of 50 cats at Kitten Fest. Connect with Music Sin�ad O'Connor is back after a six year hiatus with Faith and Courage, an expressive collection of songs that traverse the human experience, touching on such universals as love and lust, respect and responsibility, strength and spirit. GET CONNECTED Are you ready for some football? "Even considering Washingtons two first round picks, I think Tampa Bay won. I wouldn't be surprised to see them in the Superbowl this year. " -- says shanegot. Catch the pre-season football fever Stop the spam! Learn how to reduce the clutter in your mailboxes, both online and off. Block it Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: � Dr. Patrick Woods on Liver Disease � World Class Scientists! � All is revealed by Psychic Mary Beth People & Chat Calling all Owls! Join the Austin Rice Alumni for happy hour or a good read. Owls in Austin Get your alumni group online If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Fourth of July in Austin Ever since thomas.jefferson@usa.com sent that "Important - Please Read ASAP!" e-mail over to king.george@uk.com with the "seeya.doc" attachment, the world has never been the same. Austin is a wonderful place to celebrate our great nations' Declaration of Independence (seeya.doc) just the way our forefathers envisioned it - by blowing up fireworks, eatin' barbeque and watching Wimbledon on TV. Austin360.com is here with your guide to the weekend's festivities. Fourth of July Guide The right to vote -- what's your favorite part of Fourth of July? Austinites currently have "Beer" beating out "Fireworks" by two votes?!?!? Vote for your favorite part of the Fourth of July tradition. NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, June 30 through July 4 -- It's Independence Day weekend. Use our comprehensive July Fourth events guide to plan your celebrations Celebrate! Beginning Friday, June 30 -- It's a great weekend for family films, with 'The Sound of Music', 'Chicken Run' and dozens more movies playing in town. To the theater! Friday, June 30 through July 4 -- Music from The Gourds, Willie Nelson, Guy Forsyth and hundreds more bands. Hit the clubs NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: The Last weekend to see Rivera's "The Tortilla Maker" � Music: Jack Ingram, RB Morris, Damon Bramblett live at the Continental Club � Movies: Testostarone over doze with 'The Patriot' and 'The Perfect Storm' opening Friday � Sports: Enjoy the fireworks on the field and in the air at the Dell Diamond � Restaurants: A wee bit of the Emerald Isle for Austin diners � Travel: Austin to Nashville for for $198; Dallas to Orange County for $208 � Recreation: Find local spots to drop a tube into a cool river � Community: Seeking: Thoughtful, generous, single volunteers Star Wars Action! Return to a galaxy far, far away and see how the saga began with the first episode: The Phantom Menace. Buy the video and delve into a time when the Jedi Knights are the guardians of peace in a turbulent galaxy and a young Queen fights to save her people. In the shadows lurks an evil force waiting for the right moment to strike. Discover the Force. GET CONNECTED Are you ready for some football? "I love Tien Hong on Burnet -- we order out from there quite frequently, and it has always been outstanding ... They have a very extensive menu and reasonable prices." -- says mamaross22 of the local eatery. You be the food critic Looking for some new wheels or do yours need some help? Look no further. Autos 360 Join us and Talk City to chat with celebrities. Among this week's super chats are: � The Daytime Diva dishes Soap trivia � A $27 million jackpot winner talks � All is revealed by Psychic Mary Beth People & Chat 1-2-3 and 4. Let the Austin Tango Connection teach you a thing or two about dancing. If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

I'd rather be at Ragweed, but I'm stuck in Austin due to rental business. The first of the month is always a harried time and a bad time for trips.

I just need some coole people to hang with...do not care where! I am B O R E D.

Don't worry, hang with us, we will PUMP YOU UP!

Here I be! Hunting up goodies on Google.com to entertain me and maybe readers of Spring. Gotta get those train-hoppers back into action when they are next at a cyber cafe. That was fun!

Really, god speed to our train hoppin' buds.

Yup, I am concerned about them when they do not get in touch now and then...

e-Lert! from Austin360.com - July 6, 2000 Time for a little R&R It's hard to believe it's almost the weekend again. Maybe we should lobby to have Tuesday off every week! With the heat building and water shortage worsening, this weekend might be a good time to check out our energy- and water-saving guides: � Slash your energy bill � Save cash on gas � Conserve water & save money Or get out & about at one of the following superb Austin-area events. Have a terrific weekend! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Thursday, July 6 through July 7 -- The playoff-bound Round Rock Express battle the Midland RockHounds at the Dell Diamond. Play ball! Beginning Friday, June 30 -- You know it's summer when the Zilker Hillside is alive with their series of free shows. West Side Story starts Friday. Bring a blanket Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 -- Shop and swap your Chatty Cathy, baseball cards, or anything else at the Austin Collectors Exposition at the Crockett Center. Dust it off! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Celebrity dolls, comics and kitsch at the Austin Collectors Exposition � Music: Metal head? Metallica, Korn and more moshers are playing just up the Interstate � Movies: 'Disney's The Kid', 'Scary Movie', others open Friday in local theaters � Sports: Get in the water for a good cause at Swimathon 2000 � Restaurants: How fresh is fresh? The Eastside Cafe seems to know the answer � Travel: Find screams and thrills at Central Texas amusement parks � Recreation: Use our Water Sports Guide to hit the lakes in a rental boat, canoe or watercraft � Community: Discover how SWE unites women engineers

Austin360.com e-Lert!: July 14 - July 16 Some like it hot Triple-digit days are here again, so make sure you're prepared when you hit the lakes, outdoor concerts or the hike & bike trails. Beat the heat If you're game, you can cool off in a number of ways: � Rent a boat or personal watercraft � Hit area lakes � Find a swimming pool � Go tubing Have a terrific weekend! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, July 14 -- Meet the Austin team which hopes to win this year's Discovery Channel EcoChallenge in Borneo. Live music, food and more await you -- free! Lend your support Friday, July 14 to Saturday, July 15 -- Help keep your city beautiful by volunteering for the Austin Watershed Vegetation Restoration Project. Do your part Saturday, July 15 -- Friends, Romans, countrymen, buy me a beer! Taste dozens of local brews at this year's Texas Beer Tasting. Bottoms up! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Jet your way to Zilker Park for a free, futuristic 'West Side Story' � Music: The North Mississippi Allstars transform the Continental Club into a rollicking backwoods blues joint � Movies: 'X-Men' mutate in Austin theaters Friday � Sports: Swimathon 2000 raises money for the Austin State School on Saturday � Restaurants: Carnivore cravings? Find out what you'll find at Sullivan's � Travel: Be a tourist in Austin, on foot or via duck � Recreation: Lazy days are here to stay - take a tube ride down the Guad or Gruene River � Community: The AAU Championships-bound Austin Braves are having a garage sale to raise funds If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Hmm wonder what the Ecochallenge is all about and where this event is going to be, being Friday night and all.

Austin360.com e-Lert!: July 14 - July 16 Dry times ahead Plan on watering your garden this weekend? Austin and some surrounding cities are under mandatory water restrictions, so you'd better check it's your day to water. � Austin watering schedule � Avoid a $2,000 fine � Water-saving tips � Water-saving incentives � Share your water-saving tips Have a terrific weekend! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, July 23 -- A car and truck show for the guys and a bridal show for the gals. It's all in the planning, folks. His and Hers Thursday, July 20 through Saturday, July 22 -- Elgin's Western Days will bring out the Cowboy and carnivore in everyone. Get along, little doggies! Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 -- Get some culture, it's good for you. Dance, art shows, Buddhist celebrations and more. Art. It does a body good NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Bask in the warmth of dance and song from Austin's different cultures � Music: Get your groove on with Patti Smith, Soulhat or Tom Russell � Movies: Teen flicks 'Loser', 'The In Crowd', open in Austin theaters Friday � Sports: Root for Lance Armstrong as he battles for victory in the Tour de France � Restaurants: Caffeine is life! So don't waste your life in naff coffee shops. Find a good 'un near you � Travel: Cool off in Chicago for $149 roundtrip from Austin � Recreation: Lazy days are here to stay -- take a tube ride down the Guad or Gruene Rivers � Community: Something old, new, blue -- all at the Fine Gift Charity Bizaar

Austin360.com e-Lert!: August 3 - August 6 Tax Holiday weekend! I-35's going to be a complete disaster, but don't let that slow down your fun! Austin 360 will guide you through the highways and the buy-ways. � What's for sale, what's not � Get the most out of the sales tax holiday weekend � Find out what's on sale at local stores Have a terrific weekend! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Saturday, Aug. 5 -- Take the kids for a day full of family fun at the Millenium Center. Load up the minivan Saturday, Aug. 5 -- Help a neighbor pay for their liver transplant. Lend a hand Sunday, Aug. 6 -- Delve into the intricaces of a new culture during India Month. Expand your horizons NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Watch the Well Hung Jury break a non-existant world record for longest monologue � Music: Bring out your Dead! The Jerry Garcia fest has Deadheads flocking to the lake � Movies: 'Hollow Man,' and 'Coyote Ugly,' 'Space Cowboys' open in Austin theaters Friday � Sports: Those San Antonio Missions battle the Express at Dell Diamond � Restaurants: Re-re-born, the Granite Cafe is still serving � Travel: Take your pick, Chicago, L.A. or Phoenix for less than $200 from Austin by air � Recreation: Watercraft-less in Austin? Find out where to rent boats, jet skis and canoes � Community: Lonely? Adopt a pet this weekend If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Austin360.com e-Lert!: August 10 - August 13 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Multipart/Mixed; boundary="--Next_Part(6610_Thu_Aug_10_14:38:35_2000)--" X-UIDL: gX+"!I`i"!Q5l"!J(P!! e-Lert! from Austin360.com Festival of films Life is a film festival in Austin. In the pool, at the restaurant, the art house, the multi-plex or the Paramount, the oppurtunities are endless. This weekend's 'Reel Women Presents Real Stories' festival features the strong and diverse works of female documentary filmmakers. � Deep Eddy Pool: The Road to El Dorado � Paramount: 'Willy Wonka' and 'My Fair Lady' � Theaters: The Replacements, American Pimp and more Have a terrific weekend! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Saturday, Aug. 12 -- Latino Comedy Project's Fiesta returns to the Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., with local and national comic sensations. Estamos felizes Friday August 11 - Oct. 14 -- 'To Whom Was This Sacrifice Useful?' an exhibit on The Texas Revolution and the Narrative of Jos� Enrique de la Pe�a, including historical documents, maps, and photographs. Remembering the Alamo Friday August 11 - Sunday, Aug. 13 -- Marble Falls welcomes big-time drag boat racers to the friendly waters of Lake LBJ for Lakefest. Vroom! Vroom! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Guest Conductor Jeff Tyzik will direct the Austin Symphony Orchestra in a free concert at the Capitol � Music: America's musical sweethearts, the Dixie Chicks, head this way Saturday � Movies: Wanna land a TV or silver screen role? Chek out the latest casting call news for local auditions � Sports: The Round Rock Express hosts the Diablos this weekend at Dell Diamond � Restaurants: Pop in for a quick caffeine-charged lunch at Bouldin Creek Coffee House � Travel: Take off! Toronto for only $216 in our web-fare round-up � Recreation: Find a golf course you haven't played in our Central Texas Golf Guide � Community: Dine and wine for a a good cause during the Fourth Annual SIMS Supper benefit If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Austin360.com e-Lert!: August 17 - August 20 e-Lert! from Austin360.com Make it a hill country weekend Now's the time to rediscover Austin's stately neighboring beauty. Hit the road and take the Hill Country Harvest Wine Trail through newly picked vineyards, to wineries filled with the smells of new wine and the excitement of the harvest season. Make it a weekend and top off your day with a visit to a local Bed and Breakfast. � Map your route � Visit Fredericksburg � Find a local Bed and Breakfast NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20 -- Get your tonsils ready, the Austin Fiery Foods Show featuring around 1,000 spicey delectables lights up the Palmer. Burnin' down the house Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19 -- More evidence that Gen Xers are getting old, 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' is playing at the Paramount. I'm so wasted Thursday, Aug. 17 through Sep 7 -- The Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival is kicking off this weekend. Hit the opening festivities. aGLIFF NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Places of Peace and Power: The Sacred Site Slide Show of Martin Gray � Music: Antone's will be hipping and hopping with the Jungle Brothers � Movies: 'Godzilla 2000,' 'Original Kings of Comedy,' others open Friday � Sports: Join up with the Austin Tri-Cyclist Couple's Triathlon benefiting the American Diabetes Association � Restaurants: The Chinese restaurant where Chinese people eat? Sea Dragon � Travel: Fly to L.A., Salt Lake City and St. Louie on the cheap � Recreation: Find your way to the closest swimming hole and cool off � Community: Be good to your best friend. Visit the EmanciPet Free Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

Austin360.com e-Lert!: August 24 - August 27 Music for every drummer's beat You'll find tunes to satisfy everyone's musical appetite this weekend in Austin. Sting comes to the Erwin Center on Saturday night while the Gipsy Kings grace The Backyard. Meanwhile, the Continental Club has The Hollisters and Eleven Hundred Springs, and the Mercury presents Superjane DJ's, with Heather, Colette, Dayhota, Electric Indigo and Lady D. As you head out, find a great place to eat, then have a cuppa joe while you give those barking dogs a rest before you head home. � Check out the other best bets � Listen to some local bands � See what they look like NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, Aug. 15 -- Make way for the Buzztopia tour is coming to Austin, featuring the Jazz Mandolin Project and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Swingin' at Stubbs Sunday, Aug. 27 -- Texas Home and Garden Show will fill the Austin Convention Center with a "living magazine" of home and garden products and services. Good things Friday, Aug 25 through Sept. 7 -- We mean it this time, the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival kicks off this weekend. aGLIFF NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Hitch is all over the screen this weekend at the Paramount � Music: What's tops in Austin? Check Waterloo's Top 50 � Movies: Quentin Tarantino is back in Austin with QT Quatro � Sports: Thursday night's alright for fighting at the Texas Title Fight � Restaurants: If you are going to be waiting anyway, might as well make it Vespaio � Travel: Your vacation photos could win you a 14-day trek for two in Nepal's Himalayas to Gokyo Lakes � Recreation: Tube the San Marcos, Guadalupe or Gruene rivers � Community: Learn all about bamboo and even make earings at the Texas Bamboo Fest If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback

I'll definitely be heading to the H&G Show Friday night. Woo, woo, what a night on the town!

Sounds fantastic. Report back when you come back to earth!

Austin360.com e-Lert!: August 31 - September 3 Labor Day plans, we got 'em The last blast of the summer is here. Whether you are headed to the beach, down the Guadalupe or South to San Antonio, we can help plan your way. Even if you're staying at home we can help your barbecue go beyond the usual burgers and dogs .... not that there's anything wrong with them. � Plan it! � Beach it! � Tube it! � Grill it! � Whatever it! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Saturday, Sept. 2 - Sunday, Sept. 3 -- It's jazz, it's Zilker and it's free. Sounds like the Zilker Jazz festival is back for its 20th annual event. Take a blanket Thursday, Aug. 31 - Tuesday, Sept. 5 -- The students are back at UT, and the bands are kicking it into gear. We'll help you keep track of who's playing where. Get out Sunday, Sept. 3 -- Shake your salsa thang to saucy acts while enjoying spicy food at Waterloo Park It's hot! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Fall 2000 show opens at the Museum of Fine Arts � Music: Catch the 70's musical that is sans Donna Summer, '8-TRACKS (no disco)' � Movies: aGLIFF rolls on at venues all over town � Sports: Friday night football is taking off this week � Restaurants: It's only taken three months for Aquarelle to stand out in Austin � Travel: You still haven't seen San Antonio? � Recreation: Time to go skinny dipping! Splash Day at Hippy Hollow! � Community: Learn about the wild orchids of Texas with Joe Liggio at the Wildflower Center (unfortunately it is all in hyperlinks which does not translate to Yapp. Please check their home page for more information on the above events)

Aquarelle? Never heard of it. The Salsa and Jazz events sound cool.

...cool...or depending the ignition point of the salsa and the kind of jazz... Austin360.com e-Lert!: September 7 - 10 Cooooool! You lived through it -- the hottest day ever in Austin! Now, get out of that air-conditioned cocoon and celebrate life by browsing the expo dedicated to improving self, grabbing a healthy and tasty meal, or getting a funny bone check up from Nurse Betty. So much to do. So little time. So get going! NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Thursday, Sept. 7 - Sunday, Sept. 10 -- Fancy a romantic meal out this weekend? Then let our brand new & much improved Restaurant Guide help you find the ideal eatery Take your pick Friday, Sept. 8 - Sunday, Sept. 10 -- The weekend has rain and cooler weather in the forecast. Seize the opportunity and take your wee ones to a water park. Make a splash! Sunday, Sept. 10 -- Soak up the splendor of a close encounter with Cypress Hill, Everlast, Weezer, Kottonmouth Kings, Nixons, Wheatus & more. Kick it! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Dig inside the presidency with 'TIME and the Presidency' at the LBJ Library & Musuem � Music: KRS One and MC Overlord crank up for Antone's Saturday � Movies: Renee Zellweger's 'Nurse Betty,' opens in Austin � Sports: UT battles at home against the Ragin' Cajuns Saturday. But getting to the game could be tricky � Restaurants: Cut out the junk but hold onto the flavor at East Austin's Mr. Natural � Travel: Oh, Canada! Head north from Austin for $216 round trip � Recreation: Use our handy Golf Guide to hit the greens before they go brown � Community: Head to the Self-Transformation Expo 2000

Austin360.com e-Lert!: September 14 - 17 Thursday, Sept. 14 - Sunday, Sept. 17 -- Celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain at Diez y Seis de Septiembre. Viva Mexico! Thursday, Sept. 14 - Sunday, Sept. 17 -- The Austin Shakespeare Festival continues it's run of free shows, this weekend Julius Caeser takes the stage. Et tu, Brute'? Friday, Sept. 15 - Saturday, Sept. 16 -- Gird your tongue and head South to San Marcos for the official Texas State Men's Chili Cookoff, Chilympiad 2000. Robert Earl Keen performs Saturday night. No beans NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: The Museum of Fine Arts features woodcut prints and acrylic paintings by Lori Baugh � Music: Discover our town's blossoming jazz scene at the Austin Jazz and Arts Festival � Movies: 'Duets,' 'Bait, and 'Aimee & Jaguar' open Friday in Austin � Sports: The Longhorns take on the pass happy Cardinal out in Palo Alto. Get prepped on Austin 360 � Restaurants: Find a great new spot or vote for an old favorite in our new Restaurant Guide � Travel: Buzz off to Las Vegas, Long Island or Toronto for around $200 from Austin � Recreation: This weekend could actually be fairly cool, so hit a trail! � Community: Get your running shoes on and join the Teddy Bear Picnic & 5K Run

Austin360.com e-Lert!: September 28 - October 1 Perfection Personified It's one of those weekends that define Austin. A stroll down Sixth, swinging to live blues, and the celebration of nature. Great weather, lots to do, and Austin 360 to help you do it. The Mind Over Money Festival is one good bet with over 100 performances at various venues throughout the city. MoM Fest NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, Sept. 29 -- The B.B. King Blues Festival 2000 will be rockin' Auditorium Shores this Friday night with Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, and Corey Harris. Lucille! Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday Oct. 1 -- The Old Pecan Street art festival will be hopping along Sixth Street with arts and crafts, music, food and fun. Get out your Christmas list Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday Oct. 1 -- The Texas Wildlife Expo features a variety of hands-on activities, many designed for youngsters. Activities include shooting sports, fishing, rock climbing, birding, mountain biking, game calling, wild game cooking, fly fishing, and kayaking. It's free! NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: Beckett's classic 'Waiting for Godot' plays the Hogg Auditorium � Music: New Bohemians and Kelly Willis headline Make A Wish Foundation benefit � Movies: 'Girl Fight,' and 'Remember the Titans' open Friday in Austin � Sports: Ricky Williams' jersey retired as OSU visits DKR � Restaurants: Jonesin' for a taco? Find a taqueria near you � Travel: Fly from Austin to any Southwest or America West destination for $198 or less � Recreation: Put your foot down for Downtown Classic 10K � Community: Join in the 15th Annual Driftwood Heritage Day festivities If you have any questions or suggestions about the e-Lert!, let us know: Austin 360 Feedback If you want to make changes to you profile, such as upgrading from the text version to the html (with graphics) version of e-Lert!, click here: Edit your profile Copyright 2000 Cox Interactive Media. WEEKEND WEATHER The weather warms up a little, but it's still cooooolll. Check our local forecast. Eat, drink and be savvy! Join the Austin360.com Supper Club, powered by Yclip, and save up to 20 percent at the popular restaurants and bars on our menu. To learn more and to register, go to... http://supperclub.austin360.com. In San Antonio Win tickets to hear Creed in concert with Collective Soul at the Alamodome on Oct. 5.

Austin360.com e-Lert!: October 27 - October 31 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Multipart/Mixed; boundary="--Next_Part(25993_Thu_Oct_26_13:50:31_2000)--" X-UIDL: k2~!!aC*!!,-(#!W+T"! e-Lert! from Austin360.com Jason and Freddie Would Ge Proud It's that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you eat too many of those candy corn things. The satisfaction you get from putting the fear of God into your next door neighbor's kids. It's Halloween and Austin 360 has the best guide in town. Plus this weekend has great music, charity runs and a slew more terrific events besides. Start your weekend here. Talk about football See a movie Sniff out a good airfare NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday Oct. 27 - Tuesday, Oct. 31 -- Creak, wail, screeeeechhhh, rattle, moan! Scare the pants off yourself and the family with an Austin-area Halloween happening. Ba-ba-booooooo! Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29 -- Do the Pink Floyd thing and run, run, run, run ... for a good cause. On your marks Saturday, Oct. 21 -- Music. Sweet music. Fill your head with melodies from the best as Tina Turner, Junior Brown and Bo Diddley make separate appearances this weekend. Let the beats control your body NEED MORE IDEAS? Here are our Austin weekend entertainment highlights. For details and even more, see our Movie Guide, Best Bets and the complete calendar at: Entertainment � Arts: "The Return of Nate's Mojo" is a collection of multi-dimensional experiments on and with canvas and oil paint � Community: Help keep Austin beautiful. Take part in the Walnut Creek Trail Restoration day � Kids: 13th Annual Hogeye Festival offers greased pig chases, cow patty bingo and pony rides � Movies: 'The Yards,' 'Lucky Numbers,' and others hit Austin theaters Friday � Music: Catch Karl Denson and Critter's Bugging at the Mercury, Reckless Kelly and Chris Whitley at Antone's � Recreation: Improve your bicycle handling skills, from bunny hopping to cornering and more � Restaurants: Don't feel like going out in the rain? Find the best Chinese delivery � Sports: Predict your score for Saturday's UT vs. Baylor � Travel: Step out of Austin and into a 16th Century English village in Houston

Austin360.com e-Lert!: November 9 - November 12 NEED WEEKEND PLANS? Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 11 -- Get a little au natural with the Wild Basin Preserve's 5th annual 'Natural Palette', featuring local art, music and hiking. Go wild Saturday, Nov 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 -- Celebrate Texas books and authors, and maybe see the new prez or the same old guv at the 'Texas Book Festival'. Once upon a time ... Thursday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 12 -- Two bits, four bits, six bits, four dollars will get you into the Alamo Drafthouse's midnight extravaganza, 'Cheerleader Camp Weekend'. Leave the wee ones at home. Ready? Ohhhhhh-kaaaaay!