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Out of the Furnace's pointless story lacks fire despite star power

Beyonce and Jay-Z's grand vegan experiment: Honest attempt or a fake fad play?

'Tis the season for Alamo Drafthouse holiday fun — and tributes to Anchorman 2

Before tragic death, Paul Walker gave performance of his career in new film

Food + Drink

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Texas farmer weighs pros and cons of raised garden beds

10 fun facts about East Austin's J&J liquor store and the new owners who plan to keep up its spirit(s)

This week in food: Odd Duck restaurant opening, best bartender and Bikinis

Where to Eat in December: 10 go-to restaurants for holiday cheer

Arts

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Carrie Underwood is no Julie Andrews — and that's a good thing: Secrets of the new Sound of Music

Holiday gift guide: These Austin galleries are selling unique, locally made artwork

True Norwegian Black Metal's Peter Beste returns with an inside look at Houston hip-hop

Controversial Playboy Marfa bunny-hops from West Texas to Dallas museum

Design + Style

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What are the best-dressed men wearing this season? Jewels, of course

The new color of the year is revealed: Yes, you'll be surprised

Alexander Wang and Rag & Bone look to the cool things with new collection

What to wear when it's freezing: 10 fashionable ways to keep warm

Life

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Mystery builds around falling death at Texas A&M stadium: Federal agency gets involved

In-N-Out burger wars, stereotypes and babes on bikes all got you clicking this week

Trick shot Titus, selfie stardom and more links we love right now

Your fun, festive — and practical — guide to Austin's holiday favorite: The Trail of Lights

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Austin real estate expert: Standardized code will encourage affordable housing development

Dells and fellow Texas billionaires show well on Forbes list of 50 most generous Americans

Will exploding growth and increasing diversity change Austin's character? Local experts weigh in

Welcome to the drone zone: Unmanned aircraft may be headed to Texas border area

Scene

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Skyspace art stars fête James Turrell for UT installation

Austin Symphony supporters gather for a once-in-a-lifetime performance from Anton Nel

Austin Lyric Opera kicks off season with spectacular stars, Don Carlo and a night to remember

Beautiful jet setters light up Ballet Austin for My Yacht Club's glittering F1 disco blowout

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Check out Austin's bicycling babes who scored a spot in next year's CRUSH calendar

Austin's Saint Louise House helps homeless women and children heal through the power of fitness

Black Swan alum opens Hyde Park Yoga Company to cultivate new yoga community

Punk rock yoga proves that the Clash can lead to a moment of Zen

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Crazy Longhorns season comes down to 30 minutes of football

With a sure loss to Baylor ahead, Longhorns need Thanksgiving win over Tech to salvage season

Vettel the Great reigns supreme in Brazilian F1 season finale

A close-up, inside look at the cars that make Formula One race so spectacular

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Chalk Talk

Loving the pressure? Texans, Matt Schaub need to embrace the moment in New England

By Kim Davis

01.13.13 | 3:54 pm

The Houston Texans crossed the first hurdle of this postseason tournament by beating the Cincinnati Bengals 19-13 in Reliant Stadium. The score does not paint a clear picture of how ...

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Fans are wrong to question Gary Kubiak's play calling, it's all about Texans regaining focus defensively

By Kim Davis

12.22.12 | 12:45 pm

What a difference a week makes. Texans fans went from tears to cheers in just a matter of days after the Houston Texans handed rookie quarterback sensation Andrew Luck and ...

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Healer-in-chief? Divisive election emphasizes need for politicians to work together

By Kim Davis

11.12.12 | 10:30 am

It’s finally over. The most divisive, contentious presidential campaign in my lifetime ended with President Obama being re-elected for four more years. Not only is he commander-in-chief now he ...

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A dead issue? Attempt to purge Texas voter rolls before election is a step back in time

By Kim Davis

09.16.12 | 3:45 pm

This has been a challenging week in the world of politics. The nation commemorated the 11th anniversary of the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001, and later mourned the loss ...

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Lesson from London: Gabby Douglas's journey means more than her gold medal outcome

By Kim Davis

08.04.12 | 2:02 pm

Gabby Douglas captured the hearts of Americans and many people around the world this week as she competed and won gold twice at the 2012 Olympics. This 16-year old gymnast ...

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Serena Williams' fifth Wimbledon singles win proves there's a lot more to life than tennis

By Kim Davis

07.07.12 | 6:26 pm

Serena Williams is again the Wimbledon ladies singles champion. She claimed her fifth singles title with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 win over Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland. Williams' latest championship victory ...

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Taking the sport out of politics: Why the Affordable Care Act is good for America

By Kim Davis

06.29.12 | 1:17 pm

When the Supreme Court voted to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, politicians treated the announcement like game seven of the NBA Championships. Yes, health care reform is ...

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The new color of the year is revealed: Yes, you'll be surprised

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Mystery builds around falling death at Texas A&M stadium: Federal agency gets involved

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