alexa in texas works in a graduate lab of five students. one friday, she says, “our advisor came in around 9:30 a.m. looking for us. no dice: except for one poor guy, we were all out. when the hard-working crew finally rolled in around 1:30 (or, um, 3 p.m.), they were greeted by this inspirational […]

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sure, those luxury condos going up all over downtown austin might look pretty, but if you’re like, “dude, enough of this corporate bullshit!” our anonymous austin submitter says her building offers plenty of exciting local color you won’t find in those glass-and-steel towers. perks include: 1) the building’s property manager, a character known for his […]

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while you were drunk-texting your latest eugene mirman sighting to all your pals, more industrious folk like bryan from minneapolis, betsy from l.a., and adele from montreal were documenting the champagne of comedic gold served up by the austin bartenders.

related: reporting not-exactly-live from sxsw

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before i pass out, i bring you a few of my favorite more-aggressive-than-passive notes from the music clubs of austin.
first, from the scoot inn…

more bouncer sass from (i think) beerland…

and lastly, from emo’s…

related: i used to be your biggest fan

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at stanly’s office in houston, the team has whiteboard they update everyday with their accomplishments. after accidentally erasing his update, stanly’s boss left him this message.

of course, stanly had to return the gesture.

related: the post-it wars

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