Learning Fair stresses the value of bilingual education

Hispanic students account for approximately half of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) population, and about half of these students are English Language Learners (ELLs) that come from Spanish-speaking households. “As the fastest growing population in AISD, it is important that we help them succeed,” said Sylvia Acevedo, event founder, former rocket …

The end of an era for the Cactus Cafe?

The Cactus Café is one of the great acoustic music traditions in Austin. Situated in the heart of University of Texas campus, this intimate live music venue has acquired national recognition by showcasing top acoustic acts.  Performing at the Cactus has become a right of passage for many great singers and songwriter…

Run or rest: What’s best when you’re sick?

My whole life, whenever sick, I’ve debated with myself whether I should work out through the sickness or rest my body. This last week I was forced to ask myself this question for the umpteenth time. There are different schools of thought when it comes to this question: the school of sweating it out or the school of rest.

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Mark McGwire finally admits using steroids

NEW YORK – Finally willing to talk about the past, Mark McGwire sobbed and sniffled, giving the missing — and unsurprising — answer to the steroids question.

Ending more than a decade of denials and evasion, McGwire admitted Monday that steroids and human growth hormone helped make him a home run king.

“The toughest thing is my wife, …