An Open Letter to Princess Birthday
Yo, drunk girl. Not you, the other one. Yes, you, with the tiara and the sash that says “PRINCESS!” on it. I see that...
Avoca: Serious Beanery
I’m going to be honest. I’m not a big coffee drinker. Time and time again, I’ve thought, maybe this cup of coffee will win...
Non-Smoking Bars Coming Soon?
I hate smelling other people’s smoke. Which is odd, considering that when I’m having a few beers, I also like to light up. But...
Nights in a Hayes
When I found out that up-and-coming Americana singer-songwriter Hayes Carll was going to kick off his national tour right here in North Texas —...
The Ginger Man? Yep
I admit. I’m as guilty as some of you of too often opting for some new, buzzed-about joint in deference to an old standby....
Thirsty Armadillo Is Back
Long before Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew, and the Eli Young Band ever performed at Billy Bob’s Texas, they were all regulars at little place...
Lone Star State of Mind
The recent glum weather put quite a damper on my social life and gave me a severe case of cabin fever. So I decided...
Healthy, Harmony, House
The Health and Harmony House just feels welcoming. After walking through the front door, you may feel the stress of the outside world just...
Alcohol U.
I heard a bar advertise an Aggie Bomb on the radio last week. I’d never heard of an Aggie Bomb, and beer was the...
Late-Night in the 817
We’re touched. You like our town so much that you’re planning on staying out until the wee hours on at least one night. Excellent...
