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Eric Williams's bust in Texas DA murders nixes theory about Colorado white supremacy link

Earlier this month, speculation was rife that the killings of Texas prosecutor Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia, as well as an earlier slaying, might be linked to the March assassination of Tom Clements, who headed Colorado's Department of Corrections. The theory involved white supremacist prison ... More >>

Videos: Broncos' demolition of the Raiders showing Peyton Manning's real team at last?

After gut-wrenching comebacks-that-weren't to the Falcons and the Texans, the Broncos needed a laugher -- and they got one. Denver's 37-6 demolition of the hated Oakland Raiders was perfectly timed going into the most brutal stretch of an already killer schedule. More important, the game showed the ... More >>

Why do Mexicans put memorials on their rear windows?

Josh Abbott on the Texas/Red Dirt scene and bringing banjo back to country music

Josh Abbott (due at the Grizzly Rose this Friday, June 1) got his start playing country music while attending Texas Tech in Lubbock, spending his nights watching artists like Pat Green, Corey Morrow, Roger Creagor, Eli Young Band and Randy Rogers roll through the local country bar, the Blue Light. A ... More >>

Guess where I'm eating deep-fried naan?

There were two interesting components to my meal at this Indian restaurant: a server who recommended a Tibetan dish that, he said, was laced with chiles "that were nothing like Texas-style chili" (WTF?) and the deep-fried naan, which would probably be a huge hit in Texas. Nonetheless, I'll continue ... More >>

NFL free agency rumors you won't find anywhere else

One of this year's top free agents, Nnamdi Asomugha knows where the best sports rumors come from.​If the NFL lockout bored you, never fear. The perfect antidote is here: a free agency fury as teams sign, cut and trade players madly to adjust their rosters in time for the season. What would usu ... More >>

Tomato Sauced

Harrold Wright: The unsung whistleblower behind a big settlement with Big Oil

John JohnstonBobby Maxwell​The Department of the Interior's Office of Natural Resources Revenue recently announced that Shell Oil and related companies have agreed to pay the goverment $2.2 million to resolve claims that the companies underpaid royalties from natural gas wells on federal and I ... More >>

Why 3D will ruin The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, just like it ruins everything

​When it came out in 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was one of the most violent movies ever made -- so violent it was actually banned in several countries -- but that's not what makes it so great. In fact, by today's CG-enhanced standards, it pretty tame. A long shot of a dude getting hit b ... More >>

Now open: Frankie's Cheesesteaks & More struts "Texas-style" gutbombs in downtown Denver

Lori Midson​Blink -- and you'll miss it. Not that Frankie Gallegos is worried about anyone actually doing anything of the sort, despite the fact that Frankie's Cheesesteaks and More, his new cheesesteak joint, which opened promptly at 3:30 p.m. last Friday, is about the size of a button mushr ... More >>

Tonight: The Black Angels at the Fox

​One listen to The Black Angels (playing tonight at the Fox Theatre with Sleepy Sun) and it is almost unfathomable that the band was concieved in 2004. The Austin quartet isn't a tribute to the psychedelic rock -- it defines the decades-old genre with dark organ echoes, heavy percussion and th ... More >>

SXSW Travelogue: Danielle Ate the Sandwich checks from the road in route to Austin

​ Thursday, March 18 Uh, hey. It's Danielle Ate the Sandwich. I've been on the road and away from home a couple of days now, and am officially one hour from Austin and ready to go. Today, I play at Bar 512 for the Spokesbuzz Showcase. I'm excited to play with a lot of great bands from Fort C ... More >>

The Greatest Show on Turf, DJ Ktone's five day b-day celebration, may just live up to its name

​DJ Ktone's birthday celebration is being hailed as "The Greatest Show on Turf," and with it's five days of celebrations featuring some of Denver's most prominent hip-hop artists, it's tough not to believe the hype. There are autograph signings, red carpets, Moolah Boyz and rap tactics galore.

Colorado must bow down and pray before Durango's Texas Taco

On a recent trip to Durango, I had what may have been one of the best, most unusual food creations every to grace the fine, square state of Colorado -- and it came from Texas. Now Texas, as most old-school Coloradans know, is a place to be scorned. But frankly, Texas has a lot of offer from a cul ... More >>

Should I speak Spanish to the Mexicans in my neighborhood?

Tim Tebow saves Christmas

​Verily did Tim Tebow lift the forlorn Broncos on his broad shoulders and dump-off screen pass them over the worst pass defense in football. This win is hardly cause for a re-evaluation of the Broncos' historically awful season, but hey: they got the win after being down by 17 at the half. Sto ... More >>

Festivus and ten more made-up holidays for the Holidays

​Tomorrow, Rick Gold will host a traditional Fesitvus celebration at the Shag Lounge. There, you can commune around the Festivus pole, air some grievances and perform some feats of strength. There will also be a ($5 maximum) gift exchange. In honor of disillusionment everywhere, we present 10 ... More >>

A first look at Young Doe's "Drop Top" video

​Young Doe puts a little hip-hop spin on the show Cheaters with his new video for the song "Drop Top," featuring Texas recording artist Chalie Boy. The Damon Jamal directed clip features a host of local cameos from cats like Mr. Colorazzi, DJ Ktone, Rockie, as well as Kevin Kain, who offers ... More >>

Colorado's departure from the Big 12: Good riddance, says Baylor

Sorry, Ralphie.​Last week, my wife and I accompanied our seventeen-year-old twin daughters on tours of four Big 12 campuses. Included among them were Texas and Baylor -- and at both of these stops, counselors took the opportunity to ridicule the University of Colorado, with a Baylor rep making ... More >>

Roller derby teams from Denver crush terrific Texas in two killer bouts

Jay VollmarThe Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' Whipity Pow at Sunday's bout against Texas​ And now, derby fans, a bit of proof that Denver kicks ass at roller derby, courtesy of a Derby News Network live blog of the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' slaughter bout against the Texas Rollergirls this past ... More >>

Guess where I'm eating?

Lori Midson​There's hardly a day that goes by that someone -- usually a Texan (no offense) -- doesn't bitch and whine about their unfulfilled quest to find enchiladas suizas in Denver. See that photo up top? That's a big plate of enchiladas suizas that I'm sure will generate all sorts of back ... More >>

How the chili cook-off was won (by Westword)

Beer and Cheer: Shiner Holiday Cheer

​There are many more holiday beers on liquor store shelves this year, especially offerings from out-of-state brewers. Shiner Holiday Cheer was a nice surprise among them, not just because I hadn't seen this beer in Colorado before, but because of its unusual pecan and spice flavors, which fil ... More >>

Why will texting behind the wheel be illegal starting tomorrow? Ask this moron

Tomorrow, a ban against texting while driving goes into effect in Colorado, for reasons made obvious in the clip above, featuring a since-fired Texas bus driver who was caught on video thumbing messages when he should have been looking at that car in front of him that he smacked. The publicity gen ... More >>

Vintage video: Kill Paradise live in the Lonestar State

Kill Paradise, which issued its brand new album, The Second Effect, on BreakSilence Recordings, this past month, just posted a vintage live clip filmed at the Plano Centre in Plano, Texas, at Unsilent Night 2, last holiday season. Although the crowd reaction seems to fairly lively in the video, we' ... More >>

Global Village

Tunes and talk carry this unique show.

Fun is the name of the game at Castle Bar & Grill

Texas's Leticia Van de Putte: Denver-bound to help Dems win Hispanic vote

We Have Your Wallet

Get a Cue!

Get a Cue!

Fungus Among Us

Who says you are what you eat?

Lansdowne Arms Bistro and Bar

Ethical drinking.

Hangar Bar

Hurry, before gentrification issues a last call for Colfax.

Pepsi Center

Who would wait in line for the Who?

The Tavern Lowry

The biggest bar tab in Institute history.

Dream Team

Glory Road relives the season that college hoops smashed the color barrier.

Lost in Space

Myspace is the place for local bands to finally be heard. Or not.

Prodigal Hijos

Los Lonely Boys have gone from being outcasts to the kings of Texas rock and roll.

Flick Pick

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Letters to the Editor

From the week of August 8, 2003

Nobody's Fool

When it comes to poker, Texas Hold 'Em proves who's a real player.

Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rocky Mountain Diner

The Naked Truth

Big names don't mean big talent in Best Little Whorehouse.

Best barbecued buffalo

Buffalo Corral

Out With The Old, In With The New:

Z-Teca opts for another name change.

Tex Nix

The Deal's Disputed Line Item

WIN ONE FOR THE ARCHBISHOP

WHERE'S THE FIRE?