Austin, Texas, has a lot of things that Seattle doesn't. Sunshine. Lone Star. 100 degree temperatures. Great (or at least ubiquitous) BBQ. Longhorns. Willie Nelson. A Republican governor with big hair. But perhaps best of all, it has the Alamo Drafthouse. more ›

Last week while driving down Stone Way, hand poised over horn, we were surprised and somewhat dismayed to see that Vern Fonk Insurance had closed shop. However, a quick check at the Fonk site indicated that the office had only moved to a newlocation. As a result, because of Fonk's horn-blowing slogan, we imagine their old neighbors are relieved to have them gone, just as their new neighbors are probably preparing a lawsuit. more ›