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Movement teaches parents to deal with anxiety from raising children

By Pooneh Momeni - Updated on July 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm

The stresses that come with parenting can be reduced if parents are willing to slow down and listen to their children and their intuition, according to the philosophy of Slow Family Living.
Thirsty Thursday plans to explore alcohols vast network

By Gerald Rich, Ashley Dillard - Updated on July 13, 2011 at 11:07 pm

Thirsty Thursday Investigates is an attempt to see how alcohol affects Texans through multiple miniseries and stand-alone articles for the next couple of months.
Hargrave Arcade founder a modern day superhero for charities

By Aaron West - Updated on July 10, 2011 at 11:42 pm

Once a month, the plain white house on Hargrave Street switches on more than 20 TVs and video game systems in the name of charity.
Gay rights movement sparks conversation on gender vocabulary

By Aleksander Chan - Updated on July 7, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Our treatment of gender is poised for a serious re-evaluation. And that reconsideration could change the way we speak to each other.
Underage youth take a gamble with fake ID possession

By Gerald Rich - Updated on July 6, 2011 at 11:12 pm

The only thing you need to play the game is a little bit of money to buy in — or a fake ID.
Pole dancers defy gravity for fun fitness

By Rachel Perlmutter - Updated on June 30, 2011 at 2:04 am

Pole dancing classes, while not new to the fitness scene, are largely overlooked by people because of the attached exotic dancer stigma.
Fireworks ban deemed necessary but disappoints many

By Aaron West - Updated on June 30, 2011 at 12:03 am

A burn ban and a subsequent fireworks ban in Travis County are forcing firework vendors to deal with the loss of income and tradition.
Cowboy Churches spread Western worship

By Aaron West - Updated on June 27, 2011 at 12:36 am

Non-denominational Cowboy Churches, found nationwide, seek “to round up those in the Western heritage culture to be on that trail ride to heaven.”
Camp Gladiator gives traditional workout programs the boot

By Pooneh Momeni - Updated on June 27, 2011 at 12:16 am

Camp Gladiator is a grueling, four week long boot camp where attendees do a variety of cardio and strength exercises that make you sweat and achieve results.
Slow sex movement creates intimacy

By Pooneh Momeni - Updated on June 22, 2011 at 10:23 pm

Meaningful sex has taken a backseat to instant gratification — just read the cover of any lifestyle magazine, and you’ll find promises of advice on how to reach an orgasm faster and more often.