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Over 10 years ago, El Paso not only was featured in Family Guy, it played an important role in the show.

Over 10 years ago, El Paso not only was featured in Family Guy, it played an important role in the show.

Superstar Simone Biles cartwheels into Austin, plus more top stories Shell be in Austin this fall. Photo by John Cheng Editors note:  Its that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days. 1. Olympic superstar Simone Biles cartwheels into Austin on national tour. Texas native Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, will be in Austin this fall for a high-energy show at the Frank Erwi...

East Austin’s semi-secret social club slated for host of upgrades Courtesy of The Pershing House Like everything else at The Pershing, the new pool area will become even more dazzling at night. Courtesy of The Pershing House While the renovations will be impressive, The Pershing already boasts a magical and sophisticated air.  Courtesy of The Pershing House On the corner of Fifth and Pedernales streets sits an industrial-looking venue closed to passers-by but gently buzzing with members. ...

The Pershing Home on Fort Bliss was built in 1910. General of the Armies John J. “Black Jack” Pershing lived in the home at 228 Sheridan Road from 1914 to 1916 as then post commander. In October 1911, the Pershing House was the scene of a historic event: The first 48-star flag was raised in front of the quarters to celebrate the pending statehood of neighboring New Mexico and Arizona. During Pershing’s 1916 Punitive Exhibition against Francisco “Pancho” Villa, the house buzzed with ...