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CDC releases college H1N1 precautions Recommendations urge students to wash hands, avoid campus if experiencing flu-like symptoms By Lena Price Daily Texan Staff In an attempt to prevent swine flu from spreading across colleges and university campuses, the Centers for Disease Control has released a new set of precautionary guidelines for colleges.

The guidelines encourage students and faculty who are experiencing flu-like symptoms to isolate themselves in their homes, and avoid attending classes or coming to campus if possible. The CDC also recommends that universities set up a routine clean-

Local firefighters speak out against speed limit rule By Rachel Platis Daily Texan Staff An Austin Fire Department policy that requires firefighters to obey the speed limit and stop at all red lights and stop signs when responding to emergencies has sparked concern and frustration from many Austin firefighters. The policy was introduced by by Austin Fire Department Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr. A meeting between the Austin Firefighters Association and Kerr on Thursday focused on the policy, which was enacted Aug. 11. “I agreed that I’m going to strengthen the wording in the policy that allows officers to use their judgment as the situation warrants and the road conditions allow,” Kerr said. “We want to be sure that everyone goes home. That’s not just the firefighters but also the driving and the walking public.” Stephen Truesdell, president of the local chapter of the Austin Firefighters Association, the union which represents many city firefighters, said that he hasn’t seen

any change to the policy thus far. State law allows firefighters to drive 10 miles over the speed limit, Kerr said. But she also said that the policy is basically what firefighters have been following all along. “It’s not a new policy, but a change in the policy that we’ve had for a long time,” Kerr said. “I just felt like we needed to tighten things up a little bit.” The fire union however is concerned that the decision may put increased responsibility on firefighters in the case of an accident. State law allows emergency vehicles to disobey traffic laws in certain instances, including when it is necessary to drive above speed limit or on the other side of the road, Truesdell said. “The new policy puts us in a difficult position from a liability standpoint because it sets a standard that is more restrictive than the state law,” Truesdell said. “The new policy will become the

ing schedule and make information about healthy living habits easily accessible to students. UT will publish information about healthy living and flu prevention on the University Health Services Web site. Emily Palmer, spokeswoman for the Texas Department of State Health Services, said that every Texas university should take

the guidelines into consideration when planning flu prevention. “All the schools will handle it on an individual basis depending on the amount of funding they have available,” Palmer said. Gov. Rick Perry will be holding a press conference today in San Antonio to discuss state-wide swine flu preparations. The type of action taken

against swine flu also depends on the number and severity of the cases reported on state and university campuses. Through July 31, Texas had 5,372 known cases of swine flu and University Health Services had reported 24 student cases. Theresa Spalding, University Health Services medical director, said areas with dense populations

of young people are more prone to flu outbreaks. “That’s why basic prevention messages stress covering your coughs and sneezes and frequently washing or sanitizing your hands,” Spalding said. “It’s also very important for people with a fever to stay home from work or school to

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Keeping Austin Batty

Caleb Miller | Daily Texan Staff

Terry Coyle, dressed as Batman, poses with a family at Bat Fest on the Congress Bridge on Saturday night.

INSIDE: Austinites celebrate creatures of the night on page 10

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Ott chooses firm to investigate police shooting

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An AFD firetruck sits at the intersection of Nueces Stree and MLK Boulevard on Sunday evening. A new policy would require firetrucks to follow speed limits and stop at intersections.

By Bobby Longoria Daily Texan Staff City Manager Marc Ott has chosen KeyPoint Government Solutions to investigate the May 11 shooting of Nathaniel Sanders by Austin Police Department Officer Leonardo Quintana. “I have confidence in KeyPoint,” Ott said. “The City has used this firm in the past and I trust its ability to complete a thorough review of this case.” The city’s Citizens Review Panel met Tuesday and voted

for an independent outside review of the incident after being given the findings of APD’s internal affairs investigation. Ott agreed with the panel and said his decision was not based on his personal opinion. Nathaniel Sanders was allegedly sleeping in a vehicle suspected of participating in a series of robberies during the weekend of May 8. Quintana attempted to wake him and then retreated behind the vehicle when Sanders made a move-

ment towards his waistband. Quintana then fired two rounds and killed Sanders. Keypoint recently finished an eight-year term as the Los Angeles Police Department’s courtappointed monitor. City of Austin spokeswoman Patricia Fraga said the Loveland, Colo.based firm also investigated the 2007 shooting of Kevin Alexander Brown by former APD Sgt. Michael Olsen. The case centered on the fact that Olsen shot Brown in the back while he was

presumably fleeing. In 2007, Police Monitor Cliff Brown requested an outside review of the shooting. “I believe that an independent review will provide a measure of transparency that will increase the community’s trust and confidence in the Austin Police Department,” Brown said. Until last June, KeyPoint was known as Kroll Investigations. Their investigation of the Brown

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After months of delays, MetroRail launch date uncertain By Pierre Bertrand Daily Texan Staff Officials at Capital Metro say they have no definitive launch date for the transit authority’s MetroRail system. The system’s debut has been delayed since March. For months, Capital Metro has been correcting safety concerns identified by the Federal Railroad Administration. City councilman Mike Martinez requested in March that the launch of the rail line be delayed as a result of the federal inspection. Since then, officials at the transit authority have said they

are close to completing repairs and final evaluations. A monthly status report, which chronicles the advancements Capital Metro has made on the rail line, said crews are performing what they call a system validation test throughout the entirety of the 32-mile rail line. Crews are testing the integration of the MetroRail’s signaling, including signal houses, electric circuits and train-locating technology which will be placed along the track. Inspection crews will be testing the rail line’s systems electronically and will then conduct a performance test on those same

systems with a train car. “We still have a few milestones to reach,” said Erica McKewen, a spokeswoman for Capital Metro. “We are kind of going through it with a fine-tooth comb.” When the train passes over certain sections of track, sensors in the track will turn on various signals including warnings at rail intersections, McKewen said. “This is a final step, but it’s very involved,” she said. Capital Metro started its system validation process Aug. 3 and has so far tested 25 of the 120 items requiring testing.

Although the transit authority is in its final preparations and inspection phase, authorities have not declared a projected launch date, and will not until officials are certain of the line’s operation. Any snag in this round of inspections could delay the launch further. “We really haven’t set a date because we want to make sure the system is 100 percent ready,” McKewen said. “On paper, it looks like we are very close.” Karla Villalon, a spokeswoman

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Cyclists ride over the 51st Street and Airport Boulevard MetroRail crossing near Ridgetop Elementary School on Sunday.

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RAIL: Trains could cut traffic, transportation department says Timeline of Capital Metro’s MetroRail line

From page 1 for the city’s transportation department, said the MetroRail system will play a vital role in offering area residents more transportation options and will help in the city’s ongoing battle against traffic congestion. “It would have to be part of a bigger solution to reducing traffic and traffic congestion,� Villalon said. “There is never a silver bullet. It’s a great first step for our city.� The rail line will stretch from downtown to Leander and future potential extensions may expand commuter rail lines and service south of the river to Sunset Valley as well as the Airport. Capital Metro will issue an update by September. “I think everyone is anxious to have the Red Line functioning, but everybody wants to make sure it is safe,� she said.

June 2003 City Council and Capital Metro propose plans for a commuter rail system.

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Extensions to the rail system proposed. First line to open scheduled for March 30.

Control room to coordinate all commuter trains completed. Testing not complete.

“All Systems Go� is approved.

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Citing safety violations, launch date is postponed.

Testing still in progress.

October 2004 2000 Austin voters turn down a proposed light rail system.

“All System No� opposes Capital Metro’s “All Systems Go� which includes faster buses to compliment the transit authority’s proposed MetroRail system.

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The rail system is deemed 65 percent completed.

Progress report announces Cap Metro is in final testing procedures.

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standard that we are held to.� The fire union is also concerned that the policy will increase response times “Our primary concern is the speed limit issue,� Truesdell said. “Having to travel the speed limit slows us down and adds too much time to our response, especially in times of cardiac arrest.� Truesdell said that a person’s brain begins to die in four to six minutes during cardiac arrest, so response time to a call and travel time to a hospital is crucial. “In most cases, we may not even go the speed limit but there are certain times when each minute can affect the survivability of a condition,� Truesdell said. He also said that a fire roughly doubles in size every three minutes.

Kerr said the policy is designed to curb the number of line-of-duty deaths that occur en route to or from emergency responses and that the policy won’t make a significant difference in response times. “If there is any difference, it’s going to be so minimal that no one’s going to notice, as most units travel about three to five miles to an emergency,� Kerr said. “There’s too much going on on the roadways for us to take a chance in driving 10 miles over the speed limit. The policy has certainly created comments from all over the country, but that’s a good thing that we get to be that organization.� Some firefighters are still unsure of the policy‘s motives. “I’m not sure why the policy was put into place,� Truesdell said. “Kerr said there was a move towards progressive fire departments

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City closes portions of Cesar Chavez for tree salvaging effort Drivers traveling on the downtown stretch of Cesar Chavez Street should expect traffic delays today as city contractors will be closing down part of the 600 block to salvage trees. Trees from the Green Water Treatment Plant, which is being redeveloped, will be uprooted and transported to Zilker Elementary school in an effort to salvage and replant the trees. Crews will be working to displace at least 20 trees between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The trees will be placed on trucks which will require the outer westbound lane and the adjacent sidewalk to be closed to allow truck access to the excavation site. All other lanes will remain open to traffic. Contractors say they expect the move to last no more than five days. — Pierre Bertrand

INVESTIGATION: Firm will not have

access to Travis County records From page 1 shooting included a reenactment of the events leading up to Kevin Brown’s death. Their review agreed with the internal affairs investigation’s conclusion that Olsen had not properly assessed the situation and could not conclusively determine whether or not he used excessive force. APD Chief Art Acevedo handed Olsen an indefinite suspension, equivalent to termination, after the Kroll’s investigation. According to a statement by the city, KeyPoint President and CEO Jeffrey Schlanger will spearhead the investigative team. He has more than 30 years of experience in law and served as Deputy Monitor and General

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but she didn’t have any specific departments using the same policy. We’re not sure of her reason.� The fire union also expressed concern that firefighters had no input on the decision. “The policy committee had some input on the policy but it came back to them without any opportunity for the committee members to give input except for grammatical corrections to the policy itself,� Truesdell said. In an ideal situation, Truesdell said he would take a practical approach to the situation. “I would allow the professional men and women of the fire department to use their discretion as to when it’s appropriate to travel the speed limit and when it’s not, just as firefighters have been doing for however long there have been speed limits,� Truesdell said.

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Residents flee raging wildfires in Greece By Demetris Nellas The Associated Press ATHENS, Greece — A raging wildfire raced down a mountain slope in Greece toward the town of Marathon on Sunday, nearing two ancient temples while despairing residents pleaded for firefighters and equipment that were nowhere to be seen. Tens of thousands of residents of Athens’ northern suburbs evacuated their homes, fleeing in cars or on foot. Several houses were destroyed as the fire advanced across an area more than 31 miles (50 kilometers) wide. More than 90 wildfires have ignited since Saturday across Greece, and six major fires were burning late Sunday. The Athens fire began on Mt. Penteli, which divides Athens from the Marathon plain, and has spread down both sides of the mountain. Driven by gale-force winds, the blaze grew fastest near Marathon, from which the modern long-distance foot race takes its name. “If they do not come right now, the fire will be uncontrollable. Please, bring two or three fire engines at least ... for God’s sake,” Vassilis Tzilalis, a resident of the seaside resort of Nea Makri, near Marathon, told TV channel Mega. One resident, Nikos Adamopoulos, said he had driven over a large part of the area and saw no firefighters. “The Museum of Marathon is being encircled by fire and flames are closing in on (the archaeological site of) Rhamnus,” he told The Associated Press. Rhamnus is home to two 2,500-year-old temples. The mayor of Marathon said he had been “begging the government to send over planes and helicopters” to no avail. “There are only two fire engines here; three houses are already on fire and we are just watching helplessly,” mayor Spyros Zagaris told Greek TV. Zagaris was among several lo-

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A soldier uses a spade to fight flames in Agios Stephanos, a suburb north of Athens Sunday. Thousands of residents were evacuated as the wind-driven fires destroyed homes and threatened several residential areas. cal leaders who accused the government of having no plan to fight the fire. Finance Minister Yiannis Papathanassiou responded: “This is not the time for criticism under these tragic conditions. We are fighting a difficult fight.” Another official said emergency workers were exhausted. “The firefighters, soldiers and volunteers fighting the fire are tired and their equipment is being used constantly and there is fatigue there too,” said deputy Interior Minister Christos Markoyiannakis. Other officials said help was on the way. Two planes were expected from France, and Cyprus

was sending a helicopter, four fire engines and 60 firefighters, fire brigade spokesman Yiannis Kapakis said. The Ministry of Defense announced that Austria will send six planes and helicopters. Opposition politicians have been restrained in their criticism so far. But both Communist Party leader Aleka Papariga and Giorgos Karatzaferis, head of populist right-wing Popular Orthodox Rally, said the government had learned nothing from the catastrophic fires of August 2007, when 70 people died and several villages were totally destroyed in southern Greece.

A shift in wind helped halt the flames in the town of Agios Stefanos, an Athens suburb on the opposite side of the mountain from Marathon. Most of its 10,000 inhabitants had evacuated Sunday afternoon. By nightfall, the town was empty, authorities said. The nine helicopters and 14 planes that operated during the day, including two planes sent from Italy, dumped some 4,000 tons of water on the fire, but apparently without much success. Television showed airplanes and helicopters dropping water on a forest outside Agios Stefanos — and the fire re-igniting moments after they left.

About 58 square miles (37,000 acres) of pine forest, brush and olive groves have burned. The forests around Athens’ northern suburbs have helped the fire spread. “The pine cones are like projectiles — they cover long distances, too, and spread the fire around,” said Avraam Pasipoularidis, mayor of the northern suburb of Drossia. “Everything around me is burning.” Authorities evacuated two large children’s hospitals, as well as campsites and homes in villages and outlying suburbs threatened by blazes that scattered ash across Athens. The flames also approached a large monastery on Mt. Penteli.

NATION BRIEFLY Final weekend of clunkers program draws big crowds From Vermont to California, exhausted but appreciative car dealers watched their lots grow empty as crowds rushed to trade in gas guzzlers during the final weekend of the popular Cash for Clunkers program. The hectic pace of the $3 billion rebate program accelerated in the final weekend, after the government announced the program would end at 8 p.m. EDT Monday, two weeks earlier than expected. Adding to the urgency, some dealers had said they would stop Cash for Clunkers sales even earlier to make sure the government reimbursed them for the rebates — or because they didn’t have enough eligible cars left. In the final hours, customers streamed in. “We thought about it a couple weeks ago,” said Annette Palmer, 51, at Town and Country Honda in Berlin, Vt., on Saturday with her husband. They hoped to trade in a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a Honda CR-V. “We kind of dragged our feet. Then we heard it was closing and we picked up our feet and ran,” she said. Though short of some new models, such as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Altima, many dealers were still selling as many cars as they could before Monday night’s deadline. Cash for Clunkers has been wildly successful in spurring new-car sales and getting gasguzzling models off the road, though some energy experts have said the pollution reduction is too small to be cost-effective. Customers receive rebates of between $3,500 and $4,500, depending on the improvement in fuel efficiency from their old vehicle to their new one. As of early Friday, nearly half a million cars had been sold through the program. — The Associated Press

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Diversity is not determined by race “Race is but one factor considered in the Personal Achievement Index,” explained Gary Lavergne, UT admissions program manager, last week. It affects student admissions along with essays, awards, community service and socio-economic status. A federal judge dismissed a case challenging this policy last week, affirming the policy’s constitutionality. “UT’s ... admissions policy is narrowly tailored to further a compelling governmental interest,” said U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks. The presumed governmental interest is increasing minority enrollment at UT — a worthy goal in many respects. Although racial diversity has been increasing at UT in recent years, minorities are still slightly underrepresented in enrollment. Since 1999, the percentage of the student body that is Hispanic and African-American has increased 34.1 percent and 41.3 percent, respectively. But whites — who make up only 47 percent of Texas’ population — made up 52 percent of the 2008 freshman class. The current affirmative action policy has only been in effect since 2005, when the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action admissions policies at the University of Michigan. Since that case remains the most recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in University admissions, Spark’s decision to dismiss charges was constitutionally sound. The constitution is not the only standard by which UT should evaluate this policy. UT must also consider the policy’s implications. A personal achievement index adds necessary flexibility to the admissions process. Giving an educational leg up to students with more obstacles to overcome helps to combat unequal primary education throughout the state. For students, being able to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives is one of the best learning experiences available at UT. But race should not be considered either a personal achievement or a factor in determining diversity. Making race central to diversity assumes fundamental differences between races that do not exist. Students who have overcome challenges can demonstrate it on applications through essays and socio-economic status — factors admissions already takes into account. These standards are better evaluators of perspective and background than race. While race is a strong predictor of many life experiences, it is not an absolute one. Generalizing about background and beliefs based on race is nothing more than stereotyping. Underrepresentation of certain minorities at UT is undeniable, and its cause should be investigated further. Without diagnosing the actual cause, arbitrarily labeling race a “personal achievement” for admissions reasons is pasting a Band Aid over a deep cut — it may look good, but it isn’t healing anything. Every student should start out with an equal opportunity to get into UT — and that means compensating for unequal jumping off places. But race is not a handicap or an achievement. By factoring it into admissions decisions, UT is promoting stereotyping, racial division and a shallow view of diversity that does not benefit UT students. — Jillian Sheridan for the editorial board

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When free speech violates dress code dress code and in turn submitted three shirts: the original John Edwards for President t-shirt, a John Edwards for President polo shirt and a Despite my best efforts to banish memories t-shirt with “Freedom of Speech” on the front of middle-school from my mind, I fear a few and the text of the First Amendment on the of them will remain with me forever. One of back, to the school district for approval. them was of a boy I’ll call Chuck. He made a The school district administrators rejectfull-time occupation out of testing his teachers’ ed all three. Palmer sued again in Dallas fedlimits, and his antics routinely spiced up class. eral district court. But the judge determined There was the time Chuck filled a keyhole with that Palmer had not shown that he would sufindustrial strength glue, the time he proposed fer irreparable harm because of the dress code to our social studies instructor, and the count- and denied him the preliminary injunction he less shouting matches he had with any teacher was seeking. who would engage him. Often, the arguments In its Aug.13 issued opinion, a panel of three ended with Chuck verbally crossing some line Fifth Circuit judges upheld that Dallas federand being marched to the dean’s office while al judge’s ruling and the Waxahachie School insisting loudly: “It’s a free country. I can say District’s decision to keep political t-shirts whatever I want.” off campus. At some point, almost every American midAs far as dress codes go, Waxahachie High dle- or high-school student School enforces a strict one. has latched onto the idea that The district claimed the new bossy adults walk around the dress code would be easschool like they own the place, ier to enforce, and neightrampling students’ constituboring school districts had tional rights. I was no excepsuccessfully adopted simtion and couldn’t help but siilar dress codes. The new lently cheer on a nervier peer, code also banned professionlike Chuck. al sports shirts and univerPaul Palmer, a student at sity shirts because students My middle-school Waxahachie High School near had used them to display self took umbrage Dallas, went to school on Sept. a gang affiliation. The dis21, 2007 wearing a shirt with trict pointed out that it reject— an open and “San Diego” written on it. A ed school uniforms because shut case of First Waxahachie High School assisthey wanted students to have tant principal told Palmer that “some freedom to choose Amendment rights the shirt violated the school their clothing.” being trampled, district’s dress code, which At first glance, I agreed I thought. banned t-shirts with printed with Palmer’s position. I was messages. Palmer called his quick to assume he was beparents to have them bring ing maligned for an unpophim a different shirt. ular political affiliation, and While on the phone with the Waxahachie school distheir son, Palmer ’s mom and trict administrators were undad jokingly suggested they convincingly using the dress bring the boy’s ‘John Edwards code to achieve their own unfor President 2008’ t-shirt as just ends. My middle-school a replacement, and their son really liked the self took umbrage — an open and shut case idea. Not surprisingly, the assistant principal of First Amendment rights being trampled, nixed that shirt too, because it was also brand- I thought. ed with a printed message. The boy appealed But as my middle school science teachthe assistant principal’s decision to principal er liked to remind me, not everything is as it David Nix, who denied the appeal. That denial seems, and in forming my own ultimate opinwas then sustained by the school district’s Su- ion on this matter, I agree with the appellate perintendent, Thomas Collins. court. On April 1, 2008, Palmer sued the school disWhile the Waxahachie school district did altrict in Dallas federal district court, alleging the ter the dress code mid-trial, the original dress dress code violated his freedom of speech. code Palmer violated was fairly clear in its ban During a May 8, 2008 hearing, the Waxa- on t-shirts with printed text. Additionally, the hachie School District Assistant Superintendent school district offered equally understandable David Truitt testified that the district adopted reasoning behind its policy decision. Palma new dress code four days before the hearing. er and his parents flouted the rules by bringBecause of the new code, the court dismissed ing in the John Edwards t-shirt. As long as Palmer ’s motion without prejudice but asked the rules are applied to everyone, I believe a the school district for a copy of the new code. school district had and has the right to enforce On May 19, the school district submitted a dress code. its new dress code to the federal district court Jacob is an incoming freshman in Dallas. Palmer received a copy of the new By Susannah Jacob Daily Texan Columnist

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Proposed zoning changes raise resident concerns By Austen Sofhauser Daily Texan Staff Austin City Council will consider zoning changes Thursday that have some residents on East Riverside Drive concerned about the impact of development on the character of Lady Bird Lake. According to city zoning laws, as part of the Lakefront Overlay District, new developments built on the plot of land between Lake Shore Drive and East Riverside Drive can only be as tall as 60 feet, and only in the case that they provide benefits to area residents such as reduced rents or pedestrian walkways. But a project by Grayco Partners, a Houston-based real estate company, could have development on that land reach 120 feet tall — double the height allowed in the Lakefront Overlay District and triple the height currently allowed on the plot — through an alternative zoning agreement with the city. Grayco Partners aims to replace three empty two-story apartment complexes with a series of large mixed-use buildings taller than what is allowed by the Lakefront Overlay District and the lot’s current zoning by using a Planned Unit Development — a zoning tool that allows devel-

opers flexibility to bypass zoning restrictions on a property in exchange for promising public benefits — according to paperwork filed by the city. Grayco Partners has owned the land since 2007. On Thursday, council members will hear public testimony on the proposed South Shore unit development which would be required to create pedestrian walkways, lease at a reduced rate to a local business, meet energy efficiency goals and maintain no greater than 74 percent ground cover. Some area residents fear increasing the height of development along the waterfront could create a canyon effect, where future developments must be built taller to maintain a view of the city, effectively creating a wall of buildings. Michael Oden, associate professor of architecture and an expert in housing policy, said developments need to be carefully planned to preserve affordable housing and parkland. “One key issue with development around Lady Bird Lake and the PUDs is that you want to make sure that the new building does not encroach too close to the shore, or encroach on parkland,� Oden said. “A lot of people that

live in the Riverside area are low income workers who are crucial for the economy.â€? Oden said the increase in affluent development can raise the area’s tax appraisals which could push working-class residents away. Gayle Goff, a member of the city’s East Riverside/Oltorf Neighborhood Plan contact team, said a balance needs to be struck between builders and the neighborhood. Goff said she does not want to see large developments change the character of the neighborhood along Lake Shore Drive. “If you had a scale with what the city receives on one side and what the developer gets on the other, it’s definitely overweighted,â€? Goff said. Though the city has not finalized the East Riverside/Oltorf Neighborhood Plan, Goff said the recommendations in the plan should guide City Council when they consider planned unit developments. “The policy document that we spent taxpayer money and thousands of volunteer hours on ‌ should weigh into every decision,â€? Goff said. Thomas Cooke, chairman of SaveTownLake.Org, referred to a

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A construction vehicle is parked at the site of recently demolished apartments. Their demolition began the building process for a new condo development project. 2007 independent survey of 401 Bird Lake. Austinites, which showed strong “As you can see from the pollsupport for general restrictions ing results we are not out of step on development around Lady on this,� Cooke said. “It is the de-

velopment community and those on the Council that think they know better than the vast majority of Austin’s likely voters.�

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avoid spreading flu viruses.� The CDC released these new guidelines in part because of abnormal levels of flu activity early in the season. “Here in the United States, we’re seeing low levels of flu activity, although almost all that we’re seeing is primarily novel H1N1 virus disease,� said Jay Butler, a doctor for the Centers for Disease Control in a telebriefing with reporters on Friday. “It’s important to remember that this time of year, we don’t normally have influenza, so even a low level is an unusual event.�

The H1N1 virus, which was expected to more severely impact the elderly, has disproportionately affected young people. The CDC guidelines recommend that everyone aged from 6 months to 24 years old receive a vaccination against the flu when it becomes available in mid to late October. UT will offer the H1N1 vaccination along with the regular flu vaccination when they become available. “Specific plans for how the vaccine will be distributed, how much vaccine various organizations can request, and other details are still pending,� Spalding said. The level of student concern about swine flu varies.

“I don’t worry about it much at all,� said communication studies sophomore Samantha Morrow. “I spend much more time concerned with my classes and my RA job. I only focus on good health measures. However, my roommate finds it very scary.� Morrow said the most important measure UT can take against swine flu is providing up-to-date information about the illness. “UT should provide accurate information about the flu and the government’s reactions to it,� Morrow said. “They should provide the opportunity for members of the university to get preventative shots and take cleanliness measures.�

By Pierre Bertrand Daily Texan Staff A man drowned in Lady Bird Lake on Friday while trying to help what appeared to be a distressed swimmer. The rescuer drowned in the waters between Lakeshore Park and the Longhorn Dam. Rescue officials are unsure why swimmer ventured into the lake, which has been subject to a swim ban since 1992. By city ordinance, swimming is not allowed in Lady Bird Lake except to rescue someone in the water. “I don’t have any idea what the man was doing in the water in the first place,� said Austin police Cpl. Scott Perry. “It’s against

the law. You are not supposed to swim the lake.� The drowned man thought the swimmer was in need, called emergency crews and then entered the water, Perry said. “He believed the person needed help,� Perry said. “Rescuers got the drowning man out of the water, but the rescuer perished.� By the time paramedics arrived on the scene, the rescuer was roughly 40 feet from the south shore and had been under 15 feet of water for about 15 minutes. Emergency Medical Services swimmers located the rescuer, who was pronounced dead at Brackenridge Hospital later the same day.

Warren Hassinger, a spokesman for the city’s emergency response team, said the survivor of the incident was arrested for public intoxication. Hassinger said he wasn’t sure how the rescuer perished in the water. “There is nothing in that part of the lake that would pull you under,� Hassinger said. “There are no currents and there is no surface algae. Something less than not sufficient swimming ability played a role.� Dawn Clopton, a division chief with the Austin Fire Department, said emergency crews were called to the scene at 1:30 p.m.

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TCU scores late to beat Horns 2-1 Injuries force Texas to shift personnel during camp Gilbert now second-team QB; Allen and Walters show their stuff on line

Photos by Peyton McGee | Daily Texan Staff

Above, freshman forward Leah Fortune chases an errant ball during the Longhorns’ loss Friday to TCU. Fortune scored early for Texas, tying the game at 1-1, but the Horned Frogs scored late to earn the victory. Below, Erin Child, center, and the rest of the team seemed stunned by the results.

Texas’ defense holds the Horned Frogs to a draw until 85th-minute goal By Ben Freed Daily Texan Staff The 2009 soccer season did not start exactly the way coach Chris Petrucelli had envisioned it. The Longhorns dropped their season opener to Texas Christian University 2-1 Friday night at the Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium. “TCU was the better team tonight,” Petrucelli said. “They outplayed us.” TCU didn’t waste any time showing that it wasn’t afraid of the No. 15 Longhorns. Sophomore Jordan Calhoun scored the first goal of the match just four minutes in, beating freshman UT goalkeeper Alexa Gaul to the corner of the net with a shot from about 15 yards. Texas did not wait long to respond to the quick goal on its own turf. Less than two minutes later, freshman Leah Fortune tied up the game with a goal of her own. Gaul initiated the play at the other end of the field with a misplayed punt by a TCU defender. Fortune capitalized

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By Blake Hurtik Daily Texan Staff As Texas offensive coordinator Greg Davis wrapped up a press conference Saturday, one reporter jokingly asked if Colt McCoy was going to start the season-opener. Davis let out a laugh. “Colt has had a great 17 days [of practice],” he said, “and, yeah, we’ll start him.” But the question of who will be backing up McCoy has been a little less uncertain. Redshirt junior Sherrod Harris and true freshman Garrett Gilbert had been locked in a battle for the second-string quarterback spot all season until Harris strained a muscle in his rib cage while throwing in one-on-one drills last week. “It was the weirdest thing,” said Texas coach Mack Brown. “Nobody touched him. So Garrett, right now, would be the second-team quarterback.” Harris missed just two days of practice and was back on the field Saturday. But Gilbert apparently took full advantage of that window and has sole possession of the No. 2 spot, according to Davis. Gilbert, the highly touted recruit who set numerous state records at Lake Travis High School, has impressed coaches with how quickly he has picked up the playbook and the intricacies of the college game. “He’s done a heck of a job coming in without spring training,” Davis said. “He can go out and function in the no-huddle and deal with the speed of the game and all the blitzes you see in camp.” But Harris, who has played in one game for Texas, is still in the mix. “It was a dead heat,” Brown said. “I’m really proud of Sherrod. He’s competing and hanging in there.”

Two-way Tray Without much experience behind Lamarr Houston and Kheeston Randall at defensive tackle, Texas has been cross-training starting offensive lineman Tray Allen at the position to add depth. The 6-foot-5-inch, 315-pound junior has been taking reps at defensive tackles and has impressed defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. Muschamp said the move isn’t permanent, but more for “building depth.” Still, he is comfortable using Allen to stuff the run. “He’s a big body,” Muschamp said. “He eats blockers.” The Longhorns are working several players at two positions, including freshman receiver D.J. Monroe at running back and Houston at fullback in goal-line situations, taking over for former defensive tackle Roy Miller, who left for the NFL. “I think there are 10 or 12 players that we’re cross-training all the time,” Brown said.

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The unseen side of the IAAF World Championships By Austin Talbert Daily Texan Columnist

Hardee cleared a season-best height of 17 3/4 feet in the pole vault, and soared over the competition, opening up a comfortable 200-point lead over his closest competitor. That after a first-day personal best of 4,511 points through the first five events. And though Hardee started strong, he still sat in third place after day one. But he battled to the top, claiming the lead after he ran a season-best 13.86 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. Another season-best in the discus, and he was cruising. Add in the pole vault, and a personal best chunk of 68.00 meters in the javelin put the competition out of reach. He coasted home in the 1,500 meter run in 4 minutes, 48.91 seconds. He became the first male Texas-ex

to win an individual world championship, racking up a personal-best 8,790 points in the 10-event gauntlet to capture the gold at the 12th IAAF World Track and Field Championships. And sadly, hardly anyone noticed. Yes, it was a year after the Olympics — the one track and field event people pay attention to. Yes, it was happening at a weird time in Germany. Yes, there was the is-she-a-she-or-ahe controversy and Usain Bolt striking twice to shatter world records dominating the World Championships. Yes, the campus is focused on the Longhorns preparing for a sure-to-be enthralling test against Lousinana-Monroe. Yes, I know Rush is going on and the parties were legitimately out of control.

If a Longhorn wins a world championship, and no one on the 40 Acres notices, did it really happen? This age-old question stumps even the smartest sports scholars on our great campus. For example, look at former Longhorn standout Trey Hardee. Last week, Hardee captured a world championship in the decathalon, a 10-event test of overall athleticism that includes — but is not limited to — running fast, jumping over things, throwing stuff and using a pole to go over another pole. “I’m so happy for Trey,” said Texas head track coach Bubba Thornton. “He’s overcome a lot of obstacles, and this just shows what kind of person he is. He battled through some things, and now, he is a world champion. It shows the work and dedication he put in and we couldn’t be prouder of him. He’s a great representative for Texas and the United States.” Thornton coached Hardee after Hardee’s transfer from Mississippi State to Texas, and has watched him blossom into an NCAA Champion decathalete. He also watched as Hardee’s Olympic dreams were crushed last summer in Beijing when he failed to clear the bar in the pole vault and was tagged David J. Phillip | Associated Press with the dreaded DNF, or did not finish, marker. Former Longhorn track and field standout Trey Hardee won the decathalon competition at the world championships over the weekend in Berlin. Last week, Hardee finished.

I understand it all. But there is no excuse for not noticing and recognizing a former Longhorn for winning a world championship. Hardee and his coach, Texas assistant Mario Satenga, teamed up to help him thrive on the biggest stage of his career, well after last year’s Olympics. After his disappointing finish in Beijing, Hardee wasn’t planning on waiting four years for redemption. “It just shows what faith can do,” Hardee said. “My DNF in Beijing gave me extra motivation to come back. I’m incredibly happy. Nobody can be more happy than I am now. I recorded a PB after the first day and based on those results, we were confident the second would be better. Tonight? I will sleep. Party time will come when I’m back in Austin, Texas.” Sadly Texas fans won’t be ready to celebrate Hardee’s championship when he returns. The Tower will never glow Orange for him. While his score ranks him as the No. 9 decathlete, and No. 3 American decathelete of all time, he doesn’t even rank in the 100 most recognizable athletes in Austin. But he should. And even if you never seen his face, witness his pure athleticism on display at the Texas Relays or have the pleasure of talking with the humble champion after a race — or even know what a decathalon is — you should still raise a Hook ‘em Horns for Hardee. Hold it high, brag about him, drop his name into a conversation out on the Main Mall between classes. He may not be Colt McCoy, but he is still kind of a big deal — even if you don’t know it.

True freshman offensive lineman Mason Walters has had such a good preseason camp that the Longhorns are likely to keep him on the active roster instead of red-shirting him. Davis thinks Walters, a 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pounder who can play both tackle and guard, can make an impact on this year’s team. “You don’t want to burn a year [of eligibility],” Davis said. “But we’ve gone in with the idea that if [freshmen] can play this year, they should play.”

Versatile receiving corps Davis has been working the Texas receivers at multiple spots with hopes of giving opposing defenses fits with different looks. Jordan Shipley, James Kirkendoll, Brandon Collins and Dan Buckner can line up at every spot. John Chiles is working at the “B” position that Quan Cosby used to play and Malcolm Williams has worked at the outside spots on both sides.

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True freshman Garret Gilbert, right, became the No. 2 quarterback for Texas after Sherrod Harris was injured.

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Federer: A father and still No. 1 possession in second

By Joe Kay The Associated Press MASON, Ohio — Changing diapers doesn’t seem to bother Papa Federer’s game. With a dominant first set on Sunday, Roger Federer showed that he’s in top-of-the-world form after his time off to become a father. A 6-1, 7-5 victory over Novak Djokovic brought him the Cincinnati Masters title, his first championship since his twin girls were born last month. “That’s the special part, especially winning for the first time as a dad,� Federer said. “It gets me going emotionally a little bit, because I know it’s been a wonderful summer.� His stellar season can get even better beginning next week at the U.S. Open. The Swiss star has won the last five titles there, and his performance on Sunday suggested he’s fully capable of another. Djokovic hadn’t lost a set all week, but was never in the title match. “The closest I was going to get to the first-place trophy is now,� the world’s fourth-ranked player said. Federer’s trophy case in Switzerland has gotten a lot of precious additions lately. The 28-yearday, month day, 2008

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and rifled a shot into the upper left corner of the net that beat TCU goaltender Kelsey Walters. “It was not okay with us that they scored first on our field,� said sophomore midfielder Kylie Doniak. “I think the goal was our response.� The teams matched up evenly for the rest of the half and went into the locker room tied at one. Things started to come undone for Texas during the second half. “They dominated when we appeared weakest,� Petrucelli said. From the beginning of the half, TCU dominated possession of the ball and the Longhorns’ new back four struggled to contain them, allowing the Horned Frogs to outshoot Texas 8-3 in the second. It seemed as though the Longhorn defense would bend and not break, forcing overtime for the second year in a row against

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TCU, but Calhoun struck again in the 85th minute to put the Horned Frogs up for good. Both players and coaches expressed optimism after the game that this was not too serious of a setback for the team looking to build on its second round NCAA appearance from a year ago. The Longhorns have a mixture of veterans and newcomers who are still melding together. Seven starters returned from last year and are joined on the roster by 10 freshmen, many of who, including Fortune, look to make an immediate impact in Austin. “We are trying hard to build a new team chemistry overall,� Petrucelli said. “So it is just going to take some time to get us organized and confident again.� The Longhorns try to exhibit some of that confidence in their next match when they take on Houston on Friday at 7 p.m. at Myers Stadium.

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SALE: Some shoppers

MUSIC: Ernst

talks band names and his day job

take home nothing but parking tickets

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When you were forming the band were there any alternate band names you didn’t pick?

We did one show as Black Joe Lewis and Cool Breeze, but settled on the Honeybears pretty quickly.

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Where is your favorite place to eat in Austin?

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Do you have a day job?

Peter Franklin | Daily Texan Staff

Alex Meitzer, a public relations student, browses through T-shirts at the Recreational Sports Center on Sunday. The items came from a donation drive held in May.

store for some, other visitors were disappointed by the selection. “It seems really picked over,� said business senior Meagan Hughes. “I think most people will end up paying more money on parking tickets than on things from the garage sale.� The week before, the parking spaces around the Rec Center and stadium were switched from being free on weekends and evenings to requiring a UT permit at all times. During the

sale, campus officials surrounded the area and wrote parking tickets as unknowing guests shopped inside. Despite the mishaps, the packed event was a success for many, as students exited the Rec Center with arms piled high. “I was raised frugally, so I look forward to this every year,� Del Bosque said as she added items to a box full of used clothes. She picked up a pair of jeans, tags still intact, and tossed it into the pile. “It’s like a treasure hunt.�

I just moved down to South Austin, so I’ve been eating a lot of breakfast tacos at Curra’s lately.

We’ve been touring a lot lately, so that’s kept me busy. When I have a little time off I work as a substitute teacher.

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What is your favorite Web site?

I like the Fail blog.

What is a perfect day for you?

Have you seen that video of Pavarotti singing “Perfect Day� with Lou Reed? That’s a good one.

ACL: Promising

festival, despite lineup changes From page 10 Aside from the festival’s Friday woes, most of the other big names are still confirmed, but the official aftershow list that was recently released features only a few big-name shows. The party gets started even before ACL officially begins, with a huge show at Emo’s on October 1 featuring Blitzen Trapper and the Walkmen. Friday’s shows are stacked as well, with Devotchka at La Zona Rosa, !!! at The Parish and Sound Tribe Sector 9 rocking Stubb’s, among other events. Unless you can handle deep v-necks and large amounts of Pabst Blue Ribbon consumption, stay the hell away from Emo’s Saturday night at 11 p.m. The reason: Grizzly Bear and Beach House share a bill, which has indie kids falling over themselves to get tickets. If that’s not your scene, Antone’s hosts a performance from Black Keys’ singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach. Sunday finds Ghostland Observatory in the coveted Stubb’s Sunday night slot, but perhaps the most talked about aftershow is the one that will be taking place at the Paramount at the same time: Bon Iver will bring his blend of folksy alt-rock to the venue that recently hosted a stellar evening from Sam Beam and Glen Hansard.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFLY Actor Antwon Tanner pleads guilty to NYC ID-theft scheme NEW YORK — “One Tree Hill� actor Antwon Tanner has pleaded guilty to selling more than a dozen Social Security numbers for $10,000. Tanner told a federal judge in Brooklyn on Friday that he was a middleman, selling numbers someone else provided. He and his lawyer didn’t comment on how he got involved in the scheme. Tanner is expected to get as much as a year in prison at his sentencing, set for Nov. 20. The 34-year-old actor was charged in April with selling 16 Social Security numbers and three bogus Social Security cards. Tanner plays the character Skills in the CW series. Representatives for the network didn’t immediately return a telephone call Saturday. — The Associated Press

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Students search for good deals at garage sale Customers salvage used clothes, furniture at ‘Trash to Treasure’ By Leigh Patterson Daily Texan Staff In a second-floor gymnasium at the UT Recreational Sports Center, hundreds of UT students and Austinites sorted through piles of used clothing and furniture Sunday morning at the fifth annual Trash to Treasure Garage Sale. The sale, which ran from the morning into the early afternoon, attracted hundreds of customers, many of which had been waiting since 8 a.m. The garage sale was sponsored by the Campus Environmental Center and designed to prevent used but functional items from being tossed into land fills. “When I lived in West Campus, I would see so much stuff that was perfectly usable just sitting on the side of the road,” said UT student Julia Del Bosque, who has volunteered at the garage sale for the past three years. “It just seemed like such a waste.” Entry to the garage sale

cost $2 for students, which, when considering that desks were being sold for $15 and computers for $10, wasn’t a huge investment. Still, this wasn’t a typical garage sale: large signs tacked to the walls reading “NO HAGGLING!” in bold font and a huge committee of volunteers monitoring patrons kept a strict rule throughout the morning. Most customers were students shopping to fill new apartments. “I’m kicking myself for buying a new lamp last week,” said Daniella Lewis, an architecture sophomore and garage sale volunteer. “The same one is for sale here for $5.” By 9:30 a.m., most of the large furniture — dining room tables, sofas and chairs — had been sold. And while many guests came looking for these basic belongings, others came to the sale in search of vintage finds and other unique trinkets, like vintage coats for $2, old leather journals for $1 and antique jewelry for $5. And while treasure was in

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Life&Arts Editor: Leigh Patterson E-mail: lifeandarts@dailytexanonline.com Phone: (512) 232-2209 www.dailytexanonline.com

T HE DAILY TEXAN

People all over the world come here to see the bats because it is so easy. Also, Austin has so much more to offer if you are looking for a destination to be entertained.” — French Smith, Bat Fest creator

Photos by Caleb Miller | Daily Texan Staff

Above, Bat Fest participants watch from Congress Bridge as thousands of bats streak out to feed on insects at sunset. Below, Holly O. Jones and Stan Skov view the bats from their canoe on Ladybird Lake.

Bats put on a show for Austin Festival draws tens of thousands, raises money for bat conservation

Peter Franklin | Daily Texan Staff

Gupta Abhishek looks for furniture at the Trash to Treasure garage sale held at the Recreational Sports Center on Sunday.

Beastie Boys drop plans to play ACL Festival organizers scramble to make lastminute lineup changes By Robert Rich Daily Texan Staff The year that ACL Festival organizers don’t have to deal with last-minute dropouts and lineup complaints from fans will be their favorite year ever. Unfortunately, 2009 won’t be that year. Here’s what you missed this summer in ACL news: After the organizers landed a stellar Friday headliner with the Beastie Boys, the hip-hop group was forced to cancel last month when Adam “MCA” Yauch was diagnosed with cancer of his left salivary gland. Although he is expected to make a full recovery, the legendary outfit will not be performing opposite Kings of Leon as originally scheduled, and the band’s forthcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 has been pushed back. A replacement for the group has not been announced, but rumor has it that a decision could be made as early as today. Alt-rock outfit Yeah Yeah

Yeahs took the group’s place at Lollapalooza this summer, and several sources claim that calls to C3 offices unofficially confirmed them as replacements for Beastie Boys at ACL as well. Mere weeks after the Boys dropped out, rumors circulated that the replacement would be none other than Beyonce. But if talks were actually taking place between festival organizers and Beyonce, they should have put a ring on the deal when they had the chance, because it no longer looks like she’ll be appearing. Last Friday, the festival’s opening day lost another act when Lily Allen dropped out. Her cancellation means the Lady Bird Lake stage is absent of any performers after 4:30 p.m. As with Beastie Boys, an official announcement is still forthcoming, but rumored replacements include Jay-Z, Tool and Jane’s Addiction. The latter two seem unlikely, mainly because both were headliners at Lollapalooza. Jay-Z would be amazing, but isn’t a likely replacement either.

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Courtesy of Bon Iver

Bon Iver will be playing an after show at the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival on Sunday, Oct. 4.

By Amber Genuske Daily Texan Staff As the humidity settled heavily on the evening, one Saturday night event began in homage of one of Austin’s greatest oddities: the 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats that live under Congress Bridge. In celebration of these creatures of the night, every year thousands of people sweat out the triple-digit heat at an all-day event known as Austin Bat Fest. Austin is home to the largest urban bat population in North America and can attribute this title to the construction of Congress Bridge. When refurbished in the 1980s, small, deep crevices were built into the cement, creating perfect caverns for these animals. Drawn in by the warm weather and multitude of bugs, the free-tail bats migrate from Mexico in March and hide out in the city until November. Every evening, the nocturnal feeders leave their roost around sundown to begin an all-night gorge on up to 30,000 pounds of insects. The population has grown substantially since the 80s, creating yet another reason to throw a party in Austin. French Smith, creator of Bat Fest, thought of the concept six years ago while attending a Cross Canadian Ragweed concert on the South First Bridge. When he glanced across the water, he saw the hundreds of people observing the bats on Congress Bridge. Smith said he liked the idea of an event suspended over Lady Bird Lake and realized his idea was tangible; they were just using the wrong location. “People all over the world come here to see the bats because it is so easy,” Smith said. “Also, Austin has so much more to

offer if you are looking for a destination to be entertained.” More than a show of local wildlife was available to the 40,000 people who attended this year ’s festival. 20 bands including Bob Schneider, The Wailers and The Gourds played on two stages at either end of the bridge that connects South Austin to Downtown. In the center, attendees browsed the more than 150 booths offering various bat paraphernalia, margaritas and fried delectables. Proceeds from the event benefitted local charities, including Bat Conservation International, an educational organization that works to conserve bats’ well-being in the environment and promote a healthy coexistence with humans. Every event in the city is an opportunity for the characters of Austin to shine and Bat Fest was no exception, as the street was

littered with students, musicians and of course, Batman himself. Clad in the original superhero’s attire, rubber mask and all, Terry Coyle said his reason for sporting the suit was because his love for the creatures runs much deeper than the average Austinite: he did PR work on the major motion pictures “Batman Returns” and “Batman Begins.” In between parents trying to snag a photo of their children with the renowned idol, Coyle said he celebrates and appreciates the bats’ existence in Austin. As the evening continued, the party picked up on Congress Bridge. A beer haze fell across the crowd as they two-stepped into the night, vaguely remembering the reason why the festival occurs. Oblivious to their industrial surroundings, the 1.5 million Mexican freetailed bats continued to swoop through the summer night, hours away from their return to the bridge they made so famous.

The personal side of the world’s live music capital MUSIC MONDAY

By Brad Barry

We’ve all heard Austin touted as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” but this grandiose title discounts the fact that it’s individual musicians that make it so. In order to get to know a more personal side of Austin’s music scene, each Monday we’ll ask a local musician 10 questions about their music and their life. This week we caught up with Zach Ernst, guitarist for the garage R&B outfit Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears. The group is playing a string of shows on the West Coast before returning home to play the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October.

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What album have you listened to the most in the last week?

Probably Ricky Nelson’s Greatest Hits.

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If you could collaborate with any musician in the world, who would it be?

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What was the best show you’ve ever played?

Levon Helm from The Band. I can’t wait to see him at ACL Fest.

Zach Ernst, bandleader for Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, will play at the Austin City Limits Festival in October.

We had some great shows in Europe last month. Probably a jazz festival we played in San Sebastian, Spain.

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What was the worst show you’ve ever played?

Anytime we’re in Tulsa.

What is your favorite song to play live?

We just started doing this Hound Dog Taylor song called “Let’s Get Funky” that is coming together. Joe plays harmonica through this little amp — he really puts his own spin on it.

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