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We learned from former ABC 13 weatherman Ed Brandon's guest post on the mike mcguff blog this week that Tuesday was Ed Brandon Day. How did you celebrate? At City Hall on Tuesday, Brandon was presented with a fancy plaque and there were all sorts of festivities. Brandon himself seemed more than a little excited to commemorate his holiday, and he has big plans for next year. Included: an Ed Brandon Day Parade (or parades!)....

Good morning, Houston. We were going to begin the day talking about how American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar finally got voted off the show last night, but then we ran across this item: Wednesday was the 30th birthday of KTRK's Live at Five afternoon newscast. Big deal, you say? Why yes, it is — because, thanks to Channel 13, you can watch the very first episode of the show, from April 18, 1977. Dave...

Wherefore art thou, Radar? This week KPRC dumped the lovable weather dog (sending Ken Hoffman into a tizzy, no doubt), and the mikemcguff blog chronicled it for us. Radar is moving on to bigger things though: he'll become the mascot for the John C. Freeman Weather Museum. The best part of this blog post is the speculation about Radar's uncontrollable barking during newscasts and the jealousy stewing in the hearts of KPRC anchors. We'll miss...

This week Houstonist is trying something new to keep you updated on the city's growing internet scene. Every weekend, we'll feature some of our favorite posts from local blogs the past week. So, without further ado, here's what Houstonians have been up to:

Last week's Houston Calling Happy Hour was canceled due to the ice storm threat of ice drizzle. However, we're glad to report that it has been rescheduled for tonight. Houston Calling is a local music website headed up by music aficionado David Cobb. This is his third series of happy hours, and the same artists scheduled for last week will be playing tonight. As an added bonus, you'll get the Proletariat's previously scheduled performance by...

Each week, Houstonist scours the city to bring you the best events happening right under your nose. Don't worry, you can thank us later. (Or now). Be sure to check back each day for updated events and the Daily -ist List. Just do what we tell you. It's easier that way. Monday, Jan 22 Houston Calling Happy Hour Showcase: rescheduled from last week Featuring Arthur Yoria, Mansion, and Blades The Proletariat 7-10pm Tuesday, Jan...

This show has been postponed due to the weather. We'll let you know when it is rescheduled. David Cobb knows how to throw a good concert together focusing on local music, and he’s doing it again tonight soon. Houston Calling is hosting their third music-filled Happy Hour tonight at the Proletariat. Tonight’s Eventually, the show will feature Arthur Yoria as the headliner. Yoria was born in Chicago but has called Houston home for quite a...

Each week Houstonist does our best to pull together -ist approved events happening right here in the Bayou City. Talk about service. Geesh! Seriously, what WOULD you do without us? Monday, Jan 15 MLK Day Activities MLK Grande Parade, Downtown, 10am Black Heritage Society Parade, Downtown, 2pm Houston Calling Happy Hour Showcase Featuring Arthur Yoria, Mansion, and Blades The Proletariat 7-10pm NOTE: This event has been rescheduled for Monday, January 22nd. Same Bands. Same...

The couple who called the cops the night of the infamous Two Gallants show at Walter's on Washington spoke to the Chronicle this weekend: Ryland and Scott Peveto, who own a Victorian shotgun house behind the club, say that the bass from Walter's is shaking their house — and their peace of mind. The Pevetos said when they bought the house a couple of years ago, noise wasn't much of an issue; now, though, the...

This summer’s Houston Calling happy hour was such a success, that the blog is organizing another one with a new array of bands for this coming Monday, Oct. 23rd. Once again, some of Houston’s best local bands will be featured: the rock-flavored Bright Men of Learning, punk-rock Something Fierce, and alternative-rock Southern Backtones. You can preview these bands through this podcast. Houston Calling is a branch off the Done Waiting music website, and is focused...

We weren’t there, but situation sounded like a total mess. Police were called to Walter’s on Washington Friday night after receiving a noise complaint from a nearby resident . When the lone officer arrived onto the scene, an altercation took place on stage with the lead singer of Two Gallants. The crowd was stunned at what was going on, which you can see in the video above. David Cobb has a great post about...

Tuesday Catch some power-pop tonight from Seattle’s The Long Winters. From Austin, What Made Milwaukee Famous offers similar pop, and overtly catchy songs. May indie-pop live! 8 p.m. at Walter’s on Washington | tickets and info Raw rock and roll, even a touch of southern rock, is what you get with The Kings of Leon. Opening for the band is The Stills, whose growing following over the past few years landed them a major...

Everyone gets a case of the Mondays. There’s no better cure for the Mondays than celebrating a happy hour with great live music, sponsored by our favorite local music blog. This coming Monday, our friends at Houston Calling will sponsor a happy hour at the Proletariat. Not only is one of our beloved local musicians, Tody Castillo, performing, but you’ll also be treated to some great local power-pop from The Dimes and alternative pop/rock from...

The Grammy nominees are chosen by elitist music industry snobs, while the American Music Awards are basically a popularity contest. Where do the Houston Press Music Awards fall? Well, that’s up to you.