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Sgt. Ryan Gifford from Dallas, Texas, of the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron pauses during a patrol in the village of Hawas Kheyl, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
Sgt. Ryan Gifford from Dallas, Texas, of the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron pauses during a patrol in the village of Hawas Kheyl, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Wednesday Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Members of Walton Hall watch the off-campus Aggie Bonfire, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, north of Bryan, Texas. Walton Hall is responsible for loading the lumber that is cut and following the tradition of bringing the flame from Austin to light the fire. In 1999, the wedding cake-like bonfire structure collapsed...
Members of Walton Hall watch the off-campus Aggie Bonfire, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, north of Bryan, Texas. Walton Hall is responsible for loading the lumber that is cut and following the tradition of bringing...   (Associated Press)
An Army carry team loads into a transfer vehicle a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Nolen, 25, of Alvin, Texas, died Nov. 22 in Zabul province, Afghanistan of...
An Army carry team loads into a transfer vehicle a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of...   (Associated Press)
An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod sits on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense,...
An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod sits on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24,...   (Associated Press)
A transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod, left, and Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, right, sit on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, McLeod, 22, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Nov. 23 west...
A transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod, left, and Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, right, sit on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the...   (Associated Press)
This is a June 2, 2009 file photo of Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaking during a news conference in Austin, Texas. A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's pitting the public's anger at Washington against its anti-incumbent fervor. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
This is a June 2, 2009 file photo of Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaking during a news conference in Austin, Texas. A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's...   (Associated Press)
In this August 17, 2009 file photo, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, comments during a news conference officially announcing her candidacy for Texas governor in La Marque, Texas. A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's pitting the public's anger...
In this August 17, 2009 file photo, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, comments during a news conference officially announcing her candidacy for Texas governor in La Marque, Texas. A Texas-sized...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, flings a copy of the health care bill out into the crowd during a health care reform rally on Capitol hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, flings a copy of the health care bill out into the crowd during a health care reform rally on Capitol hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose...   (Associated Press)
Officials rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday morning after the driver called 911 to report someone was yelling for help from...
Officials rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday...   (Associated Press)
In this image made from video and released by KFDM - TV, Emergency personnel in Beaumont, Texas, rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday morning...
In this image made from video and released by KFDM - TV, Emergency personnel in Beaumont, Texas, rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford, from Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, walks on patrol with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford, from Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, walks on patrol with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford of Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron sits on a rooftop while guarding the perimeter near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford of Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron sits on a rooftop while guarding the perimeter near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Heslet from Carrollton, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron guards a position with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Heslet from Carrollton, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron guards a position with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
A special seal is seen on a freight truck using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A special seal is seen on a freight truck using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against...   (Associated Press)
Freight trucks are seen at a border check point in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Some companies are using the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, to bypass the checkpoint congestion. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Freight trucks are seen at a border check point in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Some companies are using the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, to bypass the checkpoint congestion....   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
Custom and Border Protection Port Director Gene Garza talks about the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Custom and Border Protection Port Director Gene Garza talks about the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
Freight trucks, center, breeze through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Freight trucks, center, breeze through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
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Texas' Deon Beasley lies on the ground after being injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas' Deon Beasley lies on the ground after being injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Mack Brown, center, joins his players as medical personnel attend to an injured Deon Beasley, right, after he was injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas coach Mack Brown, center, joins his players as medical personnel attend to an injured Deon Beasley, right, after he was injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Deon Beasley raises his arm as he is carted off the field after being injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas' Deon Beasley raises his arm as he is carted off the field after being injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station,...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Deon Beasley is taken off the field on a cart after being injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas' Deon Beasley is taken off the field on a cart after being injured during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas....   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M kicker Randy Bullock (28) reacts after missing a field goal as holder Ryan Tannehill (17) looks down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas A&M kicker Randy Bullock (28) reacts after missing a field goal as holder Ryan Tannehill (17) looks down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas Thursday, Nov. 26,...   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) rushes for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) rushes for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas...   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates after their NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates after their NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles away from Texas A&M's Matt Moss (55) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles away from Texas A&M's Matt Moss (55) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat...   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) is tackled by Texas' Sam Acho (81) and Kheeston Randall (91) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) is tackled by Texas' Sam Acho (81) and Kheeston Randall (91) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station,...   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) talks with Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) after their NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) talks with Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) after their NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39....   (Associated Press)
Texas' Fozzy Whittaker (28) is tripped up by Texas A&M's Justin McQueen (21) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas' Fozzy Whittaker (28) is tripped up by Texas A&M's Justin McQueen (21) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Marquise Goodwin (84) returns a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown against Texas A&M during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas' Marquise Goodwin (84) returns a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown against Texas A&M during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas....   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) rushes for a first down against Texas A&M during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas A&M 49-39. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) rushes for a first down against Texas A&M during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. Texas beat Texas...   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates after beating Texas A&M 49-39 in a NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates after beating Texas A&M 49-39 in a NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates after beating Texas A&M 49-39 in a NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates after beating Texas A&M 49-39 in a NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles away from Texas A&M linebacker Sean Porter (10) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles away from Texas A&M linebacker Sean Porter (10) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas....   (Associated Press)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass as Texas A&M linebacker Sean Porter (10) pursues during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass as Texas A&M linebacker Sean Porter (10) pursues during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station,...   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) breaks away from Texas cornerback Curtis Brown (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) breaks away from Texas cornerback Curtis Brown (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas....   (Associated Press)
Texas wide receiver Malcolm Williams (9) catches a pass for a first down as Texas A&M cornerback Justin McQueen (21) defends during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas wide receiver Malcolm Williams (9) catches a pass for a first down as Texas A&M cornerback Justin McQueen (21) defends during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26,...   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M linebacker Anthony Lewis (36) recovers a fumble by Texas' Jeremy Hills (25) during a punt return in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas A&M linebacker Anthony Lewis (36) recovers a fumble by Texas' Jeremy Hills (25) during a punt return in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station,...   (Associated Press)
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    The Austin Chronicle | 11/27/2009 4:00:00 AM

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  • Beatbox: Beatbox

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  • Review: Brazos

    The Austin Chronicle | 11/27/2009 4:00:00 AM

    Phosphorescent Blues More »

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    The Austin Chronicle | 11/27/2009 4:00:00 AM

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  • Review: Sons of Hercules

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  • Review: Uncle Bruno

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•The Austin Chronicle

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