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Trek Equinox TTX 9.9 SSL, similar modelLance Armstrong and his crew at Mellow Johnny’s bicycle shop are doubtlessly pissed after someone stole a $10,000 triathlon bike being housed in the store last weekend. The bike was a Trek Equinox TTX SSL, the company's flagship triathlon model that was used by... continue reading on Austinist

Phil Aaronson/flickrMaggie's Austin went through the trouble for you (and us) and compiled a handy list of restaurants that are open this Thanksgiving. Just to be safe, we recommend calling ahead. [Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2009] If you're considering options on the more upscale end, OpenTable currently shows... continue reading on Austinist

Hot on the heels of that pellet gun punk who was recently accused of injuring a cyclist on Southwest Parkway last May, another Austin High student has been charged in a shooting incident that occurred near the school last night. Jay David Carbullido, a 17-year-old senior at Austin High, was... continue reading on Austinist

Community Impact reports that the local IRS office, as well as its affiliated Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC), was affected in a fire in the adjacent office last Friday. The office, at 825 East Rundberg, will be closed at least until early December. [ImpactNews]... continue reading on Austinist

The Texas Tribune and Dallas Morning News both report that Democrat Tom Schieffer is pulling out of the gubernatorial race, and plans to formally announce his withdrawal this afternoon. Citing difficulties raising both funds and awareness, Schieffer's campaign "just couldn't get traction," as one supporter put it. It's also... continue reading on Austinist