A cutting edge education Either the knife sticks, or it doesn't. That's the motto at a knife-throwing range in South Austin. And kids with South Austin Karate are throwing sharp objects. Remember, don't run with scissors.
FULL STORY>>5/9/2008 8:22 AM
Shake it up, Bhangra style A group of University of Texas students perform and compete in a dance that mixes traditional Indian dance with modern hip hop. FULL STORY>>5/2/2008 8:03 AM
Boat race for dragon braggin' rights More than 2,000 years ago a Chinese poet died in a river. The town's people went searching for him, splashing the water with paddles. That was the birth of the annual dragon boat festivals, celebrated around the world. FULL STORY>>4/25/2008 7:54 AM
12 Rounds sheds the pounds One South Austin gym owner designed a workout that incorporates boxing techniques, strategies and fitness maneuvers to get participants in tiptop shape. FULL STORY>>4/18/2008 7:47 AM
Breathe a little easier in the garden Tilling, weeding, cleaning and clearing the land is all a part of gardening. And it's a good way to get some exercise and garnish the dinner table with fresh produce. FULL STORY>>4/11/2008 11:03 AM
For parkour enthusiasts, walk in park is no picnic A dark alley, a bad guy, and you. What are you going to do? You can fight, or you can flee. In the same way martial arts
prepare for the fight, parkour trains for the escape. It's a new art form and activity that will make your jaw drop. FULL STORY>>4/4/2008 9:36 AM
Everybody, Zumba! If you've got it in you to shake your bon-bon, but you don't make a habit of it, you might after this. News 8's Amy Hadley checks out Zumba, a new Latin dance that will get you Fit for Friday.
FULL STORY>>3/28/2008 10:47 AM
Paragliding, skydiving give instant rush News 8's Amy Hadley attempts to paraglide for this week's Fit for Friday, but because of weather conditions, she's forced to remain grounded. FULL STORY>>3/21/2008 9:42 AM
Be your own star with Guitar Hero The week of South by Southwest, News 8's Amy Hadley tries her hand at Guitar Hero, an interactive video game that allows the player to jam like a rock star. FULL STORY>>3/14/2008 7:41 AM
Skeet shooting out on the range News 8's Amy Hadley hit the shooting range at the Capitol City Trap and Skeet Club for Fit For Friday. FULL STORY>>3/15/2008 11:34 AM
Every Friday Amy Hadley finds a new work out, activity or hobby to get you out of the house.
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Do you think holding elections on Saturday made it easier or harder to vote for your local politicians, bonds?
Easy. With low voter turnout, ordering a snow cone takes longer.
I could care less about local elections.
There were elections Saturday?
There were too many other weekend events to attend.
Hard. With the lovely weather, it completely escaped me.
