May I be the first to wish you the happiest Texas Independence Day ever. The gifts are wrapped, the tree is up, and at noon we’ll have our traditional brisket dinner at MeMommie’s and PaPa’s house.

Just kidding.

If you’re a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, there are however a number of festivities over the next several days. Not exactly Eeyore’s Birthday, or lunch at Mad Dog & Beans, but good nonetheless.

Wednesday night is a happy hour at the Manhattan Bar. Thursday morning a breakfast at the Park City Club. Thursday night another happy hour and appetizers at Central Market, Lovers Lane location. And Saturday night a dinner, casino, silent and live auction at Gilley’s on the South Side.

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