Kids Need to Read Arrives at Dragon*Con
By Shannon O'Connor | September 3, 2009 | 12:00 pm | Posted in '09 D*C News, 2009

It’s thanks to the Austin Browncoats that the Kids Need to Read foundation will be filling a booth at Dragon*Con 2009.

Kids Need to Read, which distributes books to libraries, schools, and other institutions in need, was founded in 2007 by writer P.J. Haarsma, author of The Softwire book series, and actor Nathan Fillion, best known to D*C attendees as Captain Mal Reynolds of Firefly and Serenity.

Travel Alert: Hurricane Gustav
By Shannon O'Connor | September 1, 2008 | 1:10 am | Posted in '08 D*C News, 2008

The approach of Hurricane Gustav is affecting trains and flights to and through the Gulf Coast region. Many airports in the path of the storm will have suspended or limited service on Monday, including Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans and Mobile Downtown Airport in Mobile, AL, both of which are closed indefinitely. Delays and cancellations may affect flights unconnected with the storm-affected areas, so it is recommended that travelers contact their airline before going to the airport. Most airlines will be allowing ticket changes with no penalties for those whose flights are cancelled because of the storm.

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Buffy Horror Big Whedonverse Draw
By Shannon O'Connor | September 1, 2007 | 6:59 pm | Posted in '07 Panels/Events, 2007

Two crammed-full houses sang and cheered along with Friday night’s “Buffy Horror Picture Show” performances. The fan-favorite showings of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode, “Once More, With Feeling,” featured volunteer cast members in costume performing roles both major and minor.

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