Here are the biggest stories we reported on this week.

Lost in the shuffle over Sam's Barbecue potential permanent closure by Austin Police is La Morenita being up on the same charges

http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/index.cfm/2011/8/1/

USA Today comes to East Austin to investigate the brisket scandal that has rocked the Austin barbecue community

http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/index.cfm/2011/8/6/

Austin film maker Christian Remde shoots a short documentary on Kocurek Charcuterie

http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/index.cfm/2011/7/31

Austin Texas Chowhound board may be folding up...at the hands of an unpaid volunteer

http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/index.cfm/2011/8/1/

Austin prepares for its first "Bacon" themed restaurant's September opening

http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/index.cfm/2011/8/3/