A Father's Day Roundup of Lagers That Dads Like

Beermongers weigh in on what wets their most dadly whistles

"...the fridge because lagers are the Chardonnay for complaining dads. Pilsners and helleses historically, American-, Mexican-, and Vienna-style famously,..."

June 18, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Guardians Sue DADS

Families head to court in a last-ditch attempt to keep loved ones at Austin SSLC

"...24 are transferring to other SSLCs. But according to DADS spokesperson Melissa Gale, 13 have chosen "other options" –..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Maxey and Spears (Aleshire) Spar Over Deadbeat Dads

Challenger says tax assessor doesn't do enough; incumbent's spokesman calls charge "big fat juicy lie"

"...using the power of her office to punish “deadbeat dads,” aka parents (of either sex) who are delinquent in..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dads Who Rock Corrections

"...Dear Austin Chronicle, Thanks for honoring the Pop Stars: Dads Who Rock at Jovita's with the “Best of Austin”..."

Oct. 18, 2005 Postmarks

DADS: The Next TYC?

Craddick prioritizes reforms of the State School system - almost a year after a Justice Department report.

"...General Investigating and Ethics Committee is already working with DADS and Family and Protective Services, and there's an interim..."

Aug. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Dads of DadLabs

June 12, 2009 Screens Feature

Daddy's Home 2

The daddy's daddy crash Christmas in this unneeded sequel

"...Dusty (Wahlberg) and Brad (Ferrell) have teamed up as “co-dads” in what could be viewed as a very progressive..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Dear Frankie

An ad hoc dad turns out to be far better than the real thing in this sentimental Scottish yarn.

April 15, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Bill & Ted Face the Music

Can we all finally just be excellent to each other?

"...Bill and Ted's daughters who take right after their dads, down to a time-hopping search for the ultimate backing..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

The animated gang return to save their park from an evil mayor

"...is just right for the peanut gallery, moms and dads should get a (slight) kick out of it as..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Oranges

The great ensemble cast is the highlight of this movie about a 50-year-old man who falls in love with his best friend's daughter, who is half his age.

Oct. 5, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

A stilted, manipulative, and altogether unfun film starring Tim Allen and Martin Short.

"...charges in the interest of being good moms and dads would be far better off renting something slightly less..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Little Man

If you can accept the very idea of Shawn Wayans’ face on the body of an infantilized baby-man in diapers, who’s to care about the quality of anything else in the movie?

"...(playing a schlub in a Barney-esque suit), and various dads get hit in the crotch again and again. They..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Kicking & Screaming

Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka all appear together in a film that sings the praises of kids soccer and caffeine addiction.

May 13, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ju Dou

"...child who's none too wild about either of these dads. But these are just the plot rudiments. What's really..."

May 10, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Better Bites Bakery Offers Vegan, Allergy-Free Desserts for Everyone

Cupcakes, brownies, cake balls, and more

"...fights at the playground. She’s a baker. Moms and dads call her, weeping on the phone or wiping away..."

Feb. 5, 2019 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

The AggreGAYtor: June 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Obama gets tough, Texas dads get snubbed, and San Francisco goes down on the..."

June 19, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Austin's DadLabs Take Back Labor

DadLabs dudes host a special event at the Alamo Downtown

"...The always entertaining dads from Austin's own DadLabs (Brad Powell, Clay Nichols, Troy..."

Sept. 2, 2009 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Pops on Top

Father may not know best, but DadLabs has made it its mission to make sure knows a little bit better

"...and Troy Lanier met as instructors and soon-to-be new dads at Austin's St. Stephen's Episcopal School, they knew they..."

June 12, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...networks – the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) told the caretakers, or rely on community services alone...."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sun to Set on Severely Disabled Patients

Austin State Supported Living Center cottages to be shuttered

"...positive experiences with the center, and some suggest that DADS has grown lax in regulating and managing the centers...."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Some Local Bartenders Wanna Have a Word With You

Because the comedians at ColdTowne are putting them onstage

"...At the "Dads in Bars" show, those bartenders share the stories with..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sun to Set on Severely Disabled Patients

Austin State Supported Living Center to close seven homes

"...The decision to shrink the Austin SSLC comes after..."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC

Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope

"...In the meantime, DADS sped up the process by downsizing the center, despite..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...released a blistering report titled "Intolerable Care," which paints DADS as a toothless regulatory system that allows bad actors..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

TV Eye

The End of the Cardigan-Clad Wise Man as We Know Him

"...coming into the home stretch, I've noticed something: bad dads. Not mean, lovably grumpy dads. I mean evil with..."

May 18, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Pop Rocks

Making music in mecca for parents and children alike

"...The brainchild of booking agent Laura Thomas, Pop Stars: Dads Who Rock is not only a unique opportunity for..."

June 18, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Drunk on a Train

Four friends bar crawl their way down the Capital Metro Red Line

"...group text preserved our conversations about ghost clothes, Game Dads, and time...."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

One-Sided Journalism

"...of individuals residing at the Austin SSLC [“Guardians Sue DADS,” News, Dec. 12]. There is not one mention of..."

Dec. 11, 2014 Postmarks

The Luv Doc: The Judgment of Solomon

Fortunately we have the depraved wisdom of the Old Testament to guide us

"...My fiancé and I are getting married at a..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

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