Austin Film Festival: The Texas Promise

Oscar-winner Vanessa Roth finds the lie and the hope in Texas schools

"...There's a few billion dollars missing from the Texas education..."

Oct. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Gauld at the Texas Book Festival?

Yes! Yes! The man himself! Signing! Chatting! Breathing!

"...Here’s the 2017 Texas Book Festival, taking over the State Capitol..."

Nov. 1, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Here's What a New Border Bill Would Do to Texas

"Most dangerous" immigration bill ever takes the stage

"...Republicans moved forward with their promise to tackle their nebulous “border security” priority, filing..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Art of the State

Retiring director Rick Hernandez reflects on three decades with the Texas Commission on the Arts

"...When Ricardo Hernandez started working with the Texas Commission on the Arts, Dolph Briscoe was in..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

The LuvDoc chats with Marcus G. Ollington, rock star cartographer

"...– one of those deals where helicopter parents reward the shocking athletic ineptitude of their children with snacks and..."

Aug. 8, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

'The Next New Thing'

Author Larry Cuban on the history of reform in Austin schools

"...At first glance, the Promise Neighborhoods initiative looks like a great way to..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...Posted after the jump is the entire transcript of CNN's Democratic presidential..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Tommy Lee Jones has made a modern Western in the culturally askew tradition of Peckinpah, Huston, and Boetticher. Don't let the near-impossible-to-remember title keep you away from this singular and slightly surreal scorcher.

"...Melissa Leo, Vanessa Bauche and Levon Helm. Don't let the near-impossible-to-remember title keep you away from this singular and..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Where the Money Went

Report targets Texas Enterprise Fund and other incentive programs

"...Each year Texas gives at least $1.76 billion to private businesses, according..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

On the Lege

Lawmakers accomplish what they failed to do so many times – approve a new education funding package that doesn't look half bad on paper

"...On Monday, the Legislature wrapped up a special session on school finance..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...The morning of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hope 4 Hip Hop Preserves and Reanimates History for the Next Generation

“Hip-hop is a melting pot, a mestizo of the arts.”

"...Euro-stepping, a flurry of children dashing gleefully across the polished hardwood floor of the South Austin Recreation Center..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Feature by Adam Wood

The Lone Ranger

The legend of Jerry Lynn Williams

"...at Warner Bros. Records. It's dated 8/22/84, and at the top of the j-card is written "Shangri-La." There are..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Page Two: Roger Ebert Added a Star to His The Whole Shootin' Match Rating

Last Night at the Alamo restoration revives Eagle Pennell's early promise for posterity

"...As you read this, the 30th year of SXSW launches, and there is no..."

March 11, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Texas Sends Final Notice to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Planned Parenthood says: We'll see you in court

"...Texas officials have followed through with their months-long promise to..."

Dec. 20, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Songwriting Legend Robert Earl Keen Announces Retirement From the Road

The roots musician will tour through September

"...The road may go on forever, but a Texas songwriting..."

Jan. 16, 2022 Music Post by Robert Penson

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan

House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment

"...Texas is not known for its positive contributions to the..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...start receiving mail ballots in about a month. In the meantime, here's a quick review of the key contests...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...In a 5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a burdensome Louisiana abortion..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...With just over four weeks left to go, the 86th Texas Legislature is on track to send Gov...."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: How to Suppress the Vote

With its latest lies, Texas GOP reminds us: This is all they’ve got

"...I'm old enough to remember when the Capitol was a more welcoming place, physically and politically...."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Column by Michael King

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Playback: David Yow Meets the Jazzus Lizard

David Yow fronts the Jazzus Lizard, Cherubs knock off 22 years of rust, Preston Hubbard dies, and Blind Lemon Jefferson gets kicked off Texas license plates

"...The official rock & roll handbook states: "A famous frontman..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Breaking the Chains

Slavery may be illegal, but it's not eradicated

"...in a restaurant for a short time to repay their $1,500 smuggling fee, the victims were forced into prostitution...."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Texas Book Festival 2014: The Full Party List

Among the 275 authors: Oates, Ellroy, Mosley, Lear, Dean

"...And you thought this year's Texas Book Festival was already tantalizing, what with a legend..."

Sept. 11, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

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