Austin Polish Film Festival Breaks New Ground and Keeps Up With Tradition

The 14th fest focuses on the media's responsibility and the perspectives of women

"...53 WarsD: Ewa Bukowska Based upon the autobiographical novel by..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Numbers Game

Perry, Hutchison remain in statistical tie

"...Another volley has been fired in the polling wars, with new Rasmussen numbers seemingly showing Sen. Kay Bailey..."

Sept. 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Obese military budget crushes local governments, group alleges

"...$136 million, representing Austin taxpayers' share of the estimated $53 billion allocated for unnecessary military programs, including nuclear weapons..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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"...In Lee Nichols' article titled "Endorsement Wars" [March 8], one crucial element regarding the rescinding of..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Bill of the Week: Laying Pipe Across the State

Texas spending money on infrastructure? Not impossible.

"...has already seen the first blast in these water wars, with the Jan 8. decision by the Lower Colorado..."

Jan. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...is important for Central Texans to realize that the 53 Democrats who went missing in action were not acting..."

May 16, 2003 Column

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"...places since the end of WWII. China 1945-46, Korea 1950-53, China 1950-53, Guatemala 1954, Indonesia 1958, Cuba 1959-60, Guatemala..."

March 7, 2003 Column

Free Comic Book Day 2013

The 11th giveaway of four-color fun runs the gamut from 'Archie' to 'The Walking Dead'

"...blockbusters are here to stay, so, too, do the 53 comics being given away gratis all across the continent..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Time of Their Lives

Richard Linklater and Ellar Coltrane reflect on the 12 years they spent making 'Boyhood'

"...a conversation Mason has with his father about Star Wars and a rant he delivers to his girlfriend about..."

July 18, 2014 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill

State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide

"...money from the Rainy Day Fund to help finance $53 billion in water projects over the next 50 years..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback

HAAM Day to the rescue!

"...car sales detailed on the Discovery Channel's Texas Car Wars, but Hendrix says his heart's just not in the..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Most Texas Voters Favor State-Funded Family Planning

And disapprove of 2011 fam-plan budget cuts

"...access to birth control (56%) and to emergency contraception (53%) based on religious or moral beliefs, and 56% of..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Majority of Texas Voters Favor State-Funded Family Planning

And disapprove of 2011 fam-plan budget cuts

"...access to birth control (56%) and to emergency contraception (53%) based on religious or moral beliefs, and 56% of..."

Feb. 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Football Prophecies

NFL week one

"...Seattle’s 21-14 victory would’ve been more commanding had all 53 Seahawks not hosted Saturday Night Live the night before,..."

Sept. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...its appropriations request last August, it only asked for $53 million – down $9 million from 2009...."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Sounding off on the ripple effect from City Council's changes to the Austin City Code regarding live music at restaurants, while Vega makes some noise with Crystal Castles

"...Congrats to locals Heartless Bastards, YellowFever, and Car Stereo (Wars), all of whom made the cut. In the meantime,..."

April 24, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

President-Elect Obama

Ending the politics of fear and hate

"...few weeks ago, I broke down in tears. I'm 53, and I never thought I would see this happen..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Their Reputations Precede Them

Run-off rivals Galindo and Morrison set the record straight

"...episode is illustrative of ANC's position in the growth wars. "I think there's an ANC leadership position – definitely..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Reefer Madness

The dope on Clinton, Obama, and McCain

"...be the proud new parent of two outrageously expensive wars: the war in Iraq and the domestic War on..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The taco wars rage on. The Planning Commission subcommittee on codes and..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...reported raising some $67,000 since November, and had about $53,000 cash on hand in January. (A third Democratic contender,..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...The determination of 53 Democrat members of the Texas House of Representatives to..."

May 23, 2003 Column

After Napster

The world of online music after the fall of Napster.

"...and in November 2000 was awarded damages estimated around $53.4 million, an amount believed to be well in excess..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Hightower Lowdown

A real Fourth of July, bushwa from D.C., & airline fairness

"...of global warming to promoting the fantasy of star wars, from proposing that we "save" social security by destroying..."

July 6, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Gung Ho

Q&A with punk priestess Patti Smith.

"...all of this work, and I thought all the wars were over. I couldn't understand why a country's freedom..."

March 31, 2000 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Two Thumbs Up

"...Siskel, who died on Saturday at age 53, was the film critic for The Chicago Tribune, but..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

A Mysteriously Happy Atmosphere

"...activities like the annual Fourth of July Waterballoon Capture-the-Flag wars is the primary reason for their burgeoning position in..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Arts Feature by John Spong