It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot

Applications to be on the ballot are open

"...Mayor: Anthony Bradshaw, Gary Spellman, Kirk Watson (state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, has yet to file)..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fifth Annual KOKEFEST Brings Clint Black and More to Hutto

Two-day lineup includes Turnpike Troubadours, Robert Earl Keen, Aaron Watson, and more

"...letters and ethos of KOKE-FM, famously relaunching with Dale Watson's "Country My Ass" played on continuous loop nearly 1,700..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Rodeo Austin: Everything You Need to Know

Aaron Watson, Flo Rida, Carly Pearce, and more to boot (scoot)

"...bookended with chart-topping live acts including country music stars Aaron Watson, Ryan Bingham, and Tracy Lawrence, Norteño bands Ramón..."

March 8, 2023 Events Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Lonely Lubbock Nights," Aaron Watson..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Vista's New Brews, H-E-B's Celeb-Packed Grill, Mama Kong's Piggy Wings, and More …

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Rodgers Band, the Houston Outlaws players, Austin FC players, Aaron Watson, and more) offering tips and tricks from their..."

June 30, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

When the summer slows down, the live music starts to heat up.

"...trends behind Lone Star heavy hitters, including resurgent Underdog Aaron Watson and Nineties hitmaker Mark Chesnutt on Friday, and..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Off the Record

The Department of Homeland Security tries to take down YellowFever and KAOS Radio. Somewhere Harvey Pekar is laughing.

"...Texan," Aug. 9, 2002), who headlines Fowler Fest with Aaron Watson, Kyle Park, and Curtis Grimes at the Nutty..."

July 16, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Letters at 3AM: Shindig on Effie Street

The silent film comedians at Keystone Films lived their art

"...a century before. This photo was taken by Coy Watson Sr., later an important special-effects innovator for Mack Sennett..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...ceremony, emcee’d by state Senator (and former mayor) Kirk Watson, but the most dramatic moments were two appearances by..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...Caucus absorbs four new Hispanic Republicans and Edinburg defector Aaron Peña moves to the GOP side of the table...."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hitman

"...Directed by: Aaron Norris. Starring: Chuck Norris, Michael Parks, Al Waxman, Alberta..."

Nov. 1, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Record Reviews

"...DALE WATSON AND HIS LONE STARS..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Review

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...motion a terrifying chain of events. Cast: Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Flying Lotus, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...members and to former mayors Gus Garcia and Kirk Watson. According to investigators, many BTS employees wrote $100 checks..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...got some Election Day results in for Travis County. Watson and Israel's vote share both dropped a bit, but..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Monty Python's Spamalot

The cast has talent, but the Georgetown Palace version of this Python musical suffers from a lack of smooth execution

"...crisp comic timing and commands his songs with gusto. Aaron Crowley also provides some of the show's funniest moments,..."

May 15, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily

Austin Playhouse's Sherlockian pastry may be light, but Jason Newman's Great Detective is seriously good

"...only that famous consulting detective and his second, Dr. Watson, but also legendary actress Lillie Langtry and author Oscar..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...Guerrero, Natasha Harper-Madison, José Velásquez, and the oddly well-funded Aaron Webman. Paige Ellis has about twice that and will..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

APD Officer With Ties to Samantha Dean Fired, Currently AWOL

VonTrey Clark believed to be in Indonesia

"...and text messages with three other individuals – Kevin Watson, Kyla Fisk, and Freddie Smith – who investigators believed..."

July 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Anna Margaret Hollyman, André Holland, Sarah Rafferty, Susan Kalechi Watson, Mary Beth Peil (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

"...Tarell Brown, reserve safety Tyrell Gatewood, and former player Aaron Harris were arrested Sept. 4 by Travis Co. Sheriff's..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...tunes. DRR have parodied everything from hometown heroes like Aaron Neville to their hit "(Let's Go) Smoke Some Pot,"..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...made. Cast: Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson, Alexis Chikaeze, Akron Watson, Lori Hayes, Marcus M. Mauldin..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...thought had been decided, reintroducing divides that predated Kirk Watson's 1997 election as Mayor Wonderful. It would take a..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Campaign Cash Cascades Into Council Candidate Coffers

See what your candidate raised

"...eye-popping $997,000 total raised by former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, seeking a return to that office after giving up..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...boomers, it will all be okay. Luke Winkie Dale Watson & His Lonestars..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW handicapping

"...All showcases subject to change WEDNESDAY PICKS Dale Watson..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: Alan Parker; with Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Free Palestine: A Texas U.S. Air Force member, Aaron Bushnell, shouted “Free Palestine!” after setting himself on fire..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Virginia Wood, Champion of the Austin Food Community, Dies at 67

Our colleague and friend will be greatly missed

"...paid attention. Many local star chefs, including Jesse Griffiths, Aaron Franklin, and Callie Speer, were first written about by..."

March 2, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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