Nathaniel and Li'l Nate

The two lives and untimely death of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...up, he allegedly reached for his weapon – whether any scuffle took place is unclear at this time, as..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Mentality of Politics as War

Scott McClellan on his time in the Bush Administration

"...issues such as making sure I had access to any meetings at any time that I wanted to attend...."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...40% mobility rate, as families often change apartments, and children consequently switch schools, with inevitable disruption to their education...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Either Incompetent Journalism or Blatant Propaganda

"...in part, reads, “and to hell with the Constitution.” Given this, one would assume that the article will contain..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...course' is not a policy. … I think by any … measurement, any standard you apply to this, we're..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...Schoolchildren Learn to BegDear Editor,..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column

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The unprecedented outcry over toll roads ignores a larger problem: We want more government services than we can pay for

"...as though that either frames the issue or displays any surprising courage. There are strange alliances and stranger bedfellows..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

Acting as if God partakes in partisan or national politics is a display of blasphemy, not faith

"...song are narrated by Isaac as a 9-year-old (though many biblical commentaries view Isaac as much older). The story..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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"...so to improve training and thoroughly document our actions. Many officers overreport use of force well beyond our policy..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Column

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"...people are irrational and extreme. We want to save children's lives and protect women from the damaging effects of..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

Letters at 3AM

"...When I was a child I had no bedtime. "Bedtime" is not a Mediterranean..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...us input -- then we'll buy in. There are many more issues than environment here. Among these issues are..."

July 19, 2002 Column

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"...causes me to question the remainder of the article. Many statements about details relating to those legal procedures and..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Geek Love

Protector of Cyberspace Mike Godwin

"...of Texans to watch this year. There just isn't anyone out there who can describe the battle that's raging..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Screens Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Let the People Speak

Documentarians Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky

"...be perfect parents if it weren't for our own children." It's a place where conversation cannot occur without at..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

The Inventor

The life of Leonardo da Vinci recounted in charming stop motion

"...As a result, stop motion seems more likely than any other medium to be fertile ground for passion projects...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Afire

Summer retreat becomes a point of friction in this sure-footed melodrama

"...A summer house nestled on the north coast of Germany is the destination of Leon (Schubert) and his friend..."

July 28, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...being politically incorrect, and they make a stand when given the opportunity."..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Slash/Back

Smart Canadian horror sets Indigenous teens against alien invaders

"...of culturally specific storytelling on page and screen has given many communities of color a platform, with a new..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Shazam!

DC finally gets to the heart of why we love superheroes

"...treated to Shazam!, a movie explicitly built around our childhood fascination with superheroes. One wonders how the franchise producers..."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Allied

WWII espionage thriller can't hold a candle to Casablanca

"...the pro-German Vichy government in the French protectorate. (At any moment, you half-expect Sydney Greenstreet to appear wearing a..."

Nov. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Notes on Kamp: Tragedy in Austin

The death of teen David Joseph should be a wake-up call

"...can seem like a waste of paper to write any more. I'm not sure there's anything I can add..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Telling Stories

Bill Wittliff seeks the "yes" in his debut novel, The Devil's Backbone

"...and all that. In a novel, you can do anything you want. But I never felt constricted anyway. I..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

The Secret Spot of Mayhem Fest

Scorpion Child’s wasteland sting

"...Now given the homogeneity of talent for most domestic music festivals,..."

Aug. 5, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'The Fight for the Future ... Is Just Beginning'

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

"...in an effort to impose regulations "as extreme as any in the nation," and that could be considered the..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mother-Daughter Dance

Anuradha Naimpally and Purna Bajekal are of two generations, but they share one timeless tradition

"...of the artistic and human lineage continuums. Brimming with mother-child themes, the show is also meta-mother: Mother and daughter..."

March 29, 2013 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...Gone are the days of Brownout being the musical stepchild of Grupo Fantasma. Austin's ninepiece Latin funk orchestra remains..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen

This biopic tells the life story of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century Benedictine nun, who was a woman of many talents and mystical visions.

"...Bingen, the 12th century Benedictine nun, a woman of many talents and mystical visions. Throughout her career, she composed..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Despicable Me

Steve Carell provides the voice of the supervillain Gru in this animated movie in which he plots to capture the moon.

"...the villains are usually the most interesting characters in any movie. So the makers of Despicable Me were wise..."

July 9, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The More You Learn About God, the Further Away from Him You Move

mewithoutYou frontman Aaron Weiss likes a good question, but finds some answers easier than others

"...more and more a case of becoming like a child, sort of like a fool in many ways, in..."

June 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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