'Fritz Haeg: Attack on the Front Lawn': Activism disguised as art

Arthouse's exhibition turns a lawn into a garden to get us thinking about where our food comes from

"...Unless you're a moron, morally blind, or possibly a Republican, it's easy to..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Green on the Go

For Austin Green Art, every day is Earth Day – or eARTh Day

"...help but wonder when this guy will run for public office. Coming..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Do Not Resist Charts the Rise of the Militarization of Law Enforcement

Documentary offers a critical look at evolving present-day policing efforts

"...Ominous, pregnant clouds in the backdrop, the first scenes of Craig Atkinson's police documentary..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...The short unhappy life of Sophia Chante King came to..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Romney Offensive

Perry gets mean as his campaign loses steam

"...There is a certain desperation in some quarters about wanting..."

Oct. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

This Ain't No Picnic: Minutemen on Patrol

The sinister legions of the 'Drug Cartel' have little to fear from the latest incarnation of border hysteria. As for the rest of us ...

"...On the first of October, if you wanted to contact..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

The Hightower Report

Make 'Em Shudder: Go Organic; and Rick Scott's Latest Fraud

"...What's the No. 1 outdoor activity in America? Not baseball, soccer,..."

June 12, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...George wanted was some peace and quiet. In 2013, the 41-year-old former Texas General Land Office agent and his..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...In early 2008, Jodi Stodder-Caldwell, an inmate at the Ellen Halbert SAFPF unit in Burnet County, contacted Austin..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...The sun is just coming up over the East Texas..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Arthouse

Arthouse Curator Elizabeth Dunbar finds a promotion under the tree

"...Christmas came a little early for Elizabeth Dunbar, with the present of a promotion landing on her desk at..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Event Menu

Feb. 22-29

"...719-3377) invites you to enjoy featured dishes from Italy's Piemonte region this week during their Passaporto D'Italia menu experience...."

Feb. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...illustration by Doug Potter This Saturday, Austin will elect the..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

"...Confirming the inevitable, yesterday Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

At Close Range

The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth

"...is squeezed into this trigger. I can feel it there, my whole worrisome, tentative life, all of the rage..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Kalling Kathy's Bluff

Kathy Acker and the Lucky Ones

"...swipe at experimental writer Kathy Acker's Pussy, King Of The Pirates (Grove Press, $12 paper), critic David Kelly wrote..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Books Feature by Tom Aiken

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...Pete Gallego, the influential state rep from Alpine, recalled in a committee..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...year's most talked-about drug bust didn't take place in the high-volume inner-city cocaine rings of Houston or Dallas, or..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Thanks for the article on Melinda Ballard vs. Farmers Insurance about Ballard's..."

March 28, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...When I was interviewed about ethical violations at UT's Texas Memorial Museum ["Only Natural," Feb. 21],..."

March 21, 2003 Column

Old Soul

Bill Maddox died violently under bizarre circumstances – and left a legacy of music, love, and friendship

"...As a child growing up in Abilene in the late Fifties, Maddox was already well on his way..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mothers of Reinvention

White Denim's Fits of maximum R&B

"...Josh Block's underwear hangs from a clothesline outside his 1950s Spartan trailer in Driftwood. Firewood and..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Daytrips

"...County courthouse yard art around the state is some of the most eclectic statuary available..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...been said that rock & amp; roll is a rather transparent metaphor for extreme sexual frustration. If this is..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Scanlines

Virtual Graceland

"...PC/Mac Highway One Media Entertainment..."

June 6, 1997 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Sudden Death

"...The question is why??? Why does the justice system keep..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Column

Record Reviews

"...The following are albums by artists playing the 1997 South..."

March 7, 1997 Music Review

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...The teeth marks of attack dogs and the pepper-sprayed faces..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Naked City

"...Save Our Springs Alliance and the Austin-area community sponsor the "Soul of the City" concert..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Playback: Don't Fence Me In

The Fun Fun Fun Fest schedule arrives, Flesh Lights return from touring with the Hives, and Tim O'Connor lives to fight another day

"...I came home late that night to find my front yard destroyed. The doghouse was leveled, trees were bent..."

July 13, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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