Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...this public scrutiny is the city attorney, Rex G. Baker III. Questions of Baker's potential conflicts of interests have..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Scottish Rite Dorm Admits They Failed Queer Resident

Separate rules were applied to UT freshman and her girlfriend

"...Like most college students, UT-Austin freshman Kaj Baker treated her dorm as a home away from home:..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Kin

Gritty sci-fi road trip has teen appeal

"...Directed by: Jonathan Baker and Josh Baker. Starring: Myles Truitt, Jack Reynor, Dennis..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Here We Go Again

The Riddlin' Kids -- DIY with a bullet.

"...the Riddlin' Kids. Guitarist Dustin Stroud and frontman Clint Baker met while working at Gumby's Oltorf & Congress location..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Red Rocket

Simon Rex gets under the skin of this year’s most fascinating scumbag

"...Directed by: Sean Baker. Starring: Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Brenda Deiss,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...energy into helping build a real community are wondering – what next?..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Janet Planet

An 11-year-old is besotted with her single mom in 1991 rural Massachusetts

"...Directed by: Annie Baker. Starring: Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Sophie Okonedo..."

June 28, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...and given the nod to City Attorney Rex G. Baker III to execute the agreement with Cypress. The neighbors..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

A Walk on the Wild Side

Sundance fave Tangerine is loud and proud

"...Sean Baker, who directed and co-wrote Tangerine, wanted to make a..."

July 24, 2015 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Former Firefighter Out on Bond

James Baker facing charges of invasive video recording

"...Former Austin firefighter James Baker is out on bond and facing charges of invasive..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Saving Woody and the Woodburn

In the late Seventies, Betty Baker lent a hand to help rescue a cat named Woody and ultimately the old house on whose roof the cat was stranded

"...neighbors, there has been no love lost between Betty Baker and the neighborhood group that she voted against many..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Frisco Shop: Last of the Legend

"...sat in a booth with Frisco Shop co-owner Lawrence Baker to discuss the longevity of the north Austin restaurant..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Everybody Has Some

In a round-robin interview, Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Louis Black open up about their new films

"...Ethan Hawke appearing in two South By movies, Chet Baker drama Born to Be Blue and the Ti West..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

Austin @ Large: What Happens Next?

Suggestions for a 2004 City Hall to-do list

"...cities, Stan Knee would be out the door.And Betty Baker? Hazel Obey was wrong, in our cover story about..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Student Settles With Scottish Rite Dormitory

Private dorm had been accused of discriminatory behavior against queer resident

"...UT student Kaj Baker has reached a settlement with the private, all-women's Scottish..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Linklater/Hawke/Black: The Complete Transcript

"...– Billy Joe Shaver, "There Ain't No God In Mexico"..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

'Beware of Mr. Baker'

'Beware of Mr. Baker'

"...Beware of Mr. BakerDocumentary Feature Competition D: Jay Bulger..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Little Help From His Friends

"...Sam Baker is the first to admit his musical limitations...."

Nov. 16, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Divorce, Alamo Style

From a small north-side apartment – via toney Rob Roy, a Hays County ranch, and several sojourns in jail – Janet Kennedy keeps fighting a battle featuring all the latest in family bitterness

"...the most contentious land battles in the Hill Country – but for once, a controversial development isn't at the..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Mr. Speaker, show me voting 'no'." – Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, pulling the plug on HB..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Right-Wing Activist Chris Rufo Calls for “Siege” of University at UT

Professors were there to shut him down

"...Center on Nov.13. But by the end of the Q&A, a trio of university professors had neutered his message...."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Lead-Laced Garbage Case Back in Court

Texas Disposal Systems owner still fighting to get hazardous waste out of his landfill

"...close relations with Penske's legal council, mega law firm Baker Botts...."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

The city's historic preservation overhaul lurches toward the council dais

"...didn't have enough on its plate, next week's meeting – the first after the long July break, and the..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of the Planning Commission's decision to have chairwoman Betty Baker and vice chair Art Navarro swap jobs Tuesday night,..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

Death Be Not Cheap

Austin's Largest Death Care Provider May Not Provide Best Deal

"...per share, nearly doubled the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. SCI's founder and CEO Robert Waltrip..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

City Hires New Fire Chief

Recently retired chief in Atlanta moves west

"...Friday afternoon that retired Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Joel Baker has been chosen from three finalists; his nomination will..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...Texas is no stranger to drought – its history is a saga of drought and recovery,..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Change of Venue

This year, FronteraFest is takin' it to the streets – and a chapel, a bookstore, a home ...

"...somewhere other than SVT, the 2014 festival has six – and that isn't counting Mi Casa Es Su Teatro,..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...through DNA to the 1988 murder of Debra Masters Baker, who, like Christine Morton, was bludgeoned to death in..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Morton Prosecutor Wrote the Book on Crime

Judge Ken Anderson as a prosecutor leapt to judgment on Morton

"...According to Williamson County 277th Dis­trict Court Judge Ken Anderson, who prior to 2002 spent..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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