Lege Lines: “Born Alive” Bills Filed

National right-wing moral panic over “infanticide” hits Texas

"...7, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Bren­ham, introduced their "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" in a..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Culinary Dream Team

Texas authors headline the book fest Cooking Tent

"...Funny Food: 365 Fun, Healthy, Silly, Creative Breakfastsby Bill and Claire Wurtzel (Welcome Books, $19.95, 192 pp.)..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...defying the tyranny of the majority, and that majority's ham-handed and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to suppress her defiance, is..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Poetry in Emotion

Katherine Catmull never intended to pursue a career in acting. In fact, she seriously avoided it for as long as she could, choosing instead to earn her degree in English literature. Why is revealed in this profile of one of Austin's most sophisticated and literate performers.

"...into English, named two characters in Endgame "Clov" and "Hamm." The puns? Pronounced with a long "o," Clov sounds..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Kevin Allen; with Craig Ferguson, Frances Fisher, Chris Langham, Mary McCormack, Donal Logue, Larry Miller...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...28, the Senate Committee on State Affairs advanced Senate Bill 15, which would prohibit cities from mandating that employers..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...LGBT resource centers. She also co-sponsored the voter ID bill, a critical issue for the trans* community...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

'Counting Water'

Third-Place Winner

"...how big it is, and so loud. Our son Bill says, "The airport is going to call and complain..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Carolyn Lindell

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...overnight conversion into a safe haven, and Houston Mayor Bill White passed on some of those lessons to other..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Perry Wears Egg

Agriculture Commissioner Takes It on the Chin

"...-- and since it involves Perry -- lots of ham. The reason for Perry's embarrassment, though, doesn't include dairy..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

CBD Companies Find Practical Uses for Marijuana Compounds

Canvas 1839’s scientist and Willie’s Remedy explain cannabis molecules

"...at you – you're not alone. The federal Farm Bill legalizing hemp production was signed into law in January..."

June 7, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...turned to coyotes, with Texas congressman and ag industry champion James Paul Buchanan asking it to "wipe them out"..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

For Whom the Bells Toll

Lege enacts campus carry on the 50th anniversary of the UT Tower shooting

"...implementation of the so-called campus carry law, the controversial bill that permits students to carry concealed handguns on campus..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

The Lege Stirs Into Action

And the member shuffle continues

"...179 Senate bills (and counting). 356 measures from the House. The 84th..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Perry's Peacock

Wallace Hall's abuse of power serves his governor

"...Texas Monthly, concerning his early interactions with UT-Austin President Bill Powers, April 15, 2013..."

April 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...Van De Zande of the Austin Aztex, UT-Austin President Bill Powers, Governor Rick Perry, and international soccer legend David..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Burger Town

How do our hometown patties match up against the influx of trendy national chains?

"...Of all the great burgers at Hopdoddy, the Buffalo Bill is the one that stands out for me. This droolworthy..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Fun and Games With Stratfor

APD and DPS collaborated with private 'geopolitical intelligence firm'

"...clearances nationwide as of 2010.) Consider just Booz Allen Hamilton, former employer of National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by John Anderson

Tubular Tradition

Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way

"...in the day, before refrigeration and the growth of hamburger chains, butchers made sausage from what was leftover once..."

July 27, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Res Publica

Civic calendar of events, Aug. 18-25

"...BILL SPELMAN OFFICE HOURS Hear from and talk to your..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column

Come and Take It

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears' lightning strike sophomore disc, Scandalous, stops in for a G&T at the Mustang Ranch

"...legendary shouters without slavish imitation. Matthew Strmiska's chunky drums, Bill Stevenson's big bass, and Ernst's guitar sting open "Mustang..."

April 8, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

"...use as a needed electric substation didn't fit the bill either, so AE considered trading the land for a..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ham (came to Texas with Jim and Rezin Bowie)..."

June 3, 2005 Column

Stick Sunk; Barely Baxter; Rose Reblooms

A narrow defeat, and an even narrower win, for Travis Co. GOP legislators

"...back soon" messages languishing through Election Day. And his ham-handed use of the media may have been his undoing;..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Holy conceptual contortions, Batman!

In his Austin Shakespeare Festival staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream, director Robert Tolaro creates a fantasy world of superheroes with a strong hint of modern Chicago 'burb, that pulls up a bit short conceptually, but is still a fun, rambunctious evening.

"...funniest actors getting a rare chance for no-holds-barred Shakespeare. Bill Durham, Shane Breaux, and James Arnold find moment after..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...potentially riotous rock & roll bands piled on one bill, Segrest admits the city purposely compiled a bill of..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Record Reviews

"..."Brief & Boundless" and the alternately boisterous and soothing "Ham @ The Hem," while also maintaining a consistent, indigenous..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Review

Miles and Miles of Miles

The Columbia Legacy

"...prominent dentist from East St. Louis sat in with Billy Eckstine's band and watched Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jeff Mccord

Killer Green Information Environmental BBSs

BBS Basics

"...and money into their hobby, in the vein of ham radio...."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Fogo de Chão Reopens This Weekend, Ember Kitchen Is Opening Soon, Ezov Is Opening Later, Batch Is Open Now, and Would You Believe We Have a Sweet Array of NYE Recommendations for You, O Holiday-Harried Citizen?

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

"...Right now, though, we’re still digesting the excellent ham-and-swiss-and-cheddar kolache we had for breakfast at Batch Craft Beer..."

Dec. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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