More Than Just the Facts, Ma'am

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's exhibition on Davy Crockett features a short stage show with the hero of the Alamo appearing live and in person. The two Austin actors who alternate in the show describe how they bring that King of the Wild Frontier to life day in and day out.

"..."The Story of Texas," deploys the usual arsenal of artifacts and models, paintings and timelines, small-scale dioramas and large-as-life..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"...the Black Panther Party, and it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the charge." Amplified by anonymous Bureau..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

The Imposter

This documentary about a bizarre case of identity theft is a puzzle of lies, duplicity, and suppositions.

"...The facts: In 1994, blond-haired, blue-eyed, 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blood in the Face

"...in America. Blood in the Face chronicles the truly bizarre goings-on during a weekend gathering at pastor Bob Miles'..."

June 21, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bernie

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey star in Richard Linklater's latest film – an East Texas true-crime story with a comic touch.

"...first friends, then travel companions, then perhaps more, this bizarre May-December "romance" comes to a startling conclusion that involves..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Frankenstein. He fancied himself an alchemist and did many bizarre experiments...."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Postmarks

Facts, Not Gossip

"...some of you may use one to make the bizarre portrayals you pass off as "art." A nail gun..."

June 5, 1998 Column

Old Soul

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

"...mean, it doesn't make any sense. It's just so bizarre. [Maddox was] such a peace-loving guy that never got..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...radio; saw on television; or overhead at a party.Got facts? Write to Mr. Smarty Pants at the Chronicle, or..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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Aug. 20, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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Aug. 13, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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Aug. 6, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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July 30, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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July 23, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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July 16, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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July 9, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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July 2, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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June 25, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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June 18, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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May 28, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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May 7, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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April 30, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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April 23, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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April 16, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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April 9, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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April 2, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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