'You Were Our Father, A Veteran and So Full of Desperation'

Short Story Contest: Third place

"...hot bath. He donned his favorite coat, the royal blue one with gold trim at each cuff and shoulder...."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Kyle R M

Canned Heat

Preserving the bounty of summer

"...and she found a remedy in the venerable Ball Blue Book. According to the instructions she read me, if..."

July 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

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

"...done for the entire day, three days running. For water breaks, we had to "short leg it" (run) hand-in-hand..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Day Trips

The water in Oregon's Crater Lake is the most beautiful shade of blue

"...Crater Lake in Southern Oregon defines the color blue. The placid surface of America's deepest lake absorbs all..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...On Dec. 18, Operation Blue Santa delivered toys to more than 11,000 children, as..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Flavors of Summer

Memories of Tastes

"...Catching Blue Crabs I've been thinking about crabs for weeks. Could..."

July 13, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Day Trips

Take a dip in these secret swimming holes.

"...Folks in Georgetown have Blue Hole just north of downtown. It's a really nice..."

July 6, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...were the founders); Dennis Hopper, who starred in Kid Blue (1973), a movie that Shrake wrote; Marvin Schwarz, who..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...... The Enemy Strikes Black is an obvious high watermark in the rise of hip-hop nation, the shot heard..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A League of Their Own

"...activity seems as natural and preordained as the cool waters of Barton Springs and the hot salsa at Güero's...."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Record Reviews

"...whose last album, Copperopolis, was an ode to the blue-collar wasteland left after the demise of the post-war American..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Music Review

Film: Showtimes

"...Magic in the Water: (1:20, 3:20, 5:30), 7:30 Fri, Mon-Thu only..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Hot Takes

What to drink with the fieriest salsas at the AC Hot Sauce Festival

"...1 oz. Waterloo gin..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Key Biscayne

Second Place winner

"...noon. The venereal sun hung high in the Icee blue sky. There were no clouds. A plane followed our..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Remy Barnes Klein

Sin Fronteras

Most observers would agree that Austin has a Latino visual arts community, but within that community are many voices, many points of view, many styles -- and no borders.

"...show at Mexic-Arte, she explored the quality of Austin's water. The Water Journal consisted of a wall covered with..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

Record Reviews

"...to the Big Book of American Music. Bolstering their bluegrass with a lazy shufflin' blues à la their Newton..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Review

Texas Platters

"...Baby" and the serious extended guitar workout of "Stupid Blues." The latter tune, the most overt homage to Jimi..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Review

Adonis Rising

Matthew McConaughey

"...tongues wagging.) He stands, arms folded and clad in blue denim, by the words "Lone Star Rising" on Vanity..."

July 26, 1996 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Austin Pilots New Tactics to Address Toxic Algae Blooms

Toxin found in Sculpture Falls poses greater risk to humans

"...Toxic algae isn't new to Austin's waterways. In 2019, at least five dogs died as a..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Swamp Dogg Lotions Up

After midnight at the Continental Club Friday & Saturday

"...I’m lotioning down and shit,” he shouted into a Bluetooth. “You can put that in your article, let people..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Sellers Underground Thu 16, 5pm, Clive Bar Thu 16, Waterloo Park Racking over 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify,..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...has a lot of power in parts of sweet blue Travis County, and may have done better than expected..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Luv Doc: Normally a Dog Lover

The personal grooming equivalent of buying a crotch rocket

"...150 years. They're kind of the vampires of the freshwater aquatic world. Maybe that's a good sign, but I..."

July 31, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...that could lead to a recovery. A speck of blue on the screen points to a color that is..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

Punk Rock Patron of Austin Music Richard Lynn

Super Secret founder and Sonic Transmissions Festival underwriter expands operations

"...grew up so poor he had to mix hot water and ketchup together to make tomato soup when he..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

6 things to do in Austin for the 4th of July

Events in Austin this 4th of July

"...4th of July Water Park and Music Picnic..."

June 30, 2014 Events Post by Tamar Price

Stepping Into Water

Jessica Mathews' exploration of digital and physical realities gains new dimensions in this solo exhibition

"...'Stepping Into Water'Red Space Gallery, 1203 W. 49th, Unit B www.redspacegallery.com Through..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

'The Main Treatment Options'

Short Story Contest: First place

"...of white, dead flesh that came off in the water a little at a time, receding all the way..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Katie F. Perry

All Eyes on First Night

Fireworks rule, parades with kids and bikes rule, giant art rules ...

"...year's popular Floating Dragon, to create an artwork called Water Works. Water scooped from the river will be used..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

First Night Schedule

"...with stars created in the workshop used in the Water Works display on Auditorium Shores. 2-5pm. 2pmHip Hop Block..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

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