The Bullock in the Museum Shop

Supporters say the Bullock History Museum has acted as a catalyst for smaller local museums.

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum isn't the only museum..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Bullock Museum Cancels "Forget the Alamo" Program Under Pressure

Right-wing outrage scuttles writers' virtual event (for now)

"...In an ironic move, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum today (July 1), with..."

July 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

They're History

The Blue Genie boys -- those whimsical artists responsible for the armadillo-festooned entrance to Threadgill's World Headquarters, the guitar gal atop Fran's Hamburgers, and other mini-landmarks around Austin -- have been fun for the people who see them and fun for the people who made them. Making giant panels for the new Texas State History Museum, though, was a bit more than just that.

"...than halfway up the front face of the new Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at the corner of..."

April 27, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

La Belle: The Ship That Changed History

"...This Saturday, October 25, the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum opens "La Belle: The Ship..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Photo Gallery

'When Austin Got Weird' Party at the Bullock

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum celebrated the opening of 'When Austin Got Weird' poster show last Friday, July 11

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum celebrated the opening of..."

July 15, 2014 Photo Gallery

Aural History

Hannibal Lokumbe and his trumpet stand at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and Jimi Hendrix

"...he baptized my mother. Anywhere in that area my history is 100 years old. That's why I came back."..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

It's Bullock Time -- and I Don't Mean Sandra

Our resident Marshmallow Peep relates the news and hearsay in and around the Live Music Capital...

"...movies and the original nasty-faced statue from atop the state Capitol still isn't enough to get you to visit,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

TEXAS STATE ARTS FESTIVAL

"...Blvd and Congress Avenue, in the shadow of the State Capitol across from the Bob Bullock Texas State History..."

Feb. 19, 2008 Events Post

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.

"...ticket to see Davy Crockett in Texas at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the register spits out..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Welcome to Texasland

Bob Bullock's final monument to himself, the Texas State History Museum, won't have many historical documents, but it promises to be entertaining.

"...What if you spent $80 million to build a history museum, and you had nothing to put in it?..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Bill Crawford

The Story of Davy

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum devotes a summer film series to that immortal coonskin cap-wearer, Davy Crockett.

"...battle (rumored to start shooting in town soon), the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum has kicked off an..."

June 7, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Luv Doc Recommends: Music Under the Star

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Friday, July 27, 2007

"...for thinking big. After all, Texas is a big state – a state that takes a certain amount of..."

July 27, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

A Triple Roller Derby Double Header

Roller Derby makes history at the Bob Bullock, plus upcoming bouts

"...sport. But as the Texas Rollergirls bout tonight, the Bullock Texas State History Museum celebrates Roller Derby, the high-contact,..."

April 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Down Mexico Way

South of the border, six stories high, at the Texas State History Museum's IMAX theatre

"...found Mexico -- opening Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum -- so refreshing. The..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

The Texas Whiskey Festival Is This Saturday

Inaugural event fills the Texas State History Museum with good spirits

"...– or even beyond the welcoming space of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum – to get many..."

March 27, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luv Doc Recommends: I-Mixer

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Friday, February 20, 2004

"...Unquestionably the best time to visit any museum is when they are serving booze. Art and history,..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Texas Freedom Network's 15th Anniversary Celebration

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Thursday, October 7, 2010

"...interest groups in order to get elected. As the Bob Dylan song goes, "You're gonna have to serve somebody."..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: 'Texas High School Football: More Than the Game'

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Saturday, August 6, 2011

"...… they're mostly right. Nonetheless, we live in a state and a nation that either cherishes these traits or..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Lights. Camera. Help. Film Festival

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Friday, July 29, 2011

"...down to the Spirit of Texas Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum for the 2011 Lights...."

July 29, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Only Natural

The Texas Memorial Museum decides to focus on its natural history roots.

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, planted dramatically at the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

TMM: A Pterosaur's Eye View

A brief history and profile of the Texas Memorial Museum at UT

"...The Texas Memorial Museum is on the north side of the UT campus,..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood offers up a little sample of everything in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Bullock Sunday Brunch..."

June 13, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Found in Austin: 'America's Lost Treasures'

New docu-reality show features Bob Bullock Museum

"...Mashing Antiques Roadshow, U.S. history, and the reality competition genre, new series America's Lost..."

July 3, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...-- moving its place of incorporation from the United States to Bermuda to avoid paying U.S. taxes. Accenture did..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Director David Lowery Reminisces About His Texan Outlaw Tale

AFF's Texas Focus Series Presents: Ain't Them Bodies Saints.

"...golden-brown as the two leads Ruth (Rooney Mara) and Bob (Casey Affleck) run across the prairie. Glimpses of sun..."

Aug. 12, 2015 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY RALLY 7pm. State Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.standagainstpoverty.org. Friday17..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

"Not the Finest Moment for the DPS"

Investigator blames inadequate and poorly trained security staffing, malfunctioning equipment for security breach

"...had already put in an 8-hour shift at the Bob Bullock State History Museum, Escalante said...."

June 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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 meeting earlier..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Bullock Booster..."

June 30, 2000 Column

El Diablo

Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.

"...in the Aug. 7, 1977 edition of the Austin American-Statesman. "Just let me see it while I'm living."..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

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