From Slavery to Buffalo Soldier in Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen

Sarah Bird's historical novel tells one woman's unique tale of freedom

"...resurrects the 150-year-old tale of the only female soldier to serve with the storied Buffalo Soldiers (based on what..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Marisa Charpentier

I Like to Watch: UnREAL and the Forms of Consumption

Season 2 of the Lifetime series proves nothing's perfect

"...preceding this second season of the surprise-prestige show had to do with a FOMO backlash – backlash as interesting..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

Gone to the Dogs

Bob Byington on his latest Austin comedy, 7 Chinese Brothers

"...Filmmaker Bob Byington's new feature 7 Chinese Brothers is a timeless tale..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Built by Women, for Women

Women's community center provides resources, meeting space

"...A safe, dedicated gathering space is essential to all communities, but particularly for those historically marginalized. Surprisingly,..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Earth Day Brings EnergySage to Rooftop Solar

New website promises quick solar cost analyses

"...between $45,000 and $95,000 a year," says Minh Le, director of the U.S. Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative. "Those..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...it's time for an update – and it's likely to be an ambitious one. Many of the current goals..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Point Austin: From Resistance to Sabotage

Obstructing health care navigators is GOP politics, not patient protection

"...– led by Gov. Rick Perry – will devote to preventing several million Texans from acquiring health insurance. In..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Tonight's Your Last Chance to See 'Girl Rising'

'One girl with courage is a revolution'

"...Girl Rising is a story of big dreams. The feature film mixes gorgeous documentary..."

May 2, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

CAMPO Poised to Pass Toll Plan – Despite Uneasiness

CAMPO driving toward vote on humongous toll plan

"...A significant balance of the Central Texas regional tollway plan – a five-road proposal covering stretches east and..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

School Bond Proposals Roll to Victory

All six bond propositions to build, renovate, and expand AISD schools pass

"...an election for which a whopping 7% of the electorate bothered to cast ballots. ("Strongly," in other words, is..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Information Wants to Be Worthless

Money was never the most interesting thing about the Internet. Which is a good thing, since now it's gone.

"...why they still call it that, though. They used to call it "Multimedia." Now even "Interactive" sounds corny...."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Bruce Sterling

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...the almost imperceptible ambient babble from the shop's other customers is the voice of the young man seated across..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

How to Hire an Architect

"...all sorts of interested parties, whose input is crucial to creating a facility that will support as much art..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

From Commune to Congress House

Mark Hallman

"...shower, chances are there's a tape of it in storage at Arlyn. The recording studio's collection of master reels..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...go how you'd expect: An officer will bring you Downtown to Central Booking, a sort of cinder block version..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...they've rented for 17 years, shrunk from 10 acres to 4 – with only 1.4 acres in production –..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Brenda Ramos wanted to talk about the loss of her son, Mike, about..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Scrambles to Get $15 Million to Struggling Austinites

The RISE-ing tide

"...approved $15 million in relief for low-income Austinites thrown into financial turmoil by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forecasters estimate..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...who thrive in this hermetic atmosphere. They want you to honk if you love Beto...."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward on a plan to expand and redesign..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Least-Loved Landfill May Be Poised to Grow Again

The other ACL: The Austin Community Landfill

"...Late last year, four people showed up at the Travis County..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Ms. Veteran America's Mission to End Female Veteran Homelessness

Molly Potter raises awareness for mental health issues

"...on the wall above a handmade banquet table. Next to it are three framed drawings sketched by her grandfather...."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...suggestion – say, an unlikely place for a crowd to gather, like a broccoli farm or the bottom of..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Who Wants to Run A Coffeehouse in Austin, Texas?

Four local javamongers tell us what it's like

"...arguing with neighbors about possible noise violations and trying to keep even pissy customers satisfied and stopping employees from..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Obama Comes to Town

Full text of president's speech at UT Austin

"...Today President Barack Obama spoke at UT Austin's Gregory Gym...."

Aug. 9, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

'Bacchae' to the Future

How in (a Greek) god's name can the Rude Mechs re-create Dionysus in 69 in '09?

"...In making this statement to the crowd in the lobby of the B. Iden..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Inside Out

Audacity is matched by artistry in the latest Pixar crowd-pleaser

"...It takes a special kind of visionariness (or perversity) to see the entertainment value in, say, a rodent master..."

June 19, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

This glad-hearted and furiously funny piece of pop entertainment stars Michael Cera and is told in the vernacular of video games.

"...albeit, one osmotically attained by anyone who knows how to bop a Bowser on the head – to process..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Record Reviews

Built to Spill

"...The world may not make any more sense to Doug Martsch now than it did when he wrote..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Although this sendoff to the young leads feels a little thin, the culmination of the Harry-and-Voldemort show more than satisfies.

"...Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Helena Bonham Carter, Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Kelly Macdonald, Evanna Lynch and Maggie Smith. Much..."

July 15, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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