Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...or minor legal tweak. It seems Gov. Greg Abbott may have got a little confused, because he's just called..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Budget Implosion

School finance runs aground, but health spending will follow soon

"...Does anyone really know what's happening with school finance reform? Quick answer, no, but..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Elysium

In the year 2154, the rabble live on the garbage dump of Earth while the elite live in the perfect Elysium in the sky; Matt Damon is a mad Max who breaks on through.

"...science fiction goes, the only other film that’s even come close to packing the moral wallop of Blomkamp’s film..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trading One 'Community' for Another

Dan Harmon is talking to you

"...Austin on Friday, Jan. 11, at the Cap City Comedy Club...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

War Made Easy

New echoes of Vietnam: 'Withdrawal would cripple U.S. credibility'

"...were fervently promoting a "war on terrorism" version of what used to be called the "domino theory." Ultimately disproved..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Norman Solomon

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council greets the Gus Garcia Era.

"...In what we hope is not an omen, just about the..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Simply Irresistible

"...find a film as bizarre as this that also comes with an equally bizarre pedigree, but it certainly makes..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eighth Grade

Modern middle school life has never been captured better

"...each day to emerge from her miserable cocoon to become someone (anyone!) other than the unexceptional person she sees..."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...Come to think of it, the sum total of all..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 25 - May 1

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Colvin & Earle Stand and Deliver

One-off songwriters' dream duet or something more?

"...Together, the pair were a band, surrendering to no..."

Sept. 26, 2016 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Deliver Us From Evil

A police officer and a priest team battle supernatural forces in this horror thriller from the director of Sinister.

"...mottled corpse’s eyes. Disturbing imagery, no doubt, but to what end? The horror in the lazy, confounding Deliver Us..."

July 11, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Making of Downtown North

The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin

"...the developers and the city planners manage to deliver what they say they have in mind, the still-sprouting Domain..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

American Buffalo

"...and (2) Piss on him after. At least, that's what I imagine Mamet saying, based on his plays. They..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Movie Review by Robert Faires

News Roundup Special Edition: Campus Carry

Lawsuits and LARPers join the mix

"...What a difference a day makes: Yesterday, we were blissfully..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Council: The Budget Warms Up ... and Ott's Under Fire

With substantive postponements, this week's Council meeting may bring fireworks

"...regular City Council meeting this week (next one is May 1), but by the time you read this, City..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Stagnation Is Apocalyptic

Neil Young's solo tour, Part I

"...All these things that don't change, Come what may...."

June 11, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Jane Bond & Chad Tracy

"...Jane Bond & Chad TracyCome Hell or High Water..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Faster Than Sound: How Two Years Off Made Oblivion Access Festival Even Better

An interview with the truly independent booking duo on their landmark lineup

"...punk, hip-hop, electronic, and experimental. Expanding to four days, May 12-15, Oblivion Access adds over 50 acts from 2020,..."

May 6, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Five Years of No-Kill in Austin

What has the city learned about animal welfare, and how far does it have to go?

"...feels a sense of guilt whenever she thinks about what may have happened to the dogs she and her..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Alternative Softball League Kicks Off With Three-Way

Fans rejoice as the 2009 season gets under way

"...nail-biter, and the champions again held off BookPeople to come away with victory, 21-15, last Sunday...."

April 3, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

The Last Five Years

The new year is prime time to discover this musical anatomy of one couple's relationship

"...is a bittersweet holiday, a time to reflect on what was and to hope for what may be. So..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

A Diva's Best Friend

Stuart Moulton knows what becomes a legend most. Just ask Carol or Charo or Eartha or Elaine ...

"...need not be worried that Austin is about to become the Live Cabaret Capital of the World. Our town..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Views from the Convention Floor

Live blogging from the Texas Democratic State Convention floor

"...money on: school kids, school teachers, and service personnel. What may be most interesting is the muttering in the..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straw Pollsters

Will the Texas presidential straw polls end up meaning more than the actual primaries?

"...next year's presidential elections, the tiniest of events can become fascinating, (even if it's just to break the tedium.)..."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Chronicle

After Nov. 5, a preview of Texas government to come

"...a few days before Nov. 5, trying to imagine what life will be like under the new regimes, whichever..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Welcome to the Underground

David Baerwald goes from Boomtown to bust-town, Austin.

"...though he's just a couple of years past 40. Whatever life has dealt Baerwald, he perseveres, and in the..."

July 19, 2002 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Austin’s New (No) Sex Institute

Nascent think-tank enters the culture wars

"...of the "thinking" in the recently established think-tank concerns what goes on in bedrooms...."

March 3, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Film 2013: The Janet Pierson Guide

Film fest chief talks themes, screens, and surprising changes

"...in the middle of it, and it's like, well, what did we do, what does it look like?"..."

Jan. 31, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Soul of the Scent

Perfume and pleasure in Alyssa Harad's 'Coming to My Senses'

"...Cautious readers may be put off by the first pages. The bold..."

July 11, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

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