Historic Agreement Reached on Craft Beer-to-Go Bills

Texas Craft Brewers & Beer Alliance of Texas finally work together

"..."Allowing ‘beer-to-go’ sales is a common-sense issue that both Republicans and Democrats agree on because..."

Feb. 14, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love

City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle

"...one may find its devil in the details. A common sense measure – if there is sufficient common sense..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Page Two: Mysteries Unraveled

Part two of Louis Black's interview with novelist John Irving

"...AC: You often write with a terrific comedic sense, but this novel seems more in that direction than..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Column by Louis Black

A Hole in His Heart

Baritone Morgan Smith reveals how he becomes that lover we love to hate, Don Giovanni

"...Leporello in the Austin production) and I had that common sense of humor, and we both bring a common..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...forward to having a serious discussion about policy and common sense governance!” He also has a campaign web site...."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Is the Austin Aquarium Fishy?

Vince Covino defends the family business

"...It ought to be so self-evident to anyone with common sense that this is such bull."..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Carter Trial: Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations begin after passionate closing arguments

"...is against all police procedure, it is against all common sense, and it is why Byron Carter" was killed..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations began after passionate closing arguments

"...is against all police procedure, it is against all common sense, and it is why Byron Carter, the passenger"..."

June 11, 2013 News Post

Bill of the Week: Post-Bust Syndrome

Watson would plug holes in Downtown bar biz

"...his web site, "This situation demonstrated the need for common sense reforms to protect law-abiding business and property owners..."

Feb. 23, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Medicaid and the Lege: Throw 'Em in the Street?

'Dropping out of Medicaid' may not be so easy for Texas

"...conservatives try to claim that ending Medicaid makes financial sense, "The math doesn't work at all." Although the state..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Case 39

Renée Zellweger stars as a social worker who protects a child whose family has created dark forces around her.

"...trifled with or, for heaven's sake, adopted. That's just common sense...."

Oct. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Beeswax

This Austin-shot indie from Andrew Bujalski is a remarkably naturalistic slice of life.

"...is the thoughtful kind that is otherwise known as common sense. Nobody is rushing into anything here (apart from..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

testsite

The economic downturn claims a unique Austin visual arts space – at least temporarily

"...of the year. The current show, "testsite 09.3 ~ Common Sense: Sheila Pepe & Elizabeth Dunbar" will remain open..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cellular Phone Bill Is Just Another Government Power Grab

"...and some that simply shouldn't drive; you can legislate common sense. If we follow NSC's logic, make it illegal..."

Jan. 12, 2009 Postmarks

The Dukes

Character actor Robert Davi directs and co-stars with Chazz Palmintieri in this movie about a former doo-wop group that tries to recapture its glory days.

"...brass ring. They’re middle-aged men who don’t have the common sense to realize they’re in the midst of an..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Page Two: Proposition Puzzle

A series of shapes that all fit together, although not like jigsaw pieces

"...My concern is that this demonizing is the most common and predictable motif in current political arguments...."

Oct. 31, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Charlie Bartlett

If Ferris Bueller and Max Fischer of Rushmore joined together and had a child, their spawn would most certainly turn out something like Charlie Bartlett.

"...in the school restroom to dole out pills and common-sense psychological wisdom to his grateful classmates, using the bathroom..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Acevedo Fires Olsen

Following investigation and hearing, APD Chief Art Acevedo decides to terminate Sgt. Michael Olsen

"...to follow his training and his failure to exercise common sense and good judgment." According to Acevedo, Olsen made..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dangers of No Self-Control

"...someone else try to give you the discipline and common sense that is staring you daily in the face...."

July 13, 2007 Postmarks

Perfect Stranger

The fishy smell that permeates Perfect Stranger comes from all of the red herrings flopping around this absurdly plotted Hollywood thriller.

"...you, without the benefit of any clarity, logic, or common sense. Are screenwriters like Todd Komarnicki and Jon Bokenkamp..."

April 20, 2007 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Point Austin: Wal-Mart's Xmas Gift

Bringing coal to Northcross, something better for the rest of us

"...with these kinds of reverberations, that simply doesn't make sense. Nobody wants to regulate small businesses to death, but..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Page Two

The debate over illegal immigration is nearly perfect for Bush's core voters

"...have failed to solve this problem for generations! Trumpeting common sense, they know the solution is obvious and easy...."

June 30, 2006 Column by Louis Black

The Lake House

This tale of magical realism has potential for delightful originality, but the Sandra Bullock-Keanu Reeves love story lacks heat and the science fiction premise spirals into senselessness.

"...all the more reason to just stop, slowly put common sense on the ground, and back away from your..."

June 16, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Sentinel

This serviceable action thriller disintegrates into an implausible mess that's barely salvaged by the presence of old pros like Michael Douglas and Kim Basinger

"...the stunningly beautiful Basinger, who cares whether she exercises common sense in the course of the film? Always an..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Culture Flash!

Big honors for a local portraitist, a pianist, and two high school seniors, plus Austin Books raises $2K for First Amendment protection

"...music specifically composed for her by new music consortium Common Sense, but you can hear her, along with Eric..."

March 3, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Page Two

Seeing clearly now

"...government, so the argument went. All it requires is common sense. There is no problem to governing. All it..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Wise Up

For its staging of Sandy Asher's ironically titled children's comedy 'The Wise Men of Chelm,' Second Youth Family Theatre gets to bring the playwright to town

"...good-hearted people, they just don't have a lot of common sense. One of the overriding morals of the stories..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"...charge would take a step back and use some common sense," Flores said...."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Handicapping Slots for Tots

The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'

"...said Kohler, who also runs the nonprofit Campaign for Common Sense & Sound Public Policy, a nonprofit group opposed..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Fat Albert

Bill Cosby's animated kids get a live-action makeover.

"...in his usual problem-solving mode, hands out lots of common-sense advice about self-esteem and other issues, but even he..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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