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"...was there that night remembers the sight: Jandek walking – no, floating – onstage, dressed in black and dark..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Day Trips

The Sweet Tooth Tour of Mount Pleasant doesn't cover a lot of ground, but it does offer a variety of locally made desserts

"...of Dallas and one hour west of Texarkana. The country roads leading into town are lined with scenic ranches..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...atrium waterfall, is more upscale than the Ardmore Holiday Inn, and the 11 Texas Senate Democrats in New Mexico..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside Dining 2002: By boat or by car, bring your appetite.

"...food, and hungry diners will find plenty of Texas country and American cafe classics at Texas Star Kitchen, Big..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dancing About Architecture

One week after the Hole in the Wall closes, the Black Cat burns down.

"...refuse to give any solid info before the press conference next Tuesday, so the above should be considered a..."

July 12, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

"...over Georgetown's city hall? At a June 12 press conference, Georgetown city officials announced a $150,000 deal with Austin-based..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Peace-ing Together a Strategy

"...means boom-time for Peace Action, at 85,000 members the country's largest peace and disarmament organization. Last week, activists from..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Groover's Paradise

Those were the days …

"...Kerry Awn's posters proclaimed. Austin traditions like the Uranium Savagesí Spamarama, and the George Majewski Lookalike Contest began at..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...rammed into some bushes in front of the Village Inn Motel, 3012 South Congress. The cops arrived and one..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Get your kicks on -- that's right -- Route 66.

"...Beginning at Texola on the Texas-Oklahoma border, the old highway..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

There's drupelets a-plenty at the Bella Vista Ranch pick-your-own fruit farm.

"...Bella Vista Ranch is between the Dancing Waters Inn and Lookout Mountain, a favorite place to watch the..."

July 13, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The French Kitchen Cooking School

"...stout, four-pronged pitchfork and the simple essence of French country cuisine...."

Feb. 23, 2001 Food Review by Pableaux Johnson

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...Texas (she'll be the only woman represented on the façade of the Texas State History Museum), but her former..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...with my friend Scott Hamilton. We began as an R&B band, but evolved into a straight-up, hard-core, mainstream jazz..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"...myself waiting outside the lobby of a Shoney's Motor Inn in some suburb with about 80 other people. The..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

Food-o-File

Why were Pacifica's employees locked out of the restaurant, much to their surprise? Virginia B. Wood updates readers on that news and other restaurant updates.

"...Rudy's Country Store & BBQ (2451 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.,..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dancing About Architecture

Youth in Crisis

"...of a brand-new Ryder truck parked at a Ramada Inn in Orange County with all of the band's stuff..."

July 9, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

West by Westwest

"...pard'ner! The Rodeo's a'comin'. The Austin-Travis County Livestock Show & Rodeo, that is. Last week, we reported that the..."

March 12, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Day Trips

"...to wipe, but unnoticed in the darkness he had pinned a paper tail on himself. Using the newspaper and..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Gardens north of Boerne, antique roses fill the Hill Country air with their sweet fragrance. photograph by Gearld E...."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...to Billie Shaw's front door at the Carousel Antiques & Pickle Shop...."

Nov. 21, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...of the points made was to focus on a winnning project, one that could garner broad public support (like..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...favor with the department of silly laws in this country in 1966...."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Behind the Tall Tales of Lester Bangs in Texas

Lester's Last Stand

"...concert hall made famous by the giants of outlaw country. The Armadillo was about to close for good on..."

March 7, 1997 Books Feature

Internet Brings the World to Rural TexasThe Road to the Wild

"...Garner State Park or staying in a cozy bed & breakfast in a small town, there's plenty to see..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Screens Feature by Janet Heimlich

Paul-itically Incorrect

Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race

"...his distaste, Rittberg showed up at Morris' next press conference sporting his yarmulke...."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Live Shots

"...He left no doubt he's the master of arena country, bringing out a six-piece band, films, lights, and lots..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Music Feature

Day Trips

"...might feel inspired enough to try your own barbecue beginning with the recipes and suppliers listed in the book...."

Dec. 15, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Page Burkum, yet over the past 15 years, the Minneapolis duo has evolved into an eclectic quintet that sweeps..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...Friday 18, Scoot Inn..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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