An Austin D.A. Turns to Detective Novels

Q&A with Mark Pryor on his Paris-set Hugo Marston mysteries

"...County District Attorney's Office. He writes an award-winning blog (D.A. Confidential) and last year successfully prosecuted Dennis Davis for..."

Oct. 10, 2012 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Travis County D.A. and Her First Assistant

The two are accused of attempting to silence a sexual assault survivor

"...against Austin, Travis County, local law enforcement, and the D.A.’s Office. Moreso, the filing asserts, the lies were made..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama

Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit

"...depose Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, First Assistant D.A. Mindy Montford, and Assistant D.A. Mona Shea, in the..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis D.A. Seeks a Roadblock in Sexual Assault Suit

Moore, Montford on defense after disclosure of alleged misconduct

"...U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel will hold a second..."

April 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sexual Assault Suit Bombshell Lands in D.A.’s Office

ADA Mindy Montford accused of "possible defamation," revealed in secretly taped phone call

"...the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A.’s Office, has been accused of “possible defamation” in a..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...that the charges will be aggravated assault with a deadly weapon...."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore offered a plea deal to former Austin Fire Lt. James Baker – five..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Knight's Tale

This warped medieval yarn about a peasant who passes himself off as a knight glides by on a funny, friendly, goofy sort of goodness.

"...working a guffaw out of its audience. The modern dialogue, even the modern sensibilities, don't really rub wrong in..."

May 11, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...In June, we requested the full personnel file for..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...Our Top 10 News stories of 2019 included some..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin Confidential

Interview With Actor Russell Crowe

"...the Four Seasons suite, grabs a quick coffee, and immediately pulls out a pack of Marlboro reds, lighting up..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...Or, as Damian puts it, “running around and torturing..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How You Became a Criminal

An interview with Canadian documentary filmmaker Ron Mann about his newest film, Grass.

"...Canadian documentarian Ron Mann specializes in pop culture histories, assembled..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Nick Barbaro

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...In June, we requested the full personnel file for..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Movie Titles for 1997

"...MYSTERY 3.5 (R.F.) 5/9/97 B B.A.P.S. BOMB (M.S.) 3/28/97 BANDWAGON 3.0 (M.S.) 10/10/97 BATMAN & ROBIN 1.0 (M.S.) 6/20/97..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Punk Legend John Doe Gets Dark for a Weekend of Film Noir

AFS Cinema screens the series including his remake of D.O.A.

"...This is actually the second remake with an Austin..."

July 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...and that he was armed. When police arrived, guns drawn, Ramos complied with commands, body-cam video shows. After tensions..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

L.A. Story

The Texas Documentary Tour presents Joseph Tovares' doc about the infamous Zoot Suit Riots in racially divided 1940s Los Angeles.

"...whines, and the narrator's tone is slightly enervated but deadly serious. L.A. Confidential? Simmering just beneath the deceptively laid-back..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Hightower Hits a Wall

Syndicator balks at criticism of hedge fund newspaper chains

"...Austin-based pundit and progressive activist Jim Hightower is a..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Post by Michael King

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...Smith. Smith, who wanted information about an Eastside drug dealer known as "Icy Mike," was calling on behalf of..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Life of His Own

Diving right in with Tab Hunter

"...On Feb. 16, 1957, he knocked Elvis Presley off..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Room With a View

Steve Wertheimer prepares to open a second Continental Club -- in Houston.

"..."It basically feels like a grown-up version of what's..."

May 26, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

The life, passions, and shattering death of the traveler

"...The late food writer, television personality, and chef was..."

July 16, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

After a Fashion

With a successful 30th high school reunion under his tunic, Stephen proves that you can go home again

"...HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL I went to my 30th high school reunion last..."

June 30, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Medicaid Patients Face a Future Without Planned Parenthood

“I don’t know where I would go”

"...J.D. grew up in Texas foster care and transferred..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

After a Fashion

"...limousines at the Bruce Springsteen concert set off this diatribe. Gee, I read that same column, and chuckled at..."

May 12, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Book Tour Confidential

"...In these latter days of the 20th century, as..."

May 21, 1999 Books Feature by Carol Dawson

After a Fashion

Nepotism is disliked only by those who have no familial connections to make use of.

"...DID OUR STRIPES GO? So sorry to hear of Diana Ross' recent altercation at Heathrow Airport and subsequent arrest...."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Who called LouAnn? Who dined with Gwyneth? "Walk this way" and find out!

"...L.A. NOT SO CONFIDENTIAL My favorite irrepressible international bon vivant, Bob Emerson, who..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Big Sleep

"...all their war-related film product, which included a movie, Confidential Agent, that Bacall filmed following The Big Sleep. When..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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