On the Lege

It turns out that the State Board of Education knows more about science than real scientists!

"...No less eloquent but notably more hostile was UT's David Hillis, an integrative biology professor and member of the..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Lee Nichols

Texas Fiction Science

The State Board of Education does its part to fantasize biology

"...I asked University of Texas integrative biology professor David Hillis, a member of the National Academy of..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

Dissecting Mercer's Anti-Evolution Editorial

Because shooting fish in a barrel is fun!

"...he refers, again, largely consists of biologists, such as David Hillis, another UT integrative biology professor. Hillis tried with..."

Feb. 16, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

New Salamanders in Our Midst

University of Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander

"...of Sciences, the UT team (led by senior author David Hillis) also found that the Georgetown salamander, which only..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...sides -- the missing Senate Democrats and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst -- to do the same thing: Dismiss the..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

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"...shouldn't be accusing anyone of misquoting, when she misquoted David Hillis during the hearing, saying that he testified that..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column

Closed Minds on State Board of Education?

"...shouldn't be accusing anyone of misquoting, when she misquoted David Hillis during the hearing, saying that he testified that..."

Aug. 11, 2003 Postmarks

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...ago at Eliza Springs. University of Texas zoology professor David Hillis, who has studied the salamander for the past..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Arch-Subversive

"...good job, why is the salamander in trouble? Dr. David Hillis, a zoologist with the University of Texas who..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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"...accurately like he did for the opposing viewpoint, Dr. Hillis?..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Ignorant Design at the SBOE

There is little Intelligent Design to be found on the State Board of Education

"...as evidence that Darwinism is a fraud. UT biologist David Hillis is cited in Well's book. "Wells turns my..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Oops!

"...Part of UT's Grand Plans") incorrectly identified UT professor David Hillis as director of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory. Hillis..."

July 3, 2009 Column

Muny Isn't Part of UT's Grand Plans

Consultant rolls out two master plans for UT's Brackenridge Tract

"...expand the field lab at the existing site," said David Hillis, chairman of the UT Faculty Council. Saying that..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Secret Rise of Women in Latin America’s Cartels) David A. Bowles (Sheriff of Starr County) David Bowles (Secret..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...July: Barton Springs salamander first described (by UT scientists David Hillis, Andrew Price, and Paul Chippindale in the journal..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Allies No More

illustration by Doug Potter

"...John Amato, plus FM Properties chief Beau Armstrong and David Ruhlman, a development consultant who has done extensive work..."

July 25, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

About AIDS

"...into nurse Janet Allen. Genetics experts, including UT biologist David Hillis, testified that analysis of the patient's HIV strain..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...is a rare win of science over politics," said David Hillis, a professor of zoology at the University of..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Dancing about Architecture

Goodbye, AM15?

"...Indications that former Steamboat owner Craig Hillis might be looking to get his club back startled..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Football Prophecies: Week 14

Courtney Love sings the anthem, a shooting in Oakland, and more

"...Kansas City at Cleveland: Chiefs’ running back Peyton Hillis will sustain a concussion from a vicious second-quarter blow..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Dancing About Architecture

Life and death on the live music club scene; Dale Watson escapes, Huey Meaux doesn't; and more tantalizing tidbits of Terpsichore...

"...the latest in the interminable Steamboat saga has doorman David Cotten booking at the Saxon Pub, where he's aggressively..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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"...response in academic disputes. And in the case of Hillis, forget to mention that he railed about a religious/political..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

Songwriter Symposium Launches Music Legends HOF

Austin Songwriters Group inducted Steven Fromholz and more

"...included Bob Livingston, Gary P. Nunn, Shake Russell, Craig Hillis, Ernie Gammage, David Moerbe, Bill Browder, Patterson Barrett, Roger..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

'The NFL Beat': Maslow's Hierarchy

True NFL team needs

"...2011 season, he actually asked offensive line coach Jeff Davidson to delay a much-needed hip replacement surgery to be..."

July 20, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Is Glas Beoir Cac

No green beer here, a short list of pubs and eateries for an authentic St. Patty's Day

"...Tonka, Hoots & Hellmouth, Kingsley Flood, Ryan Schmidt, Cliff Hillis, Mean Creek, McAlister Drive, and Andy Friedman...."

March 18, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Lasting Commitments

The 2008 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...HBO's U.S. Comedy Festival, CBS' The Late Show With David Letterman, NBC's Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central's Laugh Riots..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Steven Fromholz

"...Earl Keen, Eric Taylor, Vince Bell, Craig Calvert, and David Rodriguez...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Dancing About Architecture

"...announced) for the club's new, large, now-indoor stage, including David Allen Coe (September 4), Duncan Sheik (September 18), and..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck