Who Is Mandy?

The author hopes that history – so cruel to African-American women in the kitchen – can help breathe real life into a 19th-century portrait

"...ago, Texas A&M's student newspaper published a bigoted cartoon of a large black woman in hair curlers with exaggerated..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

What's It Gonna Take?

"...10]. Unfortunately, you’re very much spot-on with your assessment of our elected officials’ weakness toward the murderous, money- and..."

Nov. 13, 2017 Postmarks

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...and March 2014. Mexico may become the top exporter of cars to the U.S. as soon as 2015. Ironically,..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Raining on Our Parade

"...the First Continental Congress. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. This East Coast holiday has..."

July 7, 2004 Postmarks

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...G. Gordon Liddy (of Watergate fame) used to like to sing German lieder..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Real Mavericks on 'Nightline' Tonight

And they don't like McCain-Palin using their family name

"...Do you know the history of the word "maverick," which has been so ubiquitous on..."

Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

God in the Schoolroom, God in the Lege (Part 2)

More Bible rumblings from the Lege.

"...obviously become a marginalized, minority religion in the state of Texas. The bill analysis, the tool by which the..."

May 24, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to Longhorn Steakhouse stats from 2016-17, 2.5% of their customers ordered their steaks rare, and 11.7% order..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The first photo of Earth was taken on Oct. 24, 1946 from a..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Common Sense

"...Dear Editor, Of the 270 newspapers in Texas, yours is the first..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Postmarks

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...Capitol Office: Room E2.314..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week's list of bestsellers is from BookWoman, 918 W. 12th.

"...selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week's list of bestsellers is from BookWoman, 918 W. 12th...."

Nov. 12, 1999 Books Column

In America Today Race and Gender Don't Matter

"...“Page Two” [Jan. 25]. Indeed, anyone with an IQ of room temperature and above who believes anything he says..."

Jan. 24, 2008 Postmarks

Feels the Need to Explain What Candidate Meant

"...Dear Editor, I was pleased to see "The Sayings of Candidate Badnarik" in the June 11 issue [News], based..."

June 21, 2004 Postmarks

Introducing American Politics

"...rudimentary introduction to our political history from the birth of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill..."

March 10, 2000 Books Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Better Call Saul to ATX Television Fest

Vince Gilligan and Bob Odenkirk get into flashback mode

"...ATX TV Festival on Saturday night for the premiere of its fourth season. The new season continues to answer..."

June 10, 2018 Screens Post by Tinu Thomas

Dynamic Duo Cooking at El Naranjo

Award-winning Mexican chefs present cuisines of Oaxaca, Veracruz

"...Although the high-profile Fiestas Patrias dinners and cooking classes scheduled over the..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in Conroe salutes 13 Texas Revolution battle flags with a memorial to those who carried them

"...that were used by the revolutionaries. In the center of the circle of flagpoles stands a 14-foot-tall statue by..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

'Wild, Rabid Letter' From Mike Levy

"...and discovered a wild, rabid letter from Michael Levy of the Committee for Even Minimally Sane and Rational Government..."

June 8, 2011 Postmarks

Wonder Stories

News

"..."My favorite science fiction? The State Board of Education." – State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

McDonald Knows Exactly What the Founding Fathers Were Thinking

"...how Louis tries to be objective. But his efforts often do not survive his own neo-leftist bias. His recent..."

May 19, 2008 Postmarks

'Big Media is Ravenous. It Never Gets Enough.'

Incredible speech from Bill Moyers on the democratic need for media reform

"..."Day after day, the egalitarian creed of our Declaration of Independence is trampled underfoot by hired..."

Jan. 18, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Texas Needs an Income Tax

"...Paine. Titled Common Sense, it pointed out the hypocrisy of remaining loyal to the British crown and at the..."

May 11, 2004 Postmarks

New City Council, New Battles

10-1 version 1.5 stares down the coming year at City Hall

"...Council chambers will host the investiture of all the new-term members, including newbies Jimmy Flannigan (District..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

No Nugent Is Good Nugent

GOP weeps over Nugent comments, but are these crocodile tears?

"...outdoor trade show hit the headlines just in advance of two campaign appearances with governor hopeful Attorney General Greg..."

Feb. 23, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: February 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The Boy Scouts of America have pushed back their decision on gay membership..."

Feb. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Wine & Music Festival

The Domain, Saturday, May 29, 2010

"...and then blow it all that afternoon buying samples of vino. Double devil fingers up, yo! No better way..."

May 28, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Bohemian Rhapsody

Patti Smith's 12-year take

"...rock icon?' When they say that, I always think of uh, like, Mount Rushmore." – Patti Smith in Patti..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Greenaway: The Early Films

"...a certain blindness, a partial refusal to be aware of all the options," Mrs. Talmann tells Mr. Neville in..."

June 30, 2006 Screens Review by Shawn Badgley

Local Bestsellers, 2001

"...2. Cunt: A Declaration of Independence by Inga Musico..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Books Feature

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