Campaign War Chest

Secretary of State Roger Williams' officeholder account is brimming with more than $200,000 in donor cash, suggesting that he has been stumping for dollars ever since Gov. Perry appointed him to the post in 2004.

"...As a nonelected office holder, Secretary of State Roger Williams doesn't have to stoop to the necessary evil of..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...accompaniment of the Mariachi. You can be sure they've done this many times at intimate parandas with la familia..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...(Kirk Lynn), Flame Failure (Dan Bonfitto), American Arcana (Cyndi Williams), Blood:Shock:Boogie (Daniel Alexander Jones). Current Premiere: The Woman in..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

The Once and Future Library

New library committed to creating community gathering space

"...we needed to do something different than people had done in the past," Gillum said. "There was a renaissance..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

For TLC, With a Little TLC

Is a local production company that recently finished its first documentary too good to be true?

"...life and unseen. At 841 pounds, Austin resident Renee Williams was considered the heaviest woman in the world but..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...art as well as anything the singer has ever done. On the country side, most obviously, is Price's country..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...he lived for." Zinz and her longtime companion Steve Williams were two of the first people Windle met when..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Blacklight

Neeson gonna Neeson in this drab action-thriller

"...Directed by: Mark Williams. Starring: Liam Neeson, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Taylor John Smith, Aidan..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...Live Aid promoter Bill Graham or infamous British promoter Don Arden – dubbed "The Al Capone of Pop" –..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...still valid to hold the house – and they don't know whether they'll ever see the inside of their..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

I Come From the Water

Sideman / producer Gurf Morlix delivers album number two.

"...working with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Lucinda Williams, Buddy & Julie Miller, and Michael Penn. As a..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Atlanta Director: Hiro Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...the controversial It's Only Right and Natural, containing "I Don't Care If You Disrespect Me (As Long As You..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Capital City Black Film Festival Returns With New Voices

After a forced hiatus, stronger than ever

"...City Black Film Festival. CCBFF Executive Director Winston G. Williams said, "In the planning stage, we had outlined that..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...efficiency study by MGT of America. Board President Mark Williams said that study highlighted "the utilization aspect. We've got..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Looking for a School Chief

AISD zigzags its way to a new superintendent

"...Board President Mark Williams explains: "When Pat announced his retirement, [it] was beautiful,..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pop Beloved

Revisting the Reivers

"...the World" was all the rage that year, and Madonna, well, she was fast becoming MTV's favorite Pop Tart...."

April 26, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Overstanding

Big Game Hunter

"...says one of Big Game Hunter's two MCs, Larry Williams (aka "Tiger Lou"), attempting to describe the outfit's driving..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Jingles With Hair

Musicians for Hire: A Career in Advertising

"...than record stores; everyone from Sara Hickman (Wal-Mart) and Don Walser (Mrs. Baird's) to Malford Milligan (Southwest Airlines) and..."

June 20, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

End of the Line

The Passing of Grey Ghost

"...He was born Roosevelt Thomas Williams in Bastrop, Texas, December 7, 1903. He was named..."

July 26, 1996 Music Feature

New Web Series Gentrified Reveals the Reality of Displaced East Austin

When home isn't home anymore

"..."I don't think a lot of people understand how [gentrification] impacts..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Katelyn Landry

The Master Builder

The impeccable craft and enduring genius of Arthur Miller, as explained by Tony Kushner

"...Tony Kushner: Oh, I don't think Arthur needs me to protect him. He's gonna..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Clear-Cutting Austin

Rapid growth laying waste to city's urban forest

"...ordinance, agrees: "Some developers flout the law and just don't care. Others are just ignorant of the requirements. ......"

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Sexy Beast

With a bold new take on Andre Previn's operatic adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, Austin Lyric Opera has a remarkable opportunity to lead the operatic pack and show the world the stuff it's made of.

"...literally sing at you, but when he's describing Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of sex and insanity in New..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...season of the mega-movie. Big-budget would-be blockbusters such as Armageddon, Lethal Weapon 4, Godzilla, and Deep Impact hit the..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

A Lucindarella Story

"...might've guessed, this was a big week for Lucinda Williams - and for her fans - starting from the..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...abundance during these weeks. Topping the list are Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, each of whom is featured..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Grumpy Old Punks

Jesus Christ Superfly

"...toto, and Carney alternates vocal chores with bassist Ron Williams, this is not a democracy. "Democracy in bands doesn't..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Playback: Winter Harvest

Digging up the roots of Free Week

"...local bands and local people," says Transmission Entertainment's Graham Williams...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Letters at 3AM: The Return of Our Angel

Marilyn Monroe has returned to us recently in various guises

"..."I don't think I've ever met a writer I'd like as..."

March 9, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

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