Drop Zone

"...hasty retreat from this pointless explosion-clogged exercise in mediocrity, Drop Zone, which, coincidentally, happens to be yet another Badham..."

Dec. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

High-End Shopping in a War Zone

Stop-lossed Austin soldier's latest video shows the other way contractors make money out of troops in Iraq

"...incoming shells. Yes, come straight off a patrol and drop your salary on Guitar Hero or a pair of..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Timecrimes

Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo's first feature film is a tremendously entertaining bit of Kafka that whirlpools down into The Twilight Zone – and one helluva blast to watch.

"...bit of Kafka that whirlpools down into The Twilight Zone. Spanish director Vigalondo's first feature film is an enigmatic,..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Canada Model

Author Paul Tough on education innovator Geoffrey Canada

"...said the purpose was "to replicate the Harlem Children's Zone." Since its formation in 1997, that project has been..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Other Guys

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star in this buddy cop comedy that takes some digs against corporate criminals.

"...Wayans Jr.. Reeling himself back in from the career crash-zone territory of Land of the Lost, Ferrell returns to..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

ACL Festival Transportation Guide

Minimize the hassle of getting to and from the fest

"...ACL. Users can drive their temporary vehicle to a drop zone located at Weber Field (1704 Toomey) where a..."

Oct. 3, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

A Night at the Rio

Checking in and checking out the most infamous night spot in Austin.

"...to declare this place a funky, down, boomin' war zone of crack heads, whores, and people with bad teeth...."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Off the Bookshelf Pop Fiction

"...Naomi Shihab Nye (BOA Editions Limited, $12.50 paper) and Drop Zone by Gail Peck (Texas Review Press, $10 paper),..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Books Feature

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...program definitely helped me get out of my comfort zone and be open to other people."..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

More of an Idea About IDEA

Charter group fills in library and lunch details

"...is that parents were forced to sign up or drop out before they knew what they were getting. Now..."

June 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tale of Two Halves

"...half, as receivers from both teams found the end zone. Andy Hall threw seven touchdown passes, to three different..."

May 8, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

The Box and Beyond

Games, hardware, and other tech toys

"...a D-Day style invasion. Now, firmly bunkered into the drop zone, Xbox finds itself immersed in a bloody two-front..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

The Luv Doc: An Established Tradition

It's really hard to stab someone to death with an icicle

"...margs at the Hyatt and mistakenly wandered into the drop zone...."

Dec. 25, 2020 Column

Public Notice: Ask a Silly Question

The faux democracy of online push-polling

"...the entire 75-acre tract – which has never been zoned because it belonged to the state until recently. Most..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Cushing Leads Texans D

Houston should manhandle Jags on Sunday

"...Many “experts” thought there would be a significant drop off to the Houston Texans defense when Mario Williams..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Aztex Draw Two; Host Cleveland Saturday

After a couple of draws in their inaugural games, the Austin Aztex host the Cleveland City Stars on Saturday.

"...12th in the league, eight points clear of the drop zone. Well done, Potters...."

April 22, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

High School Playoffs Kickoff; WCQ on Tap

UIL state championships are under way: World Cup qualifiers, and more

"...Saturday, to pull three points clear of the EPL drop zone, with eight games to play. No league games..."

March 25, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Barca Pain in Champs League

"...the driver's seat in Champions League Group A, and dropped defending champion Barcelona into the danger zone, as the..."

Oct. 31, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...is spring-fed; its water comes from the Barton Springs Zone of the Edwards Aquifer -- the vast underground reservoir..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Council Watch

Council shrinks Champion development at Loop 360 and RM 2222; taxi drivers want to raise fares, Gary Bradley development agreement doesn't provide enough information.

"...council's refusal to approve an increase in the city's drop rate; that is, the minimum fee a driver can..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Summer Camp Guide

"...to Doublecreek; see the Web site for the 11 drop-off/pick-up points. Ages 4-14. May 29-Aug. 11. Weekdays, 7:30am-4:45pm. Round..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...in terms of tackling entrenched poverty, it's barely a drop in the ocean. Yet two Austin communities hope that..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Green Acres

Prop. 2 Seeks to Protect Water Quality - but at a Price

"...the quality of rainwater runoff into the Barton Springs zone of the Edwards Aquifer. For years, property owners have..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...year, the water level near the well field would drop more than 500 feet. Even at 3 MGD, residential..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...eyeing USC linebacker Keith Rivers. The Jets add another drop to the river of bad blood between the franchises..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...Rutherford Ranch over portions of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone...."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Texans 'Undefendable' Offense Leads the Way in '11

Playoffs or bust

"...Houston runs the purest form of the zone offense in the NFL. Most teams use some form..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Reclaiming 'The Corner'

Neighbors, police, and prosecutors applaud the 'Drug Market Intervention' at 12th and Chicon

"...that is how it will remain. Indeed, the marked drop in crime around The Corner appears directly attributable to..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pirate Utopia

The 0-2's "Temporary Autonomous Zone" for ATX rap

"..."The Temporary Autonomous Zone is utopian in the sense that it envisions an..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Media Clips

The Statesman doesn't let facts get in the way of telling the truth about the Tim Jones tapes.

"...Barton Creek Properties" depending on whether the developer would drop a trespassing charge against him. The next day, the..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

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