Ed's Next Move

"...Directed by: John Walsh. Starring: Matt Ross, Callie Thorne, Kevin..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Totally F***ed Up

"...Directed by: Gregg Araki. Starring: James Duval, Roko Belic, Susan..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Ed

"...Directed by: Bill Couturié. Starring: Matt LeBlanc, Jayne Brook, Bill..."

March 8, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Table Ed Ward Built

Pioneering music journalist (1948-2021) wrote rock & roll history

"...Ed Ward, who died Monday at the age of 72,..."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Rodriguez Says "No" to Ab-Only Sex Ed

Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez wants to end ab-only sex ed in Texas

"...the only perfect method of birth control, ab-only sex education has had a dismal track record of success. Indeed,..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ed Wood

This biographical film is charming, melancholy, strange, and quirkily humorous. There's also a certain irony in giving the silver-screen treatment to the most infamous of bargain-basement directors and his motley crew of hangers-on.

"...Directed by: Tim Burton. Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah..."

Oct. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

sxsw: Schmoozing with Ed Ward, et al.

SXSW involves a lot of something called "schmoozing"

"...someone you already know. At worst, you may be bored for a few minutes or bore the other person...."

March 14, 2011 Chronolog Post by R.U. Steinberg

Will AISD Crack Down on Special Ed?

Advocates decry district's trend from 'disability' to 'discipline'

"...a very special place. There are more than 10,000 special-education students in the district – that's 12% of the..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Film Festival Review: "Last Week at Ed's"

A touching farewell to a neighborhood institution

"...Ed Blumstein opened Ed's Coffee Shop on Robertson Boulevard in..."

Oct. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dirty South Sex Ed Offers Inclusive Health Information

Irma Garcia educates Black & Indigenous communities & people of color

"...While many taboos have been successfully un-tabooed in the 21st century, sex just doesn’t seem to..."

May 16, 2020 News Post by Gianni Zorrilla

Ed the Happy Clown? Ed the Happy Clown!

Chester Brown's early magnum opus is hardcovered for you

"...to say that no Stephenie Meyer vampire ever got tangled up with a clown who has the living, talking..."

Aug. 7, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sex Ed: Parents Just Don't Understand

Survey shows that local parents overestimate their influence on teens' sex ed

"...According to a new survey on teens and sex conducted by Austin LifeGuard – the abstinence-only education program provided..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Film Festival to Honor Ed Wood Writers

Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski to receive Bill Wittliff Award

"...The ongoing Writers Guild of America strike has focused attention on the importance of writers in cinema, a..."

May 30, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Will Texas Sex Ed Come of Age?

After 23 years, the State Board of Education might be ready to make some changes

"...that Texas students may finally receive more comprehensive sex education come this fall...."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

"Ed Ruscha: Archaeology and Romance" at the Ransom Center

This evocative excavation into the artist's process of creating art and making books reveals the work of art is the completed book itself

"...publication of the groundbreaking art book Twentysix Gasoline Stations, Ed Ruscha chose the Harry Ransom Center as the home..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Sex Ed at the 81st Lege

A handful of bills have been filed on sex education

"...districts to notify parents of the actual content of sex-education classes and would require that information taught in sex..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

St. Ed's Director Fired

Melba Martinez, artistic director at Mary Moody Northen Theatre for the past 12 years, has been fired from that position

"...Moody Northen Theatre for the past 12 years, was fired from that position on Thursday, July 22, by School..."

July 30, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ed Ward Unleashes His Second Volume on The History of Rock & Roll

First-generation rock critic visits Teen Pan Alley

"...the Great Man Theory of rock & roll," states Ed Ward, the 71-year-old veteran rock journalist, on the publication..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Higher-Ed Commissioner Raymund Paredes Retires

Steps down after 15 years helping Texans access postsecondary education

"...After 15 years as the state's commissioner of higher education, Raymund Paredes announced last week that he will step..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Author Ed Ward Revisits Rock’s First Guitar Hero, Michael Bloomfield

“When you heard Mike Bloomfield play, you got the sense this was the real shit."

"...& roll sonics to his beat verse. He's as befuddled as the seasoned session musicians about manifesting the sound..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

A Dram Held High for Ed Miller

KUTX folk sage is shown the door after 43 years on-air

"...have told you to bring along a six-pack,” offers Ed Miller as I step inside the studio and settle..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Doggett Refutes McCaul Op-Ed

Doggett calls the bill 'imperfect but responsible'; McCaul calls it a 'Trojan horse'

"...the bill was Democrats vs. Republicans, and that was reflected in the Austin delegation...."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

We Come to Honor Ed Ward Not Bury Him

"...Dear Editor, Every year I look forward to the Chron's Restaurant..."

June 15, 2004 Postmarks

Farewells to Albert Huffstickler and Ed Eakin

Books Editor Clay Smith marks the recent passing of poet Albert Huffstickler and publisher Ed Eakin.

"...Albert Huffstickler, Austin's unofficial, beloved poet laureate, died on Monday. The Hyde Park habitué..."

March 1, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Viva Bilingual Ed

Texas Not Likely to Follow California's Lead

"...Martinez, and teacher Sylvia Saenz at Sanchez Elementary's bilingual education classes. photograph by Jana Birchum Molly Ivins has often..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

AISD School Board Approves Historic Raises and a Clearer Path For Special Ed

No AISD employee will make less than $20/hour

"...On May 18, the board of trustees voted unanimously to finalize a 7 percent raise for teachers..."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Sex Ed Is Not the Enemy – It’s Mental Health Care

We can help our communities lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives by increasing access to reproductive health resources

"...form of birth control like I did? Were you allowed to talk about birth control in school? As Texans,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by Isabella Verratti

For Black Families, AISD's Special Ed Chaos Is Not New

Special, yet unequal

"...This spring, Austin ISD's special education department has faced a staffing shortage, a leadership transition,..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Under Fire, AISD Launches Plan to Fix Special Ed

District lays off evaluators, asks them to reapply

"...over its handling of student evaluations, Austin ISD's Special Education Department has publicized an ambitious reform plan. The change..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Lawsuit Filed to Force AISD to End Chronic Special Ed Delays

No more time to wait

"...Advocacy group Disability Rights Texas has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Austin ISD, alleging..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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