Gas Food Lodging

"...Ione Skye, Fairuza Balk, Robert Knepper, David Lansbury, Jacob Vargas, James Brolin, Chris Mulkey and Donovan Leitch. For the..."

Nov. 27, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mi Vida Loca: My Crazy Life

"...by: Allison Anders. Starring: Angel Aviles, Seidy Lopez, Jacob Vargas, Marlo Marron, Jessie Borrego and Magali Alvarado. From the..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Riding in Cars With Boys

"...this being a movie that femme-centric filmmaker Allison Anders (Gas Food Lodging, Mi Vida Loca, Grace of My Heart)..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Road to Redemption

"...Flagstaff, Arizona. Undeterred by Santoro's admonitions to stick around Vegas in case he needs to whack her, she heads..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anywhere But Here

"...In recent films -- Terms of Endearment, Mermaids, and Gas Food Lodging come to mind -- the conflict between..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Film News

The 2005 numbers from the Texas Film Commission? Not bad. Gary Busey coming to town? Scary. Plus, Rhiannon Elizabeth Rodriguez-Avellán, Susan Youssef, and Tracie Laymon.

"...Every Word Is True), Richard Linklater's retelling of Fast Food Nation, a pair of shoots from Burnt Orange Productions..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Panel Meets and Metes

Plus, Allison Anders' 'Gas Food Lodging' screens Aug. 21

"...the work of one of them – Allison Anders' Gas Food Lodging – at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Screens Feature

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...Earlier that morning, a truck from the Capital Area Food Bank dropped off hundreds of pounds of donated, perishable..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...The McDonald Observatory is 450 miles from Austin. Gas, food, and lodging are available in Ft. Davis (17..."

June 14, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...an area of East Austin near Givens Park lost gas service Wednesday, which Texas Gas Service said would take..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...flare that zaps communication systems on a global scale? Food and water scarcity? Chemical warfare on American soil? Nukes?..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...1102, 512/392-3132. www.rileystavern.com. Rock City Icehouse Patio, pool tables, food, a full bar, and more live music than you..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Eighth Street Survivors Still Wait for Resolution From the City and APD

Sixteen months later, civil and criminal cases move slowly

"...with violence intended as riot control. They beat and gassed protesters and shot dozens with “less lethal” munitions, such..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Becoming an Enlightened Carnivore

Outrider helps facilitate responsible hunting experiences

"...hogs, who create these deep crevices while rooting for food. According to a study at Texas A&M, there are..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

A Glimmer of Tasty Hope in a Small Town

Where to find the good eats in Wimberley

"...for the touristy goodness that is Wimberley shopping and lodging, but they don’t necessarily come for the food...."

April 24, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...abortion care. The first grants went to provide for lodging, travel, child care, and food (Fund Texas Choice); doula..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Pressure Grows for Austin to Settle With Protesters Injured by APD

Nearly a dozen of those most seriously injured last summer are suing the city

"...with violence intended as riot control. They beat and gassed protesters and shot dozens with "less lethal" munitions, such..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...and 2am, generators that power the grid using natural gas (responsible for most of the overload), coal, and nuclear..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...what the tonnage of that equipment was or what gas mileage can be expected from a tank. The military..."

July 14, 2000 Column

Utopiafest Survival Guide, Version 20.12

All the info you need for a truly epic weekend

"...▪ Cash: No ATMs. Don’t be that guy. ▪ Food and beverages: Food Forest will be serving up grub..."

Sept. 25, 2012 Events Post by Courtney Byrd

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Updates from around the state and things to look forward to

"...a devastating effect on local economies. Artists, craftspeople, musicians, food service personnel, bartenders, vineyards, charitable organizations, venue owners, and..."

April 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Days of Being Wild: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Reflects on Source Tags & Codes

Twenty years after its release, the band and producer look back ... while always looking forward

"...for entire lifetimes while the hours drain out like gas canisters – silent behind your back...."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Thirteenth B'ak'tun Bacchanalia

A Mayan feast fit for the end of the world or the beginnings of a new age

"...pregnancy, as well as Mary and Joseph looking for lodging. It's the perfect beer to celebrate a world ending..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Day Trips

"...porches come equipped with two oversized rocking chairs, a gas barbecue grill, and a bubbling hot tub. Thick underbrush..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Wings over the West: The Fredericksburg Butterfly Ranch and Habitat.

"...protect the larvae from predators and keep shoveling them food," Deborah says. The garden behind the store is full..."

March 30, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod