Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 27 - October 3

"...Then he phoned his producer and several musicians, including George Harrison, and arranged for them to meet him at..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 5-11

"...GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Georges Rouault (1871-1958) was a Gemini painter who bequeathed the..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Salvage Vanguard Theater’s Antigonick

This production gives an ancient tale a fresh look and feel while retaining its tragic power

"...of the tragedy bearing her name. Indeed, she's the riddle that poet Anne Carson seeks to solve in this..."

March 29, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...anthology of Victorian children’s literature by the likes of George MacDonald, Christina Rosetti, and John Ruskin, full of dazzling..."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Letters at 3am: The World That Calls Itself "the World"

We're capable of so much – and look what we've settled for

"...Then I remembered a thing George said: "You don't need a river to just sit..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

The Innkeepers

With slow-burn shudders, Ti West's haunted-inn story provides a stellar model for creeping dread.

"...Ti West. Starring: Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Kelly McGillis, George Riddle, Lena Dunham and Brenda Cooney...."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Worst. Session. Ever.

With three days left, legislature hurtling to the abyss

"...found unexpected support from none other than Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball. "Do you think that has this become standard..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...might make Texas look bad because it criticized then-President George W. Bush. However, the backroom chatter around the Legislature..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Obama's School Daze

Local schools react to the hubbub over Obama's school speech

"...Nor was it unprecedented (both Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush broadcast similar speeches). What made it unusual..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Connecting the Food Dots

What the war in Iraq has to do with tomatoes and the Red-Headed Stranger

"...the Red-Headed Stranger? No, this isn't a bad back-of-a-cereal-box riddle. The answer is Farm Aid. Twenty years ago, Willie..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Lege Roundup

"...than Democrats did back in 1997. When then Gov. George W. Bush declared the need for property tax relief,..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

Spring Fashion Folio

A collection of Austin style makers and shakers

"...none successfully. Nor are we attempting to solve that riddle here, either. After all, Austin is Austin: a willful,..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Arts Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Elsewhere, They Have Congressmen

The congressional landscape, Tom DeLay style

"...Fort Hood. Carter has three GOP opponents – Wes Riddle of Belton has actually raised some money – and..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again; Go Ahead, Lament Us; Table of Contents Not Useful on Page 4; Envision a Correct Map; Fair Reporting on Police

"...I am a police officer, and we live in Georgetown. I work in Austin. Our house was built two..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...the man's defense. I don't think this is what George Bush meant by compassionate conservatism, but the right-wing media..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column

Leave No Child Behind

In a an excerpt from their new book, Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose expose Bush's No Child Left Behind policy as an educational Enron.

"...-- George W. Bush, Tennessee, Feb. 21, 2001..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Citywide Summer Film Series

"...Riddle Me This, Batman A long time ago, in a..."

May 23, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...majority of the same astute voters who voted for George W. Bush foolishly also voted for their incumbent Democratic..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

Ritalin Kids sign a record deal; Steve Wertheimer gets wet all over.

"...Riddle Me This!..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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Transportation and trash are heavy on the minds of readers this week.

"...During George Bush Sr.'s tenure as head of the CIA, and,..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Column

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City council elections must be coming up soon...

"...How fucking stupid can we get? Perhaps Shrub-Dub Boy George was right: "There should be some limits on freedom."..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column

Media Clips

The Latino USA radio program is building a national name for itself out of its KUT headquarters in Austin.

"...The Road Riddle The war that nobody wants to fight continues. Well,..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Muppets From Space

"...soundtrack featuring the likes of James Brown, the Commodores, George Clinton and P-Funk, and Earth Wind and Fire, I..."

July 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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Death Penalty Violates Constitution

"...Riddle Wrapped in a Shroud..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column

Reissues

"...series but are not represented on the CD: Nelson Riddle (Batman), Dave Grusin (It Takes a Thief), and Jack..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...only thing better than Frank is Frank when Nelson Riddle does the arrangements. Tony Bennett is just a coattail..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Reissues

"...heroin addiction), Davis was signed to Columbia Records by George Avakian. Shortly thereafter, Avakian proposed to Davis a project..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature