Checking In (Again): Kevin Russell Hasn’t Wavered Amidst the Great Wall of Empty Time

Shinyribs Santa closes the questionnaire circle on No. 100

"...than consume. These tendencies have not wavered amidst the great wall of empty time...."

Dec. 22, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Here Comes Mr. Achewood

Chris Onstad tours with his Great Outdoor Fight book

"...tour) the annual test of red-blooded manliness called the Great Outdoor Fight. Among many other things. Among many other..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best Books of 2006

"...police force. Also in 2006, Chris Onstad introduced "The Great Outdoor Fight" in his webstrip Achewood, pushing machismo past..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...food was thrown onto the dirt floor of the outdoor cage, allowing [it] to become soiled with dirt and..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Martin Sexton's Not Buying It

Q&A with singer-songwriter Martin Sexton

"...troubadour, spreading singer-songwriter joy across the small clubs and outdoor music festivals he visited over the course of his..."

Feb. 9, 2012 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

Five Ways to Work Up a Sweat for a Good Cause

Help local orgs fundraise while getting out of the house

"...time to get off the couch and enjoy Austin’s great outdoors. But this spring, consider combining your outside time..."

April 22, 2019 Events Post by Alex Puente

Wines of the Week

When it feels like spring, drink pink

"...having, nothing beats a picnic or just a little outdoor time with your lover, accompanied by a beautiful glass..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...of the entire foster-care system. In April 2004, with great fanfare, she released a comprehensive and extremely unflattering report..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cold Front

Are Austin's two new chain breweries a threat to local craft beer?

"...Austin craft beer movement right now. We love the outdoor culture. We have a handful of restaurants, and the..."

May 13, 2016 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...about native-plant landscaping, irrigation systems, lawn maintenance, and Austin's outdoor watering ordinance. (The latter are now out-of-date, as tougher..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...recalls O'Connor, nearly 25 years later. "I wanted a fight."..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Insatiable Taste for Tunes

In Austin, the self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, seeing great music doesn't always have to mean fighting the crowds at a smoky nightclub

"...the self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, seeing great music doesn't always have to mean fighting the crowds..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...SXSW is promising. How 'bout moving it to the outdoor stage next year? That way more people can experience..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...will not let Liberty Lunch go out without a fight, so you might want to stake out a different..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Balance, Yes; Reality, No

"...square" look. A variety of restaurants, neighborhood shops, an outdoor marketplace, and an outdoor grass amphitheater will be included..."

July 11, 1997 Column

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...horror, Phil Brooks (aka former professional wrestler and UFC fighter CM Punk) has paired up with Travis Stevens (founder..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...through to his most recent single, "Energy," guesting aforementioned greats Skepta and Stormzy. – Isabella Castro-Cota AveParadiso..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

"...production with its toned-down flash and dazzle, muted colors, greater psychological realism, and use of synch sound and location..."

May 24, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...organization," Watson says. "The goal is to provide for greater public safety by being organized on the front end..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

311 Story in Error

"...19-year-old who later fell off the Iron Cactus' second-story outdoor deck, sustaining serious injuries." The owners of the 311..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...to have things come to you when things are great! But what about tough times? We have an unknown..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...The Damned 11pm, Mohawk Outdoor Thirty-nine years after beating every other Brit-punk to vinyl..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...Control has recognized water fluoridation as one of "Ten Great Public Health Achievements" of the 20th century, along with..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...the same: safe, convenient, and reasonably quick transportation. It's great that Katie Larsen can use public transit to travel..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Water Balloon Tech: Burst or Bust?

New stretches in water balloon technology hit the market but not the mark

"...a Plano, Texas, father of eight, have each contributed great leaps forward in the evolution of the noble water..."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

For the Love of Linko: Tears of a Clown

One Theatre Company has smartly produced Weldon Phillips' delightful, zippy, and merrily rakish play, an adult-oriented fable of love under the big top.

"...chasing, smoking, and cursing -- and you have a great mix for an adult-oriented fable of love under the..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...and Thai basil with orange. That's just taking the fight right to the hype nerds. Beyond that, beers like..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...could bankrupt the clubs. The call went out to fight on every front, from calling code enforcement to demanding..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

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Our readers talk back.

"...and her review of what I thought was a great film [Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Film Listings,..."

March 4, 2005 Column

Why the City's Change of Heart?

"...up the Surgeon General’s call, there have been some great successes. In 2009 Austin was recognized by Forbes as..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Postmarks

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