To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...diminish the pain in Agamemnon's decision or rob actor Greg Hicks of the chance to convey that pain in..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Son of God

This biopic is strictly for easily-entertained believers.

"...Spencer. Starring: Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Sebastian Knapp, Greg Hicks and Roma Downey...."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Rudy: Officially Heading to a Primary Near You

Leading GOPers endorsed Giuliani and Thompson two months ago: but are their candidates faltering?

"...donors Lone Star donors like Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks and oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens Jr. are floating..."

Dec. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Police Consider Community Reforms

After a year spent making headlines APD prioritizes policing equity

"...review" of Caldwell's use of force. His lieutenant, Allen Hicks, got docked 45 days and received a two-rank demotion..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

On the Lege

The Democrats file federal lawsuits against the new congressional map.

"...The Texas Office of the Attorney General under Greg Abbott has not set any speed records honoring open..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Marriage Equality Suffers Blow

Texas Supreme Court sends same-sex marriage benefits case back to Harris County

"...hear oral arguments from petitioners Jack Pidgeon and Larry Hicks, who filed a lawsuit against the city of Houston's..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Marriage Equality Rights on Trial

Texas' Supreme Court should issue a ruling by June

"...months after originally denying petitioners Jack Pid­geon and Larry Hicks' request for review. Since Septem­ber, state justices have received..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

State Supreme Court Reconsiders Same-Sex Benefits

The state's high court will take up a case questioning the legality of "taxpayer-funded benefits" for same-sex spouses

"...in which two Houston plaintiffs (Jack Pidgeon and Larry Hicks) have asked the court to reconsider the legality of..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...their own unique and gangly way. (Westside Alley, 1am) -Greg Beets..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

@ Chronic

Perry makes Giuliani endorsement official, announces "will file candidacy papers on behalf of" former New York mayor

"...big Lone Star donors like Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks and oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens Jr. are floating..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...MARYANNE PRICE: Just listing Austinite Maryann Price's resumé (Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks, the Kinks, Asleep at the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Fine, Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas’ American: The Bill Hicks Story, Mike Woolf’s Man on A Mission, Jacob Hatley’s..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Porgy and Bess

Zach's ambitious new staging of the Gershwin opera says a lot about those things that matter more than money

"...of George Gershwin's original 3½-hour opera and, with arranger Greg Bolin, scaled the orchestra down to just nine musicians...."

Feb. 1, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's cyber crimes prosecutors have scored a five-year federal..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Judges Rule: Map May Not Be Wise, But It's Legal

The federal judges rule in favor of the Texas congressional map -- even while admitting it may destroy the political hopes of minorities.

"...act is challenged in this case." Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott welcomed the decision as confirming the "integrity and..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

A Cuppa Hot Joe

On a comedy club stage, News Radio star Joe Rogan exudes a mad joy for life in all its insanity, depravity, and delicious dirt; if Henry Miller had done stand-up, it would have come out like Joe Rogan's act.

"...rare breed of stand-ups like Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks, who weren't afraid to share their deepest, darkest thoughts..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...maybe Todd Rundgren, proud. (Waterloo Brewing Co., 8pm). -- Greg Beets..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...SXSW showcase last year. (Flamingo Cantina, 9 pm) -- Greg Beets..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Jazzin' Up Catfish Row

After 70 years, Zach creates a Porgy and Bess for Austin

"...work from a jazz/R&B perspective. Austin-based composer and orchestrator Greg Bolin is providing new instrumental and vocal arrangements, while..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

Lege Lines: Do Not Resuscitate

The Texas Lege, back from the dead

"...The late, great Texas comedian Bill Hicks once joked that, if anti-choice groups were so pro-life,..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Circulation/Distribution): Scott Bowles, Steve Chaney, Chris Dannemaier, Greg Stephens, Robert Bryce, Bob Carpenter, David Fox, Lloyd Goad,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...James Murray; DP: Brett Reynolds; Ed: Po Kutchins, Brian Hicks, Scott Large; Cast: Jason Andrews, Eddie Daniels, Bill Wise...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Pocket Fishrmen Serve up Punk and ... Fish

What to expect at the punk cutups’ annual Fish Fry

"...subject of the locals' annual benefit for the Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife, "is he puts it out there..."

June 1, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Meanwhile, in Houston

Same-sex marriage benefits case heats up with new lawsuit

"...Two unhappy Houston taxpayers – Jack Pidgeon and Larry Hicks – petitioned the state's highest court to review the..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Hornography

"...ended up losing their leading tackler. Weakside linebacker Jordan Hicks – who missed the final 10 games of 2012..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Sports Column by Russ Espinoza

Hornucopia: Top 10 Edition

Ten Things the 31-27 Alamo Bowl Victory over Oregon State Tells Us About Next Year's UT Football Team

"...looks to be an even more conservative play-caller than Greg Davis. As Brown's successor-in-grooming, Opie has a lot to..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Sports Column by Michael Corcoran

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...argue that the coalition district was illegally divided. Renea Hicks, one of the Rodriguez attorneys, says the case will..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Wrapped and Ready

"...Jane Horrocks., Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn, Jim Broadbent, Ewan McGregor...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top Tens of 1997 Local Top Ten

Raoul Hernandez

"...Glorium, Eclipse, Fred Sanders, East of Vilbig, Starfish, Frustrated Greg Beets..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

"...which must count for something. (Iron Cactus, 10pm) -- Greg Beets..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature

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