Letters at 3AM

The paradox of possiblities exhibited by the 20th century -- from Auschwitz to Ginger & Fred.

"...that their schools should have metal detectors and armed guards, while seeming both innocent and ignorant of the moral..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Live Shots

Brian Setzer Orchestra, Br5-49

"...scrambling to rip off cherished photos right before the guards snatched them away. Stripped of her sign, one teen..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Feature

Postmarks

Music Greats Overlooked

"...horrific air quality, and thousands of SUVs with cattle guards (CATTLE GUARDS!!!!?????) your idea of utopia?..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Column

Babe: Pig in the City

"...Hoggett is thrown in jail (after skirmishing with security guards who appear to be extras from Mad Max), Babe..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Big One

"...encounters are primarily with lower-echelon company flacks and security guards). Still, he has a knack for these guerrilla-style raids...."

April 24, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mercury Rising

"...Weapon character, Martin Riggs, and outgun Hussein's elite Palace Guards in 30 seconds flat.) When he's called in to..."

April 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...stage, as vocalist Phil Owen taunted the club's security guards while checking the mikes. In a flash, one tattooed..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...dozen members of The Regimental Band of the Scots Guards marched into the Erwin Center arena, I stood up..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Music Feature

TV Terrorist

KTBC Reporter Caggiano's Guerrilla Tactics Cost Him

"...was escorted out of the office building by security guards. Before he exited the newsroom, he turned to his..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Say Anything

Eric Bogosian Comes Clean

"...run. But there are a lot of people, like guards and drivers and basically working people in New York..."

Nov. 3, 1995 Arts Feature

Naked City

"...got it wrong when he wrote that Freeport security guards in Indonesia amuse themselves by firing randomly at passing..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...doing farmwork under the watchful eye of “high-riders,” armed guards on horseback. Robert Hockley, who was 17 the first..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Fantastic Fest Review: The Draft!

Indonesian metahorror takes a loving stab at tropes

"...Uncle Dadang (Ernanta Kusuma in his final role) who guards the house and keeps politely telling them to not..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Poor Season Puts Sebastián Driussi’s Future in Question

It’s been a tough year for Austin FC’s star player ... and his fans

"...many more goals before he hangs up his shin guards...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Sexy Empowerment, Terror Tuesday, Book Adaptations, and More Weekday Recos

Local event suggestions for the arts inclined

"...All the balls and bats, the kneepads and shin guards, the fields and courts: Celebrate this gay-ass pastime of..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

State Prepares to Kill Murderer, Spiritual Leader on Death Row

Ramiro Gonzales has “so much potential”

"...say Gonzales is loved and respected by inmates and guards and would make a great field minister in the..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: I Fought for Air-Conditioning in Solitary Confinement. Now I Have to Do It Again.

A Texas woman at Lane Murray prepares for another brutal summer in prison

"...get to the air-conditioned psych center. Daily, I witnessed guards quit, faint from the heat, change employment status from..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

Suicides in Texas Prisons Have Dramatically Increased

Brooklyn Hogrell’s mother says our prison agency failed her

"...said. “I’m hearing that pickets [officers who supervise other guards] are being left unmanned, and the pickets are the..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Another Hays County Jail Inmate Fears Losing Use of Limb as He Waits for Medical Care

After a bone break, he wants a second surgery

"...doctor was too expensive. That’s what one of the guards told him – they didn’t approve it because it..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Review: Road House

Eighties classic gets a rock ’em, sock ’em remake

"...once they got past the flotilla of celebrity security guards). Yet the real star may be Liman’s direction. The..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...lived there for several weeks described issues including security guards ignoring safety threats and unsanitary conditions, the Monitor reported...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Guards would be stationed at the new facility – Hoard..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...there were about 2 police officers and 3.1 security guards for every 1,000 civilians in the U.S...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Eyes of Evil MoPac Are Upon You

Austin’s favorite anonymous Twitter account is the city’s newest podcast phenom

"...*Peenie Guards..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Real “Bernie” Sues Prison System, Is Allowed Air-Conditioned Cell

Man who inspired dark comedy files lawsuit over prison heat

"...Tiede also validated reports from prisoners’ families that guards are refusing to fulfill their duties or even come..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Prisons Are Cooking People Alive. Are We Okay With That?

Part 1 in a series about heat in prison

"...in solitary confinement. So he was dependent on the guards for respite...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Another Dispiriting Lege Session

Why does the Texas GOP hate Texans so much?

"...commonsense gun laws but by pledging to place armed guards in our schools. Speaking of schools – they think..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...they kept walking, the vehicles surrounded them and National Guardsmen began asking questions. "What are you doing here?" they..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW Film Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Action-comedy rolls a critical hit

"...watching Doric flit between forms as she flees from guards, or appreciate the deeply creepy performance by Daisy Head..."

March 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...his guilt was the same in the jail. "The guards and the nurses, they believe that if you're in..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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