Headlines

"...to stage a mock mass shooting, complete with cardboard guns and fake blood. See "Mock Shooting Now Just Near..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature

Point Austin: We'll Always Have ... Mass Murder

On not surrendering to pro-gun mythology

"...insist that neither woman-hating or ridiculously easy access to guns had anything to do with the Isla Vista murders,..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Come on Guys

"...Dear Editor, Come on guys, citing Mayors Against Illegal Guns as a source for accurate statistics in gun crimes..."

March 18, 2013 Postmarks

Gun-on-Gun Action

"...waxed a bit hysterical itself about the availability of guns, which, by the way, has still somehow failed to..."

April 17, 2009 Postmarks

Waking With Blood on His Hands

"...is a polite society." The presence of lots of guns lowers the crime rate, causes the sun to shine..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Postmarks

NRA Is Like a Union?

"...Obama as the candidate that will take away your guns." Mr. McCloud also claims this to be nothing more..."

July 2, 2008 Postmarks

Page Two: Unreasonably Reasonable

Political arguments depend on mutual respect

"...of the current case concerning Washington, D.C.'s ban on handguns. Apparently, one of the justices asked the attorney arguing..."

June 27, 2008 Column by Louis Black

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...trapped in the middle of a narrow street while gunshots boomed all around him, but he kept filming. On..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...the crowd buzzes and hums as the DJ blasts Guns n' Roses through the PA:..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...is often chaotic. With the recent introduction of stun guns, which nearly every patrol officer now carries, there is..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Council postponed indefinitely the purchase of 90 Taser stun guns from Taser International, for just over $75,000. The department..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...misguided. Numerous empirical studies have demonstrated that, domestically, more guns equal less violence. The possibility that a potential victim..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Naked City

As the Waco trial winds down, many involved on both sides are disappointed that they haven't been able to present all their evidence. But perhaps the most disappointing thing has been the lack of drama throughout the proceedings.

"...for the government attorneys are suicide, arson, sex, and guns. Lawyers for the Branch Davidians are talking about women,..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...While all things have the potential for abuse (like guns and alcohol) I think this drug has the potential..."

June 23, 2000 Column

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...opened the door, they were crouched before him, their guns already drawn. A second suspect (who asked that his..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

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Sweep Them Out

"...say, "The trouble is not that bad guys have guns, it's that good guys don't!" How mindless can you..."

June 4, 1999 Column

Payment in Blood

"...and guards had been armed. Their solution is more guns! But we have failed utterly as a civilization if..."

April 30, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

SXSW Record Reviews

"...MEN WITH GUNS..."

March 6, 1998 Music Review

Mami Wata

Nigerian fable melds modern politics and ancient beliefs through intoxicating imagery

"...that the town’s treasury would be better spent on guns, lots of guns. Jabi agrees. So does the white..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

One Dead, 13 Injured, Two in Custody After Weekend Shooting

Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit area, died Sunday

"...killed at the hands of two juveniles who had guns they should never have had. We cannot police ourselves..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Army of the Dead

Latest zombie flick should just stay buried

"...after the disappearance of all traces of identity. It's guns, zombies, slo-mo, more guns, bombastic classical music, and more..."

May 14, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...thought he was cool and liked his stance on guns. (You may know this, but the scrum in the..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...“Don’t worry, we’re not going to do anything about guns.”..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Welcome back, Mister Wick!

"...For an interview with the director, read "All Guns Blazing With Chad Stahelski," May 16...."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Channeling Bonnie Parker

"...robbery and murder of innocent, usually low-income citizens, loved guns and could never get their hands on enough high-power..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Postmarks

FBI Thwarts Plan for Local Man’s Mass Shooting

Steve Boehle busted for illegal possession of firearms, lying about past convictions

"...the above question during an attempted purchase at Just Guns on South Congress. (It actually took NICS a few..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"..."There's things like, 'Are we going to ban guns in the occupancy agreement?'" says future resident and steering..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Paxton Sues City Over Open Carry

Attorney general wants guns allowed in City Hall

"...city argued then that it was allowed to forbid guns at City Hall because the building houses the meetings..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Ken Paxton Sues Austin

AG wants City Hall to comply with open carry

"...officials have chosen to bar the open carry of handguns inside of City Hall...."

July 28, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Elvis & Nixon

Now we can do more than wonder about the day these two men met

"...and motivations are conjectural. Elvis, a longtime fancier of guns and badges, had the crackpot notion that he should..."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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