Cindy Wood at Esther's Follies

April 3, 2014. 8 photos.

"...April 3, 2014. 8 photos...."

April 3, 2014 Photo Gallery

Naked City

And not surprisingly, the big money goes to Republicans

"...Big business and home-building interests represented the lion's share of contributions to Gov...."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

What They Saw at the 69th Lege

The issues facing Texas, then and (still) now

"...A few things sound familiar about the 69th Legislature, convened in January..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Taxing the Fans

"...Blame Judge Roy Hofheinz. He started it. His vision for the Eighth Wonder..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

AISD Bond Vote Set

"...AISD trustees have set the date for a $369.4 million bond election:..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature

Election Donors

"...According to finance watchdog group Texans for Public Justice, 87 donors gave more..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...Every year since 1982 (The Austin Chronicle's second year in print), the Halloween issue..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Moontower, Day 2: Dana Carvey

The 'SNL' star gave the Paramount crowd what they came for

"...Say this for Dana Carvey: He knows what audiences want from..."

April 26, 2013 Arts Post by Dan Solomon

Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe

In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity

"...To give you an idea of just how long Esther's Follies has been peddling its singular blend..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

LipSchtick Traces

When Cindy Wood scores the big laughs at Esther's Follies, she's channeling comedy's funniest femmes

"...There's something familiar about the way Cindy Wood twirls her..."

April 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two

"...In reality, the Save Our Springs election was almost anticlimatic. What follows..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Column by Louis Black

Usual Suspects Bankrolling GOP Primary Campaigns

Friends with money giveth to Perry and Hutchison

"...And they're off! The first major campaign finance reports of the..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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.

"...You teach a child to read and he or her will be able..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Call and Answer

It's been a hard spring of politics in Texas; now it's time to relax with a book.

"...After following the Legislature for five months, I welcomed the request from..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two

"...Monday at noon, we have a regular issue meeting, at which we absolutely cement..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column by Louis Black

illustration by Doug Potter HOW ABOUT A DELL-A-THON?

"...It's not easy being Michael Dell. The burden of having $5.5 billion is immense...."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

Pro Venues

REUNION ARENA, Dallas

"...Venue Owner: City of Dallas. Tenants: Mavericks (NBA); Stars (NHL) Team Owners: Mavericks, H. Ross Perot, Jr.; Stars, Thomas..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column

In Black and White

Jesse Jackson and Tom Wicker

"...Tragic Failure: Racial Integration in America..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Books Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Mayor Bruce Todd told the daily it was "small potatoes," but the Save Our..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

"...Edited by Amy Smith, with contributions this week from Nate Blakeslee, Robert Bryce,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Quote of the week: "You, my hyphenated friend, are an ambassador of evil."

"...Watching for Council..."

March 17, 2000 Column

Postmarks

We are wrong, wrong, wrong. So is golf.

"...Flesh & Blood Teens..."

March 10, 2000 Column

I Wanna Be a Paperback Writer

Perusing the Texas Book Festival Panels

"...Over a two-day period last weekend, the Texas Book Festival sponsored some 21 panels whose topics..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Books Feature

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, the TEA ranks schools, Linda Curtis..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The Life and Death of Schools

Educational warrior Diane Ravitch takes on the "school reform" movement

"...On the subject of public education, Diane Ravitch may be America's..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Grand Old Mess

Can Travis County Republicans Ever Get It Together?

"...Has anyone checked in on the Travis County Republican Party..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith