Point Austin: Shifting Winds

An interim election and an AG opinion stir thoughts of Capitol changes

"...a likely moment to wonder if the Texas political winds are indeed beginning to shift in a more progressive..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Prevailing Winds

AISD says it can't afford bond-project benefits, but local workers beg to differ

"...benefits. The district, presuming DOL rates would be too high, proposed doing its own local market study instead –..."

May 6, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...allow that the price is between 10 and 20% higher than the cost of electricity from natural gas...."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...read this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Mouth to Mouth

"...romantic triangle that nobody, but nobody, sees coming. It's high farce lowballed, and though Mouth to Mouth's winning script..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Quest

"...really is. Van Damme the director aims for old-fashioned high adventure, but, for the most part, winds up with..."

May 3, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Blankman

"...flatulence) makes much of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective seem high-brow. Wayans does nothing apart from a watered-down version of..."

Aug. 26, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Cronos

"...Tamara Shanath. What a strange film this is. The second-highest-budgeted Mexican movie since Like Water for Chocolate, this import..."

July 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Adrift

True-life survival adventure stays afloat because of Shailene Woodley

"...Raymond, a quickly intensifying and unpredictable storm whose peak winds reached 145 mph. Adrift is also a handy one-word..."

June 1, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy

More a meditation than a traditional documentary, Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy beautifully employs direct cinema techniques to transport the viewer into the world of an exiled culture.

"...of the great observational documentarians Fred Wiseman (Titicut Follies, High School) and Robert Flaherty (Nanook of the North), the..."

May 26, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Livin' Large!

"...on the dry cleaning. Opportunity finally knocks when he winds up in the right place at the right time..."

Sept. 20, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place is this year's opening night..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chalk

Made by teachers for teachers, this local indie offers no easy answers to its statistic that 50% of teachers quit within their first three years on the job.

"...through an apparently typical school year at fictitious Harrison High, where the windbag principal speaks in military metaphor and..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Charlie's Angels

Gen Z get their wings in Elizabeth Banks' Angels continuation

"...climate crisis). A predictable twist and turn later, she winds up in punkster Sabina and ex-MI6 agent Jane’s protection..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Beth Sullivan

Penguins

Chilly nature documentary has a cuddly heart that's perfect for young animal lovers

"...He’s just about 5 years old and 2 feet high, but he’s all ready to find a mate and..."

April 19, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hurricane Harvey Resources

Sites, social media, and emergency resources to help weather the storm

"...your home is likely, move valuables and furniture to higher levels of your house;..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Emergency Post by Katarina Brown

Office Christmas Party

Workplace comedy lacks the laughs

"...count on Office Christmas Party to deliver a contact high. Yes, there are laughs to be had, but not..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fading Gigolo

John Turturro directs himself and Woody Allen in this movie that gently cruises but but never drives it home.

"...Fading Gigolo, except that this film is ultimately more high-concept than well-developed drama...."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pilgrim in an Unholy Land: Notes of a Lonely Cowboy

"...question is who? It could, just maybe, be the high and mighty Longhorns. State has knocked off bigger game:..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Sports Post by John Razook

Texas Rangers

"...woefully underused Skerritt). The workmanlike script hits the historical high points and the moral grey areas (McNelly, in particular,..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza

"...Inc. to bring you a virtual reality version of highlights featuring two of opera's biggest American stars, Tamara Wilson..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wildfire Watch

Cooler temps come with risks

"...cold front moves into the already-dry area with strong winds...."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Man on Wire

In a guerrilla act, French wirew-alker Philippe Petit crossed the space between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. His daring and artistry continue to amaze and inspire, as demonstrated in this documentary.

"...from unreliable team members to the unknowable possibility of high winds gusting and from errant security guards to the..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

Alito Strikes; and Corporatizing The Border

"...career – and would do the same on the high court...."

June 23, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...are almost nonexistent. Could Austin get in on a high-speed rail network connecting the city to San Antonio, Dallas,..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...break. Meanwhile, the House had already scattered to the winds, heading either home or to sine die parties –..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Well of Controversy: Water Hogs Threaten Farm

Water shortage in East Travis County growth corridor threatens Tecolote Farm

"...this occurred roughly at the same time that several high-capacity pumps were installed down the road. The Manville Water..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

AFF Review: First We Bombed New Mexico

Manhattan Project survivors documentary is a call to action

"...day one, when the official line concerning the seven-mile high mushroom cloud in the sky came from a ammunition..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 10-16

"...might be willing to tattoo your name on their thigh. Similarly, this is a favorable period to investigate which..."

March 10, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Old Settler’s Music Fest Resets Behind Biggest Headliners to Date

Second gathering in Tilmon points the way forward

"...with Saturday’s late start due to rain, and the high winds and sudden temperature drop in the evening, an..."

April 15, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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