Football Behind Bars

Field of Dreams Offers Young Offenders Second Chance

"...north side of the field, lustily cheering for the home team, the Giddings State School Indians. If not for..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Sxsw

"...kissed you like a man, boy. Their take on grunge, pop, and alterna-matters in general goes far beyond skewed..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...finance issues with Comptroller John Sharp. Altars, Hospitals, and "Drunk School" Although Bullock the politician sometimes seems invincible, his..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Film Reviews

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"...flannel nightgown out the second-story window of their suburban home and into the snowy beyond. Thus begins RachelÕs strange..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...small town of Brewster, rents a room in the home of the ex-mayor, and begins a public access TV..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...building theremins; and rock innovators Brian Wilson and Todd Rundgren. Martin also makes wonderful use of performance footage, newspaper..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...building theremins; and rock innovators Brian Wilson and Todd Rundgren. Martin also makes wonderful use of performance footage, newspaper..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...are "investors." Thus, with a story pitch about the runaway dry cleaner and some assistance with funding acquisition, Chili..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

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"...(Oh), a 22-year-old, Chinese-Canadian, aspiring actress. Jade lives at home with her sister Pearl (You) and her traditional parents..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...shows, and VR/AR/XR projects just released for the festival (running March 10-19), the biggest news may be the addition..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...at a time, except as it related to visible homelessness...."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

My Life on Apps

The convenience and economics of living through your phone

"...Any trip, every purchase – annoying errands would be run for me...."

Jan. 30, 2015 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Poutine

Toronto duo's visas call Austin home

"...Teenage Head, the Viletones – before yielding a rockabilly run through the late Eighties and Nineties. Today, the Horseshoe..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

From Burnt Orange to Gold

Eighteen current or former Longhorns will represent the United States in the Beijing Olympics

"...realize that my real future was in writing, not running. Maybe even writing about running. Twenty-one years later, I'm..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Lee Nichols

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...veterans and smooth-faced rookies are gathering to play pepper, run sprints, kick the ball around the infield, and collect..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...sometimes-just-winging-it approach that is a hallmark of Kinky Friedman's run to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Perry in the..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: While Elephants Sleep

The breakdown of the Travis Co. primary vote suggests interesting possibilities come November

"...their imperium, Republicans grew lazy and complacent and stayed home even in their strongest boxes. Those who did vote..."

March 19, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...outdo itself once it is figured that they can run the continuous banner spewage over the radio in a..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"...of steady work, and, in anticipation of such, had rung up a rap sheet of debts that were no..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...David's demolition of an old house to help the homeless and suburban parishioners; but no outrage at more cars..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

... In With the New

More on Upgrades for PCs

"...or games, you'll want the best resolution possible. On home monitors, 1,280 x 1,024 is pretty much the limit,..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

The Basement Tapes

The Netherworld of Iconoclastic Music

"...if you can't even get regular gigs in your hometown?..."

March 28, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Grave Matters

The Cost of the Longest Vacation You'll Ever Take

"...hand, start around $15 per square foot and can run up to $47, depending on where you choose to..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...who, over the course of a 50-year career, has run campaigns for generations of Texas progressives, including pathbreakers like..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...Incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson is running and, according to the campaign consultants and political activists..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...At the camp's community center, a manufactured home on the western side of the state-owned property, Max..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Art of Self-Defense

Jesse Eisenberg excels as the mouse that roars in this karate black comedy

"...(Eisenberg) is scared. After being mugged on the way home from the grocery store, Casey finds himself trapped in..."

July 12, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story By Martin Scorsese

Recounting of legendary Dylan tour is best when the details blur themselves

"...analysis of Dylan's early life and success, No Direction Home...."

June 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by Capital Metro runs May 25 to Sept. 2. Read the full schedule..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Controversy in District 10 City Council Race

Race for Council continues with high heat

"...challenger Alison Alter polled well (including one in Alter's home district) during the Nov. 8 general election, from her..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

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