Old Man River

Once an outlaw, always an outlaw: The Return of Steven Fromholz

"...respects by including them on 1998's Step Inside This House, "Texas Trilogy" stood as Fromholz's signature work. It's a..."

April 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Southgate-Lewis Survives Code Probe

City finds insufficient evidence Eastside house was operating as museum

"...The historic Southgate-Lewis House on the corner of 12th Street and Comal is..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Joining Forces Against HIV

Wright House reopens; continues the fight against HIV alongside other local orgs

"...On Friday, the Wright House Wellness Center will close its doors for five days...."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

To Be or Not to Be (a Gastropub)

Porter Ale House nails it

"...Gastropub is a word that hospitality industry people are using a lot these days. Coined in..."

May 30, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Things That Go Bump in the Blumhouse

As "Oculus" opens, producer Jason Blum on suburbs and franchises

"...If there's one constant in Blumhouse films like Paranormal Activity and Sinister, it's this: Never..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pressure Groups Against Straus

Will outside bodies change minds inside the House?

"...latest stage in attempts to make a part of House business into a toy in the ongoing GOP power..."

Jan. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Convicted Felon Tom DeLay

"The Hammer" guilty of money laundering

"...Yes, a Travis County jury found the former U.S. House Majority Leader guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to..."

Nov. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Thaw

Who controls the Senate thermostat?

"...(see video of the damage here) but now the House ceiling needs a quick touch-up. The Senate, it seems,..."

April 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Special Summer?

Gov. Perry and Speaker Straus play down the need for a speedy special session (note the speedy bit)

"...made it very clear that the failure of the House to pass $2 billion in transport bonds and the..."

June 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sine Not Dead Yet

House leaves but Senate struggling with their final decision

"...Did anyone realize that the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate were in different..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TxDOT Puts Lipstick on the Pig

Commissioners approve spending stimulus money, insult the public

"...delay and reevaluate from environmentalists, anti-tollers, and some legislators – and concerns they might be violating the law –..."

March 6, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Craddick Foes Prefer Secret Ballot in Speaker's Race

House members try to outsmart Craddick in laying ground rules for choosing a speaker

"...high elbows in the race to become the new House speaker have started. There are no new candidates (10..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cracks in Craddick's Calendar?

"...the spirit of open government in the New Year, House Speaker Tom Craddick could resolve to turn over a..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

Lege Wrap-Up

A look back at the 79th

June 3, 2005 News Feature

History by the Tape

LBJ's secret White House tapes reveal more than he may have intended

"...out of Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 1964-1965, presidential historian Michael Beschloss' second volume of..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round RockHouse District 52 (Round Rock)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Sunset II

Ag Department Cleans House

"...doing it. Now, under the direction of former Texas House member Rick Perry, the TDA is sunsetting all its..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

Sky Cinemas Closes

Dripping Springs theatre forced out over rent during shutdown

"...but still tragic that cinemas - among the first businesses to close and the most complicated to reopen in..."

May 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Let It Pop With Double Scorpio This Holiday Season

Merry Christmas, ya filthy VHS

"...‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a VHS needed cleaning, not even that one..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Moontower Review: Pete Holmes & TJ Miller

A one-two comedy punch from jokers as different as day and night

"...over Downtown: The Paramount, of course, being the White House for its spate of headliners over four nights, the..."

April 25, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

W. Tim Bartlett Dies

Employees and customers alike mourn respected restaurateur

"...graduate spent his entire adult life in the restaurant business, most of it with the Nashville-based Houston's restaurant chain...."

Feb. 6, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Location, Location, Location

The Y Bar & Grill's is a great place and has quite the popularity, but what about the food?

"...Y Bar & Grill7720 W. Hwy. 71, 394-0220..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...to the community maintain the work force while holiday business brings in unbelievable income, Russo said. Folks are either..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Restaurants of 626 Lamar Reflect a Changing Austin

From Toddle House No. 2 and G/M Steakhouse to Counter Cafe and Garbo's, what's old is new again

"...miles, the several blocks north of Lady Bird Lake house some of the city's most iconic spots. Here, locals..."

May 19, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...It's rare that the sleepy Texas House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism committee votes on a billion..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: KUT/KUTX Will No Longer Manage the Cactus Cafe

University station terminates "disheartening" negotiations and Spider House Ballroom changes ownership.

"...Cactus Cafe to our partners at the Unions." Spider House Ballroom Reopens Under New Ownership..."

May 28, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Studio Brings the Technology Behind The Mandalorian to Austin

Co-Production House brings science to the set

"...co-founders Kristina Smith and Keller Davis are opening Co-Production House, a truly state-of-the-art soundstage in Austin, powered by the..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Legislative Update

Passage of bills spells progress for local food movement

"...Local foodies rejoice! The Texas House of Representatives has voted to pass House Bill 970...."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Then There's This: Out on a Limb

Bill would take an axe to local tree ordinances

"...Austin that's in the line of fire at the Legis­lat­ure. House Bill 1377, carried by veteran GOP Rep. Lois..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

A Very Special Sine Die

Governor gets all of what he needed, none of what he wanted from special session

"...the Sunset bill, which everyone agreed were essential state business, and went home. Not that Perry seemed to notice...."

July 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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