B.B. King Saved My Life

He played blues so we can find a way through ours

"...They called him “King of the Blues” for the past 50 years, but..."

May 15, 2015 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Austin Film Festival: 'Houston We Have a Problem'

To find out what happened to U.S. energy dominance, Houston We Have a Problem goes to the source.

"...distinguish between bullshit and wisdom when oil men are talking. That's because, as Houston We Have a Problem makes..."

Oct. 25, 2009 Screens Post by Cindy Widner

Face to Face With the King of Trill

I got to meet Bun B and it was real.

"...burst. Wearing no protective shades or masked expression, the King's presence and open charm were impressive given the long..."

May 23, 2008 Music Post by Anne Harris

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...The short unhappy life of Sophia Chante King came to a sudden end a little after 8:45..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Houston Confronting Peak Oil

2007 Houston World Oil Conference focused on eventual point at which world oil production outpaces global demand

"...In attendance at the 2007 Houston World Oil Conference, Oct. 17-20, were some 525 people..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Playback: The King of Hip-Hop

MLK Day, ready-made for hip-hop, plus Fun Fun Fun Fest lands back at Auditorium Shores, and RIP Will Indian

"..."The connection between Martin Luther King and the hip-hop audience is pretty obvious," asserts local..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

King Should Read It

"...Let's perform a thought experiment about Michael King [Re: "Point Austin: Voter Suppression Made Easy," News, Sept...."

Sept. 29, 2011 Postmarks

Texas Platters Hall of Fame: Freddie King’s Texas Cannonball

Blasting blues will get you through whatever’s happening

"...Freddie KingTexas Cannonball (1972)..."

March 30, 2018 Music Feature by Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child

Salt Lick and Jester King Team Up

Today's Austin food news

"...pairings. The Driftwood classic is teaming up with Jester King Brewery for the restaurant’s very first beer dinner on..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Day Trips: Eclectic Menagerie Park, Houston

Outdoor collection is part sculpture museum, part inanimate zoo

"...In a field off the freeway in South Central Houston, out past the 610 Loop, is a collection of..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Return of the She-King

In-depth Q&A with Dead Can Dance hypnotist Lisa Gerrard

"...LG: It was interesting, really, because we got to talking. Brendan contacted me around the time of the bush..."

Sept. 6, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Houston's Famous Po’ Boys Available at Antone's Nightclub

But you'll have to wait until Saturday, Oct. 27

"...They’ve just announced a sandwich-selling partnership with Houston-based Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys, who have been been slinging..."

Oct. 23, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Playback: Starf**king SXSW

SXSW’s bubble burst? Sure, okay – if you say so. Leave the starfucking to us, then.

"...Starfucking begins at baggage claim...."

March 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: All the King's Horses

Moving toward fairness on property taxes

"...Collier, the Houston CPA who's barnstorming the state on his "Texas Watchdog..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The World Is Flat

How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again

"...Hill to son, Bobby, in the series finale of King of the Hill..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Whitney

Another glimpse behind the curtain at the late musical legend

"...years about the life and death of superstar Whitney Houston is evidence of our deep fascination with the subject...."

July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Turn the Other Cheek

Q&A with guitar virtuoso Kaki King

"...Kaki King, 29, from Atlanta, Georgia, and now Brooklyn, is one..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Battle of the Sexes

Billie Jean King takes on Bobby Riggs

"...1973 tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King played out as the circus sideshow of the “Me”..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

I Hope You're Happy Now

Andrew Bujalski, who wrote 'Funny Ha Ha' in Austin and wrapped it in Boston, on the film's unlikely fate

"...Funny Ha Ha. And you might be excused for thinking him excessively gloomy when distribution to art houses around..."

July 8, 2005 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

On the Lege

The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped

"...of those two Democrats is Rep. Ron Wilson of Houston, who has steadfastly supported House Speaker Tom Craddick's effort..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

SXSW’s Eighth Artist List

Nathaniel Rateliff, Bun B, Rob Stone, and 141 more

"...them R&B breakouts Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Houston hip-hop legend Bun B, and “Chill Bill” rapper Rob..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...Find the full schedule at aclfestival.com. Looking for more ACL Fest recommendations? Check out our interviews..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

JP’s Pancake Company Makes Tiny Cakes With Big Dreams

Meet the king of West Campus

"...American diner fare. The contrasts in his mother's Nigerian cooking inform everything he does. "If something's sour, there's gonna..."

July 17, 2020 Food Feature by Selome Hailu

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...Start the New Year by celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and the Lunar New Year...."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Deli Man

This doc about Jewish delis is tasty but fatty

"...deli man who currently operates Kenny & Ziggy’s in Houston, Texas. A classically trained chef, Gruber is a graduate..."

March 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...deliciously other. There was, of course, towering, irradiated Gojira, king of Toho Studios, who sparked in my 8-year-old mind..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Walk Like Cleto

H-town's Chingo Bling slings tamale beats

"...name emblazoned in silver are straight outta south side Houston, the H-town underground, hip-hop epicenter of the Dirty South...."

June 11, 2004 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Sidekicks

"...team that brought us Missing in Action III: The Spanking (or whatever it was). Aging “G.I. Joe” Norris stars..."

May 7, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Stephen drowned his sorrows in Houston after not being invited to that exclusive shindig at the Belmont. Perhaps they would have let him in if he donned one of those notorious Britney Spears hat-and-wig combos?

"...much there, but we could not help ourselves from clicking on the Britney store. Not much there, either, except..."

June 8, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Marble Falls

The demise of one small town's one-screen theatre comes down to cold logic in a big business. James McWilliams reports.

"...Much of the Wild Horse staff nodded in agreement, making it clear that she's not alone...."

Aug. 1, 2003 Screens Feature by James McWilliams

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