Luv Doc: Vice Without the Ad

Existentially speaking, it's probably best not to go apeshit with the featherduster

"...am going to give you the seamy underbelly of human existence as I see it. Sure, we like to..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Council Approves Workplace Nondiscrimination Measure

City manager to review current policies

"...after she filed a formal complaint with the city’s Human Resources Department. She was denied a promotion twice while..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

APD's Sleep Disorder

The APD praised a longtime officer – until she claimed a disability

"...recruited for an investigative post with the newly created human trafficking/vice squad – a coveted spot within the APD's..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

ICE Draws Cool Reception in Austin

Immigration comes calling at the jailhouse

"...last month at a joint meeting between the Austin Human Rights Commission and the Austin Commission on Immigrant Affairs,..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Matt Martinez

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...environmental health supervisor for the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department, said he hadn't heard of any. "Most..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Boulevard "frankencurb" islands, the little monstrosities meant to calm traffic, create a safe bike/pedestrian space, and accommodate on-street parking,..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...times at police as he ran away from a traffic stop on Ribbecke Avenue in East Austin. According to..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

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"...in public transportation strengthens the economy, creates jobs, reduces traffic congestion and air pollution, and saves energy...."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Touch

Ballet Austin's Touch, choreographed by Artistic Director Stephen Mills, was one of these rare productions that have both stunning choreography and dancing, but also seem to open a level of emotional connection with the audience that's more direct than even language-based works of art.

"...because their choreography presents a fresh perspective on the human body's relationship to other bodies in space. And then..."

April 18, 2003 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

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"...believe being raised in Lubbock and being an American human is all about...."

April 4, 2003 Column

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"...to what mythologist extraordinaire Joseph Campbell described as the human need to retell the common myths of quest, love,..."

March 15, 2002 Column

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"...would have loved to get the opinions of some traffickers. Unfortunately, my other agenda was to come home alive...."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Alone Again, Unnaturally

The isolation of the lighthouse-bound old couple in Ionesco's The Chairs is supposed to be shattering, but while there are some startling images in the State Theater Company's polished and professional production, the terror of being alone takes a back seat to an effort to play the script's comedy.

"...were creating works that communicated the idea that the human situation is essentially absurd, that life is without meaning..."

July 27, 2001 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...integrity, dedication to the labor movement and commitment to human justice is unquestioned by hundreds of thousands of working..."

April 13, 2001 Column

Lost in Space

Performance Artist Sally Jacques Lives Life on the Edges

"...question, usually answered simply: at the office, in a traffic jam, on the couch. Most of the time, such..."

June 5, 1998 Arts Feature

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...inner bowels of the Capitol have plenty of foot traffic. Lots of suits and black high heels moving briskly...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Cinched, Toned, Depressed: A Trip to Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Store in Austin

Domain Northside hosts shapewear brand’s first retail store

"...bags cover their arms. Cars inch along in bumper-to-bumper traffic. A Lamborghini idles on this street, revving its engine...."

Feb. 5, 2024 Design Post by Ali Montag

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...equality, fairness, and decency. … At a time when human rights are front and center in the U.S. we..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...Have you ever cleaned up human shit?..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

City Hall Hustle: Do You Feel Lucky, PHHS?

Council committee takes next step in reorganizing social service funding

"...City Council's Public Health and Human Services Committee is kinda like the "Dirty Harry" Callahan..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...her life, upside down. Ornamental Directors: Carolina Giammetta & Schuman Hoque Danielle loves her friends, but they are very,..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

City Hall Hustle: Take a Boardwalk With Me

While Council takes off, the bond battle heats up

"...As we reported last week, council's Public Health and Human Services Committee is re-examining funding for social service contracts..."

July 16, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

'Service Reductions' and 'Unmet Needs'

What the numbers show

"...Unmet Needs Parks and Recreation $994,000 $2,141,000 Health and Human Services 482,000 2,501,000 Police 3,391,000 3,382,500 Fire 2,104,000 1,846,500..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

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"...into the Monarch apartments construction site Downtown temporarily blocked traffic across West Fifth – until Wynn himself went over..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

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"...planned Northcross store below a threshold requiring a higher traffic count – but only if neighborhood groups represented by..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

Freedom is beautiful and dangerous: That has been the theme of American writers since the beginning

"...You! Keep walkin'!'" As long as you're not blocking traffic, the world doesn't concern itself. Which is why there's..."

May 11, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with reproductive deficiencies in amphibians and, some scientists believe, humans. The agreement requires EPA to enter into consultation with..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

AISD Bonds: More Sprawl and Surveillance?

The Austin ISD bond proposal includes plans for new construction and security measures that are raising some public questions

"...for such proposals as improving outdoor lighting and redesigning traffic-clogged drop-off zones. However, the committee's call for investment in..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Barbecue and Good Ol' Boys

A promotions scandal suggests the good ol' boy network is alive and well at DPS.

"...consider Houston the dark hole of Texas lawlessness, especially drug-trafficking, with I-10 serving as a kind of main artery..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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"...revolution (from the French vélo, or bicycle) in which human power replaces gasoline power as the main way of..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

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