Howard Waldrop, Upright & Writing

Five decades into his career, the brilliant science fiction writer still isn’t taking any shortcuts

"...Texas-Israeli War: 1999 (a collaboration with fellow science-fiction writer Jake Saunders), which can be found mostly in obscure bookshops..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

DVDanger: Fantastic Fest Rewind

Before the deluge, a 2014 flashback

"...you may be dead inside). It's also definitely worth picking up the disc for Strickland's commentary: unlike his almost..."

Sept. 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chairman of the Board

Antone's Blue Monday boss Derek O'Brien keeps the music alive and blue

"...Pryor, Jimmy Rogers, and – like new Austin guitar-slinger Jake Langley (see "Eruption," March 28) – Pinetop Perkins. Working..."

April 25, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...just in time for Valentine's Day. Cast: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Gabe Liedman, David Cross..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...other is a beautiful—and straight—grifter who's an expert on picking up women. Together they face bargain-hunting housewives, double-dealing conservative..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ballad of Tony Romo: Goat or Accidental Shaman

Maybe Romo, who choked again Sunday, just doesn't want to work overtime

"...borrows your truck to move, and you end up picking it up at the cop pound, stripped clean...."

Dec. 31, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

Our little season is all grown up

"...(then hopefully coming back to read the rest), and picking up Raiders RB/FB Marcel Reece. Your league mates will..."

Nov. 10, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week Five

Inspirational fantasy football thoughts

"...of your standard Giants guys will be taken, but picking which Cleveland WR to go with in this matchup..."

Oct. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Yassine Sixth Street Noir

Legends, rumors, unpaid taxes ... and coke on the side

"...Sixth to the Warehouse district, and had recently been picking up rave reviews for its first foray into dining,..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week 15

Fantasy football semifinals

"...just be a death hairball?”) I expect back-up QB Jake Locker and the Titans to avoid the death hairball..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Red Sox Win It All and More Postseason Prognostication

"...6-4, or the 2-1 variety. Their No. 4 starter, Jake Westbrook, will be the cotter pin to make sure..."

Oct. 3, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

Short Cuts

Party at Pedazo, Access granted awards, and 'Dear Pillow' living the dream: Read all about it all!

"...Pillow Talk Redux Dept.: Bryan Poyser and Jake Vaughn's Dear Pillow has snagged the top narrative feature..."

July 2, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Friday when they obtained a temporary restraining order prohibiting picking up signs in public rights of way that are..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

A Century of Newsmakers

"...It's a perverse task, picking such a list, guaranteed to start arguments; our apologies..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Coach's Corner

In this year's Super Bowl: Rams vs. Titans?

"...fact, a wise gambler would have done quite well picking against every team I've ever touted...."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...serve), who entered Congress three months after Doggett's predecessor Jake Pickle. Brown says that high-tech legislation "is often controversial..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...responsible for a wide range of duties -- from picking the police chief and producing the city's $1.3 billion..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Recommended

"...Charles. Get lowdown first with Buzzcrusher and Horseshit Gunfire, picking your pockets and rolling your ass...."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Scanlines

Disney's Animated Storybook: Disney's 101 Dalmatians

"...upon the brilliant scheme of kidnapping Elaine (Place), a nitpicking, annoying baby store clerk, to help them through the..."

May 30, 1997 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...as speculative distributors realize the profitability potential in just picking the right old film to re-release. In addition to..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

20 Years of the Blues

"...it's the reunion of Paul Ray & the Cobras. Picking up from the ashes of Texas Storm in the..."

July 7, 1995 Music Feature

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