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"...bicycling community has generally supported the original Pfluger Bridge northwest arm. The split seems to be between "enlightened planners"..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Godspell, Southwestern University..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Coach's Corner

Where's the pixie dust falling? In a mid-season NFL wrapup, Coach looks at the season's surprises thus far.

"...New Orleans, another perpetual dog show in the NFC West. After a nightmare rookie season, Ricky Williams -- running..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...Pigman in the Old West, Freddy Carnes Productions..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...by way of Austin. The Derailers' new CD, Full Western Dress, finds the band venturing further into Beatles-esque Sixties..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Postmarks

SUVs are not sluggish, the Internet is not homogenous, and roads are not decongestants.

"...Not east SH 130, not west SH 130, not any SH 130...."

Feb. 11, 2000 Column

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...on the banks of Onion Creek, about 20 miles southwest of Austin. It's a rustic stone and wood compound..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Food-O-File

History Pop Quiz

"...Monica Lewinsky was five years old. 6. The Omelettry West (later to become the Magnolia Cafe) opened at 2304..."

April 2, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Stubb's Wednesday night, the first night of South by Southwest. Toxic was part of the nothing-if-not-novel "Porn to Rock"..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

The Primary Source

"...scene -- and likewise about Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker -- but what about the Cadillacs or the..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Sticking it to the Fat, Lazy Americans

International Acts at SXSW

"...your grandpa is one hardcore motherfucker. (1am) Maggie Mae's West..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Record Reviews

"...are albums by artists playing the 1997 South by Southwest music conference. Each review is tagged with the day,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...who frequented Chesapeake Bagels' now shuttered (with no explanation) West Sixth St. location near Katz's Deli. An employee at..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...the Transportation Security Administration, Haynes' counterpart serves the entire Southwest region and dozens of airports. "So we're the boots..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...just a sweet, sweet time together, very powerful," Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, co-chair of the Texas House of Repre­sent­atives'..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Pressure Grows for Austin to Settle With Protesters Injured by APD

Nearly a dozen of those most seriously injured last summer are suing the city

"...in August. The 30-year-old Austinite, who grew up in West Lake Hills and works as a wildlife biologist, attended..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"If These Walls Could Talk" at Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery

The artists in this Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery exhibition get the walls not only to talk but to spin some fantastic tales

"...Then you have Jeff Wheeler's two freewheeling collages, jam-packed with seemingly random images..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...onset of COVID-19 when the city canceled South by Southwest by declaring a local state of disaster. Loss of..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...106 min, Minnesota & Texas Premiere) In a dreary Midwestern suburb, aggro punk rocker Simon (Kyle Gallner) finds himself..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...county judge, through 2022. Her opponents are County Com­mis­sioner Jeff Travil­lion and her own predecessor at the helm of..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re spending time with

"...Los Coast's debut last year on roots-rock stalwarts New West Records with Samsara (a "vast and varied outing" opined..."

May 8, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Death Watch: Lawmakers Ask for Rodney Reed Reprieve

Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus joins celebrities, activists asking to stay the Nov. 20 execution

"...Questlove, and LL Cool J have joined Kim Kardashian West in tweeting their support for Reed...."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Daniel Johnston's Death Begins Its Reverberations Around the Globe

“He’s legendary, but he was first a legend in his own mind, then he became a real legend.”

"...news was confirmed on Wednesday by his former manager Jeff Tartakov...."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Community Leaders Remember Akwasi Evans

The passing of Eastside writer and activist will be felt for "a long time"

"...Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion met Evans in the mid-Eighties, when Travillion was..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Shinyribs Frontman Kevin Russell Will Perform Gourds Set for Electric Lounge Reunion

Reliving the wild and woolly Nineties music scene downtown

"...following bill of music and poetry: Ethan Azarian & Jeff Johnston (4pm), Graham Reynolds (4:15), Hilary Thomas (5:05), Kevin..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...two writers with experience of taking on such projects: Jeff Buhler (responsible for the upcoming revamp of the Grudge..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...getting out. Cast: Bill Skarsgard, Maika Monroe, Kyra Sedgwick, Jeffrey Donovan (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...upcoming book Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward...."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

At Home With the Armadillo

by Gary P. Nunn (Greenleaf)

"...third builds slowly upon his upbringing in Oklahoma and West Texas before ensconcing into Austin's music scene, the turning..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...A daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a midwest girl next door are all looking for the same..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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