Barton Fink

This Coen brothers' comedy has a wicked sense of retribution.

"...Directed by: Joel Coen. Starring: John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael..."

Oct. 4, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

At the Crossroads: Joe Nick Patoski’s Austin to ATX

Book, launching Feb. 13, tracks Austin’s evolving character

"...For Joe Nick Patoski, Austin is a city like no other,..."

Feb. 11, 2019 Arts Post by Lauren Jones

Joe Montana – Nice Guy, Pretty Good Football Player

"...was the only kid in my class that said Joe Montana (and his 49er gang) couldn’t be beaten. I..."

July 2, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Dispatch From the Land of the Deranged

Taibbi takes on American crazies

"...the U.S. Congress -- notably, among them, Texas Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, have in common? Narcissism, for sure, and..."

June 5, 2008 Books Post by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: April 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Lance Armstrong relocates, Jodie Laubenberg bloviates, and Joe Barton illuminates. Action is on the News Ticker...."

April 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

TV Eye

Sanitized for your protection

"...I came across an article titled "Barton Wants to Investigate TV News," by Bill McConnell, in..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Down to Earth

"...top the original. Alexander Hall's original tale of boxer Joe Pendleton (Robert Montgomery) inadvertently taken before his appointed time..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

God Loves Ya When You Swim

Behind the scenes of this week's Billy Joe Shaver cover shoot

"..."We just dunked a 72-year-old man in Barton Springs."..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announced the winners of its..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Sugar Land Congressman Tom DeLay takes on the Democrats' redistricting plan.

"...surprising to see DeLay and his GOP colleague Rep. Joe Barton sitting in the well themselves, instead of twisting..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Slimed!

Is Barton Springs Pool Losing Its Soul to Algae?

"...The waters of Barton Springs Pool are still cool and inviting, but they..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Capitol Chronicle

The new Congressional districts alter the political makeup of Central Texas.

"...surprised both heavily funded Houstonian Peter Wareing and Rep. Joe Barton's (R-Ennis) baby boy Brad, each of whom had..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Enviros for Energy

In a recent analysis titled "What Renewable Energy Means to Texas," environmental groups announced they're whole-hog on board with the emerging renewable energy industry, especially wind power.

"...the five Texas Congressmen on the conference committee -- Joe Barton, Tom DeLay, Charlie Stenholm, Larry Combest, and Ralph..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dancing About Architecture

Barton Springs Eternal

"...Press inquiring as to whether blues baroness Lou Ann Barton had died. A reporter from the AP's Dallas office..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Public Works Department at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. now, or at the Gullett Elementary Library,..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Some provisions encourage renewables, but fossil fuels still reign

"...Texas' own Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, presided over the bill's passage as chairman..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Secret History of Tuna

Tuna isn't the only Texas town with which actor-writers Jaston Williams and Joe Sears can be closely identified. Austin has played a significant role in the development of their town, and in return Sears and Williams have changed the face of the capital city.

"...town. That pretty much sums up the careers of Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, at least for most of..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Farmers Market Report: June 22-23, 2013

Melons, corn, peppers!

"...bringing the first cantaloupes of the season to the Barton Creek Market and the Cedar Park Market this Saturday...."

June 21, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Federal Judges Still Want April Primary

Worst Valentine's Day ever for redistricting attorneys

"...Caucus, the US Department of Justice and Republican Congressman Joe Barton. No, this isn't a sudden burst of fairness..."

Feb. 13, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Quotes of the Week 2010

People said the darndest things

"...– Texas Rep. Joe Barton, mangling an apology for apologizing to BP's CEO..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

Climate Change News

Safe Climate Act introduced to Congress; and National Academy of Sciences releases climate change report requested by House Committee on Science chair

"...after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce chair, Joe Barton – who represents the Sixth District of Texas..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Saving HeteroTexas: God and the GOP

God – or rather, those who claim to speak in his name – works in mysterious ways this election season

"...run by Craig Murphy, former spokesman for U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, and Wayne Hamilton, former head of the..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Although the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a measure that would ban the DOJ from using taxpayer money to arrest, jail, and prosecute medi-pot patients in compliance with state law, the number of reps voting in favor of the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment is growing. Also, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act makes its debut.

"...Station, Henry Bonilla, R-San Antonio, Kevin Brady, R-Conroe, and Joe Barton, R-Ennis. The House's only Independent, Bernard Sanders of..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The feds give their blessing to the new map, though the courts may still object

"...Tina Benkiser. The Chutzpah Prize goes to U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, who declared, "This decision is great news for..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Here Come the Judges

The federal court takes up the Texas congressional re-redistricting case.

"...the testimony of Republican U.S. Reps. Tom DeLay and Joe Barton, both of whom were directly involved in the..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Redistricting 2001

Putting Texas Politics on the Map

"...was illegal? Take a good look at Dist. 6 (Joe Barton) in the Metroplex. See, gerrymandering at the federal..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Ruta Java

Where to Go for a Cup of Joe

"...book, and almost everyone for an honest cup of joe...."

March 14, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of primary races important to the Austin area

"...lag behind the 'baggers, both with family connections. Brad Barton, formerly of Dallas, is the son of Dallas-area U.S...."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Pioneer Spirit

"...Joe Allen Houston Attorney, Vinson & Elkins Joe Barton Ennis..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

News Roundup: Biker Gangs, Ice Cream, & Rain

A deadly shooting, the latest at Kyle PD, and more

"...of biker gangs brings violence with it; rain closes Barton Springs; Kyle PD union head is suspended indefinitely; Blue..."

May 18, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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