Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...we've gotten used to seeing and hearing (and writing) comparisons of Kirk Watson with one or another epic figure..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was born, phoenixlike, out of the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Activist conference targets gentrification

"...The Austin Housing Coalition, a conglomeration of local business and nonprofit groups, held..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...1) "Three hundred fifty-seven days and counting ..."..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Postmarks

"...In a Circle..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column

Council-Staff Tension Spills Over in Budget Talks

Spelman and Martinez drill staffers over cost projections and turnover

"...When Council Member Bill Spelman unloaded – double-barrel style – last..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Election Ticker: It’s a Long, Long While From May to November ...

"...Since Austin voters in 2012 approved moving Council races to..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Right Thing to Do

"...Dear Editor, Your newspaper recently noted, "After four years of phones ringing unanswered at..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Postmarks

Quote of the Week

"..."Protect them from losing their wits, their nerves, or their..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Vignette's incentive package to move downtown wins easy approval; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan moves forward despite loud and lengthy protests.

"...Smart Growth. Downtown revitalization. Cleaning up Waller Creek. The City Council had an early..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table have announced nominations for their sixth annual awards..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

"...60TH ANNUAL ART FACULTY EXHIBITION: A WHO'S WHO ... BUT FOR WHOM?..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Review

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...On November 22, 1999, an Austin company called Stratfor sent a bold e-mail to 15,000 recipients..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...it's harder than ever for a viewer to keep pace. Multiplying faster than partridges in pear trees, during the..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...at least a reasonable number), but to frantic movie executives trying to strategically place their product, 15 weekends is..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an opportunity..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...lineup this morning with the third and largest artist announcement yet. Highlights include 83-year-old country pioneer Loretta Lynn, reunited..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...Road to Light Rail" the quote from an Austin council member at the end of the article was most..."

July 28, 2000 Column

Reissues

"...(TCM/Rhino)..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...125 films. 85 world premieres. 11 North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...is everyone demanding that you go outside. Fortunately, here comes the Paramount to save all you indoor-loving film fans,..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...RECO V15/#15 (, min.) (12/8/95)(M.B.)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway 277, approximately 45 miles south..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Thursday SleepersAll showcase times subject to change. Please check www.sxsw.com...."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Harold Ramis; with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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