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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...After an executive session, commissioners approved the plan. Commissioner Karen Sonleitner said the developer had not created a perfect..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Wynn, McCracken make nice with "hip" band in wake of SXSW bust

"...exactly why police were arresting her two band members), Karen Gross, policy director for Council Member Brewster McCracken, asks..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

My Favorite My Favorite Murder

When comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstack talk homicide, people listen

"...2 comedy podcast on iTunes, My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Well, you don't just listen,..."

April 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Energy Lotto Update

GreenChoice renewable energy drawing raffled off the program's remaining 1,400 residential and 200 business subscriptions. Now What?

"...building," Garza said. Council Member Brewster McCracken's policy director, Karen Gross, said her office conceived the raffle in part..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Dumb and Dumber

"...Peter Farrelly. Starring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Karen Duffy, Victoria Rowell, Mike Starr and Charles Rocket. Finally..."

Dec. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Merchants Talk, City Listens

The city postpones plans to tear up Lamar Boulevard during the holiday season

"..."This is a strip of local small businesses," said Karen Gross, McCracken's policy director. "I think it's in the..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...10 of the most eagerly awaited movies: the gory, gross, and engrossing list of Midnighters...."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over

City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park

"...sites, something he feels will improve the public process. Karen Gross, Council Member Brewster McCracken's policy director, said McCracken..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Davis and Margaret Gómez voting for the package, and Karen Sonleitner and Gerald Daugherty opposed. – W.D...."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...Two of the three experts they hired – Dr. Karen Zur, a pediatric otolaryngologist who specializes in removing objects..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Q&A Hole

Austin chefs field questions about the weirdest thing they ever ate and the trends they want 86'ed

"...Karen Jane DeWitt, executive chef at Scissortail Savories & Sweets:..."

June 14, 2013 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...a vote in Commissioners Court next Tuesday, unless Commissioner Karen Sonleitner and former County Judge Bill Aleshire – the..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...David Stahl, Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

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.

"...who has served as company manager and producing associate; Karen Jones and Tim Mateer, both gifted actors who have..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Can't-Miss Kid

The Man Behind the W.

"...in the back yard or snorting half of Colombia's gross national product, it will likely pale in comparison to..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...Cap Metro General Manager Karen Rae and board Chair Lee Walker stress their commitment..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

After a Fashion

Something's burning a hole in Stephen's pocket as he carouses a number of Austin retail delights

"...a visual feast to walk into glass craftsman Aaron Gross' shop, Austin Art Glass (1608 S. Congress, www.austinartglass.com), and..."

March 9, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...standard should apply to Accenture," said TSEU Vice-President Mike Gross. – A.S...."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Articulations

A new economic report shows the arts in Texas to be fundamental part of the economy, and Austin theatres enjoy a booming beginning to 2001.

"...expenditures (12.3% of the state total), $98.4 billion in gross product (13.6%), $61.7 billion in personal income (14.6%), and..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Hernandez to ICE Reversal Critics: “This Is Not Over”

Sheriff incurs wrath after altering detainer policy

"...of tension at the beginning of the meeting," recalled Karen Crawford, who chairs the city commission. "Community groups accused..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Linklater’s Before Trilogy comes to Criterion

Love, dreams, and destiny

"...and an episode of NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross hosting Linklater, along with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy...."

Feb. 24, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...(Girl #6); House of Blue Lights: Toni Basil (Mary), Karen Black (Karen), Lea Marmer (Madame), Cathé Cozzi (Dancing girl),..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

Beware of Bingo Narcs!

On July 18, an investigator from the Texas Lottery Commission's Charitable Bingo section informed Continental Cub owner Steve Wertheimer that the club's bingo night was illegal --way illegal. Why?

"...media sponsorship exception is accurate. According to Commission spokeswoman Karen Kalergis, the guidelines have never changed, nor does the..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Phil Brooks, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Sarah Brooks, Elissa Dowling, Karen Woditsch, Travis Delgado, Marshall Bean, Anish Jethmalani, Bishop Stevens,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: I Kill Giants

Grief is a monster in this fantastic fable, plus two new undead flicks

"...when she rejects the compassion of her sister/proxy parent Karen (Imogen Poots in a perfect miniature portrait of emotional..."

May 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...7pm, Headhunters Butts are silly and a little gross. Proving the point, their latest cassette is called Number..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

How Many Cats Did Austin Save Last Year?

By the numbers, shelter and animal advocate efforts show significant progress

"...10,000 to 12,000 euthanasias a year – although these gross and variable estimates make no attempt to distinguish between..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Reed Appeals 'Conviction of an Innocent Man'

A federal appeal attacks the state's 'airtight" case against death-row inmate Rodney Reed.

"...any confidence in their results," Benjet writes. "Because of gross oversights in the handling of evidence, any claim that..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

It's a Wrap

Lessons learned

"...Fiction opened to critical and commercial success (Denver's total gross was half a million)..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Karen Cox..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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