AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...LBJ High, to the Johnston campus vacated by Eastside, keeping the academy in East Austin. This replaces the earlier,..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UPDATED: Feds Raid Twin Liquors

Officials not releasing details

"...Authorities are still keeping mum about yesterday's raid on Twin Liquors' headquarters. Officials..."

April 24, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: March 19

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Thankfully, most conservatives are keeping mum about gay marriage at this year's event. Maybe..."

March 19, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Sexuality Not a Campaign Issue

"...As for newly elected AISD board member Jayme Mathias "keeping mum" to being gay ["The AggreGAYtor: November 9," the..."

Nov. 12, 2012 Postmarks

The AggreGAYtor: November 9

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...We are hoping that ‘Bout Time II will be keeping Charlie’s free Thanksgiving tradition. Keep checking back to the..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Counterprogramming Cupid

Stick it to Valentine's Day with these free ways to say eff off to love

"...talking. Rob Mermin knows a thing or two about keeping mum; he studied mime with Marcel Marceau in addition..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup – and they're keeping mum still on the Midnighters, SXFantastic Features, and the..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Rant, Revisited

A new doc explores the life and times of underground comic Bill Hicks

"...on their part that none of them, particularly Bill's mum, was getting any younger and this may be the..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pot Possession Becomes a Death Sentence in Harris County

Harris County officials have not yet said what led to death of 29-year-old woman in jail for minor possession

"...That was the case earlier this month in Harris..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sex and the City

The new feature stands on its own (typically stilettoed) feet, while holding fast to the series’ singular mix of the giddily ribald and brutally confessional.

"...a fault line, primed for fissure. Beyond that, I’m keeping mum. It spoils nothing to say that the women,..."

May 30, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

16th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The drama, the deliberations, and one winning story: Greg Koehler's 'Black as Your Lungs, Black as Pitch'

"...predecessor, former Editor Shawn Badgley, who, after years of keeping mostly mum as contest runner, finally got to open..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Keeping Mum

Maggie Smith, Rowan Atkinson, Kristen Scott Thomas, and Patrick Swayze come together for this dark British comedy.

"...phenomenon (there was only one Alec Guinness, ever). In Keeping Mum (with an original screenplay by American author Richard..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in January with no advance warning and has been keeping mum about their situation and prospects. However, board members,..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

TCB

Time to get suicide out of the bars and back in 'Heathers' where it belongs

"...do so much. The rest is up to us. Keeping mum while a friend strays down that dark path..."

July 9, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Comedy Is Not the Enemy of Seriousness

Author-activist Robert Newman at the Drafthouse

"...trying to communicate. Some people fall in love with keeping their politics pure, which is easy to do if..."

March 5, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

TCB

Are you ready for the fallout?

"...on first partier Jenna Bush. Showcase sponsor MTV is keeping things mum, evidently so they can set about making..."

March 7, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

The Custody Battle at Brackenridge

Seton's plan to build its own pediatrics facility throws a monkey wrench into the proposed hospital district.

"...outfit showed poor judgment on two counts: by staying mum on the subject during discussions of a hospital district..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postscripts

A new Texas publisher intends on becoming the largest for-profit publisher in Texas.

"...make curious readers want to know more. People are keeping mum about exactly why TaylorWilson closed shop, and as..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Monster Achievement

Diablo 2 Lives Up to the Hype

"...friends and landscapes from the original game. And in keeping with the first title, unique items and special weapons..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Dancing About Architecture

Clifford Antone gets one more reprieve?, More music at the airport, and more

"...about the music, nothing else matters"stance has kept predictably mum. Antone's sentencing on federal charges of racketeeering had been..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Liberty Lunch is finally reduced to dust bin debris even as Mueller Airport hosts the "Airport Rave" and some 6,000 attendees, one of which was NOT Biz Markie, who was a no-show. Who says there are no more live music venues in Austin. Once-local guitarist Evan Johns hospitalized in DC with severe liver problems, just as Bad Livers finish recording a new album. Ken Lieck, King of the Segue.

"...in its wake. Hmmmm. Evidence quickly cleaned up, police keeping mum, attempt to destroy live music club and flee..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Youth in Crisis

"...the Ugly Americans and their legal representatives are all keeping mum, but rumor has it that there could be..."

July 9, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...interviewing superintendent candidates this weekend, but the district is keeping the names of the contenders under wraps. A letter..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature

King Kirk

illustration by Doug Potter

"...9. Keeping City Pools in the Swim. Yes, it's good to..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Column

A Day of Dickering

Bonds Take Center Stage Over Budget

"...Goodman had emerged as the swing vote, but was keeping mum about her feelings. The day of negotiations that..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Column

Dancing About Architecture

Oh, My God! They Killed Tammy! You Bastards!

"...that while touring together, Fastball and Whiskeytown had been keeping a cool distance before a visit from Alejandro Escovedo..."

April 10, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

What's on the Gaming Boards

Gearing up for 1998 Titles

"..."biggest professional risk [he] has ever taken," and is keeping most of the details pretty hush-hush, but he was..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Analyzing Annexation

"...anyone who asks. The problem is, the city is keeping mum about the formula it has used to derive..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...thing: Paramount for domestic and Fox for overseas) are keeping mum about their planned opening date. The party line..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...both FMP and the LCRA are in negotiations and keeping mum. Beal claims that "our philosophy is absolute disclosure..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

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