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"...open and instant access to public information and city decision-making saves more tax dollars than it costs, perhaps there..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "You may be asking why run against Mayor Wynn? I can tell you..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

All the Histrionics With None of the Responsibility

"...of Frances Newton ["Postmarks," Sept. 23], News Editor Michael King essentially accused Assistant District Attorney Roe Wilson and police..."

Sept. 27, 2005 Postmarks

Cleaning Up Economic Development

Greens and the Chamber of Commerce join hands for renewable energy in Austin

"...very popular City Hall mantras: generating economic development and making Austin the nation's "clean energy capital." Supporters of clean..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Capitol Chronicle

Beneath the partisan rancor over re-redistricting boils a fight over minority rights.

"...to argue, in the words of Weatherford Rep. Phil King, "I just want to send more Republicans to Washington..."

July 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...determination to redraw the state's congressional districts to the liking of U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. The practical..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...have been brought, by these plaintiff groups. Accenture is making no contribution to the settlement...."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

The Story of Davy

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum devotes a summer film series to that immortal coonskin cap-wearer, Davy Crockett.

"...Guest speakers Frank Thompson, author of Alamo Movies, and Richard Flores, author of Remembering the Alamo, will introduce the..."

June 7, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Black Cauldron

The Tolkein / D&D brand of sword & sorcery common in Lloyd Alexander's classic Chronicles of Prydain was a bit dark for the Disney set, but the Mouse factory went ahead and made The Black Cauldron anyway. Too bad they Disneyfied it to death.

"...THE BLACK CAULDRON (1984)D: Ted Berman and Richard Rich; with the voices of John Hurt, John Huston,..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Review by Michael Chamy

All Aboard for Middle Earth

Fans of J. R. R. Tolkien needn't wait until the December 12 opening of the film of Lord of the Rings to take a journey to Middle Earth. Second Youth Family Repertory Theatre, an Austin arts company acclaimed for its intelligent, highly theatrical stage shows for family audiences, will ferry you there this weekend via its production of The Hobbit.

"...Fellowship has been more than three years in the making -- has been about as excruciating as Frodo's odyssey..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Salome: Under the Veils, No Heart

"...man no matter what. She performs for her stepfather King Herod the erotic dance of the seven veils, in..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Review

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Off the Desk:

"...with a lot of speculation going on," says James King, the Nature Conservancy's director of land protection. "There are..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...them numbers? So, while we know the clock's already ticking, take a few minutes to get the inside scoop..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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"...rest is up to you. On second thought, start panicking.... -- Raoul Hernandez THURSDAY PICKS..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Dixon offers myriad insights into the history of hip-hop postermaking as he’s produced many posters for local, national, and..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...losing its canopy," said Friends of Pease Park founder Richard Craig in a press release. Between "last year's unprecedented..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...this week, as the feds and Bradley's creditors go looking for Lazarus and the Phoenix. See "Bradley's Lazarus Lotto..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Little Richard

"...Little RichardKeynote Address, Austin Convention Center/SXSW Showcase Set, Austin Music Hall,..."

March 19, 2004 Music Review by David Lynch

More Charter School Stats

"...is the equivalent of Low Performing in the standard rankings.) AE: Not Rated: 6..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

Age of Aquarius

With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.

"...Buddy Holly Story and Tapestry: The Music of Carole King. Rocky Horror and Rockin' Christmas. Hedwig. Jouét. Dreamgirls. And..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...was a common occurrence in my childhood, my mom poking her head into my room and saying, "There's a..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

The Art of Film Producing

Lynda Obst's Hollywood Survival Manual

"...and wisdom about navigating the power-dominated world of Hollywood moviemaking. This transplanted Texan, who lives in the surrounding Austin..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...run into technical issues resulting in massive delays. After working with our vendor for multiple hours, it appears there..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Rude Mechanicals’ premiere of Kirk Lynn’s Shakespearean reboot Fixing King John. (Since this author was a member of that..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

L'Étoile (The Star)

You can thank your lucky stars for this opera of big, colorful, bouncy fun

"...Just when the peddler Lazuli has unwittingly insulted the King of the 36 Realms (see, his majesty was wearing..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Death and the King's Horseman

A vibrant, captivating production of a magnificent play that speaks beautifully on death, life, and human nature

"...Death and the King's Horseman..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

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Austin Stories

"...Attorney Richard Suttle, counsel for the Hyde Park Baptist Church, recently..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

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"...a difference and every man should try. He was talking about you and me...."

Dec. 13, 2002 Column

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...death nevertheless came as something of a shock. The King was dead. And yet, since the beginning of mankind,..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...of it is beautiful, from dining room tables to rocking chairs and toys you wouldn’t let a child touch...."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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