Take the Lead

It’s hard to fault such a warm, bouncy, and, yes, occasionally funky genre stalwart such as this for being exactly what you’d expect.

"...Alfre Woodward. There’s nothing particularly revelatory about Take the Lead, which mines the battle-tested Hollywood chestnut of urban youth..."

April 7, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin FC Loses Footing vs. Earthquakes as Two-Goal Lead Slides Away in San Jose

Game starts with a banger of a goal from Maxi Urruti, ends with a whimper

"...as the San Jose Earthquakes erased a 2-0 Verde lead at PayPal Park Saturday night...."

April 3, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Unsafe Lead Levels Found in Texas Schools

AISD found high levels at two of 66 tested schools

"..."There is no safe level of lead" for children. According to a new report from Environment..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Clean Up Creek Bed Lead

"...I was amazed to find an incredible amount of lead from the old shooting range that used to be..."

Feb. 8, 2011 Postmarks

After a Late, Storm-Soaked Start, Austin FC Lets Two-Goal Lead Disappear Against LA Galaxy

With 3-3 draw, a nightmare season nears its end

"...best soccer in months en route to a 3-1 lead late into the second half, Austin FC crumbled in..."

Sept. 25, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

#MeToo, Time's Up Panels Lead SXSW Speaker List

Conference speaker list also adds Sanders, Schwarzenegger

"...• An Informal and Candid Conversation with Female Leaders in Television, featuring Amy Powell (President of Paramount TV..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson to Lead Senate Dems

Travis County senator to replace San Antonio's Van de Putte

"...San Antonio's Sen. Leticia Van de Putte as Democratic leader in the upper chamber...."

June 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lead-Laced Garbage Case Back in Court

Texas Disposal Systems owner still fighting to get hazardous waste out of his landfill

"...eight-year-old battle over the fate of 1,600 tons of lead-laced garbage. After years of suing, countersuing, and even a..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Come and Get Your Lead!

TCEQ turns up the heat in the toxic-TV-tube saga

"...hundreds of tons of waste – some of it lead-contaminated – from the Texas Disposal Systems Landfill near Creedmoor...."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Little Child Shall Lead Them

"...lightheadedness of average Americans and their Republican and Democrat leaders. It isn’t helped by the greed of the war..."

April 30, 2024 Postmarks

Two Candidates Remain in the Hunt to Lead Austin EMS

Hail to the chiefs

"...The search for a new chief to lead Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Ser­vices has narrowed to two..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chacon Makes Final Cut of Picks to Lead APD

City manager announced on Friday top three candidates for police chief

"...Partnership Bureau and promoted Tingirides to deputy chief to lead it...."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rick Kennedy and Pete Sessions Lead In Run-Off for Texas' 17th Congressional District

Both sides of ballot in contest for radically gerrymandered seat

"...humane immigration reform and ending "deterrence by cruelty." Kenne­dy's lead was somewhat weaker (46% to 40%) in Travis County,..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Aztex Lose Goal-Scoring Lead

'Soccer Watch' update

"...goals scored and a +28 goal differential no longer lead the PDL. Last night, the Michigan Bucks and Ventura..."

July 12, 2012 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Leffingwell Has Failed To Lead on Water

"...profile on the Lee Leffingwell vs. Brigid Shea campaign leads with the incumbent’s claims that he supported water conservation..."

April 17, 2012 Postmarks

Another Poll: Zogby Says Obama Has Big Texas Lead

Only poll not showing a deadlock

"...the Houston Chronicle is showing Obama with a significant lead over Clinton, 48%-42% (with Mike Gravel getting <1% –..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

CNN Poll: Obama Pulls Into Lone Star Lead

Yet, Texas Dems favor Clinton on the top issues

"...Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has pulled into a narrow lead among Texas voters over New York Sen. Hillary Clinton..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

TCEQ: Get the Lead Out

Local landfill operator Bob Gregory wins a round in the TV-tubes case

"...In 1997, a load of television tubes containing lead-laced glass spilled onto I-35 in Hays Co. The tubes,..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Follow Founding Fathers' Lead

"...our 11 state senators breaking a quorum. Following the lead of our Founding Fathers may not always be easy,..."

Aug. 12, 2003 Postmarks

Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Lead the Lineup for the 2025 Austin Blues Festival

Returning to Moody Amphitheater April 26-27

Jan. 8, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dua Lipa, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182 Lead 2024 ACL Fest Lineup

Zilker Park holds court October 4-6 and 11-13

May 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Alvvays, and the Black Angels leading the bill...."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

AISD Offered TEA Deal That Could Lead to Takeover

Reading the TEA leaves

"...proposed deal first dropped – which makes sense. District leaders have a difficult decision before them and will want..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amarillo Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to Nationwide Ban on Abortion Pills

Supreme Court may be the next step

"...His ideological background was not lost on abortion rights leaders who spoke at the Monday press conference. Mini Tim­mar­aju,..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...has hinted at a potential '24 campaign), the two leading candidates are former mayor and state senator Kirk Watson..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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