Luv Doc Recommends: Texas Book Festival

Texas Book Festival1, Saturday, November 8, 2003

"...the Convention Center was booked, but as First Lady Laura Bush (Honorary Chairperson of the Festival) will tell you,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...-- or to have avoided Vietnam entirely, like President Bush. -- M.C.M...."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

New Fest

Why the Texas Book Festival decided to loosen its criteria this year.

"...Center. So we virtually dropped it." Then George W. Bush was elected governor and his wife Laura Bush asked..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Public Notice

Gather 'round the Yule log and the figgy pudding, get out a paper and pen, and jot down some of these items form our Annual Holiday Wish List 2000. Local organizations need you!

"...melée:Top 10 Signs of the Impending Old World Order10. Bushisms will be dismissed as quaint colloquialisms to the point..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

We'll Always Have Tuxpan

"...a High Tea for 10 with Texas First Lady Laura Bush at a posh, $100-a-pop, glorified disco ball. We..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

A Patron Though Poor

In Collecting Art, Clint Boelsche Supports Artists

"...walk in the door. They caught Texas First Lady Laura Bush's eye when El Paso art dealer Adair Margot..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...Founder of the Texas Book Festival Laura Bush made literacy one of her top priorities as..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Goldthwaite's Texas Botanical Garden

Re-creating a slice of the Texas Hill Country

"...that opened on Oct. 11 with former First Lady Laura Bush in attendance...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The AggreGAYtor: January 10

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...a dead horse, and Nate Silver beats around the bush. Nobody can hurt today’s AggreGAYtor without its permission...."

Jan. 10, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

'The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle'

Once upon a time, at a venue far, far away, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band made their name in Austin

"...of the people there that night was the future Laura Bush, who was there with her best friend Regan..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Hightower Report: Girls Gone Wild

Tiny angry terrorists assail America with cookies

"...each of us reason to pause." Never mind that Laura Bush previously served as honorary president...."

March 2, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Wildfire News Update

Latest info from county, state and school districts UPDATED

"...Leander ISD has announced the following closures: Elementaries: Laura Bush, Steiner Ranch, and River Ridge Middle Schools: Canyon..."

Sept. 6, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar keeps confusing the Volstead with the Mann Act

"...history, this year's special guest is former first lady Laura Bush, who I have to admit is one pretty..."

April 8, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Well, That Was Quick...

In this week's Biznasty: The end of the "It Gets Better" campaign.

"...makes my skin crawl. Honestly, I'd rather Glenn Beck, Laura Bush or Tucker Carlson come out in support of..."

Nov. 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

The Daily Hustle: 10/25/10

Hyde Park historic zoning fracas returns

"...nearly 2,000 attendees—will feature speeches by former First Lady Laura Bush and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, as well as..."

Oct. 25, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

In & Out

Texas Book Festival's gala speakers get shuffled

"...out this month), as well as former First Lady Laura Bush, Texas Book Festival founder and honorary chair. The..."

Sept. 7, 2010 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Turd Blossom at TBF

Texas Book Festival announces 2010 lineup

"...TBF was founded by Laura Bush and she serves as its honorary chair, so..."

Aug. 26, 2010 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Steel Bluebonnet Determination

Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces

"...Bud, who counted among their friends George W. and Laura Bush...."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Porno Presented at the Paramount

Kevin Smith at opening night of Fantastic Fest

"...delightful Elizabeth Banks (who is soon to appear as Laura Bush in Oliver Stone's W...."

Sept. 20, 2008 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

New & Noteworthy

Connie Rodriguez expands her catering business for eat-in or takeout

"...praise from patrons as diverse as Ann Richards and Laura Bush. In response to popular demand from her regular..."

April 20, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

TCB

Kickin' ass and takin' names (for later litigation) with Gibby Haynes, Spoon, Masonic, the Tuna Helpers, and President Bush himself

"...encounter and photo op with ACL fans George and Laura Bush. "We just love Austin City Limits!" the first..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

SBOE Spares Channel One

"...with a Channel One clip that featured first lady Laura Bush and a Hispanic teenager who preached abstinence. Ritts..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Capitol Letters

What we've done here, in addition to our previous features on attendees Edward Swift and Josephine Sacabo, is provide a couple brief interviews and a few reviews regarding Texas Book Festival authors. It's a preview, a head start.

"...AC: About Laura Bush?..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

On the Way to Anywhere

Sarah Hepola talks to the three panelists of one of the Texas Book Festival's most eagerly anticipated panels, "At the Crossroads: Mexican-American Literature."

"...be her first appearance at the book festival since Laura Bush began it in 1995. That's because Cisneros has..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature by Sarah Hepola

After a Fashion

Wait a polyester minute! What is our Style Avatar doing in Sugar's, the Showpalace, and Exposé??? You'll just have to read to find out. Thank goodness Lucinda's also in there to soften the blow!

"...and you know what that means ... that's right, Laura Bush is wearing a whole new array of suits..."

May 10, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

"...clear, the client walked in ... with First Lady Laura Bush. Mrs. B. was impressed with what she saw..."

April 19, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Lightning Strikes

Austin's Food scene hits the big time

"...he graciously agreed to appear at Central Market after Laura Bush personally asked him to participate in her pet..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Dancing About Architecture

Texas musicians report from NYC and D.C., Nick Cave and others cancel shows, and the Trail of Dead headline a Red Cross benefit at the Mercury

"...Texas barbecue at the behest of the Prez and Laura Bush last Tuesday. That would have placed them on..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Cloud Nine

After rumbling greatness in the first act, the UT Department of Theatre & Dance production of Caryl Churchill's Cloud Nine ends thin and foggy.

"...the brutality of the Empire. Betty's mother thinks like Laura Bush: The less a wife knows about burnt-down villages,..."

March 9, 2001 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Texas Book Festival

Photos by John Anderson

"...civilization" lived in that rock and dirt. Honorary Chair Laura Bush was there, but she had morphed from first..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

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