Final Countdown

Thirty-three years of Back Room shows and events can hardly be summed up in one timeline

"...hardly be summed up in one timeline, but with the end of this established venue in our sights, it's..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...Frederick "Rick" Patterson was born in the small Southeast Texas city of Edna, seat of Jackson..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bigger Is Better, for Once

The production team for Coda Theater Project's new version of Jean Giraudoux's 'Ondine' is bigger than most – 50 people – and that's all for the best

"...crowd. And one you're not likely to see often outside of a musical production these days. The cost of..."

July 1, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Gay leader makes bold red-state predictions

"...Gay rights advocates predict a victory at the ballot box in 2006 – even if Texans approve..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This amendment is blowing smoke to fuel the hell-fire..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Roundup

"...• Nothing strikes dread in the heart of a Texas lawmaker the way passing a..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

Pfurious in Pflugerville

Pfillies or pfamily pfun for the NE Travis suburb?

"...Feb. 5, residents will vote to support or reject the Austin Jockey Club's bid to bring a horse-racing track..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...and percussion-driven Latin powerhouse has developed into one of the hottest bands in Austin. – Jay Trachtenberg..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...Last Thursday afternoon, as the cross-examination of state witnesses in the congressional re-redistricting federal..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Chiseled in Stone

An appreciation of honky-tonk veteran Billy Dee

"...Trio, who while working on this Saturday's premiere of the Golden Hornet Project's Symphony III could often be found..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

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