At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...They've got a robust medical marijuana program, a head start on industrial hemp production, and cannabis laws that are..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...tactic used by the House Dems the last time Lone Star lawmakers took up the hot-button chore of redistricting...."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin native (who was not a transient, as the Statesman has incorrectly reported), the 39-year-old Schwartz worked as the..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

The Race Is to the Swift

In Texas, livestock are better vaccinated than children.

"...cutting ponies. Texas, like the rest of the United States, is CEM-free, while England (which suffers, in addition, from..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...five nights. In fact, it's safe to say that starting with Wednesday night and continuing through Sunday's showcases, there..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Civil War

Stunning near-future drama about combat journalists

"...Directed by: Alex Garland. Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson,..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...empty out the treasure chest for efforts like Operation Lone Star, a border wall, and continued busing of migrants..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Sharecropping on Wheels

While the city juggles taxicab franchises, drivers demand 'a fair shake'

"...companies' franchises for five years; a third cab franchise, Lone Star Cab, whose permit expires in two years, will..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...them with measurable goals. For example, the current scorecard states that 60% of economically disadvantaged Black middle schoolers should..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans

"...Lone Star A History of Texas and the Texans..."

April 14, 2000 Books Review by Cary L. Roberts

Sxsw

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

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...and their names bespeak Central Texas' German heritage and Lone Star images: Gruene Hall, Saengerhalle, Luckenbach Dance Hall, Blanco..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

More Than Just the Facts, Ma'am

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's exhibition on Davy Crockett features a short stage show with the hero of the Alamo appearing live and in person. The two Austin actors who alternate in the show describe how they bring that King of the Wild Frontier to life day in and day out.

"...rotating these walking, talking enactments with the short film Star of Destiny each day. And the first of the..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...After quitting their day jobs, the two decided to start selling their tasty, crunchy, salty blend of pickles and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...to build on the $4.6 billion spent on Operation Lone Star...."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...by Fernando León de Aranoa (Loving Pablo), the satire stars Javier Bardem as a factory boss who goes to..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Plight in Flight

Can Austin save the migratory monarch by planting pit-stop snacks?

"...a ban on which has been circulating in United States legislation for years to no avail. (The European Union..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Michael BertinLone Star Circle of Care Proud of Family-Planning ProgramDear Editor,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...frustration. If this is indeed the case, a porn star should be the last person on earth with anything..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in "inappropriate behavior and physical contact," the police report states. The teen tried to leave the car but was..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Thursday's special attraction is a "Roller Skate Fashion Show" staring the Lone Star Rollergirls at Cream Vintage and Slices..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

More From 'Iconoclast' Country

W. Leon Smith on freedom of speech, peace, and Crawford

"...Leon Smith is the soft-spoken editor of the The Lone Star Iconoclast, the Crawford paper published in Clifton, the..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Driving and Cranking

"...the Austin holler, themes such as 16-ounce cans of Lone Star ("Tallboy"), recreational pharmacology ("Little White Pills"), beer goggles..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...to increase funding for individual parks, TPWD established the Lone Star Legacy, which creates an endowment fund for every..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...Tired of staring, Mr. Visine burps the lid of his sealed snack..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Japanese Madness Overtakes Fantastic Fest

Miike, Sono, and Studio Ghibli all added to lineup

"...insanity from cult directors Takashi Miike and Sion Sono, star power from Keanu Reeves and Jake Gyllenhaal, and the..."

Aug. 27, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pride of the Yankees?

Evan Smith translates a New York pedigree into the editorship of Texas Monthly.

"...Hall's posthumous profile of DJ Skrew, the cough-syrup-banging hip-hop star and OD victim from Houston's meanest streets. (And you..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in Lampasas and Burnet counties in an effort to start a new state park. This land is across the..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

What We Leave Behind

Iliana Sosa's extraordinary portrait of her grandfather's cross-border life

"...her feature debut (winner of both the Louis Black “Lone Star” Award and the Fandor New Voices Award at..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Obamacare 101

The Affordable Care Act rolls out October 1 – here's your first day's syllabus

"...apply for health insurance plans being offered in their states; some will be run by the states themselves in..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

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