Moral March for Democracy Enlists Willie Nelson, Luci Baines Johnson for Voting Rights Rally

27-mile march concludes at Texas State Capitol on Saturday

"...Willie Nelson will perform and Texas political legacy Luci Baines Johnson will speak at the Texas State Capitol tomorrow,..."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Last Repose of Lady Bird Johnson

Notes from the public viewing of Lady Bird Johnson.

"...In trucks, in cars, in buses and even coaches, they came to the Lyndon Baines..."

July 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Johnson Treatment

It's been a dozen years since Robert Caro's previous book about Johnson, and now he's back, this time with Master of the Senate, an exhaustive and exhausting examination of the United States Senate during the years of Johnson's time there.

"...The first volume of Robert Caro's protracted meditation on the dark side of Lyndon..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Dick Holland

LBJ Library at 50: "Lady Bird Johnson: Beyond the Willdflowers"

The LBJ Library exhibit shows sides of the First Lady you may not know

"...If all you know about Lady Bird Johnson is that she has a lake..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Betty Boyd Caroli on Lady Bird and Lyndon

Betty Boyd Caroli tells the First Lady's side of the story in Lady Bird and Lyndon

"...Lady Bird Johnson's name is never far from the mind of..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Lady Bird Johnson Documentary Reveals the Legendary First Lady's Wonk Side

SXSW's The Lady Bird Diaries goes beyond beautification

"...The Lady Bird Diaries is a story in three mediums: first, a..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Lina Fisher

UT Hosting Debate on Visions of McCain and Obama

Event Thursday at LBJ School, free and open to public

"...your mind on which presidential candidate to support, UT's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs is hosting an..."

Oct. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rob Reiner Goes All the Way With LBJ

Tackling the contradictions of the unexpected presidency

"...It's a piece of political lore that Lyndon Baines Johnson would hold court with the bathroom door..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Grant Endorses Doherty

Defeated primary candidate endorses his Democratic opponent

"...Perhaps moved by the spirit of the Clintons, Dan Grant, a former..."

Oct. 9, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

LBJ Library at 50: All the Cake

Getting some free cake on LBJ's birthday is a rich tradition

"...We made it to the LBJ Library & Museum in July, during that tiny sliver..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

A Development Project With a Silver Lining

The Rebekah Baines Johnson Center is about to be part of an ambitious master planned community for Austin seniors.

"...that stands alongside I-35 just east of Downtown is about to be part of an ambitious master-planned community for..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: Pecos National Historic Site

Travel tips for the Land of Enchantment

"...Within the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park are the ruins of..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Goodbye and Good Luck: Bill Livingston 1920-2013

WWII veteran and former UT acting president died this morning

"...day on the 40 Acres: Former acting UT president Bill Livingston died this morning, aged 93...."

Aug. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Extras Sought for Tom Hanks-Produced 'Parkland'

Film shoots locally in January with Billy Bob Thornton & Paul Giamatti

"...to shoot in and around Austin in January and February of 2013...."

Dec. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

White Cane Day

Austin to host nation's largest White Cane Day parade

"...As the home to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Austin should already appreciate the independence..."

Oct. 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark Updegrove

The Library's director from 2009 to 2017 on LBJ's evolving legacy

"...Mark Updegrove came into the job of LBJ Presidential Library director with a vision, a vision involving..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day Trips

"...Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park, west of Johnson City,..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Johnson City's fortunes have been tied to the Johnson family..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Last call for summer fun

"...of summer come to an end on Aug. 23, but there is still plenty of hot fun to be..."

Aug. 14, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Books Gift Guide

The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson: Volumes 4-6

"...The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson: Volumes 4-6: Toward the Great Society, Feb...."

Dec. 14, 2007 Books Feature by Michael King

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Betty Sue Flowers

The Library's director from 2002 to 2009 on her time at the helm

"...When Betty Sue Flowers became director of the LBJ Presidential Library..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Selma

Although it's dramatically uneven, this film is a commendable historical drama about Martin Luther King Jr. that sidesteps the common pitfalls of adulatory biopics.

"...Directed by: Ava DuVernay. Starring: David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...You can be a railroad engineer for a day and ride in..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Texas fun is heating up with grape stomps, outlaw festivals, and rodeos

"...in Texas, the 2018 crop is looking like a banner year for the wine grape industry. Producers are looking..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

TV Eye

Screenwriter Daniel Giat, recently in town for the Austin premiere of his 'Path to War,' talks about LBJ's legacy.

"...the Vietnam War, it meant living in fear of being drafted, of having to fight in an unpopular war..."

May 24, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...A lot of hopeful but nervous faces were passing through academic adviser René Sanchez's..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...With Christmas lights, New Year’s Eve celebrations, bullfighting, and more, December is an exciting month...."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...National parks in Texas tend to be overshadowed by the more numerous state parks. It's kind..."

June 14, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...Brighten up your holiday with Christmas lights, festivals, and parades..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Dickens on the Strand starts the month off right

"...to get out and enjoy the pleasant weather and maybe do a little shopping...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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