The Plague Year: America in the Time of Covid

In his account of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the New Yorker writer reports the killers are off the leash

"...– even desperation – to "return to normal," the final outcome of the coronavirus plague remains undetermined. Although the..."

June 4, 2021 Arts Feature by Michael King

Opinion: Capitalism Has Failed Americans in This Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed longstanding structural problems. This is an opportunity to rethink our systems before they collapse.

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April 10, 2020 Column by Marina Roberts

American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...Onur Tukel isn't pulling any punches. In the results of the 2016 election,..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?

Morgan Spurlock of Super Size Me fame chases after the world's most wanted man and comes up empty but fulfilled.

"...Spurlock. The last time we saw Spurlock, he was nursing a rapidly deteriorating liver and an even more rapidly..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

In Your Facebook

Do social networking sites strengthen communities or the class divide?

"...famously disavows money as motive for the work he's doing. He eschews the trappings of success – he's walking..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Plays in Our Stocking

A Few Dramas We Want St. Nick to Give Austin Theatre

"...year, as 1996 has been pretty good to the Austin theatre scene, gift-wise. What with getting a new theatre..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...Many nights I've made this climb. Eight stories up on two wheels with..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Now Streaming in Austin: Nothing But The Blood

Austin-made evangelical horror sees the insidious terror of belief

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while..."

Aug. 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Seadrift

True crime documentary streaming on KLRU now

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while..."

May 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gross In

Is any writer in Austin as revolting and entertaining as Andrew Hilbert?

"...how to write a poem. She said: "Write whatever's inside of you." So Andrew wrote poems about bones, blood,..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by François Pointeau

Outtakes Get Their Day in Court

Pamela Yates returns to a haunted Guatemala in Granito: How To Nail a Dictator

"...Filmmaker Pamela Yates hails from a tiny Irish-Catholic enclave in the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania where,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Book Expo America: Where Books Go to Party

Book Expo America

"...My feet are still recovering from tromping around one of the world's largest book..."

June 3, 2008 Books Post by Joe O'Connell

Conversations With Two Former Austin Chefs in New York

"...Santibañez and Tien Ho: two successful young chefs now working in New York who recently lived and cooked in..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Speaking in Tongues

When Dan Dietz 'lets go,' he turns gibberish into art. And he proves it in the Salvage Vanguard Theater production of MacWellman's nonsense play Terminal Hip.

"...To get a really good feel for the kind of theatre artist Dan Dietz is, it helps to..."

March 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payment in Blood

"...illustration by Jason Stout In one afternoon at a suburban high school in Colorado,..."

April 30, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

In Black and White

Jesse Jackson and Tom Wicker

"...Tragic Failure: Racial Integration in America..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Books Feature

Top Books to Read in 2020 As Everything Falls Apart

In a COVID-strained year, tales of families repairing their lives and the caste system's effect of Black Americans made an impact

"...When COVID hit, I made a vow to read any book strongly recommended to..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...questions, concerns, and cries for help from thousands of Austinites, including City Hall itself and other powerful public and..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Op-Ed: Extinguishing Racism in Central Texas

Pflugerville Councilmember Rudy Metayer on how we can start rebuilding a broken society

"...knee on the other man's neck? Why is that building on fire?"..."

June 12, 2020 Column by Rudy Metayer

Now Streaming in Austin: All Together ATX Telethon

Tune in tonight for a special online fundraiser

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while..."

April 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

17 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin

From East Austin to Downtown, here are our favorite cold, creamy treats

"...a day that can't be improved with ice cream. Something restorative hides within the combination of chocolate syrup and..."

Aug. 10, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

What Does Rick Perry Sing in the Shower?

What potentially embarrassing revelation did Ted Nugent make about Gov. Rick Perry (hint - it's all about track nine on Double Live Gonzo.)

"...Wango Tango! Did Ted Nugent do something more racist than wearing a Confederate flag T-shirt at..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Visual Art Things of 2006 (in chronological order)

"...1) First Night Austin Big art, live music, all ages, free, all day..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Short, Quirky, and Totally in Control

Chicago documentarian discusses the inspiration behind four of his most popular short films, showing at the Alamo Drafthouse as part of the Texas Documentary Tour on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

"...Palazzolo says he's considered "sort of a hippie icon" in his adopted hometown, even though, he points out, at..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

In Defense of Paul McCartney

Milquetoast Balladeer or Songwriting Stud?

"...by Mindy LaBernz..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Music Feature

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Hong Kong Wigs Take On Open-Carry Gun Nuts in New Single

Proceeds going to Everytown For Gun Safety

"...Divisive, ever-urgent, and obstinate, America’s debate around gun reform persists ad nauseam. Meanwhile,..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austinite in L.A.: Chief White Lightning

Josh Logan talks dating pop stars, stage get-ups, and more

"...Hours after his van crosses over into Travis County, Josh Logan is bellied up to the..."

July 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

World Series: Red Sox in Five

"...go to the World Series but with Ted Lilly coming up to bat with the bases loaded I knew..."

Oct. 24, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

'Showdown in Texas' Takes on Bush in His Old Back Yard

The American Friends Service Committee's May 3 rally aims to be a global multi-issue challenge to the Bush agenda.

"...In recent months, the U.S. government's war against Saddam Hussein..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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