Off the Record

Alejandro Escovedo scores his own life and Man From Plains, Backspin Records relocates, and UT's Center for American History archives Tary Owens' legacy

"...suffered a seizure in mid-December. Both are expected to make full recoveries. "If I could get the guys together..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Page Two: Conspiracy Theories

Can you handle the truth?

"...presented as objective "truths." The only purpose is to make clear my opposition to such theories and to the..."

June 22, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Safe Cracking

Longtime screenwriter and first-time director Scott Frank on The Lookout

"...soap." Chris Pratt is journaling his daily activities. He makes the coffee when his blind roommate, Lewis, isn't around...."

March 30, 2007 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

Friday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...8pm, Emo's Jr. There are still plenty of true believers left in punk rock, including one Huntington Beach, Calif.,..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks

The 'Chronicle' says see these SXSW acts now

"...its namesake, but the quartet's piano-driven pop songs won't make them any enemies, either. Their new sophomore effort, Amateur..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature

Letters @ 3AM

Democrats may vote for laws like the PATRIOT Act that gut the Bill of Rights, but Democrats do not initiate laws that abolish our freedoms – an important distinction.

"...It's the Bill of Rights, stupid. Nevertheless, third-party true believers who insist that there's no difference between Democrats and..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

The Greatest Gift

An oral history unearthing one of post-punk's most seminal acts: Austin's Scratch Acid

"...but on a late summer afternoon, Scratch Acid still makes perfect visceral sense...."

Sept. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Page Two

The debate over illegal immigration is nearly perfect for Bush's core voters

"...Listening to the current debate on illegal immigration makes it startlingly clear what a huge disservice Bush has..."

June 30, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Constitutional Conventions

A document birthed in controversy is understood by few and respected by fewer

"...television, I saw both a politician and a preacher make reference to the signing of the Constitution in 1776...."

June 9, 2006 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...part of the seminal New Sincerity outfit the True Believers. 2004's The Great Battle (New West) kicked butt; this..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Page Two

Never mind the consipracy theorists, the death of literacy, and the Democrats' chronic foot-shooting – 'Page Two' needs a break.

"...are much more inclusive, even among the more bigoted believers (politically conservative fundamentalists rarely limit their "us" to include..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Choice, Choice, Choice

"...daddy died of emphysema. Don't get me started! Don't make this smoking ban stuff too complicated. I don't doubt..."

April 18, 2005 Postmarks

Off and On

Can Bellagio combine thoughtful food with thoughtful service?

"...We are firm believers that a restaurant that is open for business should..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...people wrong 90% of the time? Because they don't make sure they know what they are writing about! Isn't..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Column

Naked City

Bush's military-intelligence expert -- at war with Satan!

"...power," but the reported quotations from his various speeches make no such distinction.) He also told an Oregon congregation..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Let There Be Light

After a $14 million facelift, UT's Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center is letting the light in, literally, through new windows across the front of the structure, and philosophically, through a new mission to give the public more opportunities to see and enjoy its astonishing accumulation of cultural treasures.

"...thrown wide its doors and is now welcoming all believers, everyone with an interest in the arts and humanities...."

May 16, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW News

"...people injured and 35 arrested, but the APD didn't make any new friends at the Black Crowes showcase on..."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Speed of Technology

SXSW 2000 Interactive Festival

"..."It's hard for writers to make money on the Web right now." ... Bill Childs,..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Feature

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...oil, homemade organic tomato juice, garlic, and vinegar, and make some of the best salsa you ever put in..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Working Vacations

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...group promises: My Little Ponies of the Apocalypse, The Believers, Jesus Christ, and Violent Sensationalism...."

July 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

"...to the brink of closure. "We're close enough to make arrangements [with the city comptroller and our landlord] that..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Body Politic

"...do with democracy. Like them, his mission is to make the world safe for corprocacy. His other ideologies and..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

People Place

"...population? From a cost-benefit point of view, does it make economic sense? Is it good for the city?..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column

The Voice of the Writer

Readings From the Texas Book Festival

"...House Chamber and preached to a crowd of true believers, handing down insights in that wonderful, thick-jowled Mississippi accent..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Books Feature

Postmarks

The Xicanindio Poet

"...to purchase the cheapest train cars. Cheap cars would make a loud roaring noise while traveling down the track..."

April 11, 1997 Column

Live Shots

"...African drum circles and 4am booty calls, these NYC noisemakers beat rock's precious backbeat to a bloody pulp. As..."

April 4, 1997 Music Feature

Hoots and Horrors

Planning Your Hootenanny

"...Rank & File's eponymous theme song and the True Believers/Reivers mishmash "Freight Train Rain Won't Help You When It's..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

A Different Kind of Space Force

How NASA satellite data is harnessed to combat food insecurity

"...and production patterns, calm market volatility, help resource managers make informed decisions – and ultimately improve food security. Where..."

March 12, 2023 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Waterloo Records Celebrates 40th Birthday with Two In-Store Performances

Ray Wylie Hubbard, Heartless Bastards, and in-store memories

"...did were out in the parking lot. When True Believers came out in 1986, that was a big one,..."

March 29, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Grassroots Organizers Take on Erin Zwiener in Redrawn HD 45

Shades of blue, red, and brown

"...to create districts of roughly equal size meant GOP mapmakers had to move nearly 50,000 residents out of House..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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