What Killed Michael Clark?

The official Travis Co. autopsy doesn't tell the whole story

"...William Cannon Drive. When they arrived, they found 33-year-old Michael Clark involved in an altercation with an as-yet-unidentified woman...."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD's Michael Clark Video

Footage documents events that led to Michael Clark's death

"...Just after 1pm on Sept. 26, 2005, 33-year-old Michael Clark climbed into the back seat of the Austin..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Michael Clark Autopsy Update

Taser effects expert and former San Diego Co., Calif., EMS medical director concludes Clark was killed as a result of intravascular sickling caused by overexertion tied to drug use – a conclusion that closely mirrors that of Travis Co. Deputy Medical Examiner Elizabeth Peacock.

"...San Diego County EMS medical director, concluded that 33-year-old Michael Clark, who died after a confrontation with Austin police..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died

The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others

"...Austin musician W.C. Clark, known as “the Godfather of Austin Blues” and a..."

March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Clark Autopsy Released – APD and Tasers Exonerated?

Questions – and lawsuits – still linger over Taser use

"...the results of its autopsy on the body of Michael Clark, who died in police custody Sept. 26. The..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Officers Cleared in Clark Death

Chief Knee declines to discipline any of the nine involved in arrest of 33-year-old who died minutes after taken into custody

"...the nine officers involved in the arrest of 33-year-old Michael Clark, who died minutes after police took him into..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dick Clark Leaves UT Major Gifts

Late architect funds chair, scholarship at Architecture School

"...Architect Dick Clark made a major impact on the look of Austin..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gary Clark Jr.: The Chosen One

‘Bomber’ issue of ‘Rolling Stone’ also features Austin hero

"...flight home. It’s almost as good as the Gary Clark Jr. piece in there...."

July 26, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Lewis & Clark & George

"...With the help of his gifted director of photography Michael Mayers (Spanking the Monkey) and Austin-based production designer John..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...from Jimmy Joe Natoli, Curtis McMurtry, JM Stevens & Michael Fracasso, Beaver Nelson, Raina Rose, Jaimee Harris, Shelley King,..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The 38th Annual Austin Music Awards Deliver the Guy Clark Standard

“Stuff That Works” – GA floor, sleek runtime, winner sets, funny hosts

"...under the direction of Nedda Tehrany and musical director Michael Ramos, took a delightfully scrappier turn than previous years’..."

March 12, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

King or Clark-Madison?

"...Louis Black, You must put a leash on Mike Clark-Madison’s inability to take criticism without demanding the last word..."

May 15, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: Tased and Confused

When the APD falls in love with Tasers, it's the Eastside that gets shocked

"...last week, despite the eventual presence of nine officers, Michael Clark could not be subdued without three full 50,000-volt..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Off the Hook

Travis Co. grand jury declines to indict seven Austin Police officers involved in September altercation that ended with in-custody death of Michael Clark

"...altercation that ended with the in-custody death of 33-year-old Michael Clark. According to the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office,..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Puts Tasers in Spotlight Again

Officers quickly returned to duty, ME's report still out

"...involved in the Sept. 26, Taser-related death of 33-year-old Michael Clark were returned to full-duty status last week, while..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Art of the Business of Art

Gallery owners David Berman, Wally Workman, and Steve Clark talk about their lives promoting artists and selling art

"...Wally Workman of the Wally Workman Gallery, and Steve Clark of the Stephen L. Clark Gallery have a lot..."

July 30, 2004 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

The Tuxedo

"...Love Hewitt and Jackie Chan. Director Donovan and writers Michael Leeson and Michael Wilson ought to be shipped off..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ain't Messin 'Round

Gary Clark Jr. kisses the sky

"...18-year-old recent graduate of Austin High, blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr. played the very first Austin City Limits Music..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...the "hoot night" is an Austin invention, conceived by Michael Hall in the Eighties and taking off at the..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Bully

"...Directed by: Larry Clark. Starring: Brad Renfro, Rachel Miner, Nick Stahl, Bijou Phillips,..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What We're Listening to Right Now

Beats by Balto!, Hayes Carll, Kiko Villamizar, Ley Line, and Colin Clark

"...the Jazz Foundation of America's COVID-19 Relief Fund. – Michael Toland Beats by Balto! Vol. 2 by Bryan Murray..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Futrell in the wake of the September death of Michael Clark, who was struck with a Taser three times..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Black Christmas

Although this horror remake isn't as suspenseful or emotionally draining as its influential 1974 predecessor, the film almost makes up for that with its overriding weirdness.

"...partner James Wong were tackling a remake of Bob Clark's much-loved 1974 sorority-house slash-a-rama, the recoil from the old-schoolers..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In response to Michael King's response to my letter last week ["Postmarks," Aug...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column

Crawl

Chompy creature feature is the savior of summer horror

"...by: Alexandre Aja. Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark, Ross Anderson, Anson Boon and George Somner...."

July 19, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Taser International Bleeding Money

Taser gun maker's profits drop 98% in 2005

"...degrees. Indeed, after an hours-long incident in September, 33-year-old Michael Clark died in police custody after being struck three..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Taser TV's Electrified Guinea Pigs

Who needs Tom DeLay when zapping reporters is so much more fun?

"...office's response to the death two nights earlier of Michael Clark, who died after blasts from police Tasers. Cynics..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...afternoon in Southeast Austin ended in death for 33-year-old Michael Clark after he was stunned at least twice with..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Man of Steel

This new Superman flies without a lot of emotional baggage, which is mostly a good thing though the character could stand a bit more dramatic heft.

"...Directed by: Zack Snyder. Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Antje Traue,..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst Movie (it’s Troll 2, in..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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