Olsen Firing Appeal Under Way

Civil Service Commission hearing testimony in case of APD officer terminated for fatal shooting of Kevin Brown

"...in the appeal of Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Olsen, who was fired from the department last year for..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chick Flick

Who amongst ye could have conjured Mainer Janet Bonney's true chicken story? Mark Lewis' documentary The Natural History of Chickens, playing on Wednesday at the Alamo Drafthouse as part of the Texas Documentary Tour, features real-life stories of fowl play so strange they must be true.

"...Then there's the tale of "Miracle Mike," the Colorado rooster who, in the Forties, had his..."

April 6, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Leather Jacket Love Story

"...Geoffrey Moody, Hector Mercado, Madame Dish, Erin Krystle, Craig Olsen, Mink Stole, Nicholas Worth and Morris Kight. Despite its..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...information about an Eastside drug dealer known as "Icy Mike," was calling on behalf of another young man, Austin..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Unsuspended Judgments

Battle lines drawn over the police shooting of Kevin Brown

"...shot and killed by Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Olsen after a scuffle and chase outside a nightclub June..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Shooting: What went down

Officer shoots and kills 25-year-old after scuffle early Sunday in East Austin, Department of Justice to investigate APD's use-of-force tactics

"...Brown, who was shot and killed by Sgt. Michael Olsen after a scuffle with police early Sunday morning in..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'The NFL Beat': Fantasy Sleeper Cells

Certain NFL sleepers are plotting acts of fantasy terror

"...Greg Olsen, Tight End, Panthers Where you can draft him: 14th..."

Aug. 27, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Tennant; with Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Philip Bosco, Jane Sibbett. (PG, 97 min.) Thirty-four years..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...'em, they played "Witchdoctor," Dave Slutes screaming into the mike as Rich Hopkins bent over his guitar trying to..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Naked City

"...shot and killed by Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Olsen. Brown scuffled with Olsen in the parking lot of..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Judas Priest Pounds Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Some heads are gonna roll

"...Alt-J, Angel Olsen, Chelsea Wolfe, City & Colour, Courtney Barnett, Dana Falconberry,..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Where the Beards Are

Meet the Austin Facial Hair Club, reality TV's unlikeliest new stars

"...founded and run by a California beardsman named Phil Olsen. He may be team captain, but Olsen – at..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin @ Large: Unequal Farce

The 'Statesman' leaps to its own defense … and crashes on takeoff

"...Mike Clark-Madison is fully occupied elsewhere this week – see..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...take bold steps on transportation policy." – State Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, announcing that he will not seek..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Sxsw

"...MIKE NICOLAI: Nicolai wrote a song called "Too Damn Good,"..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Music List 10

The Damned, 2 Chainz, War on Drugs, and 242 more added

"...country chart-topper Wynonna Judd, and modern folk-rock songwriter Angel Olsen. Along with 2 Chainz, SXSW keeps its rap game..."

March 6, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Space Age Childhood Director/Screenwriter: Richard Linklater, Producers: Tommy Pallotta, Mike Blizzard, Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix A coming-of-age story set..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J

Mercury Rev, Cherubs, Windhand, and Vagabon also set for November fest

"...to a cast of bassists, which recently included Minuteman Mike Watt. Yow’s previous two Austin appearances, a 2018 gig..."

July 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

C3 Presents Beats Brentwood Donkeys, Wheatsville

Brentwood Donkeys represent the true sandlot softball attitude

"...a single. Jonny Mars (3-for-4, 2 2B) and Chris Olsen (2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI) then had back-to-back doubles..."

June 11, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Naked City

"...we are sworn to protect and serve, and Sergeant Olsen himself, that he be indefinitely suspended." – Police Chief..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Austin Police Department investigators have concluded that Sgt. Michael Olsen "violated policy" in the June shooting death of Kevin..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Scanlines

"...D:Jules Dassin (1950) with Mike Mazurki, Richard Widmark, Googie Withers, Gene Tierney, Francis L...."

Jan. 29, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Buddz, other notable artists getting invites include Beach Boy Mike Love, early Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer, femme rocker..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Small Town Crime D: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms Ex-cop, Mike Kendall, finds the body of a young woman and,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Le Draft 2007

"...a call from the Big Apple. New head coach Mike Tomlin has the best-looking combo of hair and beard..."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

'The NFL Beat': Week Five

Inspirational fantasy football thoughts

"...struggle, I often find comfort in the words of Mike Tyson:..."

Oct. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week One

And like that, we're back

"...listened to a word I have ever said. HC Mike Shanahan hates you and will be your fantasy demise..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Brandon Daley, Producers: Ben Gojer, Jake Bloom Blue-collar Midwesterner Mike Alvarado attempts to save his family from the throes..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Album Review: Kydd Jones, Saints in St. Johns

Austin’s own releases his anticipated freestyle follow-up

"...avenue on “Rich Porter.” Back-to-back throwaway lines referencing the Olsen Twins and Macaulay Caulkin sound fresh over staticky synths..."

July 17, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Covino, Screenwriter: Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin Kyle and Mike are best friends who share a close bond —..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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