Abbott to Send 1,000 National Guard Troops to Texas Border

Slams Congress as "reprobates" for failing border security

"...Speaker Dennis Bonnen – announced the deployment of 1,000 National Guard Troops to the border...."

June 21, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bush's National Guard Service

"...have failed to faithfully fulfill his commitment to the National Guard and his country, there is a much more..."

Feb. 19, 2004 Postmarks

National Security

"...of all things, a film comedy with the title National Security. But you at least have to admit that..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

National Guardsman for Justice

"...Editor, I'm starting a group named Stateside Texas Air National Guardsmen for Justice. In true Karl Rove fashion, we..."

Aug. 16, 2004 Postmarks

Day Trips: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

A geological wonderland in the desert

"...Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument looks like a fantasyland of conically topped sentries..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

National Spotlight Shines on Detention Center

Things are getting dicey at Immigration and Customs Enforcement-affiliated facility in Taylor

"...the Immigration and Customs Enforcement-affiliated facility, which is fielding national scorn and shock over alleged mistreatment of detainees, especially..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Residential Address: The College of Hip-Hop Knowledge Schools Austin on Homegrown and National Talent

Organized Konfusion's Prince Po joins Fresh Fridaze on July 14

"...an alternative hip-hop masterpiece by many of the old guard. Despite Prince Po's solo releases over the years –..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

The Verde Report: Josh Wolff Lets His Guard Down

Austin FC's leadership is hitting all the right notes

"...some tifos" in the supporters' section for a U.S. national team match, but it never materialized. Maybe COVID got..."

May 6, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

A Changing of the Guard?

Austin politics loses two more perennials

"...the state and that he's applied to be the national Libertarian Party's executive director (check tomorrow's issue for the..."

Nov. 12, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Allegiance

Bow Wow plays a National Guard soldier who goes AWOL in the early Nineties in this unfoused drama

"...On the eve of his National Guard unit’s deployment to combat in Iraq, Lieutenant Danny..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Governor Tough Guy Beats His Chest

Perry sends troops to border for more press coverage

"...Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday he would send 1,000 National Guard troops to “tackle this crisis head-on” – although..."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Texas Military Forces Back Down on Same-sex Benefits

Finally - federal benefits for all

"...As of late last night, the Texas National Guard will finally begin processing benefits for same sex..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The War Tapes

As raw and disturbing as it is wry and satirical, this film gives voice to U.S. National Guard soldiers in Iraq.

"...a Lebanese-born American soldier is one of three U.S. National Guardsmen who are both the focus of and the..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry

This nonpartisan documentary seeks to identify the sparks that made John Kerry and so many others of his generation so eager to serve their country.

"...draft dodger who barely served at home in the National Guard, it’s clear that as a country we are..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Outlaws

"...reflected glare could bring down the entire Texas Air National Guard. The real source of American Outlaws' unceasing barrage..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Sandra Bland cause of death still unclear

"...Gov. Abbott decides guns are the solution for the National Guard, and more...."

July 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: September 5

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Texas National Guard snubs D.C., San Antonio Repubs act ugly, and..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: September 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...IRS gives married couples a break, and the Texas National Guard gives us a brewing scandal, as your AggreGAYtor..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Before and After at Austin Studios

The big plans after the National Guard Amory take-over

"...The long-awaited takeover of the National Guard Armory by Austin Studios finally happens this October,..."

May 10, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Texas LGBT Stories

One step back and two steps forward

"...Even in a state as red as Texas, the national trend toward LGBT equality gained momentum. Social conservatives tried..."

Jan. 6, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Studios Puts Out the 'For Rent' Sign

Austin Film Society seeks anchor tenants to build a new community

"...west end with the Mueller development for the old National Guard Armory on the Eastside. Now with the armory..."

Feb. 6, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam

NEA awards AFS, festival news, and 'Black Metal' seeks extras

"...campus is now $75,000 closer to fruition after the National Endowment for the Arts awarded the nonprofit one of..."

July 12, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die

Three migrants drown after Texas blocks Border Patrol rescue

"...he had ordered the Texas Military Department and Texas National Guard two days earlier to seize a 2½-mile stretch..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...is, the thousands of men and women with the National Guard and military Reserve – there are a lot..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ben Barnes in Heavy Rotation

Old stories become big news in the presidential race

"...draft by arranging his entry into the Texas Air National Guard. Last May 27, Barnes told a crowd of..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Uninvited

A generic creeper that does nothing to improve upon the South Korean original.

"...Directed by: Thomas Guard and Charles Guard. Starring: Emily Browning, Arielle Kebbel, Elizabeth..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...trivial thing. His Ford pickup truck has a bumper guard and grille in front that block part of the..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

The Long Way Home

Austin documentarian Heather Courtney travels to Afghanistan, by way of her native Michigan

"...to meet Dominic, a 19-year-old who had joined the National Guard just out of high school. When he introduced..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Department of Defense… of Marriage

LGBT military spouses made to jump through hoops for federal benefits

"...While Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has authorized the National Guard to grant LGBTQ couples the same federal marriage..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Ben Barnes on Barn Building

"...Lisa Dickey (Bright Sky Press, 2006).On Bush and the National Guard I did make the call to the National..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

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