New Tarantula Species Named After Local Arachnologist

Arachnid expert David Moellendorf nabs a sort of spidery immortality

"...There’s a new tarantula in town: Aphonopelma moellendorfi...."

April 27, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...Our Top 10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Endangered Species Conservation

'The Last Unicorn' takes a victory lap at the Alamo Drafthouse

"...a chance to relive their childhoods, but also convince newcomers that the 1982 animated film from production house Rankin/Bass..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Laguna Gloria to Get New Entrance

The Contemporary Austin plans $6 million makeover on 35th St.

"...along 35th Street with pedestrian enhancements that include sidewalks, new landscaping, and artworks (one of them a sculptural installation..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Mad Money

Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes, and Queen Latifah as janitors at the Federal Reserve who plot the "recycling" of currency that is pegged for destruction.

"...Rothenberg and Roger Cross. Move over, Gordon Gecko: The new poster boy for American greed in the movies isn’t..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

American Cyborg: Steel Warrior

"...John Ryan. With American Cyborg, Yoram Globus and his new company Global Pictures sever his ties with former co-producer..."

Jan. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ratatouille

Pixar scores another triumph of animated wonder with this story of a rat who craves haute cuisine over garbage.

"...should've won (yet another) award for titular truthfulness. Bird's newest Pixar production is only slightly less of a revelation..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Am Legend

After a terrific start marked by the film's striking views of a desolate Manhattan island, Will Smith's mostly solo action movie devolves into a monster-movie malaise.

"...the result of an unforeseen reaction to a miraculous new cancer vaccine. One minute that vaccine’s developer, Dr. Krippen..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...An ancient species of plant, previously unknown, has been found in the..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

James Beard Foundation Names Texas' First Certified Sustainable Sushi Restaurant

Longtime SoCo spot also added new Peruvian-Japanese fusion menu

"...Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen has just been named Texas’ first certified sustainable sushi restaurant by The James..."

April 25, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Remember the Poison Ivy Goats? You Can Adopt One Now

Sponsoring a goat’s return to the trails costs $20/month

"...the last month, you’ve probably seen the Trail Conservancy’s newest and cutest attempt at controlling poison ivy and other..."

Aug. 7, 2023 News Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...today the festival confirmed it will close with the new adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary...."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...least 30,428 acres in western Travis Co. for endangered species and their habitats. About 90% of that goal has..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...the use of bird feeders has led to a new species of European blackcaps...."

Oct. 7, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin's Lenoir Does NYC

Local chef couple present dinner at James Beard House

"...After Austin's Lenoir was named one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2012,..."

Sept. 25, 2013 Food Post by Jessica Lee

Hugo Rising

The nominees for science fiction's best novel of 2013 find a new guard challenging the old

"...and fans for five days of keynotes, readings of new work, autograph sessions, roundtables, academic panels, contra dances, films,..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...HAPPY NEW YEAR Director & Writer: K. Lorrel Manning A war..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Review: A Discovery of Witches

Miniseries shakes Twilight's shadow for a more feminist fantasy

"...New miniseries A Discovery of Witches shares the same shelf..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Letters At 3AM: Karen Holden's This Music

This Music, Karen Holden's new poetry collection, expresses the connection between the self and the world

"...everywhere else), there lived in Alexandria a certain clerk named Constantine P. Cavafy. He worked his modest job for..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...Waller Creek is also a history of the creek, named after Edwin Waller, chosen in 1839 by Texas President..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

The Prayer Robbers

A fantasist's view of the rise of monotheism.

"...and dangerous. Thus to harvest S.E. from our own species would result in eventual self-destruction. Therefore, it was necessary..."

May 17, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Night of the Living BCCP, Part 37

Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan: Half a Loaf?

"...U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act that will allow development in endangered species habitat...."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...APD on its letters. Whether PETA will file a new complaint directly to APD remains unknown...."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Salamander Setback

Endangered Listing Could Sink Barton Springs Pool

"...Service. The suit, filed May 21 under the Endangered Species Act, claims that the two entities are harming the..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Nature's Water Clinic

Drought Has San Antonio Over a Pump

"...are home to several animals listed under the Endangered Species Act, it has even pitted San Antonio against the..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Dreaming of Buffalo

Prairie preservationists want to turn Austin's eyes – and energies – eastward

"...a healthy prairie is home to 200 to 300 species of plants alone. More often than not, he can..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...who left office six months ago to start a new life? Hardly giving his council seat time to grow..."

Jan. 3, 1997 News Feature

Skeptics Question Aquarium Owners' Record

Groups ask city to investigate animal welfare

"...issue after the death of more than 200 aquatic species at another Covino-owned aquarium in Oregon. The deaths sparked..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

When Bad Movies Attack

James Nguyen's underground oddity Birdemic cries fowl

"...I had a friend named Wren who was terrified of birds. Whenever we'd be..."

July 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Off the Desk:

"...to list the Barton Springs Salamander as an endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), which Babbitt..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

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