SXSW Music: Lucky No. 7 List

Action Bronson, Deerhoof, Laura Marling, and 160 more

"...lists, South By Southwest has been portioning out artist announcements in small weekly batches. Lucky number seven adds 163..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

This Brazilian film is set against the twinned, opposing backdrops of the explosive 1970 World Cup and the human toll of the country's brutal military dictatorship.

"...Directed by: Cao Hamburger. Starring: Michel Joelsas, Germano Haiut, Daniela Piepszyk, Caio Blat, Simone Spoladore and Eduardo..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

No Birth Certificates, for Now

An injunction would have helped immigrant parents use their preferred forms of photo identification

"...against state officials' tightening of photo ID requirements for parents seeking certificates for their babies...."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Leave No Trace

Into the woods in this moving family drama

"...outsider. But there are some who, for whatever reasons, cannot comply and choose to turn their backs on society...."

July 13, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

This pleasant throwback to the live-action Disney films of yore provides brisk fun for all.

"...Freaky Friday, we have Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – which, indeed, is quite..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

No

Gael García Bernal stars in this lo-fi drama about the role advertising played in the ouster of the Chilean despot, General Pinochet.

"...Dictators are generally overthrown, not voted out of office. Yet that’s what happened to..."

March 29, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beasts of No Nation

Idris Elba co-stars in this Netflix drama about child soldiers in Africa

"...Attah, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, Ama K. Abebrese, Grace Nortey, Kobina Amissah-Sam and Francis Weddey...."

Oct. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Watch: No Comfort, No Closure

Jonas Cherry's parents don't want their son's killer killed

"...who's representing Storey with Mike Ware, says that Cherry's parents Glenn and Judy were appalled by the state's invitation..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Film Fight Response No. 1 (Over Breakfast)

"...I should have known I’d wake up today to find three entries from..."

July 7, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW List No. 9, No. 9, No. 9

Khalid, Japandroids, Speedy Ortiz, and 159 more

"...The start of South by Southwest now looms just 15 days away, so big names have..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...at People's Community Clinic. Becoming pregnant at 14 was not what she had planned. "I was like, 'Oh my..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

Parents Playing High School Redesign Hooky?

Austin ISD's proposed high school redesign needs more parental involvement

"...is planning to throw out the creaky old institution known as high school like a crumpled corsage after the..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...chin in his hand and asked Gov. Rick Perry: "Governor, why does Texas continue with abstinence education programs when..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...own health. Meanwhile, on Facebook, thousands of Austin ISD parents were watching, and in the AISD Kids First group..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Parents Wonder: Is Briseño's Blood on Austin High's Hands?

Administration could have done more before and after student was killed, critics charge

"...walked home from his school bus stop, and his parents and peers are still demanding answers. A group of..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD's "Concerned Parents" Rail Against LGBTQ Inclusivity

Religious extremists against comprehensive sex ed and Welcoming Schools program

"...Concerned Parents of Austin, a newly formed religious extremist group, has..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Opinion: The Impossible Choice for Parents and Caregivers at the Border

The inhumane treatment of adults and children migrants must stop

"...Human Rights investigation, based on psychological evaluations of asylum-seeking parents and children who were separated by the U.S. government..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Natalie Fellows

Sex Ed: Parents Just Don't Understand

Survey shows that local parents overestimate their influence on teens' sex ed

"...Nearly half of parents of Austin teens say they are their children's primary..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judges Need to Respect Parents

"...upcoming Pregnancy and Loss Remembrance Day Oct. 15. In honor of this day I would like to comment about..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Postmarks

The Luv Doc: Churchy Parents

People who give a lot of thought to having a baby are both adorable and hopelessly optimistic

"...used to have a lot of fun together, but now, every time one of us has a party or..."

May 5, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Do You Really Know Your Parents if You Don’t Go Through Their Record Collection?

Who we are is what we listen to

"...back’s more fantastic. There are three circles inside one another: the innermost features the lifelike head of a brown..."

June 19, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Zeroing in on No Tolerance

Texas Schools Target Drugs and Violence

"...he tried to intervene in a rape attempt on another student and was beaten at gunpoint...."

May 12, 1995 News Feature by Andrea Barnett

Transgender Students and Parents Say the State Is Putting Children in Danger

Is Texas' refusal to implement a national mandate state-sponsored bullying?

"...After watching The Lion King at age 3, Gabriella Noriega, curled up next to her mother in bed, looked..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No Bilingual Blueprint?

Forgione's new blueprint attracts critics who worry it will mean the end of the dual language program.

"...Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione met with parents at Harris Elementary School, and later at Pearce Middle..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

10 Kid-Friendly Austin Restaurants That Parents Won't Hate

Dine out with small humans without sacrificing quality or losing your mind

"...kids' ramen, a smaller bowl with just broth and noodles. While the full deal with egg, mushrooms, and scallions..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Public Notice: Heads Up, Pandemic Parents:

Do You Want a Public School to Come Back To?

"...Just a quick note to all you public school parents who are busy..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Bill of the Week: Just Say No

Bill would keep Planned Parenthood out of sex ed

"...Plano Republican Rep. Jeff Leach is the man behind this..."

Feb. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

AISD Parents, Teachers a Tough Sell

AISD board slated to vote on charter school plan Dec. 12

"...District's hard sell of handing over Eastside schools to nonprofit charter school operator IDEA Public Schools is getting a..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Illegal Immigrants Shown No Compassion

"...deals with illegal immigrants compassionately. Obviously Mr. Barreto does not see Univision or Telemundo, because if he did he..."

Sept. 30, 2004 Postmarks

Spider-Man: No Way Home

The multiversal smackdown you’ve been waiting for!

"...versions of Spider-Man, there's been one truth: loss. His parents, Uncle Ben, Gwen Stacy. Being Spider-Man comes at a..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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