Rent Party Blues

Are post-boom rents killing the Austin music scene?

"...the name of the game is "Pass the Courvoisier," not "Pass the mic."..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Changing Places

The new Pickle Elementary School is a crucible of the changing St. Johns neighborhood

"...But this elegant, streamlined building of concrete and glass cannot alone provide a solid foundation for St. Johns' children..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...daily basis ["Beaten by Wackenhut," July 5]? Beatings are not an occasional occurrence, they are a daily occurrence on..."

July 12, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and I signed petitions of Griffith and Goodman, but not for Slusher. The notion that by taking the election..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a sense of community, trust, and shared vision does not get built. Teachers are easily criticized, blamed for low..."

March 29, 2002 Column

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...and "abusive language" were common. Knives were pulled, bottles broken, guns fired...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

Postmarks

Last week's Summer Smut Issue gets a whuppin' from some prudent readers.

"...happiness (unlike real life, where the clap, HIV, and broken hearts are realities) -- seems so irrelevant to a..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Price and Chris O'Connell, this Catfish Records duo jumps easily between cocktail country, bluesy bluegrass, and jazzy swing. Their..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Wild, Wild Webcasts

Why party in line when you can party online?

"...like so much sand in a busted hourglass. And not a second too soon. If you're like most of..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Things That Go Bump

Young writer Eli Kooris spends the night in a haunted photography shop to see what he can scare up.

"...beer trucks line opposite lanes, emergency lights flash in hypnotic patterns, musicians carry amplifiers, instruments, and equipment into their..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Features Feature by Eli Kooris

The Full Monte

"...chorus of hosannas gone up just then, it would not have been surprising. If this had been a silent..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Everybody Has a Body

"...why we go to the movies at all. Why not just rent them? I believe that it is the..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...with her throat cut so deeply that resuscitation was not even attempted...."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Whither Rock?

ii.

"...Seattle" than bands were dubbed "next Nirvana," but that's another story entirely.)..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Books Feature by Gina Arnold

Texas Platters

"...a patina that barely shone on the first recordings. Not surprisingly, his newest, I Hate These Songs, reflects that..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...Now, looking around at your city, "planned" is likely not the first adjective that springs to mind. Most of..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Playscape Survey Redux

Park

"...Problems Noted in 1992 Updated Observation Bartholomew District Park 1800 E...."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

Reissues

"...Stormy Monday, But Tuesday Is Just as Bad," is, not surprisingly, a bit jazzier than the sides he would..."

July 28, 1995 Music Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 11-17

"...nights gone on too long, in shopping carts with broken wheels, in boredom, in tax returns." He says it's..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

House Panel Recommends Ken Paxton Impeachment

High drama at the Lege as session winds down

"...24 in which investigators offered evidence that Paxton has broken the law and committed misconduct multiple times over his..."

May 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Despite SCOTUS Ruling, Inmate Again Faces Execution

Blaine Milam, who may be disabled, is set for death Jan. 21

"...dead. Police found the infant horribly battered, with abrasions, broken bones, and what were judged to be 24 human..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Through the Looking Glass

City Council considers its threatened budget in a topsy-turvy Texas

"...school recapture over the last several years – specifically noting that for Fiscal Year 2018, while Aus­tin ISD property..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Nina on Netflix

Simone leads a chorus of music docs streaming online

"...load time by becoming a home to rock docs. Another “Netflix Original,” What Happened, Miss Simone?, has raised a..."

July 29, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...The Residents 9pm, Paramount Theatre Easily the strangest musical endeavor ever to emerge from Shreveport,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

KUTX Shuffles Programming

Longtime deejay Ed Miller is out, John Aielli shifts times, and more

"...south of the border sounds. Miller’s absence constitutes a not-so-subtle turning of the corner for the 18-month-old station...."

Aug. 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Homegrown Horror

Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett on 'V/H/S/2'

"...To extend the collection, they brought in a veritable..."

July 26, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Black Angels

"...lasting toll of war – both foreign and domestic. "Broken Soldier" tells of a veteran "wounded in both legs"..."

April 5, 2013 Music Review by Austin Powell

Indian Explosion Goes Mobile

"...from its neighbors. In a word: It's healthy, and not traditionally Indian, either. Centered completely around the dosa, a..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Issue Is Larger Than Just David Street Case

"...the most excellent "Showdown at David Street: City Regs Broken at Will" [News, April 30] article. In it, you..."

May 7, 2010 Postmarks

Record Review

"...on 1990s alternative riffer "Realness of Space" and his broken realization, "I can't change your mind," achingly echoed by..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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