Post-Minstrel Syndrome

Blackface Is a white fantasy about the way things used to be

"...no purpose, as this kind of subtle -- and not-so-subtle -- racism is pervasive throughout the deceptively Teutonic Hill..."

June 20, 2003 Arts Feature by Verushka Gray

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...to create a Travis Co. health care district passed easily out of a House committee last week while the..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Unhealthy Health Care

"...questions: How many believe our health care system is broken? How many know someone without health insurance? And how..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Come Together: "Pieces" of David Weinberger

"...David Weinberger: It's actually not as random as it seems. Throughout all those periods,..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

We're No. 1!

Texas prepares to mark its 300th contemporary execution.

"...March or April, the state of Texas will mark another contemporary milestone in capital punishment. According to the current..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Home Grown

Why Chef Louis Lambert's Palate Is a Product of his Texas Roots

"...ensure that the gathering is a culinary success, if not a financial one. Such an act of familial love..."

April 26, 2002 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Nuclear Stalemate

Negotiations between the South Texas (Nuclear) Project and its union workers threaten to meltdown.

"...to a nuclear power plant -- conjures thoughts of broken reactors, released radioactive materials, and hospitals filling with cancer-ridden..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

Terrorist attacks rock America while Frank Kozik drops his own bomb.

"...Hall, also canceled their performance. Actually, that had absolutely nothing to do with the national state of emergency, but..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Speedtrucker, ABCD's, April l4

"...Dallas' Speedtrucker plays country music with a vengeance. It's not alternative country, it's not country rock (yuck), it's not..."

April 20, 2001 Music Review by Jerry Renshaw

Coach's Corner

Four seed? Six seed? It really doesn't matter if you lose your first game. UT basketball teams have gotten way too used to early exits from the NCAAs.

"...of the what-me-worry fatalism of my fellow travelers. I'm not fond of flying...."

March 23, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Arctectonics could be rocking 49er gear as they've been noticed by the Bay Area underground, and Ballistix might choose..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Coach's Corner

Why does a nice Jewish boy have to put up a Christmas tree?

"...in this area it is a culture ... though not one a Jewish city boy would be very familiar..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Naked City

Despite the many good arguments in their favor, Beverly Griffith's parks bonds and Raul Alvarez's housing bonds get shot down at council; meanwhile, Kirk Watson's $150 million transportation proposal glides through with nary a hitch.

"...-- went down in a fireball early this week, broken up in a barrage of dissent from all directions...."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Cafe Spiazzo

"...small Italian cafe opened in the space vacated by another success story: Castle Hill Cafe. In that spot on..."

June 16, 2000 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Council Watch

Peace at Last? City, Gary Bradley Strike the Deal to End All Deals

"...comments made during the public input period. "This should not be viewed as an opportunity for either side to..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

High-Tech Heist

A former Power Computing company employee stole memory modules and drew a 25-year prison sentence.

"...Facility," Carter barked. Pierce thought, "My life is over." Not Your Average Con Man Pierce is a big Texas..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...We may not even realize why we love the hot stuff as..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Holy Smoke!

The Barbecue! Bible

"...out that his quest was "a labor of love, not of lucre." He notes, "During three long years on..."

June 25, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Reflections

"...also proof of the Bowlings' earnest affection for one another and their knack for sticking by their own through..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

The Net

A Brief History of the Internet

"...of today is a product of Cold War paranoia. Not only that, but it would never have worked as..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Coach's Corner

"...city-sponsored parade for Ricky Williams sucks. Now, I have nothing at all against Ricky. Nothing. Yes, he appears to..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coach's Corner

"...sports fan. At least one of these games, if not both, was a sure thing. I was counting on..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coming to a Home Entertainment Center Near You

DVD: Devil Video Discs or DiVine Discs?

"...Stout Quite a few years ago, my home was broken into and robbed. Thieves being practical individuals, they stole..."

April 17, 1998 Screens Review by Bud Simons

Ovid's Myths: the Roman Nose in Exile: Merry Metamorphosis

Exhibitionism

"...a fever above 100 and thought, Fuck it. I'm not going anywhere. I'm just going to stay home and..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Arts Review

Texas Platters

"...long, but it has to be inaccurate. Flashback or not, just say techNO. 1 Star -- Michael Bertin..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Music Review

Exhibitionism

Chronicle Art Reviews

"...MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Arts Review

Drag Rehab

"...architect's and lawyer's fees, Capital Metro's infrastructure improvements are broken down into three phases, not necessarily corresponding with UT's..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature

Live Shots

"...makes it all look easy, the words and guitar notes just flowing without any noticeable effort. This didn't seem..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

It's All in the Wrist

"...listings. Please, though, don't just toss me off a note saying, "My band is playing third at Hoehandle Hank's..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Music Column

Books@ear.com

On Paper and on Tape

"...from sender to receiver, information on the Net is broken down into "packets" which travel among a vast, interconnected..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Books Feature

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