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Our readers talk back.

"...per day (www.rrc.state.tx.us/tepc/092404presentations/billbarker.pdf). At the same time, Houston Republican oilman Matthew Simmons is telling us that we are probably..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Some Transportation Planners More Dangerous Than Terrorists

"...per day (www.rrc.state.tx.us/tepc/092404presentations/billbarker.pdf). At the same time, Houston Republican oilman Matthew Simmons is telling us that we are probably..."

Oct. 27, 2004 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

Nature's reality confronts Bush; The biotech invasion of Washington.

"...on Earth. Unfortunately, pollution from such things as our oil-guzzling cars is eating away this natural and essential sunscreen,..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Day Trips

"...Industrial History of Texas covers the importance of coal, oil, and brick to the development of early Texas. The..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Weird, Spooky, and Rich

David Dewhurst runs against everybody but money.

"...in time to catch the wave created by the oil and gas boom of the early Eighties. He made..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

To Your Health

A trainer where I work out has recommended a supplement called MCT oil. He says it will improve athletic performance and help with weight loss. How can increased fat in the diet help with weight loss?

"...I work out has recommended a supplement called MCT oil. He says it will improve athletic performance and help..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Hightower Lowdown

George W. wants you to get a job, but won't pay for training; and, like his father, he's trying to get us into another oil war; also, drug companies use cash to get your doctor's recommendation.

"...& Co. want $98 million to protect a 500-mile-long oil pipeline from rebel bombings. They propose sending American helicopters,..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Lowdown

Bush goes easy on mining companies; his new drug czar is doomed to repeat history; and his energy policy lacks vision.

"...at long last, from our dependency on Middle Eastern oil?..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Day Trips

There's drupelets a-plenty at the Bella Vista Ranch pick-your-own fruit farm.

"...Bella Vista hopes to become the first commercial olive oil producer in Texas...."

July 13, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Hightower Lowdown

Bush's insane energy policy, Greenwashing on Earth Day, and the Washington Legal Foundation moves in on the White House

"...the stops, he cries, demanding that Congress let Big Oil punch holes and build pipelines in the pristine Arctic..."

April 20, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Specialties of the House

Recent Publications From Our Contributors

"...discovery. Skewer a food that lacks luster, like crudités, boiled shrimp, or brownies, and revel in its transformation in..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Food Feature

Proof of Life

"...American engineer who is building a dam for an oil company in a fictional South American country. However, when..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cafe Spiazzo

"...was at once simple and ambitious. Bowls of olive oil for dipping bread was a novelty in those days,..."

June 16, 2000 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Land of the Free: the History of State-owned Lands in Texas

"...Until that famous oil well erupted with black gold, UT was just another..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips

The back roads of northeastern Travis County snake around enough to make a Sunday drive seem like a journey.

"...In Corsicana there is still evidence of the oil boom that began in 1893 and peaked in 1900...."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Top Guns

Kent A. Caperton ($885,000-$2,925,000 )

"...Worth $50,000-$99,999 Credit Union Coalition of Texas $50,000-$99,999 Fasken Oil & Ranch Interests, Ltd. $50,000-$99,999 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co...."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Where the Sea Used to Be

"...Texas. Old Dudley is a self-made man, rich from oil, and his forcefulness is displayed in part by a..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Books Review

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Duff Gets Tough

"...the car culture. There are plenty of reasons. The oil and car companies lobby ceaselessly to get rid of..."

June 27, 1997 Column

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...On Nov.1, a large amount of oil from an unknown source was discovered in a hazardous..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

On Deadly Ground

"...some kind of Red Adair-type character who puts out oil fires for Michael Caine's evil empire, Aegis Oil. Later..."

Feb. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Austin Chronic – New to the Texas Medical Market: RSO Products and Delicious Chocolate

Texas Original expands with full-spectrum edibles

"...Resinonia-Smokeadosious-Oxidank or something. It plainly stands for “Rick Simpson Oil.”..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

In Dark Corners and Bright Spaces, Beth Schindler Captures Queer Joy & Community

Austin Dyke March organizer opens first solo photography show

"...Pride flags at the rodeo. Dykes and dive bars. Oil and water...."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Opinion: Wake-Up Calls for Our Fossil Fuel Addiction

Kicking our fossil fuel addiction is good for the climate, our health, our economy, and geopolitical stability

"...Why didn't all nations stop buying Russian oil and gas, or even condemn Russia's brutal invasion of..."

May 13, 2022 Column by Bob Hendricks

Boar Parmesan Recipe by Dai Due's Jesse Griffiths

Wild boar is utilized in several familiar dishes in his new Hog Book

"...4 cups (946 ml) 3 tablespoons (42 g) olive oil 4–6 cloves garlic, sliced thinly A couple sprigs of..."

Aug. 5, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Cheekywell’s Honey Lemon CBD Muffin Recipe

These little beauts make a great start to the day

"...3 Tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted..."

June 4, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Keep Date Night Alive With Our Al Fresco Dining Checklist

You have the time, why not make it special?

"...Do you own a bowl, spoon, fridge, knife, some oil, and an onion? Then you're off to a great..."

May 29, 2020 Food Feature by Alex Detmar

New Food Truck Cumberland Shares Its Chow Mein Recipe

Chef Chris Sapp talks about opening during a pandemic

"...using Barton Springs Mill flour, house-fermented umeboshi puree, and ginger-oil-poached chicken. Everybody makes this dish their own in the..."

May 22, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

On-set in The Iron Orchard

New film tackles Texas' oil history

"...last day of shooting for Texas-set and Texas-made period oil drama The Iron Orchard, and Garrison has been there..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas' Marijuana Policy May Be Progressing Quicker Than Expected

Texas' marijuana policy may be progressing quicker than anyone realizes

"...a requirement that the cannabis from which legal CBD oils is derived be cultivated only by nonprofit entities. That..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Braden Maccke

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...are lifted decrying a planned $3 billion-plus, 1,168-mile crude oil pipeline seeking to squeeze fracking-derived crude oil from North..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

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