Blanton Museum of Art

The UT museum acquires 12 works by Texas artists through an art lottery

"...lottery, even museums. And while the Blanton Museum of Art's recent score doesn't approach Mega Millions levels, it's pretty..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas, Art Texas

When it comes to Lone Star art, Rebecca Cohen wrote the book (finally!)

"...the gutters, write a comprehensive guide to all the art museums and galleries in Texas. Now, that last need..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...even a felony carrying a prison sentence. So street artists painting illegally will often get out at night. But..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...7. Bell had been driving JJ to the Sobering Center on 12th and Sabine when his brother jumped from..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art in Public Places' TEMPO Program

The city of Austin gets into temporary sculpture in a big way, debuting 10 new works around town this fall

"...That's not a concept exclusive to magic. It's increasingly part of our public art scene. Time was, a work..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

Texas Monthly has called the Old Jail Art Center "the best small town art museum in Texas -- and maybe the nation."

"...The Old Jail Art Center houses a remarkable art collection for..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The best small towns in Texas

"...County. Not only does the town have the world-class Old Jail Art Center museum, but also at the edge..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Jeremy Nail Survives Cancer, Scales Mountain

Austin Music Awards performer previews May LP live

"...born into a heritage of ranchers, great storytellers, and artists. A seventh generation Texan on his father’s side, he..."

Feb. 23, 2016 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...six-hour trips between April 8 and 22 have already sold out. So, if you’re interested in attending this annual..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...that an airliner had flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. The federal government had just..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...incident to the Austin Independent School District police. He told an AISD officer that the shooter was a student..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Day Trips

"...Recycling old jailhouses gives new life to one of the first..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...In a segment of Parts Unknown aired in October 2016, Anthony Bourdain raved about..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

It’s a beautiful time of year to get your daytrippin’ on

"...time for State Parks Month, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced new or renewed public access sites along the..."

April 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...and do across the state, from seeing ancient Roman art to finding Aunt Rosie’s missing teeth...."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Nichols Is Biased

"...no mistake about it: The votes of the Dougherty Art Center, LACA, Comité en Solidaridad con Chiapas y Mexico,..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column

Suspect in UT Homicide Arrested

Meechaiel Khalil Criner suspected of killing Haruka Weiser

"...Police have made an arrest in the murder of 18-year-old University of Texas student Haruka Weiser. Friday morning, the..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Sky's the Limit

County buys AMOA block for a new "hundred-year" courthouse

"...million, from its current owner, the Austin Museum of Art. The price tag is hefty and so is the..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...Austin Police Department mental health officers Art Fortune, Joel Pridgeon, and Sgt...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Shooting Star

"...The Meat Puppets: Derrick Bostrom, Curt Kirkwood, and Cris..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

Chief Priest of the Shrine

The epic life story of Nigerian soul superstar Fela Kuti.

"...Ikeja, the working-class district of Nigeria's metropolis Lagos and center of Anikulapo-Kuti's politically charged musical empire. Normally, this trip..."

July 14, 2000 Music Feature by David Lynch

Ray Manzarek: Trying to Set the World on Fire

The late Doors keyboardist at the Garden of Eden

"...received an assignment that required I interview a person older than 65. As an out-of-state student in my first..."

May 23, 2013 Music Post by Danielle Zelisko

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...but you never glimpse it. A mile north of Martindale, Jordan Buckley, the communications director for the social justice..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...under the Water Code. So there are some jurisdictions, particularly down along the coast, who don't seem to want..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...February, leaving her to care for and support a 3-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter by cleaning houses; her daughter..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Nathaniel and Li'l Nate

The two lives and untimely death of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...smiling students – seniors at American YouthWorks, an Austin charter school for at-risk youth – Nathaniel Sanders II, then..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...NADJAD: Michael Almereyda; with Suzy Amis, Galaxy Craze, Martin Donovan, Peter Fonda, Jared Harris, Karl Geary, Elina Lowensohn,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...There are so many occurring at the Austin Convention Center in a matter of weeks, in fact, that we..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...Hubbard was also omitted from the article on Antone's a few weeks back ["Blue Monday," Dec...."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...was watching and she walked through his gate and starts walking toward his car, and I had known that..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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