Day Trips: Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge

Cajun history in the Old State Capitol

"...The Old Louisiana State Capitol in downtown Baton Rouge looks like..."

June 28, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Thou Shalt Not Sue?

Van Orden's suit against the Ten Commandments is no slam-dunk.

"...legal crusade against the Ten Commandments monument at the state Capitol (in his view, an unconstitutional state endorsement of..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

"...sound green while not offending the road and real estate lobbies." Read the study at www.sustainlane.com. – Daniel Mottola..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Grim History

Author traces Texas prison system from its roots in plantation slavery

"...and in the end a scholarly polemic about the state of American prisons in general...."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon wins the prize for the oldest authenticated American song about marijuana, 1927's "Willie the Weeper."..."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Getting the Joke

Comedy isn't the funny business it was in the Eighties, what with fewer clubs and audiences burned out by comedy on cable and hack comics. Seven Austin comics discuss the current state of stand-up in a round-table discussion.

"...the Funniest Person in Austin contest hosted by the Capitol City Comedy Club. The contest attracts controversy like bare..."

June 30, 2000 Arts Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...self-sustaining wild populations of the Guadalupe bass, the official state fish. Their efforts paid off and the goal was..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Attica Locke on Solving Crime on Highway 59

Heaven, My Home author talks her East Texas roots and the blues

"...of water that curls across northeast Texas and northwestern Louisiana is one of several spots in East Texas that..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty

Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month

"...at a conference table negotiating the creation of the state of Israel with members of the British consulate (played..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Beacon Blues

Since 1970 at the One Knite, Jimmie Vaughan's worn the smile of a blues savior

"...and unworthy death. Sixth Street was a mix of cold Pearl, funny pills and potent powders, and plenty of..."

July 16, 2010 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Performing in the Moment

"...Diana Prechter and Mike Arnold..."

May 7, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy Ponzio

Off the Record

Commemorating the 95th birthday of Pinetop Perkins one year at a time, exploring Willie's Place at Carl's Corner, and a pregame pep talk with Paul Wall

"...Pinetop Perkins is older than sliced bread (invented 1928). Raised in the Mississippi..."

July 4, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Reissues

"...of the time worked on the four-season show: Jerry Goldsmith (Our Man Flint) created the slippery, churning signature U.N.C.L.E...."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...well as just about any bluesman he ever covered. (State Theatre, 9pm) -David Lynch..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...AC: You've told me you hadn't anticipated being here for as long..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Slouching Toward Happy Hour

East Sixth & Thereabouts

"...of downtown, the no-nonsense Marisco Grill has managed to hold its own among its more glamorous neighbors. Its happy..."

March 19, 1999 Food Feature

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...got $75, who'll give a hunnert?" bawls the auctioneer, holding up a purple-and-gold LSU golf-club cover on a small..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...of the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Perry told the assembled crowd, "With this legislation, we are strengthening..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just calm..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...and convenient computer recycling for all Texans! A new state law that took effect Monday requires recycling by all..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Party Never Stops!

"...is the big weekend of the year with the Old Settlers Music Festival taking place - hopefully under a..."

April 3, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

"..."I am proud that Texas has taken bold, visionary steps toward our looming infrastructure problems. There is..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Political Realist

An Interview With Ben Barnes

"...and lieutenant governor didn't achieve his meteoric rise in state politics by being a liberal. In the Sixties, Barnes..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...this week, but the government may have just not told us yet. But his only recorded victim to date,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...Le Show filled with song parodies, skits, and real estate listings to town for a live broadcasting. The Dome..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Film News

Action: The state Senate and House incentive bills are in committee; a 'Scanner' delay; plus, Marc English, Joe Conway, and Sandra Bullock

"...• A Bill on Capitol Grounds: Efforts to boost the Texas film industry and..."

April 1, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Can't-Miss Kid

The Man Behind the W.

"...political consultant who rose to prominence working for Democrats, told me in a bit of an overstatement, "Karl Rove..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...client beat and suffocated his pregnant girlfriend and her 7-year-old son – but without the "conscious objective or desire"..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

"...• Former state Sen. Frank Madla of San Antonio died in a..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Sky" has been on Dawson's Creek and in Garden State, but deserves a fuller life on his soon-to-be-completed debut..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

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