Groping Women, Ducking Questions, Fighting Lightweights, Bashing Bonds

Election notes from the city, state, country, and beyond

"...GOP is dismantling the presidential campaign; even House Speaker Paul Ryan abandoned the capsizing White House race in an..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"...fundamentally about democracy," insisted Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz, inside and outside the courtroom. "The congressional map of..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Election Day Today Could Spell Perry Troubles

Primary run-offs become GOP testing ground for governor and allies

"...have a thin slate locally, with only veteran legislator Paul Sadler vs retired teacher Grady Yarbrough for US Senate..."

July 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...officially begins his campaign against Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in a much-anticipated matchup. While hopes are high for..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Court Reporter

At the Supreme Court Wednesday, it was all about Texas and the future

"...most aggressive questioning was aimed at lead plaintiff attorney Paul Smith and Nina Perales of the Mexican American Legal..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...10:06pm: Looks like District 47 State Rep. Paul Workman is holding off his GOP primary competitor, Jay..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Tea Party Takes Run-offs

Dewhurst and Wentworth lost to Cruz and Campbell

"...nomination for U.S. Senate to former Solicitor General Ted Cruz. But that was just the start of a bad..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Aztlan Dance Company's The Enchilada Western: Texas Deep Fried

In the troupe's latest choreodramas, dancing desperados persisted and partied

"...first visited the company at its home, the Santa Cruz Theater (then the Santa Cruz Center for Culture) on..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights

The Republican primary in a nuthouse ... er, nutshell

"...This" will return next week. President: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...imprisoned boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter in Hurricane; Boogie Nights' Paul Thomas Anderson returns with another ensemble work, Magnolia; Milos..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Have an Issue: This Chaos Didn't Sow Itself

The Trump era ends with a bang, egged on by Texas politicians like Ted Cruz and Ken Paxton. Plus: Time to vote in the Austin Music Poll!

"...battleground states that went for Biden, and Sen. Ted Cruz, who has spearheaded a challenge to the Electoral College..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...and Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's recounting of the complicated relationships between three Texas..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Beto O'Rourke's grassroots campaign to unseat U.S. Senator Ted Cruz...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...in 4 Parts Director/Screenwriter: Shaun SeneviratneProducers: Shaun Seneviratne, Doron Jepaul Mitchell The romantic reunion of Ben Santhanaraj and Suzanne..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...• Cruz Versus CNN: The rolling moral quagmire that is Texas..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: What's at Stake

Health care is just the hostage to a fanatical attack on democracy

"...shouldn't forget our own senatorial extremist from Texas, Ted Cruz, who did his level best to sabotage any resolution..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Obamacare 101

The Affordable Care Act rolls out October 1 – here's your first day's syllabus

"...U.S. House, or another grandstanding filibuster from Sens. Rand Paul or Ted Cruz to force it to its knees...."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

News Ticker: June 12

All the news that's fit to blog

"...117 characters decrying young Mariachi sensation Sebastien de la Cruz for singing of the national anthem at last night's..."

June 12, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Susan Streitfield; with Tilda Swinton, Amy Madigan, Karen Sillas, Paulina Porizkova...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

U.S. Senate

Beto, the Great Blue Hope

"...bash his Republican opponent, the notoriously loathed Sen. Ted Cruz, but instead spends his time on the stump vouching..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Outside Looking in

Not much comfort – or leadership – on the GOP ballot

"...media buys." Instead, they endorsed former state solicitor Ted Cruz (a "consistent, compelling conservative"), thus climbing onto the Sarah..."

May 18, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Police Beat Stories

Shades of Blue

"...9) APD Neutralizes Clinic Bomb Twenty-seven-year-old Paul Ross Evans, perhaps delusional, was sentenced to 40 years..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

Sam Eaves swims for another shore, Central Texas barbecue is hotter than ever, and your Valentine's Day is all taken care of

"...his Quality Seafood (5621 Airport, 454-5827, www.qualityseafoodmarket.com) operation to Paul and Carol Huntsberger of Austin. Though Paul Huntsberger has..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Bibo Bergeron, Will Finn, and Don Paul; with the voices of Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Kline, Armand..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

Waking up wondering if Texas will ever be purple

"...this huge state, and most recently incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz has condescended to notice him. Cruz took a cheap..."

March 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Xicano Dreams: Earth, Life, and Labors of Love

This melding of sci-fi and ancient myth found a powerful beat that made it hard not to move

"...Xicano Dreams: Earth, Life, and Labors of LoveSanta Cruz Center for Culture, 1805 E. Seventh Sept. 6..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

No Nugent Is Good Nugent

GOP weeps over Nugent comments, but are these crocodile tears?

"...gate, other Republicans slowly joined the chorus. Congressman Rand Paul said that Nugent should apologize, and that his "derogatory..."

Feb. 23, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...U.S. Senate: Paul Sadler (35.1%) vs. Grady Yarbrough (25.8%)..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP: Right vs. Far Right

Dewhurst heads to a run-off, Romney cinches 64%, and other Republican primary news

"...County. First was House District 47, where incumbent Rep. Paul Workman and challenger Ryan Downton had locked into a..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACL Fest Spoilers

As ACL’s second weekend dawns, here are the most unforgettable moments from week one

"...you're hoping to be surprised about what eternal sing-along Paul McCartney chooses as an encore, or how apeshit the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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