How the West Was Sung

The Newton Boys Soundtrack: An Oral History

"...separate, period-piece soundtracks to major label buyers. They reportedly offered the first soundtrack, Titanic, to the Polygram group, but..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

No Prozac for the Wicked

The Cool Capers of Donald Westlake

"...to be everywhere all at once. In the field of crime literature, Westlake has few peers, a legion of..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"..."It's about fucking time," Erin Martinson tells me over coffee. Martinson jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Kozyworld

This collaboration between dancer Julie Nathanielsz and poet Margit Galanter employed fabric to explore human shape and contact

"...Chloe argues that the Kardashians have made a joke of her name and others, since the letter k is..."

June 10, 2016 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...the discipline under discussion is dance, it's the nature of the artists to be on the move. And in..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...prosecutors – in Gray County and the attorney general's office – for the right to DNA-test certain items of..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

I Shutter To Think

Six photographers offer a snapshot of the state of the art

"...to the world's first photograph, you'd think the art of the camera would rule. But despite the presence of..."

May 20, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Fruit'

Short Story Contest: Second place

"...And at some point, you begin to think you've never had coffee that..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Lydia Melby

Outlaw Onda

If Tejano music isn't on the radio, does it still exist?

"...When Austin's last Tejano radio station, KTXZ 1560AM, went off the air last October, there was a splatter of..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...lawsuit by an Austin Police Department detective, Austin city officials – including APD Chief Stan Knee and City Manager..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...starring themselves and their friends, only to spread tales of shattered dreams and woe when the industry declines to..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...people onstage than in the crowd. This was one of those nights. Grabbing Nelson's beloved guitar Trigger, pushing the..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Tru Artistry

With Jay Presson Allen's Tru, performer Jaston Williams takes a vacation from the little town of Tuna, Texas, with which he is so closely identified, to portray celebrated writer Truman Capote, and in the process reminds us what an actor of range and skill he is.

"...who makes comedy look too effortless runs the risk of being thought of as no actor at all. That's..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...McConaughey, Defender of Justice..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Power Assist

Who's Who

"...First, a review of who's done what since this council -- which gelled..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Comunidad

Austin's Oldest Record Store, Maldonado's

"...their store's niche, the Maldonados didn't just make a point of getting to know their customers personally, they made..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Karl Geary, Elina Lowensohn, David Lynch. From the director of the bizarre cult hit Twister comes this genuinely affecting..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Los Angeles housewife who busies herself with the routines of her life. Then, a new couch she purchased is..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Mental Health Diversion Pilot to Begin by August

24 / 7 care instead of jail time

"...diversion pilot – aimed at providing psychiatric care instead of jail time for people without access to services –..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Eighth Street Survivors Still Wait for Resolution From the City and APD

Sixteen months later, civil and criminal cases move slowly

"...To the Austin Police Department, the thousands of people who gathered Downtown to protest for Black lives..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: How to Wear a Mask

Constructive thoughts from the near side of the curve

"...One random fact about me: I can sew. (One of my first jobs as a teen was in a..."

April 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Art in Public Places' Wander

This interactive public artwork creates narrative pathways for you to travel in Downtown Austin

"...in a huge live oak tree with a bunch of Spanish missionaries on horseback underneath me. And I'm not..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Who Killed Jim and Tina?

Why has the murder of two people in Kyle, Texas, eight months ago not led to a single arrest?

"...home. Jim Wright, 45, lay out in the hallway of the home he rented. Tina Combs, 44, who had..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

DVDanger: Nick Damici Sees Late Phases

Werewolves, contact lenses, and the Hap and Leonard series

"...Ambrose, the surly, blind, widower/werewolf killer of Late Phases, doesn't get along with people too well...."

Nov. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

At S-Comm Forum, Both Sides Dig In

Sheriff claims his hands are tied

"...forum on Secure Communities, it did serve the purpose of highlighting just how contentious the issue truly is...."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Johnette Napolitano, No Holds Barred

Author, DIY adopter, tattooist, ghost buster, you name it

"...book Rough Edit, a project that satisfied five decades of yearning to be an author...."

May 23, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Are DIY Chefs Biting Off More Than They Can Chew?

Five local foodies convene on kitchen DIY

"...In the case of this panel, so many cooks absolutely didn't spoil the..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...the race for Place 3, in the June 18 run-off with Kathie Tovo. At her announcement, Shade said she..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...The most harrowing aspect of the monthly Saxet Gun Show at North Austin's Crockett..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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