Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...investigation of what's shaping up to be Texas' biggest political scandal since the Sharpstown affair of the early 1970s...."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...more fully respond to those concerns in any final action on our proposed rule changes...."

March 12, 2004 Column

Bus 174

A bus-hijacking in Rio becomes a microcosm of the city's ills in this on-the-scene documentary.

"...by: José Padilha and Felipe Lacerda. "This ain’t no action movie. This is serious shit, bro." Truer words were..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Weather Underground

Former members of the Weather Underground still know a thing or two about "which way the wind blows" in this always timely documentary.

"...revolutionaries bear about the thin line that exists between political determination and social despair has never sounded more trenchant...."

Sept. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Business of Educations at T.A.B.

The Texas Association of Business carried out an "educational" campaign for this election.

"...subject to the same disclosure laws required of other political materials, such as the ones produced under the name..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Metropolis

"...equals, but as master and servant. While a powerful political overlord by the name of Duke Red schemes to..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Divided We Fall

"...which mixed farce plots with a tragicomic tone and political themes and featured Everyman heroes who are thrust into..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Thirteen Days

"...Harvard buddy of Bobby's, and now the President's senior political advisor. The Russians stay in Russia -- one of..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...LBJ, the GHBush, or any other edifice raised to political bigwigs in this or any other state...."

June 30, 2000 Column

Naked City

With barely a week to go before the primary, District 48 candidates Mandy Dealey and Ann Kitchen square off with local TV ads; meanwhile, the Republican contenders sort themselves out.

"...Mary Arnold. She also got the endorsement of SOS Action (the political action committee arm of the SOS Alliance)...."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

A Grave Injustice

Small Houston funeral home operator claims state agency is coming down hard on him while going easy on funeral giant SCI.

"...TFSC. All six got major campaign contributions from SCI's political action committee...."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Anna and the King

"...This new rendition gives more emphasis to Siam's internecine political rumblings and the East-West social conflict, and also provides..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Species II

"...climactic rutting in the final reel. Instead, the fleshy action film revolves around returning Mars Mission commander Patrick Ross..."

April 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Longhorn Lobby?

UT's Ethical Entanglements at the Capitol

"...supposed to use state equipment, time, or facilities for political activities...."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Rich Herstory

Lesbian Archivists: Still Diggin' the Seventies

"...since those days of what was then considered overtly political action, is still making political statements of another sort..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Clay Smith

Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces

"...the climactic moments in order to introduce subplots involving political subversives and the hypocritical behavior of many of the..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Top Dog

"...that turn out to be grenades. Karate kicker and action star Chuck Norris here plays an ace San Diego..."

May 5, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Farewell My Concubine

"...herself during one last dance for his benefit. The action of the movie also takes place on the stage..."

Dec. 24, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...times would never come. Then in February, the class action was dismissed by a federal judge who said, basically,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...at least four more years to contemplate his next political move. – Michael King..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Parades Go By

The history of the rainbow lineup rolls forward into a spectrum of Austin Pride 2012

"...sidelines. This home-video footage also shows that the pervasive political statement that year was the anti-Briggs Initiative, a proposition..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

Point Austin: Who's Blue?

Understanding Austin political speak

"...the wrong (or right) professional persuasion – e.g., "developers," "political consultants," "insiders," "outsiders," "environmentalists," "the special interests," "neighborhood activists,"..."

May 9, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Austin At Large: Voices In Our (Old) Heads

OK Boomers, do you now regret pushing for 10-1? Where do you think it went wrong?

"...we at the News desk learned of a new political group in town, known as Voices of Austin. It's..."

July 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

New, Improved Camping Ban Fizzles at Council

Consensus collapses as the hot summer of homelessness drags on

"...The momentum for action on new restrictions aimed at those experiencing homelessness –..."

Sept. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

TDH: 5/19/11

With sign dispute, a real circus in Place 3

"...claim the disclaimer-free signs are legal since they're “not political advertising,” but parody, and don't advocate passage or defeat..."

May 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

License to Shrill, Uncensored

A conversation with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman

"...of a Liberal, examines the impact of economic and political polarization under Republican rule and calls for Democrats to..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

West Lake Hills Under Siege

Urbane Mud-Slinging

"...Jerry Molinoski, asked the campaigners to refrain from unauthorized political activity on school property. Bond opponents told school officials..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Wesley Oliver

Mayor, Mayor

Kirk Watson's Aspirations Are Showing

"...do a better job working both sides of the political fence that Todd tried hard to straddle. "Kirk doesn't..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

"Corporate Predator" Dissected

Freeport Makes The Nation

"...leave their homes for relocation. "It was a familiar action, one in a series of forced removals that began..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Soft & Quiet

Insidious racism becomes a rabid nightmare

"...newcomer to the group, who pushes much of the action forward after being invited by seemingly boring mom Kim..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Rod Machen

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