Opinion – Bridgerton: A Black Man in a White Fairytale

A professor of British literature argues that the popular Netflix series trivializes childhood trauma and marital sexual violence to get to a traditional “happily ever after”

"...a period drama. However, it is difficult not to view it as a narrative of a traumatized Black man..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Riya Das

UT Basketball on a Major Roll

Defeat Spartans and Tarheels in the same week

"...(then 13th ranked), Tennessee Tech, Bowling Green, Oakland, and Prairie View A&M...."

Dec. 24, 2010 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...How about a pick-me-up? Recently retired President of Prairie View A&M University Ruth J. Simmons details her journey..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

A Prairie Home Companion

It's been a very long time since any Robert Altman film has been as enjoyable as A Prairie Home Companion.

"...Robert Altman film has been as enjoyable as A Prairie Home Companion. Sure, Altman turned in a couple of..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips: Katy Prairie, Hockley

Wildlife viewing platform give a bird's eye view of Warren Lake

"...The Matt Cook Wildlife Viewing Platform above the prairie west of Houston gives a..."

April 10, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Black Eastsiders: Powers a Friend

Will the next UT president continue Powers' work repairing the relationship between UT and East Austin?

"...Roby is the executive director of the Prairie View Inter­scho­las­tic League Coaches' Association. PVIL was the governing..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...a 30-minute drive from Central Austin. Elgin's fertile Blackland Prairie soil has drawn farmers since the town was established..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Long View

John Graves' 'Myself and Strangers' finds the 83-year-old looking back at his past and into his future

"...gone back to cedar brush which supplanted the old prairie environment around here. These hills were all covered with..."

April 30, 2004 Books Feature by Steve Moore

A Whole New Ball Game

Stakeholders say Colorado River Park can serve a lot of different needs.

"...The view across the Colorado River from David Moriaty's porch makes..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Stephen Harrigan on A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

The Austin writer reveals the vision behind his portrait of the 16th president as a young man in his new novel

"...been celebrated as a national holiday. The rail-splitter. The prairie lawyer. The Great Emancipator. Honest Abe...."

Jan. 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Shifting Landscape

Texas Parks & Wildlife at an organizational crossroads

"...he alternately cajoled and confronted powerful landowners who often view the Legislature as no more than a tool to..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Little Hotel on the Prairie

Proposed hotel and golf course would be constructed on city-owned parkland.

"...who are eager to throw lots of money into view homes and sports boats to enjoy them. Except for..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...smooth cool covers. And, beyond the curtains, a bird’s-eye view of Sixth Street and the rest of nearby Downtown...."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Prairie Fires

Dessau Road Burns With New Boom Fever

"...other Westside drags, but real aggie hay-and-small-grains, cow-and-calf blackland prairie country...."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Richard Rodgers: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

Three artists from Austin Musical Theatre's production of The Sound of Music share some of their personal observations about Richard Rodgers and his musical legacy.

"...it's not really. Yet from an audience point of view, those scores seem perfectly suited to their subject matter...."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A League of Their Own

"...a taste of local color, lifestyle, and points of view, it gave local crews the chance to prove themselves,..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...– sometimes very consequential decisions – with no clear view of the outcome. Considering the overwhelming nature of Texas..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...Some defense attorneys interviewed for this story acknowledged that some of their clients..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Huckleberry Minh: A Walk Through Dreamland

"...On Roxy Music's "Prairie Rose," when Englishman and lyric poet Bryan Ferry purrs..."

May 28, 1999 Books Review

Naked City

Civil rights charges fly as Waller Co. once again tries to restrict students

"...a central campus voting site at the historically black Prairie View A&M University. The decision comes after outgoing Waller..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Greg Abbott slaps down DA's effort to question black students' voting rights

"...connection with the resurgence of a dispute over whether Prairie View A&M University students are allowed to register and..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Everyone Feel Hot at ACL Festival Weekend Two

Houston rapper reminds us that everything’s bigger in Texas

"...her fans actually know the words to. The former Prairie View A&M student pulled several fans onstage halfway through..."

Oct. 9, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Sandra Bland Trooper Indicted, Fired

Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on the case

"...his July 10 arrest of Sandra Bland, an African-American Prairie View A&M graduate who was later found hanged in..."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Precious Lloyd

Butler School concert honors African American composer

"...under the direction of Dr. Gloria Quinlan; and the Prairie View A&M University Concert Chorale, under the direction of..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Murder Investigation Opened in Sandra Bland Case

D.A. looking into death at Waller Co. jail

"...Bland, a 28-year-old Prairie View A&M graduate, was arrested July 10 after a..."

July 21, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...unless his filing check bounces), private investigator Bill Dear, Prairie View A&M associate professor Clement E. Glenn and Port..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...Rapper NEONE (pronounced anyone) the Wonderer brought his Midlands-influenced worldview and crack backing outfit to the biggest audience of..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...Waller County officials to suppress student voting, students at Prairie View A&M University announced they will march to the..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

SXSW Scrapbook 2011

Some final thoughts from the brink of March madness

"...Pulled Apart By Horses: At British Embassy on Tuesday,..."

March 23, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Keeping Up With the Joneses

A century of Austin music in one arrangement

"...Anderson High School like Jimmie, and went on to Prairie View A&M to further study vocals and piano. She's..."

June 18, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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