Postmarks

Light Rail, Green Politics, and much ado about the city's growing pains.

"...of Austin icon Lance Armstrong in the campaign to promote light rail is curious. There is concern that the..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column

Naked City

Lumberman's Investment Corporation has offered a compromise to the city on its plans for the Sand Beach Reserve, located just north of Town Lake; the CityCouncil approves a $1.8 billion budget.

"...staging for months, the City Council voted down a proposal Tuesday which would have diverted funds now budgeted for..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Darkest Fear: A Myron Bolitar Novel

"...Bolitar. Coben's likable hero is an agent who pimps pro athletes; he's not only witty, honorable, and resourceful, but..."

June 23, 2000 Books Review by Mike Shea

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...for Robert Rodriguez and Elizabeth Avellán's new Spy Kids production. Austin's Cue Lounge was taken over for night shoots..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Take Five

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

"...will now return to his day job as a professor at the University of Texas. Whom to choose? The..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column.

"...have anticipated some of your very good questions and provided the Top 10 Answers for Your Top 10 Austin..."

March 17, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

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.

"...and Ann Kitchen are both airing commercials locally to promote their efforts to win the district, which covers a..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Short Cuts

"...heavily indie-oriented with confirmed attendees Monte Hellman (Two-Lane Blacktop), producer Christine Vachon (Velvet Goldmine, Kids), Film Threat editor Chris..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Just Call Him "Coach"

Westlake senior Eli Kooris profiles the Westlake Chaparral football's legendary head coach, Ron Schroeder.

"...home to area business owners, trust fund babies, and property barons. At the center of it all is Westlake..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Sports Feature by Eli Kooris

Naked City

Digital Downtown Dissected

"...getting Computer Sciences Corp. into downtown, Mayor Kirk Watson proclaimed that CSC was the anchor of an incipient "Digital..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Working Vacations

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...came from Theaterless Theater Corps founder Josh Frank, who proposed it to Ohio Theatre artistic director Robert Lyons. He..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off The Bookshelf

Ultimate Sports Lists

"...Sports Lists. Mike Meserole, a former ESPN writer and producer, has complied this barstool gambler's dream: a listing of..."

July 2, 1999 Books Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...ceremony at Palmer Auditorium. Goodman was also re-elected mayor pro tem. It was a festive affair, with dinner, and..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Sucking Us Dry

"...2001, by saying that the political boundaries of the proposed districts do not correlate with the regions defined in..."

May 21, 1999 Column

Public Notice

Austin, Texas! Love It or Leave It!

"...For you newbies, we'll confound you with our quaint pronounciations of seemingly simple words like Manor (MAY-ner), Koenig (KAY-nig),..."

March 19, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...consider destroying O. Henry's home for the sake of progress, right? Liberty Lunch is no different. You will not..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Share the Smart Growth

"...focused on "infill initiatives." Our subcommittee concentrated on making appropriate urban development both easier and more affordable. We unanimously..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...Propositions 1-5 (G.O. Bonds): YES..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Postmarks

Libertarians Say No to Doggett

"...the Libertarian Party Chair for Travis County, I must protest that his opponent, Vince May, did not receive a..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column

Postmarks

Short Shrift

"...by local filmmakers. These people deserve our (the Austin arts community's) support, or at least attention...."

April 3, 1998 Column

Public Notice

Welcome to Austin; Now Go Home

"...U.S. Probation, Parole Office: 916-5761..."

March 20, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Conventional Wisdom

Is It Wise To Expand Austin's Convention Center?

"...and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) screened its flashy, high-NRG new promo video for our fair city, crafted especially to entice..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Great Gifts for the Digerati

Computer Fun for Under $100

"...In a top-quality system, look for a Pentium II processor, as much hard drive space as possible, and at..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Don't Smash the Melting Pot

"...So it's no wonder that our local Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA), the only pro bono legal project..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Nothing Succeeds Like Excess

"...wanna get in on the Honda drawing. This year's proceeds are earmarked for the Capital Area AIDS Legal Project,..."

April 25, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Mind the Bullock

"...concerns aside, I am simply very upset by the prospect of the intrusion of a big, nasty "strip mall"..."

March 28, 1997 Column

Local Palette

Selected Works

"...through December 31 Pro-Jex Gallery..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Arts Feature

Public Notice

"...cummerbund, and get ready to cut a rug at Project Transitions annual Holiday Swing, Fri, Dec 6, 8pm-12:30am at..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Coach's Corner

"...but because I was successful at the history test-taking process...."

Sept. 13, 1996 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Duran Poster Signings

"...using to adorn the Gonzales Street rec center and reproduced it as a poster, which the club is selling..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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