Vaya con Dios, Z’Tejas! Bye-Bye, Sala & Betty! Howdy, Origin at Mueller! Greetings, Chief Taco Officer at Favor! And, uh, How’s It Hangin’, New Wardrobe From Tiki Tatsu-Ya?

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...a new location Downtown or thereabouts in which to continue plying their tasty trade, to complement the sort of..."

July 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

From Hard Time to New Beginning

New nonprofit Pro Con puts ex-offenders to work

"...push rakes, tending to the courtyard's pebbled landscape, others converse or smoke cigarettes, while some study newspapers or books...."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Californian Genius or Affront to ACL-goers?

Writers go pro/con on RHCP's third ACL Fest in a decade

"...PRO: Returning Guitarist John Frusciante Transforms..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Splice

Splice is a twisted little update of the Frankenstein story, as well as a thriller, love story, and meditation on the possibilities of science.

"...teenager when she began writing Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus in 1816, while spending a dreary but, by all..."

June 4, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fighting With My Family

Wrestling biopic of breakthrough WWE superstar Paige

"...biopic of trailblazing WWE superstar Paige – is a pro-wrestling movie more for non-wrestling fans than those that love..."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fast Five

Those renegade street racers reassemble for the fifth installment in the franchise, this time in scenic Rio de Janeiro.

"...barely coded transgressiveness of Fast Five is rambunctiously, jubilantly pro-mano-a-mano fun. It begins with a tasty-queasy dose of favela..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ocean's Eleven

"...merit a mob-job, plays Danny Ocean, a recently paroled con-man who brings together a crew of 11 rakish scoundrels..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Captains on Deck at Wizard World

Shatner and Bakula boldly go to Austin Comic Con

"...When Wizard World Austin Comic Con beams into town next month, there could be a..."

Oct. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

CM Punk Calling Clobbering Time in Austin

WWE champ plus 'Walking Dead' star confirmed for Wizard World

"...star of WWE's Monday Night Raw is the best professional wrestler in the world, and he's coming to Wizard..."

Aug. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"

As election day nears both sides of the debate trade barbs

"...The Proposition B campaign – pro and con – has gotten..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: We'll Always Have ... Mass Murder

On not surrendering to pro-gun mythology

"...the Head Frother of Fox News, Bill O'Reilly, to contribute a singular inanity in the aftermath of last month's..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Wizard World: Five Reasons Why CM Punk Should Stay Champ

(or at least remain in the WWE title hunt)

"...CM Punk is not just the best professional wrestler in the world. He's also the WWE champion...."

Oct. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Bills Bite the Dust at the Legislature

Anti-voter, anti-worker, anti-woman, pro-slave-owner bills dead – for now

"...celebration when it thwarts measures that would limit local control, harm workers, ban abortion, and add obstacles to voting...."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Staycations, cooking classes, and aphrodisiacs for brownie points

"...If you’re a Valentine’s Day pro, or in a long-term relationship with one, odds are..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

I Tried Death Wish Coffee and Lived

Dangerous levels of caffeine and self-confidence ensued

"...blooming onion. It doesn't seem to be designed for consumption as much as for concept: Bait for food writers..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by Dan Gentile

AC Food Fight: Burgers

We dream of cheeseburgers at ACL Eats

"...a cheeseburger. ACL Eats offers three options, and we've pro/con-listed the whole shebang...."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Robbins Had No Agenda

"...Editor, I was the moderator of the Oct. 17 Prop. 6 forum at which Paul Robbins was a panelist...."

Nov. 15, 2013 Postmarks

Has Fantastic Fest Gone Too Hog-Wild?

Helicopter Hog Hunt has some fans worried

"...We're of the mind that bacon – and by extension, all pork products – should..."

Sept. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Gift Guide: Pet Edition

Don't forget about the furry friends this holiday season

"...We can't in good conscience recommend giving animals as gifts – pet ownership is..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

The Geek Shall Inherit the Fests

Austin becomes ground zero for the new cool

"...Who needs to go to San Diego for ComicCon? Between the home-grown genre film and literary festivals (Armadillocon,..."

July 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Page Two' Did Not Champion Free Speech

"...the message were reversed, and the Dixie Chicks freely pronounced love and support for their president overseas and their..."

Nov. 13, 2006 Postmarks

Jewel Joy: A Holiday Collection (Atlantic)

Xmas Records

"...JewelJoy: A Holiday Collection (Atlantic)Pro Jewel: She tries really really hard...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Review by Kate X Messer

Sharper

A stylishly smart and satisfying con artist drama

"...Why are movies about con artists so satisfying to watch? Are we hardwired to..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Wizard World in the ATX

Austin gets on the comics convention circuit

"...in town in May 2011 for the World Horror Convention. Now the Wizard World pop culture convention confirms it's..."

Jan. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...If any moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: What's Not on the Ballot

The ballot has some choices, but not all choices

"...Travis County sample general election ballot – a gargantuan production that this year in its raw form would give..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...house of worship. Austin's white parishes wouldn't allow black congregants, so Dukes' great-grandmother joined with a group of like-minded..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...Texas,” but it was actually an attempt at a rustler-proof brand. The last of the XIT cattle was sold..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...of the Humanities Institute and the Plan II Honors Program. Hersh is a contributing writer at The New Yorker..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Sine Done

The dregs from last month's special session

"...it clear that they want another session to handle congressional redistricting, Abbott is sticking to his "one and done"..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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