Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...once again to take up redistricting. As always, the process will be contentious, but this time, there's little that..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...No music fan ever bought a T-shirt for the promoter's name on the front...."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alamo World Domination Plan Continues Unabated

The Drafthouse announces a new distribution banner

"...When the Leagues wrested back control of the Alamo Drafthouse brand in the beginning of..."

Sept. 9, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: The Never-Ending Story

Checking out of politics, checking in with the press

"...reports on last week's Association of Alternative Newsweeklies' annual convention – which naturally leads to considering the state of..."

July 23, 2010 Column by Louis Black

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

The Daily Hustle: 6/11/10

I don't need no cure … sweet Council hangover

"...yesterday, as City Council voted to toss out the proposals process that netted three frontrunners, and begin it anew...."

June 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...year for an unusual reason: Texas' horrendous air pollution problem. A nationally respected Sierra Club organizer, Hernandez moved to..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas Stars Playoffs

The Texas Stars host their first-ever playoff series in their inaugural season

"...Central Texas now boasts three professional minor-league sports franchises that are on the level directly..."

April 16, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Headlines

"...• Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez was embroiled in a flame war..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature

You've Got Rail!

Commuter rail springs to life

"...30 start of service was postponed indefinitely due to concerns by the Federal Railroad Administration...."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

Austin@COP15

Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit

"...upon Copen­hagen, during the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference Dec. 7-18 (aka "Conference of the Parties" or "COP15"),..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Picture Book

These colorful heart-shaped prints achieve inspirational folk art

"...Monsters: Pro and Conby Jad Fair It's a Beautiful Dayby Jad..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the Republican Party of Texas would worry more about improving public education, expanding health coverage, and cleaning up state..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature

Both Roads and Transit

Central Austin roads are at capacity, and we need to find better ways to move

"...frustration." While the city Transportation Department's new Austin Mobility Program has other noble goals – faster commutes, economic vitality,..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: The Super Looks Back

Retiring Pat Forgione considers a decade mostly well spent

"...gymnasium wall, generally his filibusters are neither evasive nor condescending, but full of the detail, energy, and personal engagement..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Michael King

'Killer' Keller Digs Herself Deeper

The courthouse doors might close at 5pm, but Judge Keller's problems won't quit knocking

"...declaration filed Tuesday with the State Commission on Judicial Con­duct calling for the ouster of Court of Criminal Appeals..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...the GOP. It was supposed to establish a Republican congressional majority: a permanent Republican majority...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Your civic agenda, Sept. 25-Oct. 2

"...CELEBRATION OF CHOICE Pro-Choice Texas hosts this annual celebration with music from Tish..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...to drink. The theory is that Guinness increases milk production...."

Sept. 26, 2008 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Officials' Silence Speaks Loudly at Hutto Forum

A forum on the T. Don Hutto immigrant-detention center will go on despite no participation from Hutto supporters

"...invited to participate in a public forum to field concerns about the T. Don Hutto Residential Center in Taylor..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Going Home to the Armadillo

After 30 years, the song remains the same at ArmadilloCon, Texas' favorite sci-fi convention

"...Anyone watching recent coverage of the massive Comic-Con in San Diego must think that all science-fiction conventions..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

Game, Set, Match

"...Pro: Josh..."

July 11, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Dems in Austin: Taking the Next Step

The State Convention looks ahead to November

"...At her first Texas Democratic Party Convention, San Antonio Sen. Leticia Van de Putte told the..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Parting Plan for Austin's Downtown Parks

Dunkerley pushes new plan to preserve Austin's open spaces

"...As a parting gift to Austin citizens, retiring Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley will place on the council agenda..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...to one count of kidnapping and one count of improper sexual conduct with a person in custody, in connection..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

Six-Card Stud

It's a wide-open Place 4 race

"...With Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley's retirement, her term-limited Place 4 has..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Single-member districts proposal shoehorned into discussion and vote, barely in advance of city's election-setting deadline

"...rescheduling the city's charter election from May to November contained this amazing revelation: "Oftener" is a real word...."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...the end of the night. It wasn't exactly a foolproof process: Each candidate made a one-minute opening statement, followed..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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