Not Good EATS

"...food, by undermining laws that aid in wildlife protection, puppy mill dog protection, and even baby food safety. One..."

April 28, 2025 Postmarks

Restaurant Review: Bambino

New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say

"...The fermented crust, made with flour from Barton Springs Mill, wasn’t quite as tangy as that of, say, Bufalina’s,..."

June 7, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Luv Doc: Purebred

His heart was the size of a peppercorn

"...chosen to rescue her dog from some shopping mall puppy mill? Don’t get me wrong, after you drag them..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Regarding Waterloo Doodles

"...approving advertisements are woefully uneducated on the subject of puppy mills and responsible breeders. Among other things, the Humane..."

Dec. 6, 2021 Postmarks

Puppy Mill Ills

"...There’s no risk of buying a dog from a puppy mill here, thanks to the 2010 ban on retail..."

May 15, 2020 Postmarks

Her Smell

Elisabeth Moss is a the center of a rock and roll tornado in this heartbreaking ballad of self-destruction

"...ended up just the same self-destructive grist in the mill (wait for the first full song that Becky manages..."

April 19, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Explorers Club

Austin Playhouse's sublimely silly satire of Victorian pomposity ventures where other comedies fear to tread

"...of some hilarious props by Kathleen Toner. A charming puppy love for Phyllida exudes from Aaron Johnson's Lucius Fretway,..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...Jared & the Mill (Tempe, AZ.)..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Raising the Bar

Local brand takes chocolate-making SRSLY

"...celebrated. But it takes a little something more than puppy love to pursue the chemistry and art of artisanal..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Amira Jensen

Civics 101

"...Puppy Mill Aware­ness Day Featuring celebrity guest speakers, live music,..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column

Split AISD Board Grants Teachers Three-Year Contracts

5-4 vote reveals tension on the dais

"...sends a clear message that "AISD is not a puppy mill for teachers."..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Blue Friday, Blue Sunday

Grim Reaper has its way with Austin: Larry Monroe, Charlie Hatchett, Steven Fromholz, and more

"...acts including the 13th Floor Elevators, Christopher Cross, Bubble Puppy, and ZZ Top. He also played guitar in the..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...of biological origins. Commented Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller, "If Ms. Cargill wants textbooks to include 'another side,'..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Headlines: Bonus Round

Puppy mills, flyovers, Formula One, and more

"...that the court should uphold the legality of Texas' anti-puppy mill law in a challenge brought by members of..."

Dec. 6, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

After a Fashion: Goodnight, Sweet Hoodie

Rest in peace, sweet Hoodie

"...hanging to the ground, and it was probably a puppy-mill operation ... but Margaret and I were enchanted. There..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Legislators Rewarded for Animal Advocacy

Simpson tried to derail puppy mill bill

"...Simpson was a vocal opponent of the so-called puppy mill bill, which SAOVA opposed. The bill by Houston..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Commission Debarks Puppy Mill Regs

Committee proposals for more humane measures fail

"...of a bill aimed at putting out of business "puppy mill" operations – large-scale breeding operations where animals are..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Better Than Nothing?

Controversial puppy mill regulations pass

"...a press conference to announce the filing of her "puppy mill" bill last winter, Houston Dem Rep. Senfronia Thompson..."

March 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Gay Place: Best Of-ing

Oh, gays. There is so much to do!

"...BOA issue hits the stands two weeks after this puppy you are holding in your hands. Needless to say,..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Animals Survive Perry's Desk

Perry signs puppy mill/cockfighting bills

"...one that seeks to regulate (out of existence) so-called "puppy mills" and another that strengthens Texas' nearly century-old ban..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Throws a Bone

Three bills make life a little better for Texas animals

"...Senate Criminal Justice Committee. On May 13, the so-called "puppy mill bill" passed out of committee on a 5-0..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Puppy Love at the Lege

"...to end the cruel and inhumane practices of so-called "puppy mill" breeding operations. It requires regulation and inspection of..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

House Passes Puppy Mill Bill

With Simpson arguing against, measure passes

"...afternoon in favor of a bill that would outlaw puppy mills...."

April 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Does Puppy Mill Bill Stand a Dog's Chance?

Puppy mill bill stalls out

"...Questions regarding whether the so-called "puppy mill bill" is appropriate for the House's Local and..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Puppy Mill Bill In Trouble?

Is bill in trouble from puppy-mill area lawmaker?

"...Whether the so-called "puppy mill bill" is appropriate for the House's Local &..."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cockfights and Puppy Mills

Lawmakers look to strengthen cruelty laws

"...Lawmakers last week stood up against puppy mills and cockfighting, offering bills that would strengthen laws..."

Feb. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...PUPPY MILL AWARENESS DAY Hear from Johnny O (of New..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: So How was Your Vacation?

Council comes home to the budget, the Sanders debate, and plenty more

"...yang to the budget's yin known as the $90 million transportation bond election is up for a 10:30am presentation..."

July 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

FixAustin Fixation Continues

"...Did you even go in and lobby for the puppy mill/puppy lemon law bill? How about adoptions? Did you..."

April 3, 2009 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...52% of the water it was pumping, wasting 80 million gallons of water during a severe drought. Angry commissioners..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature

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