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Not in My Graveyard: RAMP vs. Covenant Presbyterian
One woman's battle with a church to preserve a Central Austin cemetery
"...an organization called Rescue Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, or RAMP. The group has about 700 members – who are..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Article Was Fair, but RAMP Isn't
"...Chesky’s well-written and fair article “Not in My Graveyard: RAMP vs. Covenant Presbyterian” [News, Nov. 28]. Ms. Chesky gave..."

Dec. 3, 2008 Postmarks

Vertigo Ramp: Inclined toward humor
In the improv created by Craig Kotfas and Ted Rutherford as the duo Vertigo Ramp, the unintentional chaos in the patterns is often as delightful as the patterns themselves
"...these people and their situations to life, the Vertigo Ramp boys pulled a wide array of tricks from theatre's..."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

As Eviction Crisis Looms, Local Leaders Ramp Up Relief
Help is on the way?

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Grind
"...a bullet on Christmas Day 1993, and the Clown Ramp, like the Road Warrior, exists only in memories. C’est..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Conjuring 2
Semi-retired ghost hunters make a comeback in the second installment of James Wan's spooky series
"...clearly on a slow burn, the final 10 minutes ramp things up to an unholy – and wholly unbelievable..."

June 10, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

From Up on Poppy Hill
This latest film from the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli is dubbed into English.
"...for that soupçon of incest intrigue.) Set in the ramp-up to the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, From Up on..."

April 19, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A/k/a Tommy Chong
Chong cuts a hugely sympathetic figure in the story of his legal troubles after Operation Pipe Dreams, an anti-paraphernalia sweep that specifically targeted his bong business.
"...movie, is filmed from a strange angle with an off-ramp prominently placed in the shot, his voice muffled by..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Longest Yard
Sandler and Rock keep the ball in play for this old prison football gem, although they fail to score any new points.
"...alpha bull, Captain Knauer (the underused Fichtner). Once the ramp-up to game day begins, however, the film asks you..."

May 27, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Rundown
The man-mountain known as the Rock is diminished by all the action clichés in his new picture.
"...other year, however, he has little to do but ramp up his megawatt charm and eschew the use of..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Final Destination 2
"...by one, the apparently lucky passengers who survived the on-ramp disaster begin to perish in gruesome and ingeniously plotted..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bringing Out the Dead
"...human car crash desperately in need of an emotional off-ramp and a spiritual change of oil. Literally haunted by..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

House of Cards
"...of cards, several feet high, with a long, winding ramp to its zenith. Lessac provides enough of Sally's perspective..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Gridlock at TxDOT and 51st Street
Traffic jam on 51st Street defies highway solution.
"...overpass at I-35, or more precisely, the cloverleaf entrance ramp from southbound Cameron Road to southbound I-35 that once..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City
Two historically opposed neighborhoods along Manor Road find a common enemy in plans to expand neighborhood arterials to make room for traffic into the redeveloped Mueller Airport site.
"...intends to do away with the existing northbound exit ramp that connects with Airport Blvd., which forms a natural..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Bike Routes in Central Austin
"...present, watch for loose rocks. There is a boat ramp across from Zilker Park with steep sides. Make sure..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

Iraq Comes Home
Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line
"...spotted Williams, peeking over the side of the bridge ramp. "Austin Police! Stop, or I'll shoot!" the officers yelled,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Farewell to ECB, Return to Tulia, APD Extends Knee, Ramping Up I-35, AAN Awards and Slacker Editor
"...RAMPING UP I-35 When people describe I-35 as a giant..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Sidewalk Fail!
"...@westgateaustin via Twitter: "More cut than curb @BankofAmerica drive-thru. Ramp perilously close to #traffic, too. @AustinChronicle #sidewalkfail."..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Photo Gallery

Officer Fired for Unjustified Use of Deadly Force
Officer Wayne Williamson indefinately suspended for firing his gun several times into a crowded parking lot at a fleeing suspect
"...who was allegedly carrying a knife ascending the spiral ramp of the footbridge that crosses Ed Bluestein. The officers..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator
The rise and fall of Eighties skateboard king Mark "Gator" Rogowski.
"...style called street, which eschewed the pendulous arcs of ramp riding in favor of smaller but no less difficult..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

U2 -- Opening Night, National Car Rental Center, Sunrise, Fla., March 24
"...a second time, and running laps around the heart-shaped ramp that carried the band members out into the lucky..."

March 30, 2001 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die
Three migrants drown after Texas blocks Border Patrol rescue
"...side of the river near the Shelby Park boat ramp and that three migrants, a woman and her two..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Full Collapse: Rebecca Hall on Madness and Abuse in Resurrection
The Night House star on her latest horrifying role
"...you have to start at one point and then ramp up, ramp up, ramp up. There's something really interesting..."

July 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Businesses' ADA Compliance Questioned
Texas Civil Rights Project launches barrage of lawsuits against businesses it alleges are failing to comply with ADA statutes requiring equal access for persons with disabilities
"...citing a lack of disabled parking spaces and wheelchair ramps, as well as accessible restrooms...."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Worldwide Radio Wrestling!
HD format hopes to body-slam satellite radio to an industry draw
"...million in 2007, but sales won't really start to ramp up until 2008, when 8.5 million will be sold,..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Day Trips
"...a grill and covered picnic table, and a boat ramp. The park is open March 1 through Sept. 30..."

July 27, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Web Awards
An annotated list of this year's Web Awards winners
"...People's Choice Award: oFF-rAMP gALLERY..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Kim Mellen

Day Trips
Lake Bastrop's North Shore Park gets a major facelift.
"...advantage. The fishermen were given improvements to the boat ramp and an improved parking lot, picnickers have the large..."

July 21, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hazardous Hoofers
Jaywalking is No Mean Feet
"...While a ramp at Sixth and Brazos would be nice, she said,..."

June 12, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

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