Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...hungry crowd, but special ones, like Burton, can create energy – while also serving as a conduit for something..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"..."We can't be reliant on these isolated institutions and these mega-factories where, if..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Causeway

Jennifer Lawrence returns in a moving portrait of a damaged woman

"...Henry, and they strike up an odd friendship that’s reliant on shared trauma. Lawrence and Henry do an incredible..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Tom and Jerry

Your favorite cat and mouse duo are back and in NYC

"...of the Jungle, Mr. Magoo and The Flintstones, a CGI-reliant Casper, and whatever Space Jam was...."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Nagavalli Brings Peace, Comfort & Joy

Eastern soul fusion or more traditional Indian devotionals?

"...magical. It is a profound and beautiful exchange of energy that happens when one plays live. Nothing can quite..."

July 20, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music Live: Grandaddy

Wrestling guitars back from the rise of synthesizers

"...It quickly became apparent just how reliant Grandaddy is on the shock of energy a guitar..."

March 18, 2017 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

ACL Review: AlunaGeorge

UK duo shelves slow-burn for dance beats

"...perhaps less focused on Francis’ vocal acumen, but still reliant on her energy to keep the party going...."

Oct. 2, 2016 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Pythia Dust

The Vortex's star-spanning musical is out of this world, but it doesn't really go anywhere

"...more of a concert or a revue than a plot-reliant musical. This is an important distinction, because I must..."

March 6, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Where's the Joy in 'Super Fun Night'?

ABC's new show gets the comedy kiss-of-death: It's boring

"...muddled to the point the show loses all its energy or if the show is just awful. I suspect..."

Oct. 2, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

A Whole New Astrodome

Houston needs a fresh look for its old arena; we've got a few ideas

"...the whole experience had by those attending events at Reliant Stadium, the state-of-the-art retractable-roof stadium that took the Astrodome’s..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Chase Hoffberger

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...Henry David Tho­reau, who believed human beings thrived as self-reliant individuals and should be skeptical of society and its..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

Total Utility

The pain and politics of raising electric rates as a means of controlling our destiny

"...vision of what it would take to save Austin Energy...."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Carole vs. Climate Plan

New 'nonpartisan' group vs. AE generation plan

"...sprouted up, calling for a public vote on Austin Energy's proposed renewables-reliant energy plan. And the group, Austinites for..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Discount Government, Part II

Historically low city tax rates bite back in the longer run

"...e-mailed the Hustle to say, "We probably have been over-reliant on sales tax during the good times which causes..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...SCHNITZEL Looking for nuts-and-bolts info on sustainability and renewable energy? Need an excuse to flee this weekend's urban overload..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...while major FEMA operations are run out of the Reliant Center in Houston. It is a warren of recently..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Noriega vs. McMurrey

Noriega and McMurrey go to the mat

"...articulated body blows. When questions came up about alternative energy policy, Noriega gave polished, politician-sounding talking points, while McMurrey..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi teacher says he wants to be the Texan Paul Wellstone and "to re-establish the integrity of what I teach and what American democracy is about and who American democracy should serve"

"...is the Demo­cratic establishment endorsing my opponent, a big energy, natural gas, fossil fuels representative, while you are asked..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi schoolteacher files on the Democratic side

"...is the Democratic establishment endorsing my opponent, a big energy, natural gas, fossil fuels representative, while you are asked..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

KEYE to Air Titans Season Opener, not Texans

"...a whole new roster, a new coach, and new energy to move them into a competitive season. KEYE would..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Enviro-Rentalism

Saving the planet when you don't even own your own (low-flow) pot to piss in

"...Austinites are renters, making some of the most important energy-saving activities (and city rebates) inaccessible. Moreover, rental properties are..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

"...Group announced a pending buyout of the major state energy utility TXU Corp., to coincide with a series of..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...of the state's electricity market and sat on Perry's Energy Planning Council, whose 2005 report pushed Texas further down..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Capitol Briefs

"...of the state's electricity market and sat on Perry's Energy Planning Council, whose 2005 report pushed Texas further down..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Parsley Keeps Power Over Power

It'll be business as usual (with the emphasis on business) at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

"...a pivotal showdown. Hudson wanted to force the incumbent energy companies like TXU and Reliant to appear before the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Permaculture

Local activists try to break free of oil-dependent lifestyle

"...living off the grid and being self-sufficient than being self-reliant: knowing where stuff like food and energy comes from..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Trouble on Green Mountain

Green Mountain blames regulatory and market obstacles for its woes, but critics cite lack of investment in clean energy.

"...In June, Austin-based Green Mountain Energy Company – self-described as "one of the nation's largest..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Texas Business and the 'Gay Agenda'

"...Reliant Energy / No / 57..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Three-Eyed Fish Alert! Texas No. 1 in Power Plant, Mercury Emissions

Toxin linked to birth defects

"...Goliad counties. AEP is followed by Southern Company and Reliant...."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Market for renewable energy continues to grow

"...Austin-based Green Mountain Energy Company, which provides 600,000 customers nationwide with renewable electricity..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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