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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin ad man J.R. Gonzales. Featured speakers include Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

The Rude Mechs take Lipstick Traces to Europe, Austin Civic Wind Ensemble finds a new conductor, Mexic-Arte makes art for the bus station, and the city is looking for artists to mark up South Congress.

"...at Westwood High School, Round Rock ISD, succeeds maestro Rick Glascock, who directed the ensemble for six years. Crockett..."

July 11, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postscripts

Austin's literary news

"...Rick Bragg is coming to BookPeople on Tuesday, December 4,..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...more iconic dot on the map in 1956, while Martin Ritt's Hud effected a similar transformation on the Panhandle..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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Rick Green and Ken Armbrister push a flurry of bills creating special water and development districts -- including the reviled, though much-revised, "Bradley bill" -- through their respective chambers at the Legislature.

"...Dripping Springs Rep. Rick Green has worked himself into a veritable lather over..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Is That a Biography in Your Pocket...?

Film Folios and Screen Prints

"...the talent-rich nucleus of SCTV: Harold Ramis, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy,..."

March 13, 1998 Books Review

Sxsw

"...appearance should expose their big-band jazz beyond the neo-retro martini-and-cigar set. (Scholz Beer Garten, 1am) -- Ken Hunt..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Pratchett, about a devil (David Tennant) and an angel (Martin Sheen) who play a bickering odd couple as they..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans Like Pot

Survey results clear: reform is needed

"...they sent out their preliminary results – as Phillip Martin, Progress Texas' deputy director put it in an email,..."

April 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

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Austin Stories

"...Martin Junior High became Martin Middle School this year --..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan skips Dubya's inaugural ball, while the Austin Music Network gets a reprieve from the city as the SIMS Foundation tries to spend $62,000 and fast.

"...the official Dubya Friday night lineup. Former Menudo man Ricky Martin might end up sticking with old classic rock..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Books That Keep on Giving

Does It Come in Paperback?

"...get for Aunt Tillie? A book, of course. The trick is, of course, that not just any book will..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...verbal embellishment necessary for these gorgeous, damn-near three-dimensional images: Rick Hell brooding at himself in a mirror like a..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

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"...four-candidate race outright with 45.47% of the vote. Gov. Rick Perry is expected to set a run-off date some..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton

Another Texas death row case marked by official carelessness, negligence, and intransigence

"...the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and Gov. Rick Perry act to stop it, on Sept. 14 Frances..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Critics Poll

The 'Chronicle's music staff rates the best local and roadshows, new acts, and more

"...Caligiuri: Ray Charles, Rick James, Bob Murphy, Rodney Dangerfield..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Music Feature

Zach Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors

In every respect, this production of Richard Bean's updated farce artfully crafts an environment of laughter

"...In this striking environment, Zach regular Martin Burke leads the cast through an irreverent and self-referential..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...Seibel; Set Decoration: Hélène Dubreuil "War Horse" 
Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Case That Wouldn't Stay Closed

The facts: a tragic house fire, a man executed, a governor under suspicion. Everything else is a mystery.

"...questioning fire scientists about that issue in 2009, Gov. Rick Perry quickly shuffled the panel, taking off several well-respected..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Jordan Smith

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...a woman he can't remember having sex with. Cast: Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloë Sevigny, Jean Smart, Malcolm McDowell,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...all Kaya and no Confrontation. – Thomas Fawcett Medeski, Martin & Wood..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Congress..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gypsy Rose

The 'Rockabilly Filly' bucks back into Austin

"...Screamers, in which Terry Danko, brother of the Band's Rick Danko, played bass. A song she wrote at the..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...campaign cash after the Oct. 6 gubernatorial debate, incumbent Rick Perry went on the offensive, attacking Bell in TV..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...testified that in order to get rid of Rep. Martin Frost's District 24 in Dallas and Tarrant counties, the..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Little Shop of Horrors

A house plant with an appetite for flesh says, "Feed me."

"...Directed by: Frank Oz. Starring: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, James Belushi,..."

May 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Readings From the Fringe

"...Walter Mosley, at least, is trying out some new tricks after having established himself as a thoroughbred novelist with..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

Pop-Up Food Folks You Should Follow for Impromptu Dining

Locals offer pop-up options for outdoor dining

"...cheese, grass-fed beef, pickles, onions, housed in a well-toasted Martin’s Bun. Very simple, yet refined, and (more often than..."

Jan. 17, 2022 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...spoken out against facilitating immigrant detainment. Recurring Republican Joe Martinez figures to meet whoever wins the March primary, though..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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"...between City Manager Toby Futrell and Council Member Mike Martinez. See "Beside the Point."..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

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