The Rise of McMansions

Those large-scale "starter castles" on postage-stamp plots of land bring two of the Austin City Council's most cherished ideals into direct conflict.

"...are not likely to let council forget it. As Robert Nash told the council two weeks ago, everyone has..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Point Austin: See You in Court

This week the Supremes consider the curious habits of Texas politicians

"...nine justices, including the two newbies, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Sam Alito. (Smith gets 40 minutes, followed..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Culture Flash!

Whole Foods is about to get more arts-friendly, Austin moves closer to Puerto Rico, Shear Madness has a new detective running the show, and art at the new fire station really rocks.

"...at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, that would be Robert Newell. The actor who's been busy the past nine..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Towers of Power

Are high-rises the key to a middle-class Downtown?

"...– who's already midwifed the tallest building in Austin, Frost Bank Tower – from putting up an even taller..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Under pressure from minority legislators, Texas A&M University President Robert Gates announced the end of TAMU's "legacy" admissions policy..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dred Scott, Revisited

The federal court decision on re-redistricting opens an old wound in Texas politics

"...24 in the Metroplex (a custom-designed fiefdom for Martin Frost that was eventually rejected by the Supreme Court) whenever..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped

"...senators on the conference committee are Todd Staples (Palestine), Robert Duncan (Lubbock), Jon Lindsay (Houston), and Jane Nelson (Lewisville)...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...districts, along with DeLay's special personal enemies: Dallas' Martin Frost and Austin's Lloyd Doggett. (Doggett is the only Texas..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"..."We plant our chiles after all danger of frost, which usually means late April out here," says Simmons...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature

Understanding the Science

"...into tomatoes or strawberries to increase their resistance to frost or adding a toxin lethal to some insect species..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...construct a seaworthy half-scale replica of the French explorer Rene-Robert La Salle’s ship La Belle that sank in Matagorda..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A couple of mini-festivals, Progger, Blk Ops, Mama Duke, and more live music to see

"...level of musicianship higher than the tip of the Frost Bank Tower. Best of all, it's free. – Michael Toland..."

April 1, 2022 Music Column by Chad Swiatecki

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...infinite content, with Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer Robert Greenblatt, and Chairman and CEO of MediaLink Michael E...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Broadcasts Vol. 27

"...instant mantra "No Roots," and strident local standout Max Frost's percussive "Good Morning," segues still rule the roost. Stirring..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

AFF On Story Takes The Shape of Water

Season begins with co-writer of Oscar-winning fairy tale

"...their craft, including Oscar-nominee Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird), Mark Frost (Twin Peaks), Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle), Gale Anne Hurd..."

April 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best TV Shows of 2017 (So Far)

The return of Twin Peaks is cause for celebration

"...Peaks series with Lynch directing and co-writing (with Mark Frost) the whole shebang, it’s cause to celebrate. If you..."

June 23, 2017 Screens Post by Mark Fagan

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...a lauded reissue of 1997's Kontiki, pure pop maestro Robert Harrison reactivated Cotton Mather. Furthering the ambition of post-Mather..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Swingle All the Way!

Stritch, Caruso deliver hit holiday cabaret from Birdland

"...– and he was writing with a lyricist named Robert Wells, and Wells had a house in the San..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Your Fantasy House

Where reader types would own a vacation home if it could be anywhere in literature

"...You might get called up to go fight some Frost Giants from time to time, but if that comes..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 23

"...lovelorn ballads by Kaleo, the 1975, and Austin's Max Frost, before Walker Lukens slides another local blast with "Every..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Music Review by Doug Freeman

KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 22

"...in with the Outkast "Hey Ya" strum of Max Frost breakout "White Lies." Jake Bugg loosens "Lightning Bolt" and..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Music Review by Doug Freeman

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...Esther's Follies Austin is dusting off its brief winter frost, and young local Emily Wolfe played a small part..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

'From Dusk Till Dawn' Returns

Everybody be cool. We've got an exclusive image from the new show.

"...8 at 4:30pm at the Vimeo Theater, with writer/director Robert Rodriguez and many of the cast in attendance. For..."

Feb. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Twinkies, Twerking, & Paraplegic Crowd Surfing

Fun Fun Fun Fest 8 – wrapped

"...Death," I noticed that the owl face of the Frost Bank Tower was visible though the upside-down crosses and..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Connecting to the Cosmos at Utopia Fest

I got in the van, the psych beehive, and Silent Disco

"...found barefoot thrash-grass pickers Whiskey Shivers and Texas songwriter Robert Ellis joining forces for an unofficial late-night jam...."

Sept. 23, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Butt-Numb-a-Thon 14 Lineup

Harry Knowles' annual film fest sneaks 'The Hobbit,' 'Mama'

"...birthday message to Harry from Simon Pegg and Nick Frost...."

Dec. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Louis Black

From Cimmeria to Cinema

Conan star Jason Momoa leads the Drafthouse hordes

"...5" Hawaiian is a pretty serious dead ringer for Robert E. Howard's sword-wielding Cimmerian, this was not the easiest..."

Aug. 18, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...Jones, Simon Howard, Luke Treadaway, Jumayn Hunter and Nick Frost (World Premiere) The Divide (US-Canada) Director: Xavier Gens, Writers:..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Roberto Alonzo Carol Alvarado Rafael Anchia Jimmie Don Aycock Dwayne..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...escalates into a nightmare of unforeseen events. Cast: David Roberts, Claire Van Der Boom, Joel Edgerton, Anthony Hayes, Peter..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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