News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...Roundup, a grand jury declines to indict APD officer Robert Pfaff; destructive storms claim nearly a dozen lives in..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance’s The Crucible

The department manages to elicit tension from Arthur Miller’s familiar drama, but not without a few flaws

"...it seems, guest director Michael Fry was replaced by Robert Ramirez (head of the acting program) and MFA director..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors

Austin Shakespeare's new take on Shakespeare's farce takes some time figuring out its own identity

"...new staging of The Comedy of Errors, directed by Robert Ramirez, it isn't just the characters that seem unsure..."

May 12, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance's In the Red and Brown Water

Multiple storytelling modes make Tarell Alvin McCraney's complex play operate as both theatre and ritual

"...& Dance production, co-directed by Charles O. Anderson and Robert Ramirez. First, there's the kind of storytelling that most..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin Shakespeare's A Streetcar Named Desire

This thoughtful take on Tennessee Williams' classic subtly pits the Old South against the New North

"...denizens, each sporting an over-the-counter dialect (nimbly crafted by Robert Ramirez) ranging from Chicagoan to New Yorker, all decidedly..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Gangster Squad

Despite uneven filmmaking and questionable facts, an extraordinary cast brings this story about mobster Mickey Cohen's attempted takeover of L.A. and the handful of honest cops who thwarted him.

"...Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Nick Nolte, Robert Patrick, Michael Peña, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Mackie and Austin..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Courtney Barnett, Kid Cudi, Butch Hancock, Marisa Nadler, Robert Earl Keen, and more

"...while interpolating an American fantasy of youthful ennui. – Alejandra Ramirez Butch Hancock04 Center, Saturday 27..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

The Bourne Ultimatum

The third film in this series is the best one yet about the rogue CIA spook with the memory of a goldfish.

"...Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy Considine, Edgar Ramirez, Albert Finney and Joan Allen. Ask Francis Ford Coppola,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Shakespeare's First Folio

Why the first collection of the Bard's plays is such a big deal and cause to celebrate on his 400th death anniversary

"...Theatre & Dance faculty members Franchelle Dorn (Medea) and Robert Ramirez headline a staged reading of Shakespeare's late tragedy...."

March 18, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fantastic Market Picks a Sinful 16

International co-production market draws on Fantastic Fest vets

"...When Tim League and Robert Rodriguez announced that this year's Fantastic Fest would also..."

Aug. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...claim being made by Capital Metro's former rail manager, Robert Bolduc, who says he was blacklisted at the agency..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Carter Shooting: Attorney Challenges Official Story

Family attorney challenges official version of Carter shooting

"...a motion for summary judgment filed by Wagner's attorney, Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez, seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed...."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Homeless Sting Smarts

Some wonder if APD's Operation Out of the Box was less about clearing the streets of criminals than about cleansing them of the homeless.

"...representation for seven of the men. Attorneys Keith Hampton, Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez, and Linda Icenhauer-Ramirez agreed to take the cases..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Carter Trial: Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations begin after passionate closing arguments

"...In response, Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez defended Wagner against the claim that he used..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...Update: 10:34pm: Tzintzun Ramirez didn’t shy from calling out the DSCC, which endorsed..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Playback: Angel Dance

Robert Plant & Patty Griffin put the Continental Club in the mood

"...Led Zeppelin's "Rock & Roll." The unmistakable voice of Robert Plant might as well have been a jackhammer, the..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...merely offering sage advice, but between them, Todd Main, Robert Hernandez, Jeff Smith, Mark Yznaga, and David Butts are..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

UPDATED: Driver Says He Heard Shots, But Didn't See Police

Carter's friend, and the driver of the car, testifying this morning

"...But that wasn't the question, Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez drilled back at Webb, now 18. The question..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

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

"...punctuated by He Said She Said in 2013. – Alejandra Ramirez Molly Burch..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations began after passionate closing arguments

"...hour-and-a-half of passionate closing arguments by Loewy and by Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez who is defending Wagner against the claim that..."

June 11, 2013 News Post

Sanders Lawsuit: 'A Deal Is a Deal'

Family attorney argues city's rejection of settlement was breach of contract

"...the deal was finalized, plus a voice mail from Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez, who was hired by the city to represent..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Murder Most ... Peculiar

A rogue's gallery in the Gregory Steen murder case

"...from ... the less guilty. And as defense attorney Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez would have it, an apparently incomplete investigation by..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Critics Poll

"...Alejandra Ramirez: Seu Jorge, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...close enough that it appeared Austinite activist Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez might edge out West for the run-off slot...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Plan Your Psychedelic Weekend With These Levitation Picks

Nearly two-dozen choices ranging from the Flaming Lips to Elephant Stone

"...Tokyo quartet spins on its own cosmic axis. – Alejandra Ramirez..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Jackson's Parents File Suit

Family alleges racial profiling

"...Attorney Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez is representing Kleinert, and wrote in an email..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Officer on Stand in Civil Rights Case

APD Officer Nathan Wagner testifies about police shooting

"...perfect example of government intrusion in the extreme. To Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez, the shooting resulted from reckless actions taken by..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

One More Detour on Holly Street

Power plant demolition delay reprises neighborhood history

"...booms and busts. On the corner of Riverview and Robert T. Martinez Jr. streets, for example, an ambitious teardown..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Film News

Robert Rodriguez and the come-hither look of 'Rambo 4'

"...Film-fan rumor central has Robert Rodriguez in talks to direct Sly Stallone in Rambo..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

With Minimal Drama, Saltillo Project Lurches Forward

Capital Metro hires a planner and appoints community advisors for the rail-yard redevelopment

"...Austin planning mavens; the 20-year-old firm has master-planned the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport redevelopment and the Seaholm District, among..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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