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"...to show off their table manners and techniques. – Robert Gabriel WE8pm, Emo's Main The best part about the..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Yogurt Shop Suspect's Appeal Unsuccessful

Robert Springsteen's bid for full exoneration is blocked

"...Robert Springsteen's latest effort to clear his name and receive..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Mighty 300

Authors for Fest 20 include Lethem, Lemony, Pitts, Diggs, Hart

"...Lethem and Lemony Snicket, Taye Diggs and Leonard Pitts, Robert Christgau and Jessica Hopper? The Texas Book Festival, natch...."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'Sinister': Local Boy Makes Evil

Cargill's 'Sinister' premieres at SXSW

"...the midnight premiere of Sinister, co-scripted by Austin's C. Robert Cargill...."

March 11, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Next Initiative

AISD aims to fix problems before state steps in

"...interest in such programs and noted that Education Commissioner Robert Scott said, "I've got five management companies, and I..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fired TEA Employee Files Appeal

Former director of science curriculum disputes TEA's 'neutrality' on creationism

"...the suit are both the TEA and its commissioner, Robert Scott...."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Proposal

Anatomy of a repurposing plan

"...to meet the concerns and questions of Education Com­mis­sioner Robert Scott. "As soon as you met with him," Torres..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Mentality of Politics as War

Scott McClellan on his time in the Bush Administration

"...Scott McClellan: Yeah. I don't know if you've just heard..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Super High He

Iron Man at the Alamo Drafthouse

"...roof of his theater, literally, when he hired Eric Scott of Denver-based GoFast! Sports and Jet Pack International to..."

April 28, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Prosecutors Say New DNA Evidence in Yogurt Shop Case Doesn't 'Exonerate' Defendant

A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence found in a vaginal swab proves his client is not guilty, and that Springsteen should be released from prison.

"...A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence proves his client..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Strategy for Saving Low-Performing High Schools

AISD drafting strategic response to performance issues at its high school campuses

"...low performance under the state's accountability system. Education Commissioner Robert Scott could choose to close the campus at the..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Johnston High School Gets Another Chance

Acting education commissioner says AISD can keep Johnston open another year

"...to shut it down. But acting Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott gave word that AISD will be allowed to..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...On Tuesday, Travis Co. Medical Examiner Roberto Bayardo told reporters he doesn't know how his office..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SBOE Approves an Evolution in Texas Textbooks

Over loud objections, the State Board of Education voted to approve high school biology textbooks discussing evolution.

"...reformers" because prior to Friday's confirming vote, TEA head Robert Scott told board members that any additional errors would..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Double Dragon

"...Directed by: James Yukich. Starring: Robert Patrick, Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano and Julia..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, Nancy Kwan, Robert Wagner and Michael..."

May 7, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bucking the Blacklist

Robert Van Boven back in court against Texas Medical Board

"...of state power," said attorney David Tuckfield, representing Dr. Robert Van Boven at a Nov. 20 hearing before Judge..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Jason Bourne

The former CIA op resurfaces in a new era of electronic surveillance

"...Vikander, Julia Stiles, Vincent Cassel, Riz Ahmed, Ato Essandoh, Scott Shepherd, Bill Camp, Vinzenz Kiefer, Stephen Kunken and Gregg..."

July 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...leaders: clarinetist Anat Cohen, saxophonists Joe Lovano and Tom Scott, even Texan soft rock icon Christopher Cross. Never fear,..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Insane Inmate Deemed Too Ill to Murder

It took 20 years of litigation to figure out

"...rare thing occurred in death penalty jurisprudence on Thursday: Scott Panetti, one of the most clearly insane people in..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Wave 2: The Martian, The Witch, and More

New Ridley Scott flick, plus dozens more added to fest

"...announced some of its biggest titles ever, with Ridley Scott's eagerly awaited The Martian, Patrick Stewart in Green Room,..."

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Endless Love

New era, same old story: young passions, forbidden love, and parents who just don't understand.

"...Starring: Gabriella Wilde, Alex Pettyfer, Bruce Greenwood, Joely Richardson, Robert Patrick, Rhys Wakefield and Dayo Okeniyi...."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Timeline of Key Changes

A decade of changes in Eastside schools

"...2007 Education Commissioner Robert Scott announces Johnston High will be closed due to..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chaos in Tejas Live (First Night): The Bats

Seminal Kiwis back in the U.S.A.

"...blast but rather a whisper, singer and principal songwriter Robert Scott easing the quartet into the mid-tempo “Supernova” and..."

May 31, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland

Headlines

"...› For the second time, criminal justice blogger Scott Henson was detained by Austin Pol­ice and questioned as..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature

Pearce To Reopen

Education Commissioner Scott approves repurposing plan for middle school

"...Trustees unanimously approved the campus repurposing plan, Education Commissioner Robert Scott gave it the nod. In his two-page letter,..."

Aug. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Plan Approved

AISD Trustees pass repurposing unanimously: Now it's up to TEA

"...The plan goes straight to Education Commissioner Robert Scott, and district staff hope to get his decision..."

Aug. 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Suddenly, It Makes Sense?

Pearce closing: a theory

"...Middle School closure fiasco is the horrible timing. If Robert Scott and the state wanted to close the school,..."

July 30, 2009 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...to "repurpose" Pearce Middle School, after state Education Commissioner Robert Scott ordered its closure over low standardized test scores...."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

Kress Bashes Pearce

No Child Left Behind architect gloats over middle school closure

"...with closing a failing school, he says, because Commissioner Robert Scott is giving the district the opportunity to re-purpose..."

July 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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