Roy Jones Jr. Knows What Boxing Needs To Survive

And he wants Austin's help

"...This Friday, April 27, living boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. is bringing ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to..."

April 25, 2012 Sports Post by Kenny Pailes

ESPN Friday Night Fights

Four fighters put their undefeated records on the line

"...The top of the card at boxing legend/current promoter Roy Jones Jr. and his Square Ring Promotions' Friday Night..."

April 27, 2012 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Looping in the next wave: Anastasia Hera hosts, Kydd Jones doles out awards, Pat G & the Justice League..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Picks to Click

The SXSW Class of 2002

"...on Body Head Entertainment, the label founded by boxer Roy Jones Jr. Said label owner's own debut on Body..."

March 1, 2002 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Wu-Tang Clan: A Better Tomorrow

A requiem for rappers passing in the night

"...Once unstoppable, he’s become rap’s version of cruiserweight Roy Jones Jr., the slower, hittable version of an all-time..."

Dec. 10, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Profiles

Playing Tonight

"...to be the first artist to represent boxing G Roy Jones Jr.'s Body Head Entertainment on wax, the man..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

SXSW Gets Virtual

VR film pioneer Jessica Brillhart announced as 2019 keynote

"...• Clovyr CEO and co-founder Amber Baldet. Cannabusiness • Troy Dayton, co-founder of cannabis investment firm the Arcview Group...."

Nov. 27, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Good times for good citizens, May 21-28

"...on the cheap. 10:30am-noon. Sunset Valley City Hall, 3205 Jones Rd., Sunset Valley, 423-1050. $20 ($15, advance). www.docjody.com...."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

After a Fashion

Last night a hairstylist saved my life... no, really

"...My new friend Roy Mendoza Jr. escorted me to the Lady Bird Johnson..."

May 10, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'Possession Arrow': Badgley->Razook

"...Kansas All Big XII Second Team: G: JamesOn Curry, Jr., Oklahoma State G: Jarrius Jackson, Sr., Texas Tech G:..."

Jan. 11, 2007 Sports Post by John Razook

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...10:30-11:30am Paramount Theatre Dave Barry & Roy Blount Jr.Moderator: John Aielli..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan and Roy Wood Jr. in conversation with NPR’s Eric Deggans, where..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Why I Read ...

"...Director Cyndi Hughes: My best "scream" read was Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding. At last! Something to fill..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

A Mysteriously Happy Atmosphere

"...of sections of Burroughs' Naked Lunch and Hubert Selby Jr.'s Last Exit to Brooklyn...."

Oct. 23, 1998 Arts Feature by John Spong

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Thousand Leaves for Geffen. There's your headliner - the royal family of the DIY set. And they're playing before..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...the Austin Music Hall Thursday night, or the Grand Royal showcase at the Electric Lounge in the same time..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...$500; Dripping Springs builder John Talbot, $500; Landscape designer Roy Bechtol, $500; former mayor Roy Butler, $500; Jack Holford,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...the internet. Cast: Lili Reinhart, Daniela Melchior, Jeremy Ang Jones, Josh Whitehouse, Tim Plester, Christiane Paul, Joel Fry (World..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...Industries. Art director: Jerry Kay. Assistant cameraman: Peter Heiser Jr. Sound mixer: Le Roy Robbins. Script supervisor: Joyce King...."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum JR., James Hong, Jamie Lee Curits (World Premiere) (Opening Night)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Robert Altman; with Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downey Jr., Daryl Hannnah, Tom Berenger, Robert Duvall...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Trumpet Constant Ephraim Owens Won’t Be Rushed

New Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee substitutes kindness and ubiquity for a back catalog

"...fuse trumpet/flugelhorn great Clark Terry with Owens' post-bop hero Roy Hargrove, adding dashes of flair. He sometimes plays on..."

April 7, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...hit the stage the spotlight will be on Norah Jones, but with Lee Alexander (bass), Jim Campilongo (electric guitar),..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...to their backsides. Betcha mine's in trouble now. (Emo's Jr., 8pm) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, Rachel Bay Jones (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...wanted to do - forget he exists. Cast: Andre Royo, George Sample III, Kellee Stewart, Ashley Wilkerson, Kevin Jackson,..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward's Spiritual Journey

"Big Butter" brings his warm sound to Austin

"...Ephraim Owens, Red Young, and Mike Sailors locally, and Roy Hargrove, Betty Carter, Dave Holland, the San Francisco Jazz..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...1997: Texas Tornados with Roy Head, 8½ Souvenirs, Sexton Brothers Sextet, Lou Ann Barton..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...record-setting eight covers; a SXSW staging of Gary Clark Jr., Black Joe Lewis, and Brannen Temple posing as businessmen..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1971, 104min/color, DCP) Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, and Roy Scheider. Directed by William Friedkin. Gene Hackman stars as..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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