STAR Flight Strife Leads to Stand-Down

The fallout from an employee lawsuit briefly shuts down Travis County's air ambulance service and vexes the Commissioners Court.

"...On Jan. 23 members of the Austin-Travis Co. EMS STAR Flight ambulance crew, jointly run by the city and..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Night Flight Flies Again

Stuart Shapiro resurrects his Eighties underground variety show

"...did for nearly a decade with USA Network's Night Flight...."

April 10, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Should you have a bad feeling about this stand-alone Star Wars?

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Joonas Suotamo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald..."

May 25, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Star Maps

"...Directed by: Miguel Arteta. Starring: Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jorden, Martha Velez, Lysa..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flight of the Conchords

Listening while laughing til you cry

"...by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, otherwise known as Flight of the Conchords, was brimming with as much hilarity..."

May 8, 2009 Music Post by Belinda Acosta

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo find a few laughs as vacationing friends

"...Directed by: Josh Greenbaum. Starring: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr.,..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

A stellar entry into the beloved franchise

"...Directed by: Rian Johnson. Starring: John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Laura Dern, Adam Driver, Carrie..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Star Trek: First Contact

"...Directed by: Jonathan Frakes. Starring: Patrick Stewart, Frakes, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn,..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...both students and teachers. "She was absolutely a shining star," said Vanessa Connor, Ortralla's English teacher, who was with..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rooster Teeth’s Animated Series gen:LOCK Brings an All-Star Cast to Dark Horizons

Michael B. Jordan, Maisie Williams, and David Tennant voice the Austin studio's team of misfits

"...A noble child of House Stark. A Time Lord. The onetime king of Wakanda. That's..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Plight in Flight

Can Austin save the migratory monarch by planting pit-stop snacks?

"...avail. (The European Union banned neonicotinoids in 2013.) By starving the butterflies' primary food sources and breeding grounds –..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

'Spy Kids,' Small Planes, and Surly Senators Star in Mueller Sequel

The State Aircraft Pooling Board's long goodbye creates turbulence at Mueller for the city -- and Robert Rodriguez.

"...the air, making for some unexpected turbulence and dramatic star turns last week on the floor of the Texas..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Star Chambers

"...14? Vitamins or a pack of Camels? Ozarka or Starbucks? An inspirational quote? The image of some personal hero?..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Star Parks Soundtracks I Used To Go Here

Austin's Andy Bianculli on the ups and downs of movie music

"...Great, But I Was Ready to Come Home, Unexpected), starring Gillian Jacobs and Jemaine Clement. Its soundtrack utilizes eight..."

July 30, 2020 Screens Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Planetarium Hosts Star Trek Premiere Party

Trekkin out with Richard Garriott and the Austin Wind Symphony

"...has a planetarium? That's awesome. Well, not quite: It started as an exploratory committee and has since matured into..."

May 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Inside Man

Jeff Abbott balances espionage and bartending tips in this tightly controlled roller coaster of a thriller

"...to read at the beach or during their next flight to Dubai, the cover of the book trumpets it..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luv Doc Recommends: Lysts on the Lake Lone Star Open Joust

Village of Castleton, Friday, April 29, 2011

"...least a merciless noogie. That doesn't necessarily mean space flight and pre-17th century European history aren't fascinating; it just..."

April 29, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Twenty Flight Rock

A novel for music critics.

"...on how young people can be destroyed by the star-making machine and funny as hell in its wordplay and..."

July 20, 2001 Books Feature by Ken Lieck

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...Conversation stops as a shrill siren cry starts howling from the bank of walkie-talkies on the shelf,..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...While passing riders stare and traffic moves around them, the Austin-Travis Coun­ty Emergency..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Old Dogs

Mork and Vinny Barbarino star in this witless comedy about middle-aged men caring for a couple of 7-year-olds.

"...Directed by: Walt Becker. Starring: Robin Williams, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Seth Green, Ella..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Soul Power

The "Rumble in the Jungle" was the main event, but this concert in the Congo was a hell of an undercard.

"..."Cuando Llegaré" accompanied by King's strumming on the 13-hour flight and Ray Barretto inciting a jamming drum circle at..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Thomas Fawcett

The Incredible Hulk

Finally, the Hulk is truly incredible. As of right now, it's Marvel's universe; we just live in it.

"...Directed by: Louis Leterrier. Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim..."

June 13, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Merlin "Spanky" Handley, the former aviation operations director for STAR Flight, to settle a whistleblower lawsuit Handley filed in..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...after putting Merlin "Spanky" Handley back to work at STAR Flight -- prompting protests and a safety stand-down from..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Love Field

"...Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan. Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Haysbert, Stephanie Mcfadden, Brian Kerwin and..."

Feb. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Eagle Huntress

Real-life heroine soars above tradition

"...Girl power takes flight in this upbeat documentary about a 13-year-old Kazakh girl..."

Nov. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

If We Plant It, They Will Come

Monarch butterflies have a simple request

"...since we first covered the monarch butterfly’s plight in flight, co-owner Flint Beard of Lone Star Nursery reports an..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Les Misérables

This extravagant adaptation of the monster-hit musical is a little pitchy, but it's still a potent piece of cinema.

"...Directed by: Tom Hooper. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wing Commander

"...Directed by: Chris Roberts. Starring: David Warner, David Suchet, Jurgen Prochnow, Tchéky Karyo, Matthew..."

March 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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