Safe House

This hectic, deftly edited, and unexpectedly bracing thriller stars Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds.

"...nowhere (it's actually a U.S./South African co-production via Universal), Safe House is (despite its generic title and the improbability..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Safe Passage

"...expect some kind of disaster story or tense thriller, Safe Passage is actually a family drama about the strength..."

Jan. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

White House Down

Roland Emmerich blows up the White House real good, so who cares if it doesn't all compute when you have Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx (as an Obama-ish prez) battling to become last men standing?

"...waste to Manhattan in Godzilla, and dive-bombed the White House in Independence Day is back for another shot at..."

June 28, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Council: A Rezoning Case at Historic Delta Kappa Gamma House

On the agenda: A contract with the SAFE Alliance to run a new family violence shelter and Stratus eyes the sky

"...request from the owners of the Delta Kappa Gamma house located at 12th and San Antonio. The one-story office..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SAFE Cares

Nonprofit announces program for young survivors of sex trafficking

"...SAFE, the local nonprofit working to end sexual violence and..."

Nov. 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

How to Lose a Safe Seat

Dems point fingers after embarrassing defeat in HD 118

"...may be regarded as a misfortune. To lose a safe seat looks like carelessness. Now Texas Democrats are trying..."

Jan. 30, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations bill...."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Cider House Rules

"...Novelist John Irving wrote the screenplay for The Cider House Rules based on his own novel, and the film..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...This past November, the North Door hosted house music history. A more electronic and minimalist offshoot of..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Taking a Tour of Freedom House

Poet KB Brookins talks their new full-length book Freedom House

"...a queer Black trans Texan, Brookins has built Freedom House, a full-length book of poetry...."

Dec. 17, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...a front-runner in the seven-candidate Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race without an incumbent, as..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Decade of Aggression at the House of Torment

Austin's top-rated Halloween haunt looks back on 10 years of scares

"..."Fresh meat!" Wham. The ingress slams shut at the House of Torment, and you're on your own...."

Oct. 31, 2012 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Live from the House

Regular updates from the swearing in

"...Charlie Geren and Burt Solomons get to do some house business about House Rules and keeping the committee staff..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Tea House Revamps Their Business to Survive Pandemic

West China Tea House shares Gong fu cha culture with Austin

"...connection. Such is the story of West China Tea House...."

Dec. 11, 2020 Food Post by Niti Majethia

MacIvor’s House, Now In Your House

One man’s relentlessly fucked-up existence debuts on YouTube

"...Victor, the contentious subject of Daniel MacIvor’s one-man show House, who didn’t need any novel coronavirus antics to turn..."

March 26, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

House Approves Abortion Restrictions for Minors

House gives first OK to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...UPDATE: On Thursday, the Texas House gave final approval to HB 3994, a measure that..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas House Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity

"...Last night the Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill 25,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Who's in the House?

Quick hits on the House run-offs around the state

"...that distracts from the general election. So the Texas House races that endured second rounds on April 13 –..."

April 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...On a brisk Tuesday afternoon in December, Spider House Cafe and Ballroom isn't exactly bustling, but it's far..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

“Our House, Our Rules”: Austin Restaurants School the Governor on Limited Government

Local eateries make plain – mask requirements aren't going anywhere

"...took to social media to make clear that the safety protocols they've been enforcing for a year now will..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Jessi Cape

SAFE Alli­ance Sees Fewer Assault Survivors Seek Services

Decrease follows nationwide trend

"...ongoing conversation regarding how Aus­tin supports sexual assault survivors, SAFE Alli­ance announced that its Sexual Assault Nurse Examin­ers team..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Making the House of Torment a Home

After a shuttered year, Austin's oldest haunted attraction reunites the family

"...is the smell of home. But not in the House of Torment, Austin's oldest and most beloved haunted Halloween..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Larson SAFE at Home

Baseball Boosters Seek Swing Vote

"...for former Councilmember Bob Larson's Save Austin From Extravagance (SAFE) coalition, Phoenix Firebirds owner Martin Stone and Austin Mayor..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Cyclists Hope for Safe Passage

The Safe Passing Bill would make roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users

"...advocates hope the third time's the charm for the Safe Passing Bill, which would establish mandatory minimum distances that..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Safe Sex is No Sex

"...in the late 1980s with his self-published slide talk, Safe Sex, which rattles off alarming statistics about sexually transmitted..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

Austin’s Haunted Attractions Are Back With Safe Screams

After a year of shuttered scares, Halloween is home

"...any entertainment business right now, the emphasis is on safety, and the professional haunts have taken extra effort to..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...in our justice system and makes our community less safe.”..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Animal House

This week’s cover story profiles Austin musicians and their pets sheltering together

"...weeks now, mask on and standing back at a safe distance, to photograph Austin musicians under home quarantine with..."

May 8, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...numbers aren't decreasing – or even stagnating. According to SafePlace, the Austin nonprofit that assists those affected by sexual..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

U.S. House Members

"...hold 17 of 30 Texas seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Though the incumbents are currently favored to..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

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