Letters at 3AM: Dead and Alive on the Fourth of July

A eulogy spoken over the coffin of our empire

"...Tom Sawyer is dead. Huck Finn is not. The "can do"..."

July 2, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

The Yogurt Shop Saga

Springsteen and Scott are free men – for now

"...before a gaggle of reporters on Oct. 28, Travis County District Attorney Rose­mary Lehmberg paused halfway through her prepared..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Murder Defendants Set Free

Prosecution not ready for trial

"...After a hearing that began June 18, Travis County District Judge Mike Lynch ruled Wed­nesday morning that Robert..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues, Pt. 2

D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg weighs in on status of yogurt shop murder case

"...Travis Co. District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg says DNA evidence is extremely..."

March 24, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Murders: A Rare Moment of Amity

The DNA evidence may still be an unknown, but at least both sides now know – and agree on – what to do with it

"...at best – a circumstance amped up since the discovery this spring of previously undetected male DNA found on..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop DNA Remains a Mystery

After four months of searching, a match still has not been found for the DNA that defense attorneys hope will exonerate their clients

"...It's been more than four months since Travis Co. prosecutors said they expected to quickly find the donor..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Acevedo Stumbles

Chief Acevedo's firing of Larry Oliver raises questions about unequal treatment at APD

"...be held to a higher standard than their rank-and-file counterparts. Along with higher salary and rank, he reiterated on..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Culture Flash!

Margo Sawyer colors a Houston park, the 2009 Texas Biennial calls for entries, and prizes for a playwright and a scenic artist

"...was all Austin. The image showed our own Margo Sawyer supervising construction of Synchronicity of Color, a major installation..."

April 11, 2008 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Judge Denies Laura Hall New Trial

Prosecutors failed to disclose crucial evidence during trial, appeal attorney argues

"...bid for a new trial made by Laura Hall, convicted last month of tampering with evidence in connection with..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Against APD Officers Alleges Civil Rights Violations

Family of 24-year-old beaten and arrested last summer by APD officer at bus stop files federal lawsuit against officer and his supervisors

"...poked and prodded the sleeping Cruz until he woke, confused. Griffin then delivered a harsh beating to the groggy..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Culture Flash!

The new Whole Foods will be getting some tasty new art, the Blanton just needs another $12 million, and where in the world is the Cultural Arts office

"...Foods world headquarters goes live in '05, the blocklong complex will boast new public art: a sculpture garden in..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Art as Big as the Great Outdoors

Austin Museum of Art has artists transform nature in a huge way – and wants you to help

"...dozens of hay bales and other natural materials. This "community land drawing," as it's labeled, is inspired by the..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Little Black Book

This is what happens when the "don't ask, don't tell" policy fails young lovers.

"...Black Book immediately posits itself as a not-your-run-of-the-mill romantic comedy with a quotation (from The Tempest) that prefaces the..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Rush's 30th Anniversary Tour

Live shot

"...Rush's three long decades have been forged with creativity, consistency, and, yes, monumental success rather than a string of..."

July 2, 2004 Music Review by David Lynch

Articulations

Georgetown High's annual musical needs your help, Ballet Austin's foundation passes the cool million mark, and there's new art at the convention center

"...The recent survey results from the Performing Arts Research Coalition indicated that 90% of Central Texans support the concept..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

TV Eye

The best of TV in 2003 -- with some weirdness and disappointment in there somewhere

"...2) Kenneth Mars (Young Frankenstein) in a Speedo and cowboy boots as Otto Mannkusser on Malcolm in the Middle..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Owens Shooting

Competing scenarios fly through the community, and APD's staffing and procedures come under scrutiny

"...routine felony traffic stop. But when three-year APD officer Scott Glasgow pulled over 20-year-old Jessie Lee Owens on suspicion..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Arkie's Grill

Rachel Feit steps out of time to sample the soulful fare at a longtime Eastside lunch counter.

"...the heart of East Austin, there's a little lunch counter that time forgot. Since 1948, Arkie's has stood as..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Local Bestsellers

The 10 top-selling books at Adventures in Crime & Space Books

"...reflect a variety of reading interests. This week's list comes from Adventures in Crime & Space Books, 609-A West..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Books Column

What's Next?

What happens next in the yogurt shop trials?

"...Robert Springsteen's conviction really only brings an end to the first chapter..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Grounds for Appeal?

A brief list of possible grounds for appeal in the yogurt shop murder prosecutions.

"...defense, Judge Mike Lynch ruled that portions of a confession by co-defendant Michael Scott could be read to the..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Testimony ends in the first full week of Robert Springsteen's trial in the yogurt shop murders case, and jurors are left with the question: What evidence do prosecutors have?

"...was intensely quiet on Tuesday in the 167th District Court, presided over by state District Judge Mike Lynch. On..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle has the edge in contributions over D.A. contender Shane Phelps

"...1996 district attorney's race, the candidates had spent a combined total of nearly half a million dollars on their..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Center Stage

Students at the American Ballet Academy in New York vie to join the professional corps.

"...it certainly wouldn't hurt. Center Stage is this era's contribution to the time-honored tradition of such dance dramas as..."

May 12, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Miracle Man

When an actor's bio claims 14,000 performances to his credit, you rather expect the fellow to have some good stories. And Eddie Bracken doesn't disappoint. In anticipation of his appearance at a screening of Preston Sturges' The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Bracken talks about Sturges, Betty Hutton, Hollywood, and hitchhiking.

"...be, his affection for the people involved, and his recollection of detail are such that the story seems to..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...May 1998 through April 1999. This year's honors also recognized achievements in dance, classical music, and the visual arts..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Blowing the Whistle?

City Hall Bureaucrat Says He's the Fall Guy No More

"......"

March 28, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

This Ain't No KOA

Don't Let the Tent Flap Hit You on Your Way Out...

"...Michael Urubek says the city council is dreaming if it thinks the new encampment ordinance..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...person has felt this title’s truth. (Or knows its cousin, “My uterus is trying to kill me.”) Finally, Yola..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Eastside Venue The Coral Snake Has Closed

Venue and bar announced its sudden end Thursday night

"...East Cesar Chavez venue the Coral Snake closed suddenly last week. The bar’s staff announced..."

Jan. 21, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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