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.

"...In the writ, filed Wednesday morning, attorney Joe James Sawyer argues that “new” DNA testing of a vaginal swab..."

April 16, 2008 News Post 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

Art City Austin: Everything old is new again

The annual art fair once known as Fiesta and the Austin Fine Arts Festival makes its debut after reinventing itself

"...The city's oldest art fair is about to become its newest art fair...."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty

Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month

"...local diners and strip clubs, we came to the consensus that 1) the Coen Brothers are as good as..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Karen Kuykendall: In Memoriam

When this performer and friend of the arts died on Oct. 31, the city lost the grandest of its grande dames

"...mean. Not that she was physically imposing; on the contrary, she was the epitome of petite, almost – to..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Arts Feature 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

Women & Their Work: Why W&TW?

Arts professionals talk feminism and women's art over the past 30 years and W&TW's role in both then and now

"...Some people wonder why Women & Their Work even exists. Is there really a need,..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film News

Little children and Little Children; plus, the Texas Bigfoot

"...Those adorable 15-year-old twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zach and..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Unexplained Death of Jennifer Cave

Laura Hall's trial ends with conviction – but no insight

"...dismembered inside the West Campus apartment of her friend Colton Pitonyak. In January, Pitonyak was convicted of intentional murder..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Was Laura Hall a Murder Accomplice?

Trial of Laura Hall, accused of tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension of Colton Pitonyak in connection with the August 2005 murder of 21-year-old Jennifer Cave, began Aug. 28

"...accused of tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension of Colton Pitonyak in connection with the August 2005 murder of..."

Aug. 31, 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

TV Eye

The End of the Cardigan-Clad Wise Man as We Know Him

"...It's May sweeps. Current series are coming to an end, while others are soon to launch..."

May 18, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Excessive Force Firing

APD officer fired and three of his supervisors suspended for policy violations in connection with arrest of drunk, possibly mentally retarded man

"...by acting Chief Cathy Ellison for policy violations in connection with the July arrest at a bus stop in..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TCB

The Back Room's curtain call after almost 33 years, live music crosses the gay divide at Chain Drive, and a sore groin foils Beck's secret Continental Club show

"...this big has been in the works for a couple of years," added McCarthy, a 16-year employee of the..."

June 30, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

War of Words – and Tacos – on Airport Boulevard

On Tamale House turf at E. 51st. and Airport, a taco is a taco ... or is it?

"...or more precisely, food fight – looms over the corner of 51st and Airport, long the domain of an..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Gentle Disturbances

Creating ripples in public space with large-scale public art

"...one fine day and find the Texas State Capitol completely covered in yellow fabric. I mean, completely covered, from..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Green Art

"...a time in Austin when there will be that correlation between what that project was and what it meant..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Whole Foods is about to get more arts-friendly, Austin moves closer to Puerto Rico, Shear Madness has a new detective running the show, and art at the new fire station really rocks.

"...selected Austin artists Virginia Fleck, Beverly Penn, and Margo Sawyer to create site-specific artwork on the site of the..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Benevento/Russo Duo

"...Marco Benevento and drummer Joe Russo has probably been compared to Medeski, Martin & Wood more times than Mick..."

March 18, 2005 Music Review by David Lynch

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

Rock & Roll Books

Gift guide

"...Ecco/HarperCollins, 405 pp., $26.95..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

TV Eye

'Lost' is 'Gilligan's Island' meets (choose one): 'Rashomon,' 'The X Files,' 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Survivor,' 'Lord of the Flies.' But it's also one of more interesting new shows this season.

"...Survivor, Lord of the Flies. Those are the various comparisons I've heard used to describe the new drama series..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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

Page Two

We celebrate the opening of Jonathan Demme's complex and moving The Agronomist and cherish the sensibilities of horror-film art director Robert Burns, who passed away this week

"...To talk about the power, content, and impact of The Agronomist, the documentary on Haitian..."

June 4, 2004 Column by Louis Black

The Fiery Furnaces

"...a unique flavor to the straightforward blues-rock of Ryan Sawyer's driving drumbeats. Like a soundtrack to a fantastical globetrotting..."

March 19, 2004 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Will Supremes' Ruling Scuttle Yogurt-Shop Cases?

The high court's unanimous Sixth Amendment ruling gives hope to attorneys for Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott

"...Attorneys for Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott, the two defendants convicted in the 1991 yogurt-shop murders,..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Second Helpings: Comfort Food

"...homestyle cafe, founded in 1948 by the late Arkie Sawyer, serves breakfast and lunch each weekday with come-back-soon hospitality...."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

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

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