Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...realities of Austin's pervasive inequality, from economic distress to broad health and welfare. Musicians of color continue being threatened..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Hateful Eight

Tarantino's latest opus screens in 70mm this week at two Austin venues

"...Directed by: Quentin Tarantino. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Luv Doc: Worried Sick

Sometimes you have to risk your friendship for the sake of your friend

"...at the end of the month. We (her two best GFs) think she's making a big mistake. The bride..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Framing the Guilty?

Houston police thought they had their man – so the evidence was no problem

"...looking for LaShandra Charles and her cousin Marcell Taylor, but that's who they found...."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...long involved in the struggle for equal rights and equitable political representation – are going back and forth on..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...was a time not so long ago when Austin's public officials concerned themselves with the business of running the..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Beside the Point: Trust Us, We're the Water Utility

AWU's vows to deliver on WTP4 and conservation just don't wash

"...margin – on a $3.1 million contract that would begin excavation of a pump station for Water Treatment Plant..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Column by Nora Ankrum

The Open Casket

"...The Open CasketWorst Case Scenario (Mortville Records)..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Music Review by Greg Beets

Luv Doc Recommends: Bye Bye Bush

Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse, Saturday, January 17, 2009

"...sometime around 3am on Jan. 20, a fleet of black helicopters will descend on the White House lawn, their..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Are You Experienced?

In a new ad campaign, the Blanton redefines 'art,' raising questions about what it means

"...The Blanton Museum of Art's new "Art is Experience" PR campaign..."

June 30, 2006 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Letters at 3AM

Three fronts of transformative change in U.S. society: the allowance of Christian proselytizing in the U.S. Air Force Academy, Halliburton's receipt of government contracts to build detention centers for Homeland Security, and the rise of the Latino electorate

"...Donald Rumsfeld wrote that "when he assumed office President Bush announced that he wanted the Defense Department to transform...."

April 28, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Smoke Signals

Red River's live music venue owners fear Austin's newly proposed smoking ordinance – with good reason

"...the World," the city of Austin has caused nothing but hardship for its thriving nightlife: permit and age restrictions,..."

April 15, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Page Two

In blaming the anti-war movement for all possible future scenarios connected to terrorism or the war in Iraq, the hysterical right has poised itself to lead a devastating assault on the Constitution and its protections.

"...South by Southwest 2003 begins with the kickoff of the SXSW..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...Book Sense is the cornerstone of an effort by the..."

July 13, 2001 Books Column

Use Only as Directed

Patenting the Formula

"...Back in the day -- to be precise, back in..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To

Modern vampire horror crumbles to reveal a tragedy of codependence

"...Directed by: Jonathan Cuartas. Starring: Patrick Fugit, Ingrid Sophie Schram, Owen..."

June 25, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Rookies

Milla Jovovich sleepwalks through an action-comedy dud

"...Directed by: Alan Yuen. Starring: Milla Jovovich, Darren Wang, Sandrine Pinna,..."

April 16, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Antidote

New documentary examines the necessity of simple acts of kindness

"...Directed by: Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman...."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Comp Plan Framework Goes to Council

Framework thus far avoids controversy

"...another hurdle in its long-running development. A 4pm time-certain public hearing is scheduled Thursday, March 17, on endorsing the..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Triumph of the Underdog

Film Fight III: Writers in the Movies

"...That final FADE TO BLACK may be a screenwriter's only undiluted, unequivocal moment of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...18]. Now the Israelis are the moral equivalent of Hezbollah...."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column

1995-96 City Budget: Health Care Relief Comes Painfully

"...An audible sigh of relief can be heard down at city..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Update: Fate of UT's Fine Arts Library

Provost OKs recommendations to preserve, upgrade fifth floor

"...For months, the fate of the Fine Arts Library at the University of Texas has been unclear and..."

April 11, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Behanding in Spokane

This black comedy delivers everything you expect from a Hyde Park Theatre show

"...A Behanding in Spokane..."

May 6, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Climate Outlook

We're in the critical stage of a drought, y'all

"...As expected, the board of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has voted..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Shape Our Future

"...heard in the Envision Central Texas Regional Vision Survey being conducted from Oct. 6 to 26. The visioning survey..."

Oct. 7, 2003 Postmarks

Dig Deeper

Now what kind of mother would take her kids to see a movie about juvenile delinquents serving time in a hard-labor prison camp? A smart one, if she's read Holes, Louis Sachar's wacky, wickedly funny children's book that makes the leap to the big screen this Friday.

"...the folks at Disney don't want you to know about their new kids' movie: namely, what it's about. What..."

April 18, 2003 Screens Feature by Peter Debruge

Page Two

SXSW looms, Seton's dubious deal, the war moves closer, the city silences the music, and the new GOP loves deficits.

"...South by Southwest 2003 is about three weeks away. In this..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Council Watch

Several prospective candidates are expressing an interest in running for the council seat Gus Garcia is vacating

"...After his term ends next year, Council Member Gus Garcia is retiring from the council. The Watson..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Alfaro Case

"...the Texas Chapter of the American Cancer Society photograph by Charles Steck..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

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