Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

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"...guests Roxy Castillo and Shi Feticcio.   – James Scott Crooklyn..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

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"...History Month: Make it to the launch party for Scott Henson’s “Icarus in Heels and Fur,” a murder mystery..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...anchored by Joe Faulhaber (guitar, Jerry vocals) and Shadd Scott (drums, "Bobby" vocals) that excels with deep, varying set..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...even among data-driven justice advocates. In Austin, those include Scott Henson and Kathy Mitchell of Just Liberty, who consider..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD "Reimagined" Training Academy Still a Work in Progress

Adoption of new curriculum for pilot cadet class scheduled for May 31

"...to discontinue their paramilitary approach to training," Just Liberty's Scott Henson told Council on Thursday...."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: A Wary, Cloudy Start for a New Police Cadet Class

“Reimagined” academy still a work in progress

"...to discontinue their paramilitary approach to training,” Just Liberty’s Scott Henson told Council on Thursday...."

May 7, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...Veteran activist Scott Henson of Just Liberty said, "Distraction is too mild..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Budget, Council Agrees to Disagree (Updated)

Spending plan includes $4.6 million in last-minute additions

"...mental health first-response funding, as summarized by Just Liberty's Scott Henson at his blog, deferring the staffing conversation for..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin At Large: For the Price of a Policeman

The cost of public safety, in different community currencies

"...We have also heard from our longtime comrade Scott Henson at Grits for Breakfast that we could hold..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

UPDATED: Austin Police Department's Alarming Use of Force Rate

Injury-causing force used in over 900 traffic stops in 2018

"...about now. Last week, The Atlantic, using numbers from Scott Henson’s Grits for Breakfast blog, reported that APD officers..."

April 10, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Isn’t It Romantic

Another entry in the bizarre "head trauma leads to female empowerment" rom-com genre

"...Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin, Brandon Scott Jones, Jennifer Saunders and Alex Kis...."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...have stayed with them forever. – Richard Whittaker LabyrinthD: Jim Henson; with David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (1986)..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

Cameras for Cops

Will City Council get a policy in place on June 9?

"...Taser CEO Rick Smith. As Grits for Breakfast writer Scott Henson noted in April, there do exist other options...."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Scott Henson announced Monday that he's taking over as executive..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature

Gay Place: Cheeky

This is the week to dance cheek to cheek

"...Summer Osborne in Concert Pian-emo-soul and hometown fave Nancy Scott. Tue., April 28, 7-9pm. BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste...."

April 24, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...APPEALSJeff Rose (R): 96,952 (37.7%) / 307,145 (54%) Diane Henson (D): 160,057 (62.3%) / 260,160 (46%) State Legislature..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry Adds Abortion, Minimum Sentencing to Special Session

Two red meat conservative items bolted on to agenda

"...minimum sentencing seems like a much more baroque request. Scott Henson of the Grits for Breakfast blog has been..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

Companion bills aims to give more local control of wire taps

"...But according to Scott Henson of criminal justice blog Grits for Breakfast, there..."

May 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...collaboration between avante-pop/violinist Kishi Bashi and acclaimed animator Anthony Scott (Coraline, Paranorman). An abandoned puppy awakes in a post-apocalyptic..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 (+1) Theatrical Joys of 2012

Recalling a year of Shakespeare on bikes, masterful Miller, and a one-woman eco-soap

"...Caroline Reck (Glass Half Full Theatre) have done Jim Henson proud this year with original works The Crapstall Street..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

Quote of the Week

"...– Grits for Breakfast blog writer Scott Henson on Gov. Rick Perry's traditional holiday pardons..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column

Third Court Turns Bright Red

Dem Diane Henson loses her seat But Keith Hampton isn't giving up

"...and 53.8% of the district­wide vote. Austin civil attorney Scott Field ousted incumbent Dem Diane Henson to join GOP..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Third Court Seats Go GOP

One Dem remains on influential bench

"...In the final tally, incumbent Democratic Judge Diane Henson was ousted by Austin civil attorney Scott Field, who..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Partisan

"...• Place 3: Six-year incumbent Diane Henson (D) faces Scott Field (R), who heads the Field..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...The Austin Chronicle and its writers Daryl Slusher, Scott Henson, Robert Bryce, and others set the record straight..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

Pardon O. Henry!

Insert pun here

"...S. Porter's birth and now Grits for Breakfast blogger Scott Henson has launched a campaign to have President Barack..."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Police Chief Goes on the Offensive

Acevedo called Henson a "liar" to the Statesman

"...kidnapping on Feb. 10, involving well-known criminal justice blogger Scott Henson and his 5-year-old granddaughter, has become a subject..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...› For the second time, criminal justice blogger Scott Henson was detained by Austin Pol­ice and questioned as..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...recent memory – on criminal justice reform issues." Indeed, Scott Henson, who writes the Grits for Breakfast blog (and..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

BREAKING: Travis Co. Rules Against Austin City Council

County attorney comes down hard on Open Meetings violations

"...input: potential input sources under discussion include the Bulldog, Scott Henson’s blog posts on Austin Water policy, FarmVille requests..."

April 1, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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