U.S. Run by Organized Crime

"...is tricky, a conniver, who can deal with other scoundrels, and get the job (of president) done (and can..."

Nov. 10, 2007 Postmarks

The Decemberists

"...money, Meloy's songwriting is still populated by the usual scoundrels, rapscallions, and distressed damsels. Particularly powerful are war-torn duet..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

But You Can Win Her Yet

TexARTS revives a classic musical and a big musical theatre dream

"...who's currently on Broadway in the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Tadej Brdnik, a Martha Graham company member for..."

June 23, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Lame, the Halt, and the Parking Thieves

Crusading against handicapped-parking violators

"...on the lookout for an increasing number of rotten scoundrels who apparently have no qualms about stealing precious pavement..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Page Two

Persistence of memory

"...modern culture is the last refuge of aesthetically bankrupt scoundrels...."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by Louis Black

What Could Happen

"...what Bush hath sown. This is what happens when scoundrels lead a great nation...."

Sept. 2, 2005 Postmarks

KillSport

In KillSport, Spank Dance Company's latest, performers shoot, stab, bludgeon, and explode stuffed animals to satirize our lust for blood

"...Here's your chance to watch the scoundrels kill each other for sport...."

April 1, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Talk Radio Turns Blue

Leading with Al Franken, Air America lands in Austin

"...booed and hissed at the mention of Texas Republican scoundrels, like the audience for The Rocky Horror Picture Show..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Hightower Report

Texas Legislature, theatre of the absurd; and, why all the surprise over steroid scandals?

"...steroids to enhance their power and performance are rank scoundrels who should be banned from the hallowed games of..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

After a Fashion

"...Duke passed away in a timely fashion, and the scoundrels did indeed inherit a fortune. Honestly, with credentials like..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...from terrorist attack. Use your resources to expose the scoundrels of our current administration for what they are. Please...."

May 9, 2003 Column

The Hightower Report

Richard Perle uses our government to line his pockets; and Congress wraps tax cuts for the rich in the flag.

"...learned that their sacrifice was used by these shameless scoundrels as a rationale to give billions to rich families..."

April 11, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin @ Large: Vice, Vice Baby!

Why stop at casino gambling on Waller Creek? Bring on the sex, drugs, and smokestacks.

"...is concerned, casino gambling is the last refuge of scoundrels -- a sure-fire signal that you've run out of..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

A magazine for the people outside the CEO suite; and drug companies get Bush to help them kill babies.

"...Good God Almighty! Babies are dying, and these scurrilous scoundrels are wailing about the far-fetched possibility of pinching the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Do You Feel Safe? A Chronicle Questionnaire

Test your patriotism with our attempt at Total Information Awareness.

"...in Iraq this time, the last refuge of DC scoundrels, or what? I'm confused...."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

No Mercy: Perry to Decide If Texas Will Continue to Execute Mentally Retarded

"...Pardons and Paroles one of five international human rights "Scoundrels," in recognition of the board's maintenance of a capital..."

June 8, 2001 News Column by Michael King

My Cousin Vinny

My Cousin Vinny combines a good dose of Northeastern pomposity and Southern ignorance to produce a great comedy.

"...on perfect comedic acting. Writer Dale Launer (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) keeps the story line engaging; the plot isn't just..."

June 1, 2001 Screens Review by Eli Kooris

Capitol Chronicle

Living on the Dole

"...continue to be treated like criminals, and the real scoundrels are laughing all the way to the bank...."

May 11, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Soda Jerks

The AISD Vending Machine Scandal and the World of Snacks and Sodas

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Short Cuts

SXSW: Quentin bails, Jeremy fluffs.

"...far the longest and most swollen lines of autograph scoundrels at the fest, supplanting the usual brouhaha reserved for..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Lowdown

Major league baseball ticket gouging in New York, grassroots rebellion in Carmel, Ca., the oil industry's assault on the Project on Government Oversight, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce attacks new OSHA protections for workers.

"...and there are more legal actions underway against these scoundrels...."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Capitol Chronicle

Political commentary on the career of Henry B. Gonzalez

"...La Raza Unida Party "the last refuge of Chicano scoundrels," and added, "They hate me, and the feeling is..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Spare Us

"...your article on funeralgate, SCI, Bush, and all the scoundrels ["Funeralgate Hits Texas," Vol. 18, No. 45] ... I..."

July 16, 1999 Column

Scanlines

Practical Magic

"...and stupid), Detroit 9000 features plenty of heroes and scoundrels among both the black and white characters. Crothers' performance..."

May 7, 1999 Screens Feature

From Script to Screen

"...anecdote about how during the making of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels he got into an argument with Steve Martin over..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Roadkill

"...sex-heavy mix of the Lords of Acid. Ever the scoundrels, the denizens are in a constant state of arousal,..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Feature

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...County, a 10-watt bulb in a county of 25-watt scoundrels. Splitting his time between caring for his cantankerous, bedridden..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...in Rome, more native Irish than in Dublin, more scoundrels than in Washington, D.C...."

Feb. 2, 1996 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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