The Battle of Washington's Bulge

The textbook wars make a casualty of Washington Crossing the Delaware.

"...next several years. Among the eighth-grade American history textbooks considered for state adoption were Prentice Hall's The American Nation,..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Not Your Daddy's Facial Hair

Kate Messer brings us up to date on the drag king scene in Austin.

"...be unnerving, most often my retort is a sweetly delivered, "Thank you, ma'am" to the barely shaving Eminem-wannabe slouched..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...two booming cities. It is home to a few hundred mostly low-income people. Their lives don't have much sparkle..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Dancing About Architecture

Mars Music store goes the way of Halley's Comet.

"...from other stores, Smart says that's "still debatable," but seeing as previous store closings done by auction were reportedly..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Beaver Nelson

Texas Platters

"...fourth and best album. His little boy in the red cape, Beaver in blue. Seeing that Legends of the..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Thank You Very Much, Mr. Robata

Claudia Alarcon tells you about dining with all of the senses at a unique Austin Japanese restaurant.

"...and put on traditional wooden sandals. Bamboo mats are offered for dining in traditional Japanese style...."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

4th Annual Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta

All the acts taking part in this year's Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta in the Paramount Theatre on Saturday night did a great job of working the crowd, but the audience didn't demand much in the way of innovation from them.

"...an INS agent held up a brown bag and declared that any member of the audience darker than such..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside dining 2002: by boat or by car, bring your appetite

"...Crawdaddy Cakes ($7.83), which were basic deep-fried crawfish with red bell peppers, onion, and spices. The chipotle remoulade served..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature

Age of Aquarius

With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.

"...punctuated with flashes of the two-finger peace sign and whispered injunctions of "love." Eventually, they make their way into..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Just Touching Base ...

with classic Austin tastes: old favorites, new reviews

"...a shocking reminder of how time flies. It's like seeing your friends' children after several months and meeting them..."

July 12, 2002 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

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