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"...argue that a woman's right to choose isn't a significant issue in this year's Senate campaign...."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Redemption Song

Kelly Willis follows up her career best -- Easy.

"...now clear Willis had yet to turn her most significant corner: motherhood. Willis and husband/songwriter/performer-in-his-own-right Bruce Robison welcomed Deral..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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.

"..."My sister and brother were full-fledged hippies, and they seemed to have the..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood weighs in with her thoughts about the Schlotzsky's magnate John Wooley and his brother's plans for downtown.

"...pizza oven. The popularity of that restaurant was a significant factor in the development of what we now know..."

June 7, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Truth Is Out There

Patrice Pike emerges from the "jam band thing."

"...relate to each other that way. It's like a brother and sister relationship. It's a very secure feeling."..."

June 7, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Too Much Room at the Inn?

Plans for New Downtown Hotel Generates Welcomes and Skepticism

"...is also president and CEO of Schlotzsky's Inc. (His brother, Jeff, is also a partner in Third & Colorado..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...blocking the streets and congesting traffic in order to significantly disrupt traffic and inconvenience citizens. The demonstrations are intended..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...revoke any semblance of civil rights. And if our brothers and sisters were to awaken and challenge Mr. Bush?..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...proposed anti-terrorism legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate poses significantly more danger to civil liberties than the measure adopted..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

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"...Just keep your mouth shut and pass the hat, brother. It seems the ultimate brainwashing to me; millions of..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Just keep your mouth shut and pass the hat, brother. It seems the ultimate brainwashing to me; millions of..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Will Pay Cash for Film

Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund underwrites independent film and video

"...round of TFPF winners came from outside donations, including significant, 11th-hour infusions from Stephen Dell, brother of Michael, and..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Burning Down the Sixties

They don't normally let dogs in the LBJ Library and Museum, but after Chronicle writer Jesse Sublett explained that he was talking about James Ellroy, the demon dog of American literature, they graciously made an exception.

"...yourself in the character Wayne Junior. There are some significant riffs about yourself in his character and then you..."

June 29, 2001 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...know. "I'm sure this little lady that fingered my brother was terrified," said Elaine Conran, Robert's older sister. "But..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

Local promoter and legend Tim O'Connor is retiring (well, he says he's retiring), and I want only to praise him. Hell, look at his accomplishments -- Castle Creek, Austin Opera House, Backyard, Austin Music Hall, La Zona Rosa, Willie, Farm Aid, and that's just the beginning.

"...alive. This show was a major investment and a significant educational experience. We were not all that rational...."

June 1, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Immaculate Film

Musicalia at the SXSW Film Festival

"...up than to watch civilized musicians talk about how significant what they are doing is. Plus, Lilith on Top..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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"...pap for the masses and a gloss-over of a significant story. Luckily, there are locals such as y'all who..."

March 2, 2001 Column

Sister in the Spirit

Praising the Lord with one of Austin's most talented sisters

"...Zion Baptist Church -- so this call-up was a significant promotion. Especially for someone who wasn't old enough to..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by David Lynch

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Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...Oh brother! Maybe that's why I'm wide awake, thinking about Republicans..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...by bears; the sisters Clytemnestra and Helen and the brothers (and ultimately husbands to the sisters) Agamemnon and Menelaus;..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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"...the place where he grew up with his younger brother Thomas and learned Houdini-like tricks in hopes of becoming..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

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Cap Metro wants to hear your complaints; a reader asks whether the Summer Smut issue was worth the offense it generated; a radio fan finds sustenance in a substitute; and more letters to the editor.

"...Chavez Plan is not legally binding; the love my brother and I have is legally binding. No council ordinance..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column

Coach's Corner

Coach can't hit a wedge shot, or make a putt, but he's trying.

"...Piece of cake. But as in science, there's a significant gap between the theoretical and the real. First, every..."

June 2, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...analysis published in the press should also note this significant demographic fact...."

May 26, 2000 Column

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...wells will be restricted, the agreement represents "a very significant departure from the Rule of Capture ... [which says]..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Let the SXSW onslaught begin ...

"...the first of three issues that will devote a significant amount of coverage to SXSW. After that, there will..."

March 3, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Aristocrats

"..."I remained convinced that our prestigious family with its significant connections could still hold sway over history." Thus spake..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Screens Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Final fareweall to the Texas Tornado; Frank Kozik Sells Out?; Sixteen Deluxe and Meat Purveyors shake up, but don't break up.

"...a more permanent memorial to the beloved cosmic cowboy, brother Vic Sahm says, "What I envision is doing something..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Taboo Topics, True Subjects

Reflections on Race in the NBA

"...just a game; it was about something really quite significant: hype...."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Feature by David Shields

A Sort of Legend

Author Neil Gaiman is a fantastist and storyteller. Marc Savlov talks to the author and reveals why he's also a legend. Sort of.

"...that involves sexy anthropomorphic representations of Death and her brother Dream, aka The Sandman, or miraculous, disturbing adventures beneath..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

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