Activism on Wheels

The Helmet Law Spawns a Movement

"...community already up in arms over the city's Bicycle Helmet Ordinance. Churchill, who was riding his bicycle home from..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature by Lee Simmons

The Lone Ranger

The legend of Jerry Lynn Williams

"...fronting a band at a local club called the Silver Helmet, run by several Dallas Cowboys...."

Jan. 27, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Sweat in Your Crack: The Schadentrack

A sweaty, itchy look at this summer's freaky discs.

"...indoors. Here are some recommended summer jams. The 2-disc Silver Monk Time: A Tribute to the Monks (Play Loud!),..."

May 29, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Texas Rollergirls Announce Try-Outs

Hustlers win final post-season, TXRG looks to next year

"...news for the Hustlers. The ladies in purple and silver may have ended up with a blank intraleague score..."

Aug. 19, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...It's too bad, because Extra Fancy is one of Silver Lake's only acts to actually render metallic punk that's..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...in the case later this week. -- R.B. More Helmet Hoopla The Travis County Supercyclists Project waved the flag..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

'You Were Our Father, A Veteran and So Full of Desperation'

Short Story Contest: Third place

"...stared down as he walked and spotted the tarnished silver of a Continental dollar in the snow outside the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Kyle R M

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ben KleimanMore on Bike HelmetsEditors,..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

More on Bike Helmets

"...Editors, The bike helmet ordinance should only be passed if there is valid..."

Aug. 17, 2006 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...piece of unpaved land. Was I alone in my "silver-lining" thinking, back when the paving of paradise started, that..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column

'Speechless'

Third-Place Winner

"...turned away and got to work sawing down the silver fir I'd picked out. His father kicked the slug..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature by Benjamin Reed

Geek Out!

Recipient of a Purple Heart, plus Bronze and Silver Stars in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army infantry, Fuller suffered neither cowards nor introspectives gladly

"...James. Recipient of a Purple Heart, plus Bronze and Silver Stars in World War II as a member of..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Owen Wilson and the Joy of Paint

The star of the new wry comedy on the inner and outer life of Burlington’s No. 1 art show host

"...hair. The elaborate and carefully tended yet seemingly accidental helmet, a dandelion clock of wispy curls that almost fades..."

April 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The 'V-H-S' Rewind

Before tonight's last screening, the SXSW debut

"...actress Kate Lyn Sheil, who stars in Joe Swanberg's Silver Bullets with West (who also made House of the..."

March 16, 2012 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chlorine

First place

"..."Ten seconds," Paige chirped through her silver-plated teeth. "Oh baby, this lifeguard sucks and blows." Paige..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Books Feature by Gail Miller

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...proprietary emote used on her channel is a recognizable silver full-face helmet – this is because her followers call..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: In Favor of Waxing

There is far too much hair in the world already

"...Last night after we had sex, my girlfriend asked..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Housecore Horror Live Shot No.4 – Grand Finale

Goblins spook life into a long last day of extremes

"...after a live sonic bloodletting to Dario Argento’s 1977 silver screen colorization Suspiria – the first-year festival took its..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Roller Derby Update 4/9/11

Lonestar clash, big rules change pending, and support your local Texie

"...way back to the finals, only to take the silver in a 119-69 defeat...."

April 9, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...in 1,651 games played – are hereby awarded the Silver Medal of stubbornness. Thank you for your service, all..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Lightweight Lightning Lives Up to Its Billing

Boxing fans got what they came for last Saturday night

"...The eighth fight between the 2004 Olympic Silver Medal winner Vicente Escobedo and 38-year-old veteran Carlos Hernandez..."

April 7, 2009 Sports Post by Justin Sanders

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...Austin's official League of American Bicyclists bike-friendliness ranking from silver to gold, council voted to base the bike plan's..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Jan. 14, 1978, Winterland, San Francisco, Calif.

"...was a guy in a wheelchair, wearing a football helmet, using the chair to ram people at high speed,..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...MOONLIGHTERS: New York City's Moonlighters feature former Helmet bassist Henry Bogdan and Bliss Blood, ex-vocalist for Texas..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Strictly Ballroom

"...showcasing that silliness -- the tacky wardrobe, the hairsprayed helmet heads, the sex-as-strategy-to-get-ahead). But beneath all that snickering --..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Screens Review by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

The SXSW Wind Blows In

"...Fest on Tuesday at Twist featuring Ben Neill and Helmet's Page Hamilton. This Friday at 8pm, Dick Clark presents..."

March 12, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

An Antique Thang

TV Eye

"...amazing: pre-World War II Japanese jewelry, a 17th-century English silver pitcher, a first-edition Barbie, a set of pearl-handled dentist's..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Screens Column by Barbara Chisholm

Jazz Sides

"...on the right path. With help from DJ Spooky, Helmet's Page Hamilton, and the guys from Spring Heel Jack,..."

June 12, 1998 Music Review

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...Area-sounding slice of pop pomp, Post Minstrel Syndrome, this Silver Lake quartet is rubbing it in some people's faces..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...album (10 songs if you include the Rumors B-side, "Silver Springs"), it sounded almost exactly like the recent Rumors..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Feature

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