Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2017

"...time and space. The ending? Prepare your heart to skip a beat. 4) Truman..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Mumford

"...David Paymer, Mary Mcdonnell, Jason Lee, Loren Dean, Hope Davis, Ted Danson and Jane Adams. Lawrence Kasdan has always..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Juvenile Court’s Secret Hiring Process for Judges Falls Under Scrutiny

Disorder in the court?

"...judge to Travis County's somewhat-ignored Juvenile Court when attorney Skip Davis asked them to put their decision on hold...."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Harrell: Attempted Murder or Self-Defense?

Trial of 2016 cop shooting leaves context out of question

"...made to Tip411, and during pretrial proceedings Harrell's attorney Skip Davis sought to obtain information about the informant (either..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

How Attorneys, Advocates, and Judges Worked to Review UT Protest Arrests

Inside the effort that led to dismissal of all 57 arrests

"...By early evening, Skip Davis and George Lobb – two criminal defense attorneys..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

KeyPoint to Investigate Sanders Shooting

The decision has not escaped criticism

"...The selection was swift but has not satisfied Skip Davis, attorney for Sir Smith, who was also asleep..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Questions Arise About APD's Use of Sound Machines

Sonic warfare?

"...Attorney Skip Davis did a deep dive into LRAD technology in..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lords of Dogtown

This narrative re-creation of the skateboarding doc Dogtown and Z-Boys is a blast, as accurate as it ought to be with more than enough mythology and gut thrills thrown in for good measure.

"...(Hirsch); Sid (Angarano); and their Fagan, Zephyr Surfboards owner Skip Engblom (Ledger) – who saw a niche one drought-ridden..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unnecessary Roughness?

Austin criminal defense attorney who witnessed police officers 'beating down' two homeless people outside APD headquarters says yes

"...Austin criminal defense attorney Skip Davis was headed out of municipal court around 4pm..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judges Overseeing Travis County's Juvenile Court Have a Transparency Problem

They tackled one problem, but communication logjams continue

"...The judges also considered a transparency-related proposal from attorney Skip Davis – who has encouraged increased scrutiny of the..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial

"...Longtime criminal defense attorney Ed “Skip” Davis called the decision a “watershed moment” in effectively..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

57 People Arrested at Peaceful UT Protest, 46 Cases Declined So Far

Defenders say arrest warrants lack probable cause

"...Criminal defense attorney Skip Davis, who was at the courthouse until 2am last..."

April 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Head of Travis County Juvenile Justice System to Step Down

Retirement follows diversity concerns

"...At a Juvenile Board meeting in early June, attorney Skip Davis asked the board to include public input in..."

Oct. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...controversies became more explicit. Defense attorneys Amber Vazquez-Bode and Skip Davis, among several others, raised a barrage of issues..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

CRP Requests Outside Investigation of Sanders Shooting

Panel asked whether police had probable cause to 'interfere' with Sanders and friends – much less shoot them

"...Sir Smith's attorney, Skip Davis, also addressed the panel to remind it that..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"..."absolute defense" in Avilez's case, according to attorney Edmond "Skip" Davis. The jury disagreed, obviously, but not without a..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...things to make them better," says Austin defense attorney Skip Davis. But, he continues, "Judges make poor social workers."..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked If I Want To

Magnum opus on one of rock & roll's Rosetta Stones: 1967's Moby Grape

"...Skip Spence: rhythm guitar, vocals..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

Back Door Man

A profile of Bill Bentley, former Austin Sun writer, current music industry impresario, and producer of tribute albums of Roky Erickson and Skip Spence

"...the critically lauded More Oar: A Tribute to the Skip Spence Album. Bentley casually calls these stellar associations "walking..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Supercenter accessible only via neighborhood streets at MoPac and Davis Lane and Slaughter and a neighborhood drive in southwest..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Postscripts

Upcoming literary events in Austin.

"...Monthly Editor Evan Smith and TM writers Gary Cartwright, Skip Hollandsworth, and Mimi Swartz will be at BookPeople on..."

May 25, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Texas Platters

"...Skip Shirley is a man of many talents. Making his..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...for the pitch – favor for a son of Skip Spence. When my cell vibrated an unknown number the..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Austin Police Department. A to Z Sports reporter Brian Davis, a former UT communications employee, reported that Stephens was..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...we're all feeling the autumnal shift – the carefree skip of summer turned to a more thoughtful fall-time gait...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Writer/Director: Dennis Dortch Cast: Chonte Harris, Marcuis Harris, Mylika Davis, Alphonso Johnson, Emily Liu Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...(art), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Mike Huebner (music), Dawn Davis Loring (dance), Sondra Lomax (dance), Moira Muldoon (theatre) and..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Council Watch

Council divided on Gotham condo project; Jesus Garza gets a big raise; East Austin residents voice concerns about the future of the brown building and flood control.

"...the table: Deny Gotham's zoning, send Houston developer Randall Davis packing, and start work on a new waterfront overlay..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

A Different Kind of Barista at Empowered Coffee

Employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities make coffee and learn life skills

"...nuances of Kanye West's latest rant. It's refreshing to skip the latte art and artisanal snark and just find..."

May 11, 2018 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

News Ticker: November 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...messaging over actual governing. If that means they will skip voting, we're in!..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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