Obscene Calling

Law enforcement crosses capitol politics, and the Rangers get burned

"...itself -- which includes the Highway Patrol, the antiterrorist Special Crimes squad, the bad boys of the Narcotics Service,..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...to cut costs. Any Baby Can serves children with special needs; the Candlelighters help children with cancer. -- L.N...."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Dueling proposals for tweaking -- or gutting -- the smoking ordinance

"...The only concession made by Tobacco-Free forces is to give "free-standing bars" nine extra months --..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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If you want to cut government spending, legalize pot, plus more pearls on government spending (or lack thereof) and the Austin Film and Green festivals.

"...Beaver Came to Town. Two other screenings are of special interest. Hearing Neil Young talk about the various manifestations..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...headline." Nevertheless, the notion drew immediate fire from anti-big-box forces. In a press statement the next day, Liveable City..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Black and White and Rick All Over

The ABCs of 'The School of Rock'

"...director Richard (aka Rick) Linklater are the primary creative forces that shaped The School of Rock into the delightful..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Lowdown

George talks the macho talk, soldiers walk the deadly walk; and Congress says "Health care for me, but not for thee."

"...was "over." Asked later about the fact that hostile forces continue to attack our troops in Iraq, George sneered..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...cost; occasionally we have enrichment events with filmmakers and special screenings, and former CinemaTexas directors include Eric Schaefer (teaching..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Western Zing

With all the right ingredients, has chef Robert McGrath found a trailblazing blend of the robust and bold? Virginia B. Wood finds out.

"...McGrath's first independent restaurant venture, and he has joined forces with longtime local restaurant developers Larry Foles and Guy..."

July 18, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Son of the Graphics Giveaway

Just as the success of the first X-Men film has spawned a sequel, so has Free Comic Book Day, and on May 3, 2003, this promotional event for graphic literature -- or funny books, if you will -- will give away more millions of comics about everything from guys in tights trying to save the world to schlubs in offices trying to hold onto their jobs.

"...Duck, and the Transformers! These fantastic figures are joining forces to give away millions of comics on Saturday, May..."

May 2, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Can Wynn Lose?

The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?

"...any council member has since.) Last year, the progressive forces for whom Nofziger is a natural candidate -- the..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

American Movie

What to see at the sixth annual Cine Las Americas.

"...achievement." Awards received in 2002 include Best First Film Special Mention at Cannes, Best New Director at the Edinburgh..."

April 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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"...lobbying state agencies regarding policy matters on behalf of special interests...."

April 18, 2003 Column

TV Eye

What on TV is bugging "TV Eye"? Pretty much everything.

"...when Sykes' Wanda Hawkins is exposing hypocrisy in her special news segments or hanging out with her buddy Keith..."

April 11, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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"...to follow hither and yon. Yet, we have no special investigators, no truth-seeking task forces, no Osama and family,..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column

The Custody Battle at Brackenridge

Seton's plan to build its own pediatrics facility throws a monkey wrench into the proposed hospital district.

"...Council member and UT regent Lowell Lebermann, called a special meeting of the steering committee for Oct. 29. The..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

"It's Extremely Easy to Frighten People"

Insightful foreign policy critic Noam Chomsky explains the upcoming war, previewing his Austin appearances.

"...deterrent. They can't stop the United States by conventional forces...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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"...superior to a paved expanse is a surreal exercise, especially if the listener just doesn't want to understand...."

Sept. 27, 2002 Column

Letters at 3AM

"...we are called to be our true selves by forces beyond ourselves. They stopped calling every night when I..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...Hello Stratus quo! And goodbye Barton Springs! (With special thanks to Daryl "Chamber of Concrete" Slusher.)..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood fixes her French, has her eyes rolled back in her head by a delightful new dessert, and reports on the latest cooking classes in session in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...the Grapevine Market (7938 Great Northern, 323-5900) and by special order from Miles himself. My thanks to Kendall Wolff..."

July 26, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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"...A third option is to remember what makes Austin special and fight for those values ... don't let Stratus..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Another Drug War Casualty

Testimony continues this week in the capital murder trial of 23-year-old Edwin Delamora, accused of firing the fatal shot that killed Travis County Sheriff's Deputy Keith Ruiz in February 2001.

"...Capital Area Narcotics Task Force -- and similar task forces -- were coming into sharp relief. In May 2000,..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Since it's too late to turn back, Don Aurelio forces his grandsons to follow through with their promise. The..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature

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"...has access to the Internet when lots of people (especially starving artists) can't afford Internet access. But to not..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

What I Learned at the Dot-Bomb Revolution

Robert Bryce recounts his short, happy career in the Internet wave

"...the children." Oh, and there were the widows, orphans, over-taxed-under-appreciated-you-name-it-faction-that-needs-special-attention-this-week. For the past nine months, I've dealt with businesses..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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The war on drugs works in opposition to the battle against terrorism.

"...are already comfortable bedfellows. Internationally, in many areas anti-government forces have long ago turned to the drug trade as..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Dr. Zelda Austen said in her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta and the "TV Eye" column. I..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

From Bethlehem to Austin

A journalist moves from the violence of Palestine to the safety of Austin, and finds herself dazed by the difference.

"...Palestinian can venture into the Holy City without a special Israeli-issued permit, and those permits are almost impossible to..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Muna Hamzeh

The Hightower Lowdown

Jim waves the flag; George Dubya plays his health-care shell game; the U.S. gets into bed with thugs.

"...all over the place, because it stands for something special, historic, important, and uniting. I'm not waving it as..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

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