Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

On the Blizzard / Stratus scandal, the Statesman misses the real story -- as usual.

"...to a massive, rambling Page One story by new-on-the-beat City Hall reporter Jonathan Osborne; a curiously fashion-conscious John Kelso..."

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

No Worries for Wal-Mart? Not So Fast

"...its blueprint for the rest of Austin. But a spin-off coalition of local business and community activists has emerged..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Meet our new Web site; local film news; and tackling denial, from the city budget to the Republican right.

"...extraordinary film scene is the support of both the city (partnered with AFS in Austin Studios, which, after only..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers talk back.

"...City Protecting Our Interests?..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column

Dancing About Architecture

American Idol picks Austinite Dana Clark to hopefully win the hearts of America in the next round of finals.

"...As chair of Austin's Music Commission, Kevin Connor gave City Council members a polite but pointed earful last week..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Warring Over Wimberley's Future

Developers, editors, and environmentalists battle over the future of Wimberley.

"...they decide whether to abolish the local government. The city bureaucracy -- although the word hardly seems apt for..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...rehashed buzz from dot-com press releases and New Economy spin doctors...."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...film hub began to shift around 1986, when the city became known as a union town, prompting the television..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...to Farm Aid. Today, he owns three of the city's most popular venues: La Zona Rosa, the Austin Music..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Deconstructing Downtown

The Economy Sneezes -- and Austin's Central Business District Catches a Cold

"...representatives. They had hoped to put the best possible spin on what had already become a public relations nightmare:..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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.

"...a Broncos game ...") than the subject and home city, respectively, for one of the most monumental theatrical projects..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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Transportation and trash are heavy on the minds of readers this week.

"...the Alliance hopes you will continue to cover the city's implementation of the Prop 2 bond program. It appears..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Column

Working Vacations

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...Ice Factory, New York City, NY..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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Interfaith's Socialist Agenda

"...and eliminate competition. They formed a company called National City Lines, which ran transportation systems based on buses. In..."

April 23, 1999 Column

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"...is holding its final public hearing on the massive CSC/City Hall proposal, and in fact, may have already made..."

March 26, 1999 Column by Louis Black

The Ayes of March

"...Ever since the city of Austin and Computer Sciences Corp. entered pre-nup negotiations..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

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"...in huge numbers paraded their petty hatred of the City Council. They failed to derail the bonds, but this..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column

Withering on the Vine

One Gardening Group Struggles While Another Thrives

"...for a foothold in the changing climate of a citywide movement it largely built. Although a cursory examination indicates..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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"...voices unheard in our communitites; of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, and other identities...."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

A Dickensian Prospect

Great Expectations or Bleak Housing in Austin?

"...Mayor Kirk Watson saved the day for headline-hunters and city hall spin doctors alike by bringing forward the too-perfect..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Reinventing theTriangle

Will the Stakeholders Ever Achieve Consensus?

"...still have not filed a zoning case with the city, and Cencor's Tom Terkel has stuck to his script:..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

BloodSport

Place 6 Goes for the Jugular

"...well-padded since the beginning by a cadre of progressive spin doctors, is finally on nearly even footing with Mitchell..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...man. Brigid Shea, who served with Nofziger on the city council, even took some air time during her Wednesday..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Revenge Is Sweet

Slusher Crashes, Burns on the Southwest Parkway

"...road serves one key landowner: FM Properties Operating Company, spin-off of global polluter Freeport McMoRan. Because the pockmarked road..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Kerry Is So Very...

Not Just a Torture Chamber Any More

"...But then, Tate makes her living putting a favorable spin on things. She owns TateAustin, a small advertising and..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...and Vida Boheme, contestants in the annual New York City Drag Queen Pageant. Watching Swayze apply his makeup is..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...Tuesday 1, Cap City Comedy..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...since the 17th century, the company puts a unique spin on things, touring only five actors who take on..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a dangerous city, where she must use the power of destiny and..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...booked for Austin Pride despite being a longstanding Bat City trans DJ icon. Making a bit of counterprogramming to..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

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