Tacos of Texas Takes Cultural Exploration to the Screen

Episodes feature one taco and one Texas city

"...Mando Rayo's friendly voice fizzes out of the phone speaker. His writing partner and longtime friend,..."

July 27, 2018 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

UT Professor on the Making of Texas Film Epic Giant

Don Graham's Giant: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Edna Ferber, and the Making of a Legendary American Film

"...Texans overwhelmingly despised the Texas epic novel penned by an outsider who played to..."

April 13, 2018 Books Review by Joe O'Connell

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...are even willing to get caught riding around North Texas with three prostitutes in their whip. Rounding out the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lawyers File Brief in Support of Lehmberg

Betty Blackwell says DA will not seek another term

"...A group of more than 100 lawyers filed an amicus brief late..."

April 25, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Funeralgate Hits Texas

What Did Bush Know?

"...Waltrip has given two different versions of what happened during his visit to Bush's office on..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...During the final days of the last legislative session, Representative John Hirschi was fed..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Progressive Responses to Evictions, Truancy Define Justice of the Peace Contests

Power to the People in the "People's Court"

"...Often described as the "people's court," the chambers of our..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pasta Paisanos Support Lilith Fund, Texas French Bread Bakes Back Better, Desert Door Gets WILD Again, There’s Deep-Fried Charcuterie at the Texas State Fair, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to vote got a second chance this week. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals told a lower appeals court..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

Shea Supports Brees for Place 5 on 3rd Court of Appeals

"...Dear Editor, I was surprised by your lack of endorsement in Mina Brees' race for Place 5 on..."

Oct. 24, 2006 Postmarks

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...that continues to weigh heavily on Samantha's mind. That professional opinion was made by a paid medical expert witness..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Of Politics and the Production Block

Take two with Austin's voice-over studio

"...years, the firm has picked up contracts for some of the most iconic shows on Texas radio, especially those..."

Dec. 22, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abortion: Whole Woman's Health, the largest abortion provider in Texas, shuttered its four clinics in the state this week,..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature

Bikinis Bar & Grill’s French-Fry-Eating World Championship

"...it comes down to actually devouring a Biggie-sized serving of the deliciously deep-fried artery-murderers, most folks would normally stop..."

Jan. 25, 2007 Sports Post by Audra Schroeder

Tales of the Cocktail Takes Over New Orleans This Week

Texas craft bar talent attending NOLA event July 17 - 21

"...As the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail spirits and culinary festival kicks off in..."

July 16, 2013 Food Post by David Alan

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...The director of under-graduate admissions at the University of Texas says a..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Campus Hacks: Texas State University

Learn the (Texas) state of all things university with these hacks

"...river running through campus and the two booming metropolises of Austin and San Antonio only a stone’s throw away,..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by May Olvera

Janis Joplin, Texas, and the Big Beat

How East Texas Shaped Rock's First Female Superstar

"..."I'll tell you 'bout Texas Radio and the Big Beat...I'll tell you 'bout the..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 5, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...An hour southwest of Austin sits another world. Rolling hills and winding roads..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Celebrate Texas' Independence With Chicken-Fried Steak

Ride the gravy train at Hyde Park Bar & Grill

"...Celebrate the independence of the Lone Star State by getting $3 off on..."

March 2, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Easy Tiger Roars on Seventh, Simona's Coffee Supercharges the Colton House Hotel, Tiff's Got a Brand New Treat, You Could Win A Herd of Cattle, FFS, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene in the second..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Garrison Brothers Distillery Announces Semifinalists in Texas Bourbon Bartender Competition

Five of Austin’s top bartenders compete to win $10,000 prize

"...Garrison Brothers Distillery announced the 25 statewide semifinalists for their Bourbon Brawl bartender competition on Wednesday..."

March 6, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Ten of Austin's Top Sommeliers

A guide to somm-built wine lists in town

"...As we wind down our Drink, Drank, Drunk issue..."

July 9, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

The Roots of the Left

Scholz Garden recalls a storied political and cultural past.

"...Scholz: Texas Before Deodorant "The Germans had bought half the block..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Seeing the Future of Politics in SXSW Documentary Boys State

Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine look at the state of boys

"...Do you remember when Texas voted to secede from the United States of America?..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...for a photo finish. Together, they are the faces of Austin's pre-millennial tension. The city's officially sanctioned New Year's..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...It's rare that the sleepy Texas House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism committee votes on a..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...The Texas Moving Image Industry Incen­t­ive Program, the state's initiative to..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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