Day Trips: Statue of Union, Sugar Land

Houston-area statue rises to third-tallest in the U.S.

"...The Statue of Union towers over the flat urban landscape of..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fenves: Davis Statue to the Briscoe

UT Pres decides to move a Confederate statue, but allows others to stay

"...to the Briscoe Center for American History, and the statue of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson will be relocated, four..."

Aug. 13, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Confederate Statue Report Released

UT task force recommends taking action

"...Since the Thirties, Confederate statues have looked over the South Mall at the University..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by Mac McCann

Barbara Jordan Statue: Standing like she stood up for the Constitution

After a second national search, a design for UT's proposed statue of Barbara Jordan has been chosen, this one by California sculptor Bruce Wolfe

"...A design for UT's proposed statue of Barbara Jordan has been chosen … again...."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Barbara Jordan Statue at UT

The statue honoring the former congresswoman and UT professor is unveiled

"...Campus' Battle Oaks with the unveiling of a bronze statue in her likeness. That places her far from the..."

April 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Statue of Liberty Is Gone

"...Dear Editor, The Statue of Liberty is gone. On the 2400 block of..."

March 15, 2006 Postmarks

At the Statue of Venus/Three Decembers

The Butler Opera Center's pairing of these Jake Heggie chamber operas opened up small concerns to an enduring sense of love

"...At the Statue of Venus/Three DecembersMcCullough Theatre, 2375 Robert Dedman Dr., UT..."

March 11, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

SRV Statue Secrets Spilled!

"...readers that the secrets of the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue shall be revealed on Sat., Dec. 21, at 1pm,..."

Dec. 16, 2019 Postmarks

Let's Give Clifford a Statue

"...air. And truly, if ever an Austinite deserved a statue, it's Clifford Antone. I would love to see a..."

June 3, 2008 Postmarks

What Happened to 'Running Man' Statue?

"...Dear Editor, What happened to the iron "running man" statue that popped up on the south side of Cesar..."

Feb. 9, 2013 Postmarks

What About a Molly Ivins Statue?

"...Editor, I sure would like to see a giant statue of Molly Ivins erected on the south side of..."

Jan. 31, 2007 Postmarks

Eeyore's Birthday: A statue where the party started

The Eastwoods Neighborhood Association is raising funds for a sculpture of Eeyore to commemorate the park's part in the launch of that Austin rite of spring, Eeyore's Birthday Party

"...Bob Coffee has created a model for the 26-inch-tall statue – kid-friendly size – and now all that remains..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The End of the Confederacy at UT?

Will UT's Jefferson Davis statue finally be taken down?

"...UT President Greg Fenves to remove the Jefferson Davis statue has over 2,400 signatures, following up on a student..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

‘Doctor Who’ Watch

7.5: "The Angels Take Manhattan"

"...In which the Statue of Liberty reveals a very different fate for all..."

Sept. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Teenage Catgirls in Heat

This Troma film was made right here in Austin and tells the lurid story of cats that metamorphose into nubile women and "rub up against things" and cause havoc.

"...well, teenage catgirls in heat. When a mysterious sphinx-like statue is unwittingly uncovered by a crazed Hill Country gramma..."

Feb. 17, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Memoriam: Glenna Goodacre

Sculptor of Austin's beloved Philosophers' Rock has died

"...all else. It's unlikely as a subject for a statue, much less one to be beloved, but so it..."

April 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Williamson County Residents Organize to Remove Confederate Monument

Meanwhile the Texas Legislature tries to block monument removals

"...on the Georgetown Square, is a 60-foot monolith and statue dedicated to “Confederate Soldiers and Sailors.”..."

May 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...a temporary ban on fire and smoking; UT's Confederate statue problem isn't resolved quite yet; and more...."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

TDH: 6/7/11

Butler Park completion, F1 agreement, Willie Nelson statue on agenda

"...a couple deceased occultists' home; and placing a giant statue of Willie Nelson downtown...."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips: The Lady in Blue, San Angelo

Statue illustrates the story of Native American legend

"...The Lady in Blue statue is in a forested section of Bart DeWitt Park..."

April 15, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lady Justice in Comanche

Statue of Lady Justice returns to old courthouse to guard the halls

"...of lead alloy sheet metal 3/32-inch thick, the gray statue originally stood high above the courthouse square on the..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Neil Young: Heart of Gold

Jonathan Demme dreams us back to the golden age of performance films, in which Neil Young unfolds his latest album Prairie Wind in concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

"...set to music will only rise in value and statue over time. (See austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2006-03-10/screens_feature13.html for our interview with Demme..."

March 17, 2006 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez

Latin Boys Go to Hell

"...befuddling. What's with the stuffed toy clown? Or the statue of the Virgin Mary with tears running down her..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Saint Clara

"...of red (the opening shot of a Golda Meir statue silhouetted against a garishly lit window as a throbbing..."

July 25, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

World's Best Commercials: Cannes 'ninety-Two

"...let's just say it involves a convent and a statue, and coincidentally raises humorous topical implications surrounding the recent..."

Jan. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Twenty-One

"...Katie hightails it off into the direction of the Statue of Liberty (which she is visually framed with at..."

Nov. 8, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TDH: 6/21/11

F1, pedicabs, Fun Fun Fun Fest & Willie close out council

"...on Formula One, pedicab regulation, the return of Willie's statue, controversial development issues, and Fun Fun Fun Fest, naturally...."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...once more by advocating for the removal of the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, one of several Confederate..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

The One-Man Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Park Conspiracy

“Do you see it? Cuz if you don’t, then I’m crazy.”

"...readers that the secrets of the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue shall be revealed on Sat., Dec. 21, at 1pm,..."

Dec. 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Statues of Texas Women

A list of Texas women who stand tall

"...Statues of Texas women are in short supply compared to..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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