The Last Sure Thing

Stand-up showcase ends five-year run with new live recording

"...For five years, one sure thing on the Austin stand-up scene has been Sure..."

Aug. 26, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

When Is Austin Comedy a Sure Thing?

Maybe on a Wednesday, definitely on a Saturday

"...the long week’s hump. But can you find a sure thing?..."

Feb. 3, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

'Sure Thing (Live!)'

The joke's on CD as Austin comedy gets its own record label

"...Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady have hosted Sure Thing, a weekly stand-up showcase, since 2012. In an..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...Yes: Thing...."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texans Flirt With Success, Bandwagon Jumpers Sure to Follow

Fan loyalty is like a marriage, for better or for worse

"...a Texans fan is like … well, I'm not sure what to compare it to. It's rough, that's for..."

Oct. 22, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Just a Family Thing

"...Synyster, Zachy, and the Rev. It was interesting but nothing extreme, just wonderful place to go and be. It’s..."

Nov. 28, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Second Coolest Thing Online

"...Just a few years ago, the coolest thing you could do on the Web was look at..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

A Thing Called Divine Fits Part 2

More Q&A with Spoon's Britt Daniel

"...you mention that,” says Daniel from Los Angeles. “It’s something that gets brought up every now and then, more..."

Aug. 23, 2012 Music Post by Austin Powell

Do My Thing: Ty Segall

Prolific garage rocker wrestles with his ‘Sleeper’ hold

"...TS: I like everything Orville [Bateman Neeley III] does, although he’s not properly..."

Aug. 26, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Q&A Hole: What's One Good Thing About Death?

With Marc Savlov, Steve Moore, Elizabeth Doss, Ken Webster, and more

"...we asked a few people to name one good thing about death. And the macabre subject brought the usual..."

April 8, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Doing the Bret Thing

On the Town with Bret Easton Ellis

"...I play with her blood and after that basically everything's okay...."

Oct. 20, 1995 Arts Feature

The Name's the Thing

Do the Hugos Really Award the Best in Speculative Fiction?

"...But I wouldn't start with Campaign. Sure, it does everything that a new book in a..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Books Feature by Adrienne Martini

When the New Thing Is Old News Already

Call it Murphy's nth Law of Computing: 'Any given program, when running, is obsolete'

"...Future of Financial Services, it's about to become a thing of the past for Americans, too. Due to mobile..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Doing the Right Thing

The city takes a small step toward racial reconciliation

"...Thus far, the best thing to come out of the ongoing public debate concerning..."

June 3, 2005 News Column by Michael King

The Thing in the Lake

"...The Homecoming "Not understanding Pinter is a very great pleasure. To feel the elusiveness of his meaning is, in..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Talk, For Sure. But Action?

CodeNEXT holds community meeting, announces delay in rewrite process

"...in all, though not all of them spoke – sure were opinionated; there was a hearty share of applause,..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Katie Matlack

Can Agree on One Thing

"...Assemble Your Armed White Male Mask," Oct. 27]. For sure, too many people everywhere are being shot every day...."

Oct. 31, 2017 Postmarks

Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Breweries

Local beer roadtrip features Ramin Nazer as your tour guide

"...your journo Brenner will report on what the whole thing was like, sure, so you can get a second-hand..."

March 27, 2013 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'The Next New Thing'

Author Larry Cuban on the history of reform in Austin schools

"...it didn't work, so let's do the next new thing.'"..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Alley Flats Are Not a Good Thing

"...little blurb about Eastside alley flats being a good thing is way off the mark [“Naked City,” News, May..."

May 19, 2008 Postmarks

Denial Is an Ugly Thing

"...part of it that suits you, Mr. Andrews. I sure hope the second a thug attacks an officer, he..."

Dec. 5, 2005 Postmarks

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way From the War

"...Dear Editor, A funny thing has happened indeed and I would like to share..."

June 24, 2004 Postmarks

It's a Hippie Thing

Local Deejay Jody Denberg recalls his friend Doug Sahm

"...cannot believe he's gone, I think of all the things I will miss about him. First and foremost, I..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Point Austin: A Funny Thing Happened ...

Potential consultant firm violates city's anti-lobbying ordinance

"...to as many as a thousand firms. (It says something about the attractiveness of the $200,000 contract, if you..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Special Session Is the Only Thing That's Certain

The when and the what are still unknown

"...30 days, there's no obligation for lawmakers to get anything done. In 2003, Perry had to call them back..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Voting Booth

AFS Documentary Tour presents Election Day

"...moments and stories. If that sounds oxymoronic, let me assure you: It's not. Even without 2000's hanging chads, there..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Things That Came: It Might Be Science, But It Sure Ain't Fiction

'Videodrome' and 'They Live,' then and now

"...that not only have our favorite sci-fi films predicted things to come with uncanny and often disconcerting accuracy but..."

July 25, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Raise? Sure, I'll Take a Raise!

"...probably in order to lob some softballs Statesman way. Thing is, they didn't need to– it's not that bad..."

Nov. 16, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Reale Thing

The Search for New York-Style Pizza:

"...of guys got up to leave, surrendering what must surely be the best table in McSorley's on a cold..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Moontower 2014, Day 1: Local Laughs

Feeling funny about Austin's Mac Blake and Brendan K. O'Grady

"...Mac Blake, and 2014 FPIA hopeful and co-host of Sure Thing, Brendan K. O’Grady...."

April 23, 2014 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

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