TCB

"O Death, where is thy sting?" – 1 Corinthians 15:55

"...review got more buzz than their album. And the TABC tried to start busting people for public intoxication before..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TCB

The Back Room's curtain call after almost 33 years, live music crosses the gay divide at Chain Drive, and a sore groin foils Beck's secret Continental Club show

"...every month until April, when increased gas prices and TABC scrutiny, among other factors, caused an industrywide downturn...."

June 30, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TCB

Ever health-conscious, TCB talks allergies with Claritin pitchman Bruce Robison, delves into the Music Genome Project, and observes the highest holiday of the most sacred herb

April 21, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Rare Bird

From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature

"...Texas gay bars. "I sent someone out to the TABC with the names of 100 or so gay bars..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Smoke Signals

Red River's live music venue owners fear Austin's newly proposed smoking ordinance – with good reason

"...for its thriving nightlife: permit and age restrictions, harsh TABC rules, harsher taxes, and last but not least, the..."

April 15, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Naked City

APD says independent inquiry will allow for more public confidence

"...administrative action against Cedars' owner Bobby Joe Bailey. The TABC seeks to revoke Bailey's liquor license for selling alcohol..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheriff Hopefuls: Looking-at-Jail Time

Both McNeill and Hamilton say a new lockup is TCSO's top priority

"...TCSO before being appointed chief of enforcement for the TABC, where he served as statewide leader for the agency...."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TCB

Pub-rock, U2, and British-style power-metal: Where are we again?

"...sound, an outdoor patio, and complaints from both the TABC and nearby Congress Square Apartments. This week only, Cisco's..."

July 30, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...While at TABC I managed a $15 million budget. In my 10..."

March 5, 2004 Column

P2C04

"...stankiest, most low-down joint to ever qualify for a TABC liquor license...."

March 5, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Full Disclosure

"...Statesman editorial board with the final documents. While at TABC I managed a $15 million budget. In my 10..."

March 1, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

The former APD assistant chief goes job-hunting at the TABC

"...Hamilton as her choice for successor). According to the TABC, Chapman has applied for the top enforcement job; at..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TCB

"...these barbecues due to an ongoing dispute with the TABC. The state alcohol regulators weren't satisfied with the roped-off..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Rent Party Blues

Are post-boom rents killing the Austin music scene?

"...Along with a TABC tax of 14% on alcohol sales that comes off..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Page Two

If the City Council approves a proposed noise ordinance, Austin will have to stay weird quietly, and possibly without many nightclubs.

"...with regular visits, including but not limited to the TABC, the police, the fire inspectors, city and state tax..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

Danny Crooks, down with the ship once again

"...reason wasn't anything to do with money or the TABC, Crooks claimed, it was his own failing health that..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Labor Days ends, people bummed.

"...of the kids' return has been an increase in TABC activity. A spate of serving-to-minors arrests during the last..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Rave debacle leaves one dead.

"...with the various authorities like the APD, DEA, and TABC to ensure a secure environment. Though scheduled for last..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

The strange border tale of Tish Hinojosa

"...of all the work we've done with the DEA, TABC, APD, etc.," he reveals. "We've met with the authorities..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW News

"...then on Thursday afternoon, for reasons yet unclear, the TABC yanked Woody's permission to sell adult beverages at the..."

March 15, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in schools, along with rape prevention. We feel that TABC should required to teach the subject in their classes,..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column

Dancing About Architecture

"...of weeks ago midshow by two suits from the TABC and informed they needed to pay up two months..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Red River Valley

Red River, home to Austin's real live music venues

"...having Beerland be 21 and up, but says the TABC officer flat-out told him if he wanted to let..."

June 22, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

The Return of the Butthole Surfers and the christening of Beerland

"...(Sample lyric: "Reporters come from the left and right, TABC is out tonight!") Meanwhile, the Whörnet will be releasing..."

June 22, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Capitol Chronicle

A healthy death penalty, the Jenna and Barbara bust, and the Fannie Lou Hamer Project

"...31, 1997, incident recorded of some kind from the TABC, making this potentially her third offense, and carrying at..."

June 15, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Dead Club Crawl

Club hopping through Austin's musical past.

"...Davis' melodic New Wave band was off-limits thanks to TABC rules, but any kid could attend this display of..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Hello Dottie

Austinite old-school punker Dottie Farrell explains the meaning of the word 'splooge.'

"..."I had to take a TABC class there the next day, and I was up..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

Punk rock rough stuff; Emo calls it quits; Tenacious D seems to be the shit.

"...that bears his name will be finalized when the TABC license changes hands to new owner Jason Sabala, current..."

March 24, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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

"...A2K. How will the alcohol sales be handled? Will TABC lift the ban on open containers? Will more live..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Postmarks

Puzzled by Oppel

"...the bomb. So, sell 'em all shots and let TABC sort 'em out. It's called voting with your wallet,..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column

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