Rumblings of a Mad Mom Movement

Texas Parent PAC wants to purge Lege of lawmakers who won't go to bat for public ed, regardless of party

"...The trade show of the state PTA conference at the Convention Center last week offered a wealth..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

The brain trust agrees to restore some – but not all – of last year's health care cuts

"...to $1.5 billion, that money will restore prenatal care for some pregnant women, services to the disabled, and some..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, Texas, and the World

"...Doggett all expressed outrage over the Bush administration's plans for war against Iraq: See War Drums...."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fandemonium!

Television fans who organize to keep their favorite shows on the air, or even don the occasional Star Fleet Commanding Officer's uniform, are often depicted as lonely losers with too much time on their hands. According to TV columnist Belinda Acosta, the truth is quite the opposite.

"...a distant relative, or a close friend. They look for any "in" to talk about their pet subject. They..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Bastrop ISD explains Confederate flag incident, Texas Civil Rights Project files suit against Taco Cabana, Young Conservatives of Texas oppose hate crimes legislation.

"...the posters were created by a counselor preparing material for the Building Good Citizens for Texas curriculum, and that..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Public Notice

PN takes you through the final weeks of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and looks ahead to events on the public service horizon.

"...we fouled up by printing the wrong phone number for Breast Cancer Awareness Month's Concert for the Cure. The..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...to pot, waste, and hell in a handbasket, all before your 30th birthday. It was unfortunate to be in..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Welcome to Texasland

Bob Bullock's final monument to himself, the Texas State History Museum, won't have many historical documents, but it promises to be entertaining.

"...who are planning to open the brand-new Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at the corner of MLK and..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Bill Crawford

Short Cuts

"...September, which means it's time to start gearing up for festival season once again. First out of the gate..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...campaign to break up the $9 million set aside for the Central City Entertainment Center for several smaller recreation..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Last week, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. became the second state agency..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature

Small Penis-gate: How Leander ISD Is Getting Round Rocked

Far-right forces are turning their attention to Leander ISD

"...of the year came complete with a right-wing press conference over a sexually charged allegation. They say the progressive..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Election Ticker: They Ban, We Plan

Celia Israel and Kirk Watson answer urbanists, Israel lays out repro rights plan, and more

"...Texas state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, now a candidate for..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...While much has changed globally in our forced hiatus, a comforting amount looks the same at America's..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...“Austin Punk Chronicles” zeros in on the Sex Pistols performance at Randy’s Rodeo in San Antonio, 44 years ago..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Soccer Watch

"...For the first time in a good long while, each..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...Kenneth Semien Sr. stands on the Texas Capitol steps in early April. This is not the..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...I had a future and I needed to look forward, not back," said Hernandez. "She believed in people having..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...and the ongoing political and legal war over immigration enforcement, not to mention the national scene ... but if..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...Alvarado sat motionless at her desk. The 18-year-old undocumented Texas State University student fixed her eyes on a YouTube..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Empire Strikes Back

Trans icon Sandy Stone receives this year's OUTsider Legacy Award

"...a short hiatus – Stone canceled all touring and performance plans after the death of her husband in Nov...."

Feb. 15, 2017 Arts Post by Courtney Naquin

Lege Lines: Session Winners and Losers

As sine die nears, bills drop left and right

"...a more resonant visual metaphor this week than the Texas House last Monday? As much of the state endured..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"..."Texas weather can be cruel" – Nina Hernandez, "Flood of..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature

Pride Events

"...by Southwesty? And that's a good thing. More fun for everyone! Here's what's on tap for this weekend. We'll..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Howdy, Sailor

Gayest. South by. Ever.

"...You in town for a Conference? Yup. We are, too. Dang, there's so..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GLENN!

Spank Glenn Eaddy one time for us!

"...into a party to amass a Santa-sack of toys for area kids affected by HIV/AIDS. Bring a toy (or..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

The Right Snuff

Savage survivor and Sex Pistols witness Artly Snuff isn't just another face in Austin's eccentric crowd

"...nearly three weeks in the hospital, then moved to Texas NeuroRehab Center, where his rather miraculous recovery began. His..."

July 8, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, May 26-June 1

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday26..."

May 27, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 12-18

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday12..."

May 13, 2011 News Column

What Does It Cost To Cut $62 Million?

The hidden costs, from cash to cancer

"...bill passed by the House, if it should survive conference committee, is actually unlikely to eliminate Planned Parenthood in..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature

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