Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...on a new life, on screen, on stage, and, of course, on the page. This year, we've included thoughts..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Playback: Black Friday? End of an Ear!

End of an Ear's new digs thrive just in time for Black Friday

"...Strait box set? Consider dropping some coin at one of Austin's 10 record stores. Many will be stocking exclusive..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

Diverse array of organizations submit 45 briefs to SCOTUS opposing HB 2

"...A wide-ranging group of respected organizations, prominent individuals, and government agencies are in..."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

House: Squeeze the (Dem) Voters

Voter-ID bill passes the House

"...sad voter-turnout rates in America. So on Monday, the Texas House took action … to make it even harder..."

April 27, 2007 News Column by Lee Nichols

The Agony of the Ecstasy

Will the federal and local crackdown on ecstasy put raves out of business?

"...if you're over, say, 10 years old. The wisdom of such an accouterment for anyone old enough to sport..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Art of the Deal

City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.

"...Coming soon to the Barton Springs watershed ... Plano, Texas!..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Opinion: Medicare for All Is the Timely Solution for Texas Health Care

With the recent expiration of pandemic-era health insurance requirements, millions of Texans may lose their Medicaid coverage over the coming months. It doesn’t have to be that way.

"...It's clear, we need Texas to expand Medicaid now. In addition, we need to..."

April 14, 2023 Column by Yosha Singh

Local Representatives Check In, Bring Food to Neighbors in Williamson County

Bucy, Flannigan team up to serve HD 136

"...face additional barriers to receiving essential services and sources of support, including food access and community connection, during this..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...On April 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Point Austin: The Victory of Tom DeLay

With redistricting ruling, SCOTUS says it’s OK to cheat to win

"...recommend, but over the weekend I found myself thinking of Tom DeLay. The occasion was the release of the..."

July 5, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Land of 1,000 Dances

Sundance Film Festival 1997

"...why they had trekked to this Utah mountain resort of Park City for the Robert Redford-blessed, annual celebration of..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Revenge of the Cyborgs

Speech may be free, but justice costs real money

"...down virtually all restrictions on corporate (and union) financing of election campaigns – I found myself reaching for outlandish..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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

Cinema of the Americas

A Festival of Latino Films Showcases New Visions of an Old and Resurging Culture

"...When you look at a map of the Americas, you see the United States first. Right..."

April 13, 2001 Screens Feature by David Garza

Keel and Wilson Unify the House

Speaker Craddick may have found a real use for his parliamentarians – they may be more hated than he is.

"...In the debacle that is the last days of the 80th session of the House, new Parliamentarians Terry..."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Aftereffects of Astroworld

Austin promoters ScoreMore fall under scrutiny after deadly concert

"...An interesting byproduct of tragedies is the semantic shift that ensues. The name..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback – Agents of Change: Downtown Clubs vs. Downtown Hotels

Can clubs and hotels coexist in Downtown Austin?

"...Westin hotel, which opened in July just a block off the raging maelstrom at the heart of Austin's so-called..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The GOP's New Crowded House

They carry more weight, but is it muscle or fat?

"...about ruling in Hell rather than serving in Heaven? Texas Democrats are left wondering which side of that equation..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Spider House Ballroom Will Cease Live Entertainment

Longtime local venue converts to arcade bar following co-owner misconduct allegations, code violations, and artist payment delays

"...by Southwest next month, long-running North Campus hub Spider House Ballroom will no longer function as a live music..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Rep. Vikki Goodwin on the 86th Texas Legislature

“I worry when people talk about property tax caps [and not] where the revenue is going to come from instead”

"...Vikki Goodwin (HD-47), in her first run for office, unseated GOP Rep. Paul Workman in November to represent..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last three, or..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Carving Up Texas

A Preview of Redistricting at the Lege

"...says state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, "the 181 of us in the Legislature are by far the most..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...$1,500 was a lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas' Redistricting Case Is Underway

Gerrymandered seats and missing documents

"...Texas' redistricting case began this week with the bombshell allegation..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...you cross from Hays to Caldwell County, just east of San Marcos. The river feels near but you never..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music

Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues

"...the late Nineties, local DJ Shani Hebert broadcast deep house cuts as Chicago radio program The Groove Temple. Illinois..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gay Corporate Texas

When it comes to equality, a surprising number of major Texas companies are downright liberal

"...If what's good for business is good for Texas, as our state leaders routinely remind us, then the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point of Sale

"...purchases. They don't direct customers to any particular section of a bookstore, although they're paid to know exactly where..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Bill of the Week: Bracing for a School Choice Battle

Senate Bill 176 would create "parental empowerment accounts"

"...Several times over the years, the Texas Legislature has considered what proponents call "school choice" and..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...legislative session has brought us nearly double the number of anti-queer and -trans bills than the previous session (see..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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