Media Watch: 'Statesman' to Go Platinum?

Equity firm specializing in 'distressed' properties looking at Austin daily

"...same way we've done in a number of other industries."..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Getting With the Program

Dukes files bill to shore up Texas film industry

"...push by Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, to reform the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program – is steaming through..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: The Unopposed

Candidates like uncontested elections, but it's a roll of the dice for the citizens

"...even questioned the "boom-and-bust" rhythm of the high tech industries Austin has long coveted, calling for a diversified economy..."

March 6, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Reclaiming Texas History, One Home Movie at a Time

The missionary zeal of the Texas Archive of the Moving Image

"...two men square off on a ranch in West Texas. One of the men is tall and strong with..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Libertarians: DC Dems and GOP "Socialists"

LPT Chair Patrick Dixon slams Republicans (yet again) as not real conservatives

"...is all red meat for the Libertarian Party of Texas, which has made strong track record of beating up..."

Feb. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Narrative

Are we flying boldly forward or going back to the future?

"...underscored the candidate's campaign commitment to promoting Austin's entertainment industries. The headquarters – "at the geographic center of Austin,"..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

House Committees

Less is more

"...The prevailing image from last session in the Texas House was then-Speaker Tom Craddick claiming absolute authority. Now..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ike's Lessons

Galveston's land-use decisions exposed by storm's wrath

"...according to Monty Dozier, regional program director for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Hundreds of acres of pastures were..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Tom Curtis

BFI Dustup: 'Council Has Done Nothing Helpful'

Landfill controversy becomes mired in confusion

"...It's less than a month before the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality opens hearings on the proposed..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Am I Missing About Auto Industry Bailout?

"...laid off, because the housing market was flattening in Texas and his company was suffering. I knew about the..."

Dec. 3, 2008 Postmarks

Welcome to My Studio

The East Austin Studio Tour offers a rare chance to see where artists work and live

"...of the artists and artisans behind Blue Genie Art Industries. Blue Genie – which makes parade floats, bas-reliefs, and..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

The Hightower Report

The Myth of Georgian Democracy; and McCain, the Anti-Maverick

"...Big Oil, Wall Street banks, telecommunications giants, and other industries form the very core of his campaign, including every..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Nov. 4 General Election

Early Voting Oct. 20-31

"...University of Texas, Flawn Academic Center Lobby, West Mall..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...rallying cry of the Commute Sol­u­tions Coalition of Central Texas, which will present awards Oct. 13 to the winners..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...music industry the support enjoyed by other billion-dollar local industries, or even the local film industry. Nor, to be..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Greening of Michael McCaul

Austin congressman breaks with GOP on environmental vote

"...of only 27 Republicans (and the only one from Texas) to vote for passage, and all 164 "nay" votes..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Blanco Lavender Festival

Fragrant entertainment is to be had at Blanco's Lavender Festival

"...The Texas Hill Country's geographical resemblance to the South of France..."

June 13, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...landfill requirements, and there's requirements for businesses and for industries that support the reuse of our recycled materials –..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...have now had more than 30 DNA exonerations in Texas – more than any other state in the nation...."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...While lamenting the Texas presidential primary "taking up so much oxygen," Meeker says..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories

If You Believe in Villa Muse, Clap Your Hands

"...that Villa Muse now will begin negotiating with other Texas cities...."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Saturday Picks

"...of Blue Icicles, Jandek's 52nd release through his Corwood Industries. – Doug Freeman Hot 93/'Ozone Magazine'/AustinSurreal..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Friday Sleepers

"...full departure, Hittin' was a popular local tribute to Texas troubadours. – Michael Bertin Sera Cahoone..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...Noir (3:30), Cloud Cult (4:30), the Rascals (5:45) Obsolete Industries: Aliens (7pm), Half Japanese (8) Emo's Lounge: Brooklyn Vegan..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Villa Muse: Don't Let the Set Door Hit Ya!

We're out, says proposed meag-studios.

"..."the future of the Austin music, film and videogame industries took a huge blow Thursday evening," and with the..."

March 7, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of 'Energy Independence'

Robert Bryce's dissection of the energy market isn't likely to win him friends.

"...Bryce is devastating in his attacks on certain industries, like the water-hungry, subsidy-hog ethanol, but others – most especially..."

March 7, 2008 Books Review by Richard Whittaker

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...just for playtime but were, along with other creative industries such as film, live music, gaming and digital media,..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film News

We're No. 1! We're No. 1!

"...movies," but the city – and the state of Texas as a whole – amassed a paltry $300,000 from..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty

Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month

"...of film and television, both nationally and here in Texas. Please remember these are just my speculations, my sense..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.

Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence

"...53 Judge Scott Jenkins rejected the request from the Texas Entertainment Association and Karpod Inc., management firm of Players..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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