Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...nonetheless. That's because city council - most of whom count themselves local music boosters - will have the last..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...to the guarantees of justice and equity in the Texas Con­sti­tution? Those would be nice gifts, but they'd be..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...This is a mischaracterization of the type of transportation projects that can improve air quality and will [be] considered..."

June 20, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...As Texas counsel for the Newspaper Guild I can help you..."

May 2, 2003 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...it on Fourth," she said. "This is a signature project and we want it to do Austin proud." Also,..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...after all, the center of the universe for progressive country, redneck rock, and cosmic cowboys. National attention was heaped..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Verdict in Caldwell County: Last Thursday, 67-year-old Terry Turner was found guilty of..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...to play on more than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians on..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"...equally devastating acoustic arrangements, while keeping her average body count per track high. Not unlike Catholic Sunday services, Lingua..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: ACL Fest’s Recipe for Success

Essential ingredients for a modern edition of our city’s largest music festival

"...For years, ACL straddled origins as a roots-centric counterpart to the namesake TV show and its modern status..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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Our readers talk back.

"...MoPac corridor, Barton Hills neighborhood, Barton Creek Mall, Travis Country subdivisions, the huge malls in Sunset Valley, and the..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column

Divorce, Alamo Style

From a small north-side apartment – via toney Rob Roy, a Hays County ranch, and several sojourns in jail – Janet Kennedy keeps fighting a battle featuring all the latest in family bitterness

"...of the most contentious land battles in the Hill Country – but for once, a controversial development isn't at..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...the Balkans, where I've been working on a photo project in Kosova and Macedonia. Just before I left the..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

The Wrong Cause

"...ambiguity, ambivalence, and controversy swirl about the legend of Texas' premier gunfighter like the clouds of gunsmoke that fatally..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Books Feature

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...(2:30), Bodies of Water (3:!5), Holy Fuck (4), Cool Kids (4:45) Beerland: Rock-A-Round Entertainment presents Poor People (1pm), Dirty..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Film News

Casting shuffles for Malick's new picture and more

"...Ready for a thick slice of post-Christmas celeb gossip, Texas-style? As we told you way back in September, Terrence..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Weird by Design

City's proposed design standards emphasize livability, walkability, and flexibility

"...features, such as planting trees or building vertical mixed-use projects, would enjoy streamlined permitting or fee reductions, while less..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Technical Difficulties

Older professionals face a hard choice: leave Austin or go tech?

"...Rucker says. If you're more concerned with putting your kids through college than sampling microbrews at happy hour, Austin..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Mysteriously Happy Atmosphere

"...off the vibrancy of the city, but in a country oasis. And all the elbow room gives us freedom..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Arts Feature by John Spong

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The in-house conflict simmering at the liberal Texas Observer rose to a full boil last Friday, Feb...."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature

The Iron Man

Longtime local stage phenom Ken Webster has a record to rival that of a Baseball Hall of Famer

"...no credits, he was cast alongside Ed Neal of Texas Chain Saw Massacre fame and John Hawkes, who has..."

April 13, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Intelligent Briefing

In 'Nobelity,' nine Nobel laureates offer straight talk on the planet's future

"..."They met at a party and started talking about Texas fossils, and Katie was able to date these fossils,..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...to the state rules and regulation, which impact any county and city that's in the path of the storm...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters...."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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Texas Our Texas loves Texas; Neighbors for Neighbors hate strip-mining; Justin B. Andrews returns; and other delighted and dismayed letters from readers.

"...being the first publication to print information about the Texas Our Texas Heritage Program (Texas Our Texas)...."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column

Films Go Better With Bluebonnets

The Hill Country Film Fest features cinema amid the wildflowers

"...The Hill Country Film Fest..."

April 24, 2015 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film News

So, sure, SXSW is over, but that just clears your schedule for QT Seven

"...that will be sold during the festival, but don't count on many vacant seats if history is a clue...."

March 24, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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Readers against Starbuckfucking, violence against children and rattlesnakes, and internal combustion engines.

"...center and to expand their parking garage. And this project, called "Forward Forever," promises to eventually stretch from Hyde..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column

Tribute Records

Tammy Wynette Remembered

"...understand this correctly, is for parents to keep their kids off drugs by buying them an album of stoner..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Review

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"...is the paper really supposed to be a "nightstand" project? Jesus, I remember it only used to take, oh,..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Column

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