Rob Thomas' Unlikely Route to Young Adult Fiction

'Veronica Mars' creator dishes on teens, fans, and the movie

"...high school jock. I went and played football with [Texas Christian University]. But there were a group of students..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, put his chin in his hand and asked..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...filler to occupy restless adolescents out of school. These kids are present, engaged with the material, determined to learn...."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...will be considered for the second year of the project. "Element­ary school is where you want to start," said..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

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

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...their home-based Oak Hill day care. Among the multiple counts were allegations that Danny had forcibly penetrated Christina with..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...When it's summer in Austin, you can count on at least two things: It'll be hotter than..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Police Sgt. Jimmy Fen­nell Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping and one count of improper sexual conduct..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

Living Maya

Austin becomes a hotbed of past and future Maya knowledge

"...stages and workshop rooms at the annual University of Texas Maya Meetings, often peppering her language with curses and..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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

Changes in the Weather

As Burnt Orange cools down, UTFI heats up

"...was driving to the wrap party for The Cassidy Kids in 2005 when the tears started to flow. They..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

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

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...Austin Independent School Dis­trict to a table full of Texas Education Agency staffers who would deal directly with the..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...•The Republican Party of Texas hammered another nail in its 2008 coffin this week,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...ban marijuana – which literally grew wild around the country – production outright...."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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

Planting a Seed

Local schools see students not only eating all of their vegetables but growing them, too

"...relative who was a farmer or rancher, especially in Texas. There was no question of eating seasonally; it was..."

March 23, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Naked City

"...with the death of 22-year-old Dustin Donica of Spring, Texas. More than 22,000 U.S. troops have been wounded. There..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

TCB

Halloween tricks and treats from the Rolling Stones, Pet Shop Boys, White Ghost Shivers, and Palm School Choir, while yet another Austin outdoor festival is born

"...heard about first thing Monday morning. What doubters didn't count on was the sheer scale of the production –..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...can do it at the Travis Co. Web site (www.traviscountytax.org/goVoters.do), or pick up forms at post offices, libraries, and..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...railroad commissioner, to comptroller, and from liberal Democrat (by Texas standards) to conservative Republican, to independent, to who knows..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...is No. 1 with a bullet on MTV's daily countdown, and Toys are touring the world with the Rock..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "I don't think we have racial bias in Texas any more. … I simply believe you should be..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Gentle Disturbances

Creating ripples in public space with large-scale public art

"...up the Avenue one fine day and find the Texas State Capitol completely covered in yellow fabric. I mean,..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

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

Postmarks

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

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...each October. I was one of many New York kids who flew out for this year's event, and from..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

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