Saving Darma

A UT linguist travels to northern India in a quest to preserve the local language of the Darma Valley

"...Even to a casual observer, Darma appears in serious trouble. Of an estimated population..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Dan Oko

News Top 10s

"...hold a job in the news media. Here in Texas, Belo (owner of The Dallas Morning News and KVUE-TV,..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature

Something Stinks

There is a continuing odor over Georgetown's wastewater treatment plant.

"...four other council members, it hasn't been a sleepy Texas summer for Georgetown's elected officials...."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The City Council prepares to decide how much information about Austin Energy's finances and operations will be kept out of the public view when deregulation comes in 2002.

"...only be available only through the intervention of the Texas Attorney General's office, which could conceivably force the utility..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Postmarks

East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...in East Timor in 1989, volunteered as an election observer in Dili on August 30, 1999, then remained for..."

May 26, 2000 Column

Summer Solace

More From the May Bookshelf

"...In Texas, those who don't go to Galveston for the beach..."

May 23, 1997 Books Feature

Poetry as Activism

Raul Salinas' Passion for Literature and Life

"...said Louis Mendoza, an assistant professor at University of Texas-San Antonio and the editor of Salinas' latest poetry book,..."

March 21, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

Perpetuating Preservation

Austin's Historic Victory Grill

"...black soldiers stationed at Fort Hood and other central Texas military installations had nowhere they could go to celebrate...."

Jan. 3, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Free to Be Me

Elliot Leaves Statesman for Alternative Weekly

"...No, we're not describing former Charlotte Observer editor-in-chief Richard Oppel, the man many have credited with..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Column

Sultry, Aggressive, and No-Bullshit Blues by Margaret Moser

"...the inside story, but I like to be the observer. I can remember reading about Groucho Marx when I..."

June 30, 1995 Music Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...pop artists to rise out of Austin – Aledo, Texas-raised Sloan Struble skyrocketed after uploading 2018 debut Fuzzybrain during..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Common Law

Legitimate poll watcher or voting intimidation – where’s the line?

"...station is a legitimate poll watcher or an unofficial observer with the bad intentions of trying to chill voting...."

Nov. 4, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

AmericanaFest Is SXSW for Root Genres

T is for... Tennessee, Tanya Tucker, and 10 top-notch breakouts

"...bill. Thursday’s Lonestar Jam, put on by Kessler Presents, Texas Music Office, and Hotel Van Zandt, even delivered Delbert..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...Another member of the Central Texas delegation, Rep. Donna Howard, is supporting Adler. She says..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

King: A Rare Treasure

"...already have the makings of a new and democratic Texas. And have you noticed that we have in Michael..."

June 1, 2018 Postmarks

It’s Official: Statesman Sold to GateHouse

Local daily goes to new media giant for $47.5 million

"...purchased Louisiana's Bastrop Daily Enter­prise and North Carolina's Fayetteville Observer and gutted the newsroom of each. According to a..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

DVDanger: Advice to Young Journalists

What cinema tells us about what we expect from the news

"...films discussed so far all have the reporter as observer, as hero, as the angel of our better nature...."

Feb. 14, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: September 22

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...MTV and Logo will air a trans 101 documentary..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Old Settler’s Music Festival: Friday

Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury, Donna the Buffalo & Paul Janeway

"...had done it: plied their endearing wares at a Texas bluegrass festival...."

April 12, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Hightower Report

There are no stops on Ted Cruz's ego trip

"...Today's trip was prompted by the Texas senator's own recent attempt to carjack our entire U.S...."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

Sun Sets on the Big 'Dance

Sundance ends with acquisitions and accolades for Austin filmmakers

"...which wrapped this week – conclusively proved that Austin, Texas, is one of the country's foremost hotbeds of nonstudio..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...of this program could find its way to Central Texas...."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Iron Chef Alamo Battle: 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'

Chefs of steel steal the show

"...to see the film again and just be an observer, because eating and judging a complex meal in the..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Fresh and the Cured

Two local charcuterie wizards surf the old wave

"...onions. This scenario might seem normal to the casual observer – a sausage guy selling grilled sausages at the..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Chasing Amy

Painting lamps, chasing elephants, and singing with Alejandro Escovedo: Amy Cook jumps into the pool

"...at such places as Hotel Cafe before heading to Texas. By some standards, she was becoming successful, especially if..."

April 9, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

No Business Sense

This week's roundup of pot pushing dopes

"...sense of direction: Jesus Fontanez-Medina, who was driving from Texas to New York with $33,000 worth of pot in..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Plan, Be

The citizens who spent years dreaming up CreateAustin are now working to make it real

"...these pages, I am in no way an unbiased observer here. I was active in the original 18-month planning..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...prompted by a strong cold front pushing across Central Texas. The norther brought stiff winds and heavy rain, and..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Terrible Beauty

The first day that Sam Baker could hear again

"...it," he laughs. "But then I'm more of an observer. I don't want to be part of the story...."

Nov. 16, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

It Just Doesn't Add Up

As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again

"...can still hope for a favorable outcome from the Texas Supreme Court, which is expected to take up the..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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