Off the Record

A coin toss to determine the future of the Cactus Cafe

"...– but not necessarily for vote – at the Texas Union board's Feb. 26 meeting. The first was drafted..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Where's the Outcry Over Informal Classes?

Plan to cut Cactus is pricklier than continuing ed program

"...When the management of the Texas Union decided to close the Cactus Cafe and end..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 11-18

"...UT campus, Joynes Reading Room, 2501 Whitis, 471-5692. Free. www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/plan2/events/13796...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

The Winners

"...John Roberts is a graduate of the University of Texas who lives in Virginia. He was a finalist in..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Books Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 21-28

"...to advise city staff on bicycling issues. 6:30pm. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., 203-7626. www.austineconetwork.com. Friday22..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Politics Gift Guide

Deck the halls – or get decked – with these last-minute suggestions from the News staff

"...A Six-Pack of Beer, Bought On-Site at Your Favorite Texas BreweryPriceless..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Brazos

"...the entirety of his swinging, Adrienne Rich adaptation, "The Observer," without losing the listener's interest. It's a rare quality..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 26-Dec. 3

"...PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM Texas Observer CEO Carlton Carl talks about the state of..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 5-12

"...about her life and promoting tolerance through education. 7pm. Texas Hillel, 2105 San Antonio...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Media Watch: 'A Sense of Purpose'

Texas Tribune makes its debut in realm of nonprofit journalism

"...almost evangelical zeal about her new job with the Texas Tribune, a nonprofit start-up. Set to officially debut Nov...."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Kevin Brass

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

Point Austin: It's Not About Sharon Keller

Sharon Keller, Todd Willingham, and unjustifiable homicide

"...As more than one observer has pointed out, Sharon Keller the defendant is very..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Black Tooth Grin: The High Life, Good Times, and Tragic End of 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott

Sticking it to 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott

"...that Crain, a former music editor at the Dallas Observer, finds significance in the guitarist's life. The book glazes..."

July 17, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...• A month before the new academic year starts, Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced Wednesday he is..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature

Sometimes the Bride

Greezy Wheels vocal point Lissa Hattersley steps out

"...My brother's been busted already, and I'm coming to Texas. What am I, crazy?'"..."

June 12, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

All the Ladies in the House

Texas authors Sarah Bird and Diane Wilson win Dobie Paisano fellowships

"...254 acre Paisano ranch and some cold hard cash. Texas Monthly columnist and much-loved comic novelist Sarah Bird (How..."

May 15, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

City Hall Hustle: Herd Instinct: Rounding Up the Strayhorns

Who's voting for Strayhorn, and why?

"...– but a close third, with more than most observers might imagine, was the politician formerly known as One..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Voter ID In Da House

Contentious issue could come up in committee "as early as Thursday"

"...of the committee. (Tip of the hat to The Texas Observer.)..."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Astroturf and Grass

More than one way to spark a demonstration

"...going even further into the tank. While he's defending Texas "sovereignty" under the 10th Amend­ment, somebody might ask the..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Legends of Texas Letters Reflect on 'The Gay Place'

ACC's Carnival ah! hosts a Billy Lee Brammer retrospective

"...discussion, and if you know the first thing about Texas letters, you know the lineup is an impressive one:..."

March 31, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

AISD: Carstarphen Seals the Deal

Folks, we've got ourselves a new school superintendent

"...salaries in the rest of the "Big 8" of Texas independent school districts (Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth,..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eye of the Media Storm

On the block, the Statesman fiddles while the industry burns

"...liberal Netroots Nation convention in Austin. In re­sponse, industry observer Nancy Nall Derringer wrote that Zipp's genuflecting was further..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Point Austin: Levy Steps Back ... and Shoots Long

Running the city is easier campaigned than done

"...just viable," although in a crowded field the former Texas Monthly publisher with a well-honed gift for invective would..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Res Publica

"...attendees with the latest in Medicaid eligibility and the Texas Health Steps Program. Call or e-mail to register. 8:30am...."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...Thera­peutic Camp and School. Inside the Chevy Suburb­ans were Texas Child Protective Services caseworkers who'd come to take custody..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Harris County's New Favorite Color

... Is blue

"...Of all the Texas Democrats excited about this year's election, none was more..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...the road fro m Tom DeLay's infamous re-redistricting of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced. Nationally, voters swept..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Grow Avocados in Texas? Yes, We Can.

"...there's a small thriving avocado business right here in Texas. Along with its famous grapefruits and oranges, the Lower..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Food Feature by MM Pack

Who Did He Serve?

Scott McClellan on Bush, bipartisanship, loyalty, and duty

"...of living on the campaign trail. A veteran of Texas bipartisan politics who traveled from the Governor's Mansion to..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beyond City Limits

"...• The Texas Democratic Party's two-step presidential nomination process may be complicated,..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

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