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

A Double Life

Napoleon Beazley was executed by the state of Texas, but he lives again in a new play

"...roll student, class president, star athlete, dreams of going to Stanford Law...."

July 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...In 2003, Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigators made a series of significant felony drug busts. In..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Life by the Drop

The return of Doyle Bramhall

"...but not quite, obscuring the ceiling. Dangling from, nailed to, or sticking out of the rough-hewn wood beams are..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Texas Rangers

"...Directed by: Steve Miner. Starring: Jon Abrahams, Oded Fehr, Tom Skerritt, Leonor Varela, Rachael Leigh Cook, Randy Travis, Robert..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...President Harry Truman used to say, "There is no end to the amount of..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Something to Live For

"...photograph by Austin American-Statesman..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Life of the Party

"...dropped him. You'd think a guy from a hardluck town like Austin would have known better than to get..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Doomed to Repeat It?

Former Students, Profs, and Lawyers Remember

"...Herman Sweatt waiting in a UT registration line photograph courtesy Texas Student Publications There's a former University of..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Cristina Smith

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Festival Review: Texas Cult House

Exploring the horror potential in conservative Christianity

"...a salve depending on the person who wields it. Texas Cult House, which had its world premiere Thursday night..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Opinion: Texas Republicans Want to Jail People in Poverty Indefinitely and Call It “Reform”

Almost 75% of people sitting in Texas jails have not been convicted of any crime; they simply can't afford to go home

"...Seeing "bail reform" as a priority for the conservative Texas legislature may have come as a shock to progressives...."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Kenna Titus

An Excerpt From Omar Dykes: The Life & Times of a Poor and Almost Famous Bluesman

Hard truths about the music business by Kent “Omar” Dykes and spouse Issa Medrano as they revisit Glory Days (for Bruce Springsteen).

"...are: They're Creedence Clearwater Revival – revived. This legendary Texas blues band comes by its roots honestly. The populist..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature

Texas Book Festival 2020: Mychal Denzel Smith

A conversation with the author of Stakes Is High

"...Mychal Denzel Smith almost didn’t write Stakes Is High: Life After the American Dream, his insightful and sobering examination..."

Nov. 4, 2020 Arts Post by Evan Rodriguez

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Museum Day, citizen, that free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science – with local bastions of..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...On April 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"..."Hey hey, ho ho, corporate lobbyists have got to go!" chanted around 100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Book Festival Announces First 15 Authors

Fall lineup includes Susan Choi, Attica Locke, Hafsah Faizal

"...officially the summer season, which means it’s about time to start dreaming about October’s cooler temps and one of..."

June 26, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Rancho Alegre Fights to Be the Cadillac of Conjunto Festivals

The music fest returns the native Texas genre Downtown where it once flourished

"...her from a pay phone outside of Brackenridge Hospital to express his concern about missing the family's annual sojourn..."

May 3, 2019 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will be the top to its tail as closing night films, and it's..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Okay, readers, your wait to learn who will be attending the literary banquet of..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Campus Hacks: Texas State University

Learn the (Texas) state of all things university with these hacks

"...and the two booming metropolises of Austin and San Antonio only a stone’s throw away, Texas State University offers..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by May Olvera

Campus Hacks: University of Texas

Surprisingly, hook 'em isn't the only thing you need to know

"...Welcome to the “Forty Acres,” incoming Longhorns. You have much to..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by Maria Mendez

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to grab a napkin before feasting on the newly announced..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Mug Life

Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close

"...It's difficult to overstate how hungry the Austin beer economy is at..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Beside the Point: Your Job or Your Life

It's time for workers to have better choices

"...I didn't feel like I was in a position to be picky. And to be honest, I don't believe..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

It's a Ron-derful Life

Wherein Moontower star Ron White reveals the keys to happiness

"...The 2015 Moontower Comedy Festival gets under way on the evening of..."

April 16, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Running to Daylight

Blind runner and teacher determined to see what he can do

"...I met Roberto Baylon the same day that he'd earned himself a..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Peter Hook: Life in a Northern Town

Joy Division/New Order bassist resurrects two classic LPs

"...It’s a long way from rain-drenched Manchester to sun-baked Texas. For Peter Hook, source of the driving..."

Sept. 17, 2013 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Two Inmates Set To Die This Month

September could boost Perry's execution tally

"...Unless the U.S. Supreme Court steps in to stop it – or the Board of Pardons and..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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