Barnes: 'Take Back Texas'

The former Texas political star fires up local Democrats

"...It's taken nearly three decades, but former Texas Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes is slowly re-emerging into Lone..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Opinion: Minimum Lot Size Reform Is Gaining Traction in Texas Cities. That’s a Good Thing.

Austin should follow Houston's lead and embrace this solution to address our housing affordability problem

"...where are intended to safeguard, in the words of Texas law, "public health, safety, morals, or general welfare." Which..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Jake Wegmann

Texas Football Should Be Good This Year

We mean it this time!

"...in the nation more starved for success than the Texas Longhorns. The Fightin' Bevos haven't seriously competed for a..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Sports Feature by Eric Goodman

Pinthouse Pizza’s World Beer Cup Win, More Spring Menus Sprung, Texas Wine Auction Soars, It’s Kimchi-a-Go-Go Everywhere, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...from the realm of delicious fermentation, the folks at Texas Wine Auction tell us that their second annual event..."

May 24, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Get a Clue: Janet Evanovich is Coming to the Texas Book Festival

Catch the “the most popular mystery writer alive” this November

"...announced as a very special guest for this year's Texas Book Festival (Nov. 5-6)...."

Aug. 10, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of color, and the first LGBTQIA mayor in Central Texas. The announcement follows several months of exploration and a..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Delicious Tamales, Local Foods, Cask Strength Bourbon, Texas Fine Wine, and Something New South of the River

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...portfolio. You can find it at retails stores throughout Texas, and, soon enough, you’ll be able to ship bottles..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...Last fall, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, with encouragement from Gov. Greg Abbott,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Nix on the Flix, Farm to Market Shutters, Sazan Hires a Hammond, Taste of Texas Extended

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...The Texas Wine and Food Alliance’s Taste of Texas Auction? That..."

Nov. 24, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sound Unseen Fest Comes to Texas

Hybrid music/movie fest brings Zappa, Stardust, more

"...online interstate, with most titles available in Minnesota and Texas...."

Oct. 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Is Reopening, but Local Leaders Are Ready to Bar the Door

At the threshold

"...Greg Abbott on Monday unveiled his plan to "Open Texas" on May 1, after the expiration of his previous..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...for thirsty bodies any day of the week, but Texas summers also mean it's road trip season. There's a..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

A Decade of Democratic Gains in Central Texas

Turning red to purple and purple to blue

"...Eleven Texas House districts comprise the five-county Austin metro area: Travis..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last three, or..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Book Festival’s Literary Libations Events Start This Week

Cocktails and books go together like poetry and pickle backs

"...the second year running, the good people of the Texas Book Festival invite you to join that tradition with..."

Aug. 6, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...some peace and quiet. In 2013, the 41-year-old former Texas General Land Office agent and his wife Staci bought..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

SCOTUS Takes Up Texas Gerrymandering

Doggett, Farenthold's districts to be questioned

"...will write what should be the final chapter in Texas' ongoing redistricting case. On Friday, SCOTUS agreed to review..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tapping the Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Eric Puga answers your burning questions about the local beer fest

"...last emptied our reader mailbag to address questions about Texas' best beer party: The Texas Craft Brewers Festival. Presented..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Health Advocates Deliver Thousands of Comments to Oppose Texas' Pre-Abortion Booklet Revisions

Austin Rep. Donna Howard calls state-sponsored booklet "propaganda"

"...With little financial resources to raise a child at..."

July 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Kansas Gives Texas Lesson In Humiliation

Jayhawks beat down hapless Horns 73-47 in ESPN featured game

"...Texas (11-14, 3-9 Big 12) played its worst game of..."

Feb. 17, 2013 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

STAAR Falls on Texas Schools

Academic assessment tests raises questions of fairness

"...stunned by disappointing results in the first State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, aka STAAR tests. The big..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...Detour Bar & Grill Live music, Corvette Club, karaoke, Texas Hold ‘Em, and of course, Bike Night – so..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Texas Has a Sweet (16) Tooth

"...second-round game with Miami get way, way too close, Texas has once again made it back to the Sweet..."

March 24, 2008 Sports Post by Ricky Treon

Nichols Execution: Another Texas death row travesty

Prosecutorial misconduct includes hiding crucial witness

"...stay on the row is an affirmation that the Texas capital punishment system functions properly – that a quarter-century..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Picking Up the CHIPs

Clarendon scandal opens a window on the joys of privatization

"...reported by Dave Mann in the Sept. 26, 2003, Texas Observer.)..."

July 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Back Home in Texas

The return of the reigning Queen of Austin Country Music

"...The spry, Hill Country Flyer shuffle of "South Texas Highway" sails through the station next, a full head..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cultural Coolness Around Texas This Month

"...the San Antonio Museum of Art in San Antonio, Texas and the Mexican Museum in San Francisco, California. In..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Feature

The Buzz Heard 'Round the World

"...In the 24 years since its initial release, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has achieved legendary status in the Pantheon..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

West Coast Meets South of Texas

"...star Rick Trevino, local Tejano superstar Ruben Ramos, and Texas icon and rocker Joe Ely. However, the story of..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Texas Platters

"...DEEP IN THE HEART (OF TEXAS)..."

July 31, 1998 Music Review

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