The Science of Injustice

Capital murder case highlights Texas courts' resistance to physical evidence

"...hugging the shore of Lake Conroe outside the East Texas town of Willis. Todd had been hunting several days..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Why Is Doil Lane Still on Death Row?

Despite a Supreme Court ban on the execution of the mentally retarded, those prisoners remain on Texas' death row.

"...8- to 10-year-old child.Slow Wheels Turning In 2001, the Texas Legislature passed a bill that would have banned the..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Capitol Chronicle

In Texas Courtrooms, a Fair Legal Defense is Often an Empty Promise

"...promised. She mentioned doubling the court's grant to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, and looking into a state..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

KUT’s News Director Departs

Embattled newsroom leader Emily Donahue out after 17 years

"...and produced the station's flagship statewide daily news program, Texas Standard – moved into a fundraising role in 2016..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Why Did KUT-FM Muzzle Its Watchdog?

Austin’s NPR affiliate publishes, then removes two investigative stories detailing a troubled newsroom culture

"...station and by its ultimate owner, the University of Texas at Austin...."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...gets weird; a U.S. Supreme Court justice dies in Texas; and more ......"

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

A Back Door Ban on Abortion?

Senator would regulate clinics as surgical centers

"...centers would ensure women seeking abortion receive the "highest standard" of care. At a hearing Tuesday, advocates challenged Deuell's..."

March 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Newton Boys

"...WWI-period and known as the Newton Boys were down-home Texas farmboys just looking to grab themselves some of the..."

March 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Turistas

Turistas is a surprisingly effective horror film with good acting and some breathless action.

"...Taking many of its cues from genre bible The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Stockwell and writer Michael Ross have managed..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...The director of under-graduate admissions at the University of Texas says a number of Texas high schools are exaggerating..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

At Close Range

The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth

"...40,000 militia members nationwide training to use this weapon. Texas' largest militia, the Texas Constitutional Militia, claims 2,000-6,000 members..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...by” line. You’ve got Democrasexy, URGE TX, TENT, Equality Texas, Texas Freedom Network, and ACLU TX bringing a night..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Peace, Love, and the House of Juicy

Legendary Father Akasha and princess BabiBoi talk the new Central Texas chapter of Juicy Couture

"...Max’s competition show Legendary, Akasha brought Juicy to Central Texas as its Father...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...On Friday, May 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “reopened” a slate of businesses around..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas allows the state stay-at-home order issued on March 31..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?

Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court

"...of Appeals dealt a devastating blow to already beleaguered Texas abortion providers. In a heavily anticipated ruling on Whole..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sunset Staff: Scrap TTC, Overhaul TxDoT

Legislature's Sunset Commission staff make their sweeping recommendations for state transportation agencies

"...state agency, has released its staff report on the Texas Department of Transportation, and it's a pretty serious "could..."

June 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...Harris County for stealing – or, specifically under the Texas penal code, for "theft by check." He'd never been..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...Gov. Perry signed SB 20 into law Monday, doubling Texas' goal for the total amount of energy generated from..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column

Pardoned by Satan

If Texas can't kill the insane, where will the madness end?

"...versed in "Hell Law." Hart might have replied that Texas law is certainly close enough – a conclusion drearily..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Collegia Musikum

How music from the Medieval and Baroque eras impacts us today

"...nuanced international scene that for years has rivaled the standard classical repertory in terms of CD sales, and in..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Music Feature by Robi Polgar

Frank and Penelope

Neo-exploitation flick crashes a bunch of Texas tropes together

"...Texas-shot Frank and Penelope definitely has those Clarence and Alabama..."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Council: A Special Event

Alison Alter, agreeing to disagree

"...first brought the issue up in December, after a Texas Standard report on how Texas police departments sell excess..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

5th Circuit Denies HB 2 Rehearing

And: Abbott calls HB 2 barriers 'manageable inconvenience'

"...In another devastating but anticipated blow to Texas reproductive rights, the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dumb Libertarian Publicity Stunts

Disenfranchising hundreds of thousands of voters? Bad idea.

"...presidential candidate Bob Barr and the Libertarian Party of Texas have filed a lawsuit to keep Barack Obama and..."

Sept. 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...Buckshire 12. In 1996, the chimps were transported to Texas, and Oliver, then in his 30s, walked upright from..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

America: Freedom to Fascism

Although grounded in Libertarian theory, this documentary by producer-turned-director Aaron Russo presents provocative material about the perceived illegality of income taxes – and various freedom-restricting consequences of the new world order.

"...cabal of banking interests. The decline of the gold standard and the secrecy and lack of auditing of Fort..."

July 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food-o-File

It's time for the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, and all of the victuals that come with it

"...that March has to offer. The 15-day Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo offers a treasure trove of activities..."

March 12, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Tools of the Trade

Southwest Texas State's Jazz Program

"...long enrollments in both schools, most recently at Southwest Texas State University, where he's an instructor in the music..."

June 13, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Weekend Wine

A random walk down the best values in holiday wines!

"...an after dinner cheese tray. Champagne is the gold standard, but there's no way we’ll ever find a $15..."

Nov. 18, 2017 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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