Continental Drift

Scenes from the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival

"...a sweater in the September evenings to keep this Texas girl happy in Toronto. Despite having several opportunities to..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beyond the Fatal Shores

SXSW's Aussie and Kiwi invasion

"...across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans landing on our beaches as if Austin were Normandy. Japanese bands are always..."

March 5, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Nature, history, and more to explore in 2023

"...beginnings of our state parks system. With 95% of Texas land privately owned, and often jealously guarded, our state..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...Disease Control and Prevention, along with a number of Texas business leaders, local officials, and essential workers who fear..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

"...National parks in Texas tend to be overshadowed by the more numerous state..."

June 14, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Endorsements

"...rather than "politician" and you can't blame them. In Texas, the election is probably going to be devastating. George..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19,..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...prayer," citing legal advice from city attorneys and the Texas Municipal League. (Wick's "PHAM" PAC – an acronym for..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Mile Above Texas

Gorgeous images of land and water shot from the air provide a fresh perspective on the Lone Star State

"...You may think you know how big Texas is after driving from Austin to El Paso or..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Activities to help you stay cool as summer heats up

"...for a good swimming hole? The Swimming Holes of Texas, a new guidebook by Julie Wernersbach and Carolyn Tracy,..."

July 6, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Point Austin: Budgets Are Moral Documents

When the rulers call for sacrifice, who do they mean?

"...thinking we were celebrating V-E Day rather than the Texas Republicans' crushing of the Democrats last November. Both Lite..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Smith Takes 'TM' Helm

Monthly presses on in wake of layoffs, shrinking budget

"...glasses, formally takes over next week as president of Texas Monthly, the most Texas of Texas magazines. Only the..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...sweeping backdrop, as metaphor, and even as a character, Texas has served filmmakers for generations. Writer and director Will..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Summer Fun

The Austin shore: beachy fun in Centex

"...center of the state, it's easy to forget that Texas is blessed with a ribbon of precious coastline. For..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Meiling Guentzel

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Where Was 'Texas Trilogy'?..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column

Day Trips

"...The Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas will be accepting donations at the parks for an..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Memory of Bob Eckhardt: 1913-2001

A fighter for justice is remembered by family and friends.

"...-- then one of the first labor lawyers in Texas -- would travel from Houston to consult with the..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips

Rockport captures the sea breeze and the hearts of visitors.

"...the corner of TX35 and South Austin Street, the Texas Maritime Museum tells the story of coastal sailors from..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Texas Clean Air activists are singing their lungs out over..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...to play on more than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians on..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Day Trips: Port Lavaca

A fisherman’s paradise worth exploring

"...Port Lavaca doesn't have access to sandy beaches like other Texas coastal towns that face the Gulf..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth

Plus Halloween wins and Poo Poo Platter (birthday) parties

"...father, Jeff Younger, fought Georgulas by rallying what The Texas Tribune calls "right-wing outrage" over Younger's insistence that his..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

New Menus, New Bourbon, New Yoga Retreat

And Bahama Bucks (finally) moves into town

"...the Double Black Angus Beef Burger, and the Aloha Beaches Salad, which includes sashimi grade yellowfin tuna and shoyu..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Top 10 Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2015

Leaving deep impressions from 2015's dance and classical music works were the unexpected elements, like screen doors, trees, and car horns

"...whispering in our ears. 4) Medieval Pilgrimage in Iberia (Texas Early Music Project)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Holiday happenings, news, and more

"...The town of Marshall, Texas, has been working on their Christmas lighting displays for..."

Dec. 2, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Can the Earth Be Saved?

Walter Cronkite and the creation of Earth Day

"...At long last, on April 19, the University of Texas at Austin is honoring the legacy of CBS News..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Douglas Brinkley

Damian Priour

Remembering the respected Austin sculptor

"...away Wednesday, Sept. 14. A childhood spent on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico instilled in this seventh-generation..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Election? Apparently.

Texas has 11 new amendments and a thimbleful of voters

"...Congratulations: As of the Nov. 3 elections, Texas has 11 new constitutional amendments, with every item on..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Boca Chica Beach might be the most unspoiled public beach on the Texas coast

"...might be the most unspoiled public beach on the Texas coast. At the southern tip of the state map,..."

May 4, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...Take a trip to Marfa. Texas' town with the highest altitude has become an artist..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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