The Claim

"...Wes Bentley, Milla Jovovich, Sarah Polley and Nastassja Kinski. The Claim trafficks in a particular brand of pain: a..."

June 1, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Protocols of the Elders of Chisum

State rep joins the tin foil hat brigade

"...Bizarre news, courtesy of the Texas Freedom Network: Apparently GOP Rep. Warren Chisum has..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The 'Mold Queen' Fights Back

Melinda Ballard beat the insurance companies in court. Now she's carrying her fight to the politicians and the public.

"...Among the many high-profile combatants in the Texas homeowners-insurance wars, Melinda..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Border Patrol Myth

The most dangerous policing job? Not so.

"...When it comes to the chances of dying while doing law enforcement, many people..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

The GOP's Trial Attorney

Conservatives backing attorney general's anti-health care bill suit

"...Bad day for the Republican Party of Texas: They're having to shift into..."

March 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Australia's Lost Gold: The Legend of Lasseter

One man; one mystery; two latter-day explorers; no gold

"...So here's the story: Around the turn of the 20th century, Harold..."

May 27, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Jumpolin Supporters Claim a Victory

Convince party host to change venue

"...The New York City-based event planning firm that planned to..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Tony Cantú

Page Two: Lullaby for the New World Order

The birthers have no endgame

"...This column could begin, "American politics has long privileged the trivial over the substantive." But that would be misleading..."

May 20, 2011 Column by Louis Black

A Decade Under the Influence

The 'Chronicle' movie critics take a look back at what the Aughts wrought

"...'I'm Sorry I Beat Up the Bathroom'..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...Power Brad Pitt and Benicio del Toro star in the latest from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels director..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: The Toxic Agenda

The Statesman's sensational report on Barton Springs is much less than meets the eye.

"...Whatever else you might think about the Statesman's ethics, at least they don't rig their Web..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Forest for the Trees

The Austin Arts Commission has never been a model of bureaucratic efficiency, but this year it seems to have become a big cliché in action, a body so focused on procedure and minutiae and the concerns of the moment that it can't see the forest for the trees. It's compounding the problems in Austin's profoundly flawed public arts funding system and demonstrating just how poorly that process serves not only the city's artists but all its citizens.

"...When people can't even get a good jump on the agenda without quibbling over something totally unrelated to the..."

July 6, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...The following calendar is what you might call a good..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature

What Does Rick Perry Sing in the Shower?

What potentially embarrassing revelation did Ted Nugent make about Gov. Rick Perry (hint - it's all about track nine on Double Live Gonzo.)

"...ball? He says not, but that may not be the end of Perry's embarrassment over the gonzo rocker. On..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Casserole Queens Make a Meal

Austin's Casserole Queens serve up a new cookbook

"...The Casserole Queens, otherwise known as Crystal Cook and Sandy..."

Aug. 21, 2013 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

The Daily Hustle: 11/2/10

Closing arguments in bond bout

"...case you haven't noticed, today is election day. All the Austinites that didn't bother to vote early, but still..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Violation From the Brewster Nation (Updated Again)

Mysterious pro-McCracken group pinches Leffingwell on parking

"...to find a bright yellow “violation” notice stuck to the windshield. It’s not a real ticket, but a flyer..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Friends and Family of the Original Owner of the Armadillo Sign Being Auctioned at Sotheby's Say Sign Was Purchased, Not Stolen, Despite Claims of Armadillo Associates 

Bidding underway for piece of Dillo history

"...Sotheby’s, the planet’s oldest and most prestigious art auction house,..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...The decision was not terribly surprising. On Monday, U.S. District..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Morrow vs. Trump vs. the GOP

Travis County GOP rudderless, broke after ousting chair

"..."Nothing interesting ever happens here," the office worker with the oversized iced drink said...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Science Marches at the Legislature

Anti-vaxxers turn out for Public Health meeting, promise more action

"...Sheffield, R-Gatesville, to provide this week's exasperated Quote of the Week, you weren't watching Tuesday's House Public Health committee..."

March 6, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?

Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal

"...It seems like all we're talking about these days is the City Council – see forum info..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Accounting and the War on Women

anti-PP groups claim non-profit engages in fraud

"...A federal judge in East Texas has given the go-ahead for a lawsuit filed by a former employee..."

Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Attack of the Robocaller!

WilCo Dem county attorney challenger claims attack piece breaks federal law

"...Further mudslinging and allegations of dirty tactics are making the..."

Oct. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Tip Time': The Freshman 15 & Other Points of Emphasis

"...threats: I can tell that you're bluffing just by the fact that you say you're looking forward to the..."

Nov. 30, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

The Talented Tenth

Complaints arise over the Top 10% law – because it's working too well

"...There's a Texas legislative corollary to the old saw, "No..."

July 2, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Adventures in the Book Trade

In Search of the McSweeney's Ethos

"...When I read about the conglomeration that is overtaking the publishing industry or the..."

March 9, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...From the top of a Downtown skyscraper, looking west, there's a..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...Mapi Vigil felt she had earned a move up the career ladder. Encouraged by her supervisors, the Austin Watershed..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Out of the Mouths of Children

The return of the Butthole Surfers – don't call it a reunion!

"...a vow of silence," bemoans drummer King Coffey at the watercooler inside Beerland. "I regret every word I've ever..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

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