Tort-Reform Folly

According to new report on state's tort-reform measures, Perry's promise that frivolous lawsuits and high medical-malpractice insurance rates for docs are down and that the recruitment of specialists is apparently on the rise are promises that haven't panned out

"...Back in 2003, 71-year-old Alvin Berry of Copperas Cove went to the doctor for a routine prostate screening...."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

Let's just go ahead and get under way ...

"...Earlier in the year, we reported that Oasis owner Beau Theriot had..."

July 7, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

HB 2 and HB 3 could look very different after they leave the Senate

"...The Senate Public Education Committee began work on school finance..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Austin joins the list of school districts taking Robin Hood to court

"...The AISD board of trustees voted Monday night to become..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside dining 2002: by boat or by car, bring your appetite

"...The Lakeside List..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature

Articulations

Ships coming in for Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, who get to stage Dames at Sea at the Goodspeed Opera House, and for Lynn C. Miller and Laura Furman, who will have their play Passenger on the Ship of Fools performed by legendary actress Irene Worth.

"...It's bon voyage to Austin Musical Theatre co-founders Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, who are off..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Shall We Sundance?

"...Whenever the words Austinite and Sundance appear together in print, you..."

May 7, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Food-O-File

"...The first few months of 1999 look to be greatones..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

School Finance on Trial

Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours

"...On Sept. 1, the Attorney General's office will have 45 minutes before the..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hornucopia

Horns pay millions and millions for mediocrity

"...that had its sights on a BCS bowl at the start of the season, and hopes for a berth..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Sports Column by Michael Corcoran

Day Trips

Mustang Island State Park consistently rates among the busiest parks in the state system

"...Island State Park preserves five miles of primitive beach. The rolling waves of the Gulf of Mexico provide background..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Grab your pole and some worms and head on down to the fishing house at Easy Street Marina on Lake Travis

"...The fishing house at Easy Street Marina on Lake Travis..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Shadowplay

Marching to the beat of Manikin's No Wave

"...The humidity inside Sound on Sound is breathing down our..."

July 17, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2006

"...1) Urinetown: The Musical (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) This unlikeliest of Broadway..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer Camp Guide

"...Pack the bug spray, the laptop, the curling iron ......"

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "It's almost like sending your child off to..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge Dietz Finds School Finance System Unconstitutional

Court ruling ends five-week trial with a mandate to Legislature to design a new system

"...John Dietz concluded a five-and-half-week trial by ruling unconstitutional the Texas system of public school finance. Following a brief..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Let's ride, and then decide." – Capital Metro..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail meanders along the south bank of Lake Texoma as if it were following a serpent's path

"...The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail meanders along the south bank..."

June 25, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I just think he has the best chance..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dining del Lago

It's Not Just About Beer and Nachos Anymore

"...comfortable dinner house with a spectacular second-story view of the lake to the west, a reliable Sunday brunch, and..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature

Day Trips

Fishing for striped bass in Lake Texoma.

"...The fishing guide pulled into the parking lot of my..."

June 15, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Reservoir has been a well-kept secret with fishermen for the past 17 years. Although it is the third-largest lake..."

July 14, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...ancient springs still active and still attracting swimmers during the Texas summers. photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

May 15, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...after a spring cleaning, three iron sculptures watch over the campground at Windy Point Park and wait their turn..."

April 17, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...photograph by Gerald E. McLeod The Port Aransas Zoo is not your ordinary zoo. The..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Exhibitionism

"...WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?: TRAPPED IN THE EMOTIONAL MAELSTROM..."

May 16, 1997 Arts Review

Day Trips

"...a park in danger of being loved to death. The popular swimming, camping, and picnic spot about 30 miles..."

May 9, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Page Two

"...instead of our planned road trip to Vermont and then, maybe, to Toronto, she come down to Austin and..."

June 28, 1996 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Highlights of the Midnighters slate include the world premiere of the Spanish..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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