Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"..."If the Republicans succeed in what they're trying to do, there..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

The Democrats file federal lawsuits against the new congressional map.

"...The Texas Office of the Attorney General under Greg Abbott..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Fogo de Chão

"...All over southeastern South America, diners flock to grilled-meat emporiums where they..."

April 4, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...Many young newlyweds dream of owning their first home, with a sweet little yard full of..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

On the Lege: TXU Meltdown

TXU says FU, then backs down

"...energy bills are at a critical make-or-break stage of the legislative process, the "new" TXU had hoped by now..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...October, when Christine Braud first went back to see the three-bedroom shotgun house she rented in New Orleans for..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...When Karen Johle arrived home from work on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 18, her youngest son, 13-year-old..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...The House passed its congressional re-redistricting map in the wee..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Deal of a Lifetime

TDHCA Board member Florita Bell Griffin is standing trial in a Houston federal courtroom on allegations that she, along with two co-defendants, conspired to profit from deals she helped approve.

"...The story that emerged in the courtroom where state housing..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...The sun was creeping up over the horizon when Ronnie..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Desk:

"..."If you have a problem with my report, then file an ethics complaint and let's get it on!!!!"..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: KRISHA

An unflinching narrative about addiction and family disrepair

"...(an expansion of his award-winning 2014 short film of the same name): his parents’ suburban Houston house, many of..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Bill of the Week

Senate Bill 487: Ellis files bill to help convicted receive new DNA tests

"...Author: Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: 'Evolution of a Criminal'

This is a remarkably honest and insightful autobiography

"...And then he robbed a bank...."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 29

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Good..."

Jan. 29, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: July 31

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Good..."

July 31, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Hinojosa, Hegar Ride On to the Sunset

Lt. Gov.'s selections changes tone of state agency oversight committee.

"...Two days before its first meeting of the interim, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has finally made his..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Ready for the Abstronics of Mary Ellen Bute

A centennial celebration for the conductor of light

"...To commemorate the centennial of her birth, Cinematexas will screen a retrospective..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Book Review: A Nontraditional Look at Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters

Lynnée Denise eschews her groundbreaking subject’s “Big Mama” moniker

"...her work as an "experimental biography," Lynnée Denise tells the story of Willie Mae Thornton through a nontraditional, Black..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Review: The Krayolas. Happy Go Lucky (Box)

Don’t call it a “reissue,” San Antonio power pop veterans reimagine 1982 debut

"...this a "reissue" of long-running San Antonio power poppers the Krayolas' 1982 debut LP, Kolored Music, disservices it deeply...."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Dayglow Album Review

Harmony House (Very Nice Records)

"...Inspired by Eighties icons Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, and Michael McDonald, Austin's Sloan Struble exhibits..."

May 21, 2021 Music Feature by Alyssa Quiles

ACL Review: The Suffers

Welcome to the Apollo

"...What this means for the Suffers is tapping into the humid, swampy R&B of..."

Oct. 5, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

The Good Eye: Misadventure Book Launch

February 20, 2014. 21 photos.

"...This week's Good Eye covers A Strange Object's sneak-peek..."

Feb. 20, 2014 Photo Gallery

12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas

Rob Nash's solo show is funny, honest, and a welcome relief from saccharine holiday shows

"...12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas The Vortex, through Jan. 3..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

'Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero: East Meats West'

Art Palace's 'East Meats West' shows how Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero may have different styles, but they share an enjoyment in contemplating the body that's palpable

"...Two artists excited about painting the human body are Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero. They..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Opinion: The Lack of Evidence Behind Austin’s HOME Initiative

There are indeed benefits to density, but affordability isn’t one of them

"...I was recently asked to prepare a review of the latest research on housing price dynamics in..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

Review: Juicy Claws

Southeast Asia meets Louisiana in this no-frills establishment

"...Set in a nondescript strip mall on the far northwest side of the city, Juicy Claws takes..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Food Feature by Rod Machen

ACL Fest Review: LeAnn Rimes in Her Own Words

Country-pop figure reworks hits and reframes “blended families”

"...expertise beginning at age 13, it makes sense for the country-pop figure to treat her early material as old..."

Oct. 9, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Good as Gone: A Novel of Suspense

Amy Gentry's page-turning thriller is set apart by its realistic and empathetic portrayal of abuse victims and their families

"...This Houston-based psychological thriller presents a literary junction where entertainment meets..."

July 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

Council: The Anti-Immigrant Immigrant Commissioner

Council's zoning meeting may get a bit distracted

"...– a 32-Item agenda focusing primarily on zoning cases. There will be at least a few that might draw..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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