Challenging Repair Work Amid "Horrendous" Conditions as Thousands Remain Without Power

Austin Energy lines sustain massive damage in ice storm

"...As more than 25% of Austin Energy customers face another night of cold darkness in the aftermath of the..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load

Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again

"...It's Thursday, June 17, 2021, the COVID pandemic finally dwindling in the rear view mirrors..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

PAGE 2 SCREEN with RICK MOODY

Join us Tuesday 12/6 for Austin Bat Cave's literary series Page 2 Screen

"...about books and film and what goes on between them. ABC, a writing and tutoring center for kids in..."

Dec. 5, 2011 Events Post by Rhiannon Jones

Taking Woodstock

The director of Brokeback Mountain looks for peace and love in another decade and finds it at the legendary festival through the story of one key participant.

"...of a cultural Rorschach test; everyone can see into the event and take from from it what they choose...."

Aug. 28, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lust, Caution

The NC-17-rated passion in Ang Lee's movie is at distinct odds with the chilly film that surrounds its lovers.

"...that Lee's newest had received an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, I was instantly, intensely curious about the film..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Conversations With God

Life-affirming lessons about a generous, forgiving God and the redemptive possibilities of love and charity dominate this movie based on Neale Donald Walsch's bestseller.

"...Crystal Dawne, Abdul Salaam El Razzac and Zillah Glory. The bestselling self-help book Conversations With God is the kind..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

It's a Conspiracy!

The landowner alleges vile collusion between City Hall and Stratus Properties -- but not actual citizens.

"...The 1996 settlement agreement governing development on the site of..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Of Moose and Movies

Nine days and nights at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...The first thing you notice are all the moose statues...."

Sept. 29, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ice Storm

Revisiting Ang Lee's The Ice Storm and its survey of the moral dissolution of American life through the Nixon era

"...The Ice StormCriterion Collection, $39.95..."

March 28, 2008 Screens Review by John Davidson

Snowjob

Was It Sleet or Chicken Little That Fell From the Sky?

"...According to the Austin Police Department, the brief bout of winter weather..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Column

Supporting Local Farmers and Ranchers Helps Everyone

Back to the soil

"...After the devastating winter storm system that sustained freezing temperatures and..."

March 5, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...Although most of the southern U.S. has been experiencing winter storm conditions and..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: Twelve Weeks After Hurricane Harvey in Port Aransas

"Port A is open for business," says chamber of commerce

"...All around Port Aransas the damage from Hurricane Harvey was severe and heartbreaking. Buildings..."

Dec. 2, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Well, to quote the great Simpsons – 'Haa-ha!'"..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Defying Gravity

With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of cinematic genres -- the kung fu film -- and created an epic many critics (this one included) are calling the year's best movie. We spoke with him about the film's grueling shoot, the refinement it makes to the martial arts genre, and more.

"...Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of cinematic genres -- the martial arts..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...In the race for the Worst Pre-Millennial Job Title in Austin,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...Headed into the weekend, Austin Energy’s outage map shows 109,000 customers still..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: November Travel Roundup

Port A's Harvey recovery, Millican's pecan pie, and fall travel news

"...Thank you, Lord, for the blue skies and bright sunshine of Texas autumn. This..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "President Bush has been wrong at every step..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Spider-Man

"...It must have seemed like a terrific gamble when the suits at Columbia elected to go with director Sam..."

May 10, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Review: Disney’s Frozen

Broadway in Austin brings all Arendelle’s magic to the Bass

"...just spawned a cinematic sequel (with a second on the way), it’s also covered the land with magic in..."

June 15, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage

“We survived … again!”

"...Quack’s on 43rd street closed early due to poor weather conditions on January 31, no one knew that it..."

Feb. 7, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...We in the News section are accustomed to being bearers of bad..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...which Spencer Cronk got fired and City Council told the police union to pound sand and Greg Abbott gave..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Live and In Person!

The Austin Music Awards presentation is comin’ at ya

"...The pandemic can't stop us. The historic ice storm? See..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...cause for joy, but for thousands of filmmakers, it's the annual time of frayed nerves and to-the-quick-bitten nails, as..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Iron Chef Alamo Round Two

What happened in the Black Orpheus battle?

"...After the great success of the first Iron Chef Alamo Drafthouse..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Free Cheese from Antonelli’s; Pasta Paisanos Power Up; Aiello’s Red Sauce Redux; BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Gets Swole; Bearded Baking Boosts Bastrop Brunching; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Feb. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Can't Touch This

South by Southwest Music panels remain as star-studded as actual showcases

"...Hammer, Napster creator Shawn Fanning, historian Douglas Brinkley, and the cloud all have in common? South by Southwest 2012...."

March 2, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The end of the year, with its holiday season emphasizing..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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