Texas House: The Travis Delegation

Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?

"...There's only one Republican state representative in Travis County, and..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Summoning the Blair Witch

Into the woods with Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard

"...Love it or hate it, The Blair Witch Project birthed a genre, and any sequel..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...Graham. Legends of Terpsichore. And now … Rick Perry. The former governor of Texas and two-time GOP presidential primary..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Words to the Wise

You have to know the rules ...

"...A number of new laws – passed during the recent legislative session – went into effect in Texas..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

All the Way With LBJ's Play

Bill Rauch talks staging 'All the Way' and 'The Great Society'

"...In two years, Robert Schenkkan's LBJ drama All the Way premiered at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; moved to..."

Oct. 9, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...Because, sure, it's all about "the reason for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...Two and a half years ago, Austinites heard for the first time that their city would be hosting the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Ghost in the Machine

The council receives prophecy from an unexpected source

"...SCENE: Thursday, May 27; the Austin City Council is nearing its third hour of..."

June 4, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

March of the Flower Children

The last interview with Seeds frontman and oh-so-brief psychedelic Austinite Sky Sunlight Saxon

"...his living room. Unpacked boxes surround him, only heightening the sense of physical disconnect permeating the rustic, South Austin..."

July 24, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Welcome to the 81st

Will a new speaker and more Democrats spell 'change' at the Capitol?

"...As the 81st Texas Legislature gathers for the opening gavel Jan...."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Pride Ride

New-ish blogger Dacia weighs in on riding in the Austin Pride Parade.

"...The pilgrimage to all things rainbow began with a screaming..."

June 19, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Dacia Saenz

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...series of Monday morning work sessions at City Hall. The Transit Working Group convened by the Capital Area Metropolitan..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Spotting the Rare Cheap Rental

The history and habits of a not-quite-extinct-yet Austin species

"...of agaves and redbud? That's where I live. That's the house I'll be leaving soon. I write to deliver..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Michael Erard

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...two different transportation plans. Which are really parts of the same plan. Though the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Whole Universe Rocks

The Harry Ransom Center's exhibition "Make It New" explores how modernism changed everything.

"...lost its tonic anchor and harmonic charm. Poetry jumped the fence of meter and rhyme. To read a "good"..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

It's the Thoughts That Count

Franzen after the frenzy

"...Franzen After the Frenzy The post-WWII American literary landscape is dotted with..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Books Feature by Russell Cobb

End of the Line

The Short and Troubled History of Austin's Streetcar System

"...His Austin Rapid Transit Railway Company was one of the best ways to get potential home buyers to look..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Blue Noise Band

Austin neo-jazzsters the Blue Noise Band

"...As the title of their debut suggests, the Blue Noise Band..."

March 3, 2000 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...before Christmas 1986? If you were a member of the Texas Transportation Commission, you were busy issuing Minute Order..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...says African Americans are not gettinga fair share of the city's construction business. photograph by John Anderson Everybody makes..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Where's the Fire?

Live Music Venues vs. the Fire Marshal

"...panic in Austin than yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theatre: Try yelling "Fire Marshal!" in a crowded live music..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

In the Shadow of the Dinosaurs

The Death of Indie Labels: Reports Have Been Exaggerated

"...illustration by John Keen It's everybody's favorite number these days -- 28,000 -- which is the staggeringly absurd..."

May 2, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Weird Scenes Inside the Joke Mine

Austin Comics at the Montreal Comedy Fest

"...hundred comics walk into a bar.... It sounds like the opening line to a joke (and it probably is..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Arts Feature

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...Look the girl in the eyes...."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...not in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas Book Festival has released the full list of..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...driving westbound on East 12th Street, when he spotted the gray Honda Civic...."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The FronteraFest Way

Christi Moore's top rule for producing the annual festival: Just say 'yes'

"...Congratulations! You've just won the plum job of producing a long-running, much-loved performance festival..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dewhurst Doesn't Blame the House. No, Really.

Well, okay, maybe he blames them a little bit

"...wants to make it clear – he’s not criticizing the House leadership’s handling of the voter ID issue. He’s..."

May 27, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Chile on the Menu

Cine las Americas screens Chilean Cinema of the Post-dictatorship era

"...year, Cine las Americas introduces a new program celebrating the films of a particular Latin nation. The following films..."

April 17, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Live from the House

Regular updates from the swearing in

"...1.59pm: After the brief obligatory appearance by former state rep Gov. Rick..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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