Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Gus Garcia on the qualities of the next mayor

"...Before they get twitchy, it's not that Jennifer Gale or John..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Letters at 3AM

The current election crisis proves the strength and integrity of our political institutions.

"...authority exists in a leader, a country sinks into the authority of public relations -- it has a vacuum..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

AMA Poll Praise, Pondering

"...light on deserving blues musicians who might not have the public visibility as some of the popular soul &..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Postmarks

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...Bobby Epstein wishes Austin FC the best of luck – but doesn't regret spending more..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...A few months ago, the City Council's Public Health and Human Services Committee held..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Page Two: A Pleasant Summer Afternoon Outing

With an all-too-familiar rant recalled and reoffered

"...a number of weeks now and just returned. Getting the old engine running leaves this column with little that..."

April 10, 2009 Column by Louis Black

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East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...John Sayles answers the question, "Why should we care what happens to East..."

May 26, 2000 Column

Reality Check

Nitpicking Petitions

"...For many candidates, making even the $500 filing fee was a financial hardship. Perennial candidate..."

March 26, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Dancing About Architecture

Jammin' To the Oldies

"...ago. Thanksgiving Day, not yet on my way to the family hoedown for the holiday weekend, sitting in front..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Striptease

"...dumber. No, not Jim Carrey's latest. I'm talking about the recent trajectory of Demi Moore's script choices. I mean,..."

July 5, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

At Close Range

The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth

"...is squeezed into this trigger. I can feel it there, my whole worrisome, tentative life, all of the rage..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...On Friday, Dec. 6, the Central Corridor Advisory Group, appointed by Mayor Lee Leffingwell..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"..."Any time the citizens of Austin feel left out, it only causes..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Our readers talk back.

"...I am perplexed by the motives of your Music section. As co-owner of Room..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column

Naked City

"...TERRORISM COMES HOME: On April 28, Sam Hamilton, the state administrator of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...With some luck and dry weather, about 8% of Travis County's registered voters, perhaps 40,000..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...when a low rumble of thunder suddenly boomed in the distance. Any other politician might have responded to the..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: (Jennifer) Gale Force

The vote in the AISD board elections suggests too many Austinites are just not paying attention

"...Witness Jennifer Gale, who, after – at least in the popular mind – forcing Austin ISD to hold an..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...is all wrong about Accenture in his column under the headline "A Tax-Dodging Freeloader" ["The Hightower Report," Sept. 6]...."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

Voting Systems: A Primer

"...has now is a place system -- wherein all the candidates are running for specific seats, decided by a..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...Never say Ron Davis takes anything for granted. The popular view may be that he won the race..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Selma

Although it's dramatically uneven, this film is a commendable historical drama about Martin Luther King Jr. that sidesteps the common pitfalls of adulatory biopics.

"...Nearly 50 years to the day of the Selma, Ala., voting-rights marches that are..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

News Roundup: Lines, Trials, and Schools

No Fun at Fun Fun; Rick Perry goes to court; and more

"...Fun Fun Fun Fest endured a logistical nightmare the likes of which the beloved festival’s never seen Friday..."

Nov. 10, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Then There's This: Giving Props to Austin

There's more to the bonds than meets the jerky knee

"...Municipal bond propositions aren't the sexiest items on the November ballot, but here's hoping..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

AISD Approves Employee Policy (Finally)

Six months of delays leads to 6-1-1 vote

"...After months of delays, changes and unnecessary ugliness, the AISD Board of Trustees has finally revised its policy..."

April 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Under Siege

District 46 race pits veteran incumbent vs. newcomer Thompson

"...results to her district and a primary challenger in the form of attorney Brian Thompson. "If the narrative from..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

"...Carole Keeton Strayhorn continue to collect petition signatures for the governor's race, and because of the restrictive Texas election..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Carole Keeton Strayhorn continue to collect petition signatures for the governor's race, and because of the restrictive Texas election..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Secret Ballot

Iranian film is sharply observed and resoundingly funny, and tackles such heady topics as feminism, democracy, the voting process, communication, external and internal impediments to personal growth, and more.

"...over his barren and remote post. What he's on the lookout for is anyone's guess. There's nothing to interrupt..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

In anticipation of the upcoming writers' strike, networks are beefing up their reality programming, including Worst Case Scenario, No Boundaries, and -- yep, it's that bad -- another Big Brother.

"...Negotiations are touch and go between the Writers Guild of America and representatives of the major..."

April 20, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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