UPDATE: The People's Filibuster Continues

Opponents of war on women use lege rules to derail abortion ban

"...State Affairs Committee Chair Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, abruptly terminated the debate with no vote...."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Devo and the Octopus Project

ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Sunday, March 27, 2011

"...If you're over the age of 30, you're probably still bitching about all..."

March 25, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Violation From the Brewster Nation (Updated Again)

Mysterious pro-McCracken group pinches Leffingwell on parking

"...to find a bright yellow “violation” notice stuck to the windshield. It’s not a real ticket, but a flyer..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Getting to the General Specific With Band of Horses

"...“No revelations in the water, no tears into the booze.” That line haunts..."

Jan. 31, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Patriots Taste the Moss-Flavored Kool-Aid

"...My mom made the best Kool-Aid ever. There was nothing like running up..."

May 5, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

The Way We Were

On the eve of his move to New York City, playwright and Austin Script Works Artistic Director John Walch reflects on the development of Austin's theatre scene during his time here.

"...adjunct professor John Walch will be migrating to that mother of all artist magnets, New York City. Austin theatregoers..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...You all know about the presidential and U.S. Senate races. In recent weeks, we've..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Austin Is Marking the Centennial of Women Winning the Vote

In 1920, women won the right to vote. In 2020, Austin is marking that victory in various ways. Here’s how.

"...August 1920. The Summer Olympics open in Antwerp, Belgium. The presidential race..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Impractical Jokers: The Movie

Community couldn't get six seasons and a movie, but these guys did?

"...While it shares a similar genetic background with the Jackass goon squad and MTV’s Punk’d, Impractical Jokers is..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rep. Donna Howard on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Let’s target some new money toward childhood literacy, toward high school success, toward teacher quality – the kind of things that research shows make a difference”

"...Donna Howard, a nurse and former member of the Eanes ISD school board, has represented west and northwest..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker

The company’s 56th run at this holiday classic retains its magic – enough beauty and wonder to transport you to enchanting realms

"...Going home for the holidays can be a tricky proposition – especially if..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...The decision was not terribly surprising. On Monday, U.S. District..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...So your plane just touched down and the pilot said, “Welcome to Austin: the Live Music Capital..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

The Virtues of Gossip

Can theatre gossip bond the people who share it?

"...down when This One ran into That One at the party thrown by The Other One, and why So-and-So..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Great Austin Beer Scavenger Hunt

SXSW is brewing

"...It’s shameful, really. The treacly suggestions on “How to Do Austin Like a..."

March 10, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Most Read Film Reviews of 2014

Bombs away!

"...Our most read film review of the year was also our most commented on, complete with..."

Jan. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...had Newsdesk counted 62 candidates (Mayor and City Council), then somebody else joined the party. And we visited with..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Real Country

In and out of Austin with honky-tonk road crew Mike & the Moonpies

"...There's a camera on Mike Harmeier. It's been on him..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered in front of the Capitol today for a rousing..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Eastside Memorial: The Future of Panther Pride

High schools boss explains path forward with Johns Hopkins

"...weeks ago, staff and students at Eastside Memorial got the good news from Education Commissioner Michael Williams: He turned..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week 7

Fantasy notes for all the lucky people, and their shoes

"...everyday life while I have lived in a basement. The small, eye-level window in the corner reveals a fluctuating..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Texas State Makes the Leap to Big-Time Football

Bobcats enter FBS

"...The technicolor dream bus has finally arrived in San Marcos...."

Aug. 30, 2012 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

There Goes the Neighborhood

City split over the latest in urban living options: short-term rentals

"...Strunk. Derek is nonverbal and has autism, and his mother brings him to Aus­tin for weeklong, one-on-one communication therapy..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Awesome Overload: Alamo Does the Kobayashi Maru Class of '82

Alamo Drafthouse screens 1982 30 years later

"...in 1982? You weren't born yet? Being late to the party is a weak-ass excuse, and now it's not..."

April 16, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The 'Tease That Binds

The Texas Burlesque Festival builds community among those who are hip to the strip

"...a hook – that little something unique that snags the audience. It can be a shake or a shimmy..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 1/26/11

Chris Riley campaign launches

"...The last 24 hours have seen buckets of ink spilled..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line

Texas turns back the clock on racial justice

"...didn't think racism was a more serious problem in "the South." He would respond, "As long as you're south..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Kickin’ the Mud Off My Sneakers

A pretty good weekend in Geezerville

"...I’m not like most of the folks who attended the Austin City Limits Music Festival...."

Oct. 7, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Point Austin: The Stakes

From the statehouse to D.C., the journey begins with a single vote

"...last week, as he first formally apologized for breaking the law and then resumed complaining that it was the..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Column by Michael King

The Very Ecstasy of Love

"...I’ve spent this past month in low-grade agony, without the thrill of constant argumentation and online contentiousness that made..."

Aug. 18, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

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