On the Lege

Lawmakers accomplish what they failed to do so many times – approve a new education funding package that doesn't look half bad on paper

"...On Monday, the Legislature wrapped up a special session on school finance..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

Shot in the Dark

The Texas Documentary Tour presents Paul Devlin's 'Power Trip'

"...thriller about corruption, assassination, and street-rioting over electricity in the former Soviet Union." Yes, you read that correctly –..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Earth Moves

For choreographer Ellen Bartel, dance does make the world go 'round

"...Let's get one thing straight: Dance doesn't make the world go 'round. Although the world itself, the terrestrial..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hightower Lowdown

Resurrecting Cointelpro; The Cold Side of 'Workfare'

"...hyperactive liberty-whacker will finally bottom out in terms of the depths to which he's willing to submerge our Constitutional..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Millennium Phone Call

When Margaret Thompson answers her phone, she never knows how distraught the person at the other end might be ...

"...The phone rang sometime just after midnight, in the very..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Features Feature by Margaret Thompson

The Man Who Wasn't There

"...and rented Kurt and Courtney (1997), shoved it into the VCR, and started frantically dialing a coterie of UT..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Live at the Apollo 13

Awake in the Dark

"...At least we had a problem until The Bridges of Madison County and Apollo 13 cleared the..."

July 14, 1995 Arts Feature by Patrick Taggart

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...When your Canadian girlfriend comes to visit Austin for the first time, and you live out in Pflugerville, you’re..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ethan Hawke Teams Up With Local Writer for The Black Phone

The team behind Sinister creates the summer's scariest film

"...In pop culture, the late Seventies signify a cutesy suburban Spielberg fantasy or..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...have done today? Of course you have. You've put the milk back in the fridge on its expiration day...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Rebirth of Doyle Bramhall II

For his first solo LP in 15 years, Eric Clapton’s top lieutenant may have put out the blues album of 2016

"...of multiple modes – producer, singer, songwriter, sideman – the Dallas-born guitarist, 47, began his journeyman's path as a..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Anthem of the Sun

Non-commercial frequency Sun Radio broadens its solar-powered Americana throughout Central Texas

"...Up on the second-story rooftop of Sun Radio, one looks east to..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texans Season Preview Part 2: The D

Phillips will turn struggling defense around

"...In my last installment, I talked about the Texans prolific offense and how Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson,..."

Sept. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind power, the utility announced plans to significantly lower the price, a..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Balanchine, by the Muse

Working with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Ballet Austin gets in step with history

"...The orchestra conductor sounds as if he's plucking notes out..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

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

Writing the Climate

Flannery and Kolbert on the accelerating pace of global warming

"...than a month after announcing what's been described as the most ambitious municipal climate-protection plan in the nation, Mayor..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Will Video Kill the Celluloid Star?

Most loves fade over time, and the romance of a hundred-plus years of filmmaking seems to be losing its luster as well. At least, that's what the new High Definition video vanguard, led by George Lucas and Robert Rodriguez, is saying. Is video the future of film?

"...Listen: that noise in the background. Can you hear it? It's the low thrum..."

June 21, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Banker vs. the Prosecutor

As the primary campaign winds to an abrupt close, what do we know about Sanchez and Morales?

"...In mid-February, the Sun City Democrats provided an uncannily symbolic moment for..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

A Night at the Opera

Jon Else's Sing Faster, showing this Wednesday as part of the Texas Documentary Tour, shows us opera Like we've never seen it before from the stagehands' perspective.

"...Jon Else's truly hilarious, Emmy- and Sundance-awarded Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle -- Wagner's opera from the stagehands'..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Reel World

Korey Coleman started The Reel Deal as a scam; he ended up with a show.

"..."Welcome to The Reel Deal." Inside the studio, the noise stops. The..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Sarah Hepola

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...The morning starts normally for Lucinda. Well, maybe not normal,..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The People's Court

Justice of the Peace Races Not So Peaceful

"...It doesn't take long to figure out which of the three races for Justice of the Peace will be..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Sleeping With the Television On

Teething Problems at the Austin Music Network

"...will star George Kennedy, and if you flip on the Austin Music Network, you'll see footage from the Austin..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...On the city's letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Information Dirt Road

Marketing Your Band on the Net

"...Rock & roll and computers - they would seem to go together as well the Grateful..."

July 14, 1995 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

The Old Bait and Switch

"...reelect President Biden. I did not give it to the Kamala Harris campaign. I would never have donated to..."

July 23, 2024 Postmarks

The Best Nontraditional BBQ Sides to Enjoy in Austin

Secret ingredients, inspired cultural mash-ups, and more

"...as an app or straight up as a side. There are no wrong answers. Mom’s Green Beans at JNL..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Rod Machen

The Hightower Lowdown

Labor organizing is still necessary, George W. Bush scams us with his "tax cut," and Denver football fans revolt against corporate stadiums.

"...Organize, Organize, Organize There's a bumper sticker that sums up the meaning of..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

LoneStarCon 3: The George R. R. Martin Interview

'Game of Thrones' creator discusses how he writes and why

"...Amid reports of a dramatic uptrend in babies named..."

Aug. 29, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

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