The Murdered Women of Juárez Find a Voice Onstage

Isaac Gomez’s one-woman show The Way She Spoke

"...When he first approached her about The Way She Spoke, Karen Rodriguez was more than a..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

The Return of Lila Downs

‘La Reyna’ makes another rare stop in Austin – tonight

"...Lila Downs performs with all the force of a tropical depression. On 2012’s Pecados y..."

April 9, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Anthropology of Femicide in Juarez

Cecilia Balli talked to a UT audience about the ongoing murder problem in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

"...Over the past 15 years in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, strings of..."

March 3, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

The Spirit of Giving

A Special Christmas Wish List for the Local Media

"...Surely the value of giving is more symbolic than practical. A..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Juarez: Stages of Fear

This film is a passionate if clunky cri du coeur for the kidnapped and murdered women of Juarez, Mexico – a silent epidemic of as many as 450 crimes in the last 10 years.

"...Alejandro, a transplanted El Pasoan who’s donating proceeds from the film’s soundtrack to charitable organizations benefiting the survivors of..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Vortex Repertory Company's The Way She Spoke

At the Vortex, Isaac Gomez's drama made us remember the lost women of Juárez

"...It was when the names were spoken that things got real. Up to..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The 2013 Cohen New Works Festival

If you can count on one thing in this biennial binge of student-generated works, it's that you'll be surprised

"...Perhaps it was the people pretending to be squirrels on the LBJ Library..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...They don't slouch in high heels on plush sofas. They..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Of Cactuses, Crickets, and Cars

Cataloguing the diverse wonders of FronteraFest Long Fringe 2006

"...insects called crickets and an imaginary village in Maine. The tale of a sheltered young woman who gives her..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...A loyal City of Austin employee of nearly three decades, Mapi Vigil felt..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The 2016-17 Austin Music Awards’ Texan Tower of Song

Thirty-five years of AMAs? More like 181 years of Texas on one stage, on one night!

"...Rolling Stones pledge since 6 thanks to the overlapped harmonies of "Honky Tonk Women" during a kiddie..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

On the Border's Edge

Drug war reporter Charles Bowden is telling El Paso-Juárez's secrets, one murder at a time.

"...a newspaper in 1990, you would quickly note that the nation was on the brink of a disaster. It..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Tale of a Tale Spinner

How a ballplayer, a piano player, beatnik poetry, and Lubbock made Terry Allen an epic storyteller.

"..."I'll tell you a funny story about my mother," offers Terry Allen, grinning wryly like he does. "I..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

“A Trajectory of Grief” Traverses Tragedy

Monica Martinez-Diaz deals with death through digital collage

"...doesn’t stop artist Maria Martinez-Diaz from trying. A native of Juarez, she’s always considered the city her muse. According..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...Oversized puffs of bright pink, teal, and rose bounced up the Texas..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

South for the Marijuana

The gringo travels to Mexico in search of weed and wisdom.

"...After you cross the international bridge you turn right and follow the railroad..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...We've already teased some of the highlights of the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Quest for Aztlan

Roen Salinas Searches for -- and Finds -- Life in Folklórico

"...Aztlan. The mythical Garden of Eden of los Aztecas where the..."

April 24, 1998 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Women Heading to Beijing, Aztex on the Field

"...The U.S. Women beat Canada in a penalty kick shootout..."

April 16, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...A toast, please, to the 170-plus artists and creative projects recognized in the nominations..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Best in Show

The 2012-13 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Hidden Room Theatre production of Rose Rage was the..."

June 7, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Six Questions for Patricia Vonne

Patricia Vonne takes the bull by the horns.

"...San Antonio heritage. Because she’s fighting laryngitis this week, the singer-songwriter-actress wanted to save her voice for tonight's CD..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

2012-13 Austin Critics Table Awards

June 3, 2013. 21 photos.

"...Composer and Butler School of Music composition professor Donald Grantham, newly inducted into the..."

June 4, 2013 Photo Gallery

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...raising money for indie filmmaking is even tougher. As the Austin Film Society announces the winners of the 2015..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

When Gravity Fails: Notes on the influence of Ed Lowry, 'Crazy Mama,' and not sweating the small stuff

"..."When you're lost in the rain in Juarez..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Making Everyone Happy

The state's textbook adoption process focuses more on pleasing everyone than on teaching children.

"...shall decide what is taught? Texas' recent hearings on the statewide adoption of social studies textbooks, which began July..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Five months ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor racing is coming..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ten Minutes With Terry Allen

Q&A with Lubbock son, multimedia don, and Cactus Cafe ace

"...Terry Allen’s new album, Bottom of the World Comes, arrives 14 years after his last..."

Jan. 16, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Postmarks

The Real Obscenity

"...To the Editor:..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Short Cuts

Money giveaway!

"...Opie Outed Dept.: Sick of hearing about all the behind-the-scenes machinations on what was..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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