Dr. Demento

The world's foremost authority on goofy music hosts an appropriately bent SXSW showcase.

"...If it only hurts when you laugh, then Dr. Demento is the M.D. for you...."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Killing the Messenger

John C. Danforth's Indictment of Whistleblower Bill Johnston May Lead to a Nasty Courtroom Showdown

"...Sources close to the matter believe that Johnston's lawyers will subpoena Danforth and make him take the witness stand,..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

The council approves a controversial, and hotly contested, site plan that allows Hyde Park Baptist Church to build on 58 acres of parkland it owns in northwest Austin.

"...representing us were supposed to be representing us against this and then all of a sudden with no warning,..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Coach's Corner

"...This hasn't always been the case. Once upon a time,..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

To Sitcom Hell and Back

Getting her own sitcom nearly killed Margaret Cho, and she talks about the experience in her new show I'm the One That I Want.

"...things like, "Her face is so round!" The stunned young actress went on a dangerous crash diet, dropped 30..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Separation Anxieties

New Section?

"...power of "the market" should not be allowed to destroy East Austin's history. Richard Kooris, who has renovated the..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus

Coach's Corner

"...and Jackson, obscure names unknown in the hinterland of this great continent, marginal players lucky to be in the..."

July 2, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

All Aboard

New ARA Board Swells With Inclusion

"..."The real crux will finally be whether we can all sit in a..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Scanlines

Hate

"...This powerful, black-and-white, French film shot in a Parisian cité..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Council Blocks Bloch

Council Rejects Cancer Park to Preserve Greenbelt

"...a fountain in the center of the plaza, and will later read a series of inspirational plaques that she..."

Nov. 15, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

"Water, Water Everywhere..."

"...in 1993, there have been questions about water safety. This tiny microorganism, common in many of the lakes and..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Column

Scanlines

The Addiction

"...New York, Bad Lieutenant) is on familiar ground in this stylized, modern-day vampire film starring Lili Taylor as the..."

June 21, 1996 Screens Feature

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...Blonder Tongue Audio Baton and They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days in the Glittering World of Salons, the group..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

UT’s War on Students

A peaceful protest spiraled when law enforcement showed up. Now the university has doubled down.

"...by university President Jay Hartzell resulted in 57 arrests, this week saw an even more chaotic escalation of state..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 5, Part 2 of a serialized history..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Opinion: Oak Hill Road Plan Is Taxpayer Abuse

The argument against TxDOT's plan for a freeway flyover at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Texas 71

"...By the time you read these words, a federal judge will have ruled..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Carol Cespedes

Qmmunity: Whoa. The Matrix Is Back!

Remembering the message behind the blockbuster as a new Wachowskis opus appears on the horizon

"...Hey, have y'all heard of The Matrix? You know: long, leather coats; Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by James Scott

Comadre Panaderia's Pop-Up Pan Dulce

Mariela Camacho's project aims to nourish the Latinx diaspora and fuel food system rebellion

"...today still doesn't impress her. She recalls, as a young cook, seeing a chef verbally abuse a busboy in..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Disturbin' the Urbanists

"...Dear Editor, I remain disappointed at your willingness to use your position as columnist, editor, and..."

Sept. 20, 2020 Postmarks

National Lampoon Takes Aim at SXSW

Exclusive: Comedy institution brings podcast for 50th anniversary

"...celebration of its 50th anniversary, the iconoclastic comedy institution will be bringing two days of its Spotify hit National..."

Jan. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...physical therapy, and he told Turner, "I can't explain this. There's something seriously wrong."..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Eating the Fudge

Queering the family with Queer Rock Love author Paige Schilt

"...Considering this is the first time we’ve met, I already know..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

Page Two: Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory

The path to a Republican presidency

"...This column was going to be part of a two-step..."

April 8, 2016 Column by Louis Black

With the Grain

How Austin kitchens are beginning to love gluten

"...projected to continue rising; Mintel estimates that gluten-free sales will produce more than $15 billion in 2016...."

Jan. 29, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Public Notice: Ask a Silly Question

The faux democracy of online push-polling

"...set to begin that review process at its meeting this Wednesday, Oct. 7...."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...to build an underground garage behind – and possibly destroy – a limestone wall that has been such a..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...This spring, the University of Texas at Austin made national..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments

House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill

"...fought to deny women that exception on the floor. “This doesn’t value what God values,” said Schaefer. His second..."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?

With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.

"...the latest of our weekly Q&A Hole series, wherein your reporter asks questions of various interesting people around Austin..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: Killing a Human?

With Jon Lebkowsky, Marc English, Rowan Hagemann, and more

"...the latest of our weekly Q&A Hole series, wherein your reporter asks questions of various interesting people around Austin..."

Jan. 26, 2015 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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