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A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...about whether the funds received from the foundation under this proposal, which is a new idea, are accounted for..."

May 25, 2001 Column

Storyteller

Talking turkey with X-Ray

"...gaggle of local musicians, is ecstatic that Ray Davies will be delivering this year's South by Southwest keynote address...."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...no such thing as moral absolutes. No matter what your station in life," he adds incredulously, "you cannot go..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

"...with virulent emotion and for a lot of people this is hard to listen to -- including myself at..."

July 21, 2000 Column

An Immense World of Delight

It used to be a commonplace of moralists that man was the only creature in the animal kingdom to slaughter his own kind. But as Chronicle writer Roger Gathman points out, kind is slaughtered by kind routinely among ants, salamanders, and, as any child can tell you, guppies. The golden rule, in nature, is not "do unto others" -- it is "why waste the protein?"

"...A Plague of Frogs: The Horrifying True Story by William Souder..."

June 30, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Where the Shadows Are Deepest

The search for, and subsequent conversation with, country singer James Hand

"...the Holy Grail at least 100 times in his youth, the hope of one day setting off in pursuit..."

May 5, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

A Time of Recognition

An excerpt from John Cale's new autobiography, What's Welsh for Zen?

"...wasn't enough. John Cale's four-song Sterling Morrison tribute during this year's Austin Music Awards, a heartfelt South by Southwest..."

April 14, 2000 Music Feature by Victor Bockris

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Our readers talk back.

"...now 100% fireproof, waterproof, windproof, termite-proof, and do not destroy families and their possesions while they sleep. Since the..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column

Media Clips

Corporate media giants cause journalism to become less competitive; Walter Cronkite and Bill Moyers speak at The Daily Texan's 100th birthday event; Grassroots Media Conference held in Austin

"...Fortunately, there are voices outside this corporate world that are willing to speak up. Robert..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...Found in a Dumpster behind Roger Scaggs' office, this garbage bag contained the pipe, the knife, five latex..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Screamlines

"...Still, within you'll find more than the usual butcher's dozen to guide..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

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"...would like to deliver my own, personal "Shame on You Award" for Kayte VanScoy's article "Pyramid of Dreams" [Vol...."

Sept. 18, 1998 Column

Steven Fromholz

"...day job. I'm a professional entertainer. I'm going from this interview to a rehearsal for Larry King's play The..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Nominated for an Academy Award, this documentary recounts the life of writer Ayn Rand and..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...is one of 11 local literati contributing reviews in this issue. photograph by Kenny Braun..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

Selective Enforcement

The Sixth Street Load-In Policy

"...a certain mindset settles in: not on my turf, you don't. Not tonight...."

May 1, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Reissues

"...may be a strong word, but a picture of this durable 45 rpm singles carrying case, complete with handle..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Flip the Switch

"..."Yeah, when you call my name I salivate like a Pavlov dog..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Who's the Boss?

Deer Park Neighbors and Developer Vie for Control

"...You're driving down MoPac, down way south past William Cannon...."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Keep Off Barton Creek

"...species demand no less than separation from all humans. This is a price we must pay for those who..."

July 18, 1997 Column

Reissues

"...novice fans of the Sixties spy vs. spy show. This collection is a respectable offering, covering all the bases..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

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Nobody Can't Beat Him

"...the article a reader would conclude that I describe Willie Lewis as "a nobody" who could not beat Eric..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Column

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...Which was supposed to be Austin yesterday. Austin Tomorrow, you may know, is the city's official comprehensive growth and..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

June 18, 1996: Aguascalientes in La Realidad, Chiapas

"...Zapatista Army of National Liberation. We want to thank you very much for the opportunity you have given us..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Shyer; with Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams, George Newbern, Kieran Culkin. (PG, 106 min.) George BanksÕ..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...designed to alleviate the symptoms of people suffering from this disease. At this point, Carol can not go anywhere..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...clean Victor is covering up for his wayward brother. This is the first Spike Lee Joint that feels more..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...of cinema veritŽ filmmaking that simultaneously hooks and repulses you from its opening scenes of the teenaged Lothario Telly..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

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