So You Want to Be Austin’s City Manager

Finalists hit public forum before Council's Tuesday decision

"...Before a crowd of their potential bosses, the city's most..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

DNA Lab to Be Put Under Microscope

An upcoming audit of APD's lab could be just the beginning

"...Auditors with the National Institute of Justice will be in..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Musicians Need To Be More Informed

"...Dear Editor, Kudos to you all for your coverage on the..."

July 21, 2008 Postmarks

'La Víctima': An old message still needing to be heard

As Teatro Vivo stages La Víctima, a groundbreaking look at Mexican-U.S. immigration, Rupert Reyes and Jorge Huerta discuss the play's origins and relevance

"...Rupert Reyes and Jorge Huerta met in 1974, when Reyes was a..."

March 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Top 10 State Stories: Farewell to Ann, fungoo to Cheney

"...1) Gov. Ann Passes: In September, former Gov. Ann Richards died of esophageal cancer, leaving..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Will TRMPAC Mess Stick to Baxter and Stick?

The GOP freshmen play defense in the campaign-cash scandal

"...it's a good day when a first-time state House candidate can secure some precious ink and airtime without having..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tell us what's it like to be a young gay or bisexual man today -- and earn up to $30

"...you are a gay or bisexual man, you may be approached in the next 2-3 months by someone asking..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Column

Widespread Opposition to Concert Venue West of Austin Might Not Be Enough to Kill It

Commissioners say it’s a road safety issue

"...evening in Hays County, hundreds gathered in heated opposition to a proposed 5,000-seat concert venue at 14820 Fitzhugh Rd...."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: For All Their Wins, Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton Have Lost So Much More

A Texan reflects on the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad GOP leadership

"...first time ever!) during the early voting in late October and early November just passed, I was not allowed,..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Al Lindsey

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...conversation during last week's South by Southwest Online, interviewer Andy Langer inquired whether Willie Nelson missed his tour bus...."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

After Years of Legal Limbo, Rosa Jimenez To Be Freed

Release another step closer to exoneration in controversial case

"...serving a 99-year sentence for the death of a toddler in her care in 2003, should be released from..."

Jan. 26, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

They Built an App to Connect Seniors and Students. Now They Just Need to Convince Seniors to Log On.

"...For Carol Marak, the best part is being remembered...."

June 12, 2020 Screens Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Downton Abbey: 'Come to Bed and Dream of Ragtime'

Everyone's so well looked after at Downton Abbey

"...it is, folks, perhaps the most boring episode of Downton Abbey that ever bored us. Onward through the slog,..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

McAfee To Be Remembered at Childhood Home

Longtime activist dies Saturday, July 13

"...A celebration of Anne McAfee's life will be held 2pm Saturday at her childhood home – Green..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

First Woman to Be Executed Since 2005

"...On Jan. 29 the state is scheduled to carry out its 493rd execution since reinstatement of the..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Revolution Doesn't Need To Be Violent, but It Has To Happen

"...Dear Editor, Your “fantasy scenario” actually happened once in this country..."

July 24, 2009 Postmarks

If a Candidate Makes Outlandish Promises, Remember '… It's Not Going to Be Free'

"...Dear Mr. Black, I assume you have started breathing again [“Page Two,” Nov. 14]. With oxygen..."

Nov. 19, 2008 Postmarks

Musicians and Radio Have to Stick Together

"...Dear Editor, In reference to the article "Paying the Piper Online"..."

July 7, 2007 Postmarks

'300' Should Not Be Compared to Iraq

"...Dear Editor, I read with some interest Marc Savlov's review of..."

March 24, 2007 Postmarks

I'd Like to Be Under the Sea

Artist Hana Hillerova explains how she grew her 'Octopus's Garden'

"...In addition to being an artist and all-around cool human, Hana Hillerova..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Arts Feature by Jacqueline May

Music to Hang On to Life By

Dramatizing the pull of music on a human life is no easy task, but Warren Leight's Side Man shows jazz players hanging on to their music to keep from giving in to despair, and its Austin premiere will benefit from the skill of Zachary Scott Theatre Center Artistic Director Dave Steakley, who has consistently demonstrated an uncanny knack for portraying the impact that music can have on a life and the place where drama is best expressed through music.

"...The solo is a solid four minutes long. And while it spins out from a crappy little cassette..."

May 16, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

To Infinity and Beyond!

The year 2001 saw a host of local cultural types taking journeys beyond their homes, traveling to other communities to share their art and finding new venues locally in which to produce their work and expand their creative sensibilities.

"...Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick told us the year would be like..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...Okay, class, if you think I've been spouting off here, week after week, just to hear..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

And to Top It Off...

"...by Andrew MacLauchlan..."

July 14, 1995 Arts Feature

J’cuuzi Takes a Guerrilla Approach to Music and Performance

Local dance punks aren’t thinking too far ahead

"...Back in January, J’cuuzi became the first act to perform on the Chess Club..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Opinion: Incarcerated Women in Texas Need to Be Heard

A writer in her eighth year of solitary confinement laments widespread neglect of the experiences of women in prison

"...In December of last year, the Texas Civil Rights Project released..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

Death Row Inmate Fights to Have His Childhood Abuse Considered by a Jury

Anibal Canales’ jury didn’t know him, only his crime

"...Almost every person on Death Row grew up neglected and surrounded by violence. In many cases, their court-appointed attorneys..."

April 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

From the Dobie to Infinity ... and Beyond!

Stephanie Martinez-Arndt joins the adventure as part of the team behind Pixar's Lightyear

"...Buzz Lightyear on the big screen, she didn't exactly have to go to infinity or beyond for the cosmic..."

June 17, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Wants to Be Mayor Pro Tem? More People Than You Might Think.

Council members jockey for the mostly ceremonial title

"...Council Member Greg Casar announced in a Dec. 16 message board..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Anthony Bourdain’s Personal Collection to Be Auctioned in New Braunfels

Even more items for sale in October benefiting The Culinary Institute

"...lots, including some of his most valued possessions, will be sold in three concurrent auctions: New Braunfels, TX; Savannah,..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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