The Hightower Report

The Bushites plot to cancel our election; Diebold taints it

"...He recently sent a letter to Homeland Security Czar Tom Ridge saying that emergency authority was needed to let..."

July 30, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Lowdown

Disney shows its commitment to journalism with the Koppel-Letterman flap; the Bushites are Bozos.

"...their tapdance to keep their new Homeland Security Czar, Tom Ridge, from reporting to Congress. While Bush has touted..."

March 29, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

DPS Documents: More Questions About Killer-D Manhunt

The back story of the hunt for the House Democrats gets more and more intriguing.

"...continuing brouhaha over the involvement of the DPS, Speaker Tom Craddick, Gov. Rick Perry, the federal Dept. of Homeland..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Corporations launder money to cheat the IRS; Homeland Security makes for good comedy.

"...billion would pay for a lot of health care, bridge and road repairs, alternative energy research, and other crying..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Keystone Kops Hunt Killer D's

The Dept. of Homeland Security barely breaks a sweat investigating its own role in the May manhunt

"...no need for further review. U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay immediately began demanding that Democrats apologize for saying..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

In setting up a "shadow" government, the Bush administration has flouted its obligation to obey and enforce the Constitution. September 11 may be the best thing to happen to Bush totalitarians.

"...Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, asked Homeland Security director Tom Ridge to testify before their committee -- they're curious..."

March 22, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Men in Black II

"...Rosario Dawson, Johnny Knoxville, Lara Flynn Boyle, Rip Torn, Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. It's tempting to view..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two Ways About It

"...governed by Friend of W. and onetime veep prospect Tom Ridge. The Keystone State has a Governor's Project for..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Lowdown

The Bushes suddenly discover women's rights in Afghanistan, tear up the Bill of Rights, and let pesticide companies test their poisons on human beings.

"...I want it back from Bush, Ashcroft, Ridge, and their whole gaggle of small-minded autocrats who have..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...that I'm not a "cyclist" in the sense that Tommy Eden and Patrick Goetz are. They have made a..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Beyond Limits Otherwise Prescribed

George W. Bush refuses to put our money where his mouth is in matters of domestic defense, even though all the experts testify that America is as vulnerable to major terrorist attacks today as it was on 9 / 11.

"...of 141 sites over three months by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei charged that the United States..."

March 21, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

The Hightower Lowdown

Terror strikes Georgetown … not quite; and Bush warms up to polluters.

"...Qaeda operatives were monitoring CNN. While Homeland Security Czar Tom Ridge already had the nation on "Code Orange" alert,..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

After a Fashion

"...12, the Associated Press reported that "Domestic Security Chief Tom Ridge unveiled a color-coded terrorism warning system on Tuesday,..."

April 19, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Hi Mom, I'm Home

On the heels of threatened industry strikes and life-changing world events, this year's Sundance Film Festival in Utah featured more deals, more attendees, and more stars.

"...for terrorist actions. Even though our Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge has personally inspected the security in Utah and..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Dell Computer moves to drinking water protection zone, sister neighborhoods program to launch May 20, Bruce Mills becomes Chief of Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Tom Ridge.

"...Energy. Smith said his group plans to lobby Gov. Tom Ridge and conservation organizations to bring the land under..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...A tarp covers the roof of this Bastrop State..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Hidden Pleasures

"...photograph by John Anderson Like a stoned pig in..."

June 18, 1999 Food Column by Anthony King

Wal-Mart Smiley Face Eats a South-Side Trailer Park

The newest bad big-box project prepares to displace poor people on Slaughter Lane.

"...was postponed at the request of the nearby Park Ridge Homeowners Association, which opposes the project. When the item..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Other Sister

Multiple Personalities

"...Through the middle of this diamond cuts Spicewood Springs..."

July 2, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Dark Divide

David Cross searches for sasquatch and heals his soul in this wilderness wonder

"...Directed by: Tom Putnam. Starring: David Cross, Debra Messing, David Koechner, Kimberly..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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"...zone change on the property referred to as Park Ridge. Park Ridge is a quiet community, and I believe..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Column

Son of the Circus

Twistin' in the Wind

"...photograph by John Carrico..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cedar Park, Over Ice

Southwest Sports Group's high-powered campaign to win voter approval for an ice rink/concert complex could "put Cedar Park on the map."

"...under the aegis of the very rich and powerful Tom Hicks, come to the hills of Williamson County and..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will TxDOT’s Plans for Loop 360 Leave Cyclists and Pedestrians in the Dust?

Bikin’ down the highway

"...such as an area used for parking near Winding Ridge Boulevard (which parallels Loop 360 near Bull Creek) and..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...– representing litigious property owner Jim Monaghan of SR Ridge LP, currently suing the city of Austin and Stratus..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...November. The utility, which expects to offer rebates to customers with their own PV solar installations within weeks, has..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...At press time, House Speaker Tom Craddick, and his pimp Tom DeLay, were predicting a..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...I'm a little scared. This is big. Bigger than Tom Waits at the Paramount last SXSW. Patti Smith, the..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: Pecos National Historic Site

Travel tips for the Land of Enchantment

"...Native people first settled on a ridge overlooking Glorieta Creek around 1100 AD. Spanish conquistador Francisco..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...officials, as reported in the Dec. 2 Washington Post.Headlines• Tom DeLay and Co. may have laundered corporate money in..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

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