Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...know at the time was that many shows at Houston's legendary Gilley's dancehall ended with more people onstage than..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...November ballot, were featured speakers at the monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Breakfast Club. Phelps had notified the TV..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The University of Texas announces the finalists for the design of its new art museum (after rejecting the original design as too modern) and everyone on the list, with few minor exceptions, hews closely to the classical or neo-classical tradition.

"...One of them used to live in the Governor's Mansion, and..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Welcome to Texasland

Bob Bullock's final monument to himself, the Texas State History Museum, won't have many historical documents, but it promises to be entertaining.

"...Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at the corner of MLK and Congress on April 21, San Jacinto Day,..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Bill Crawford

10 in Focus

Alma

"...In works of documentary cinema, the proximity between subject and audience falls..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature

Shattered Icon

Living Legend Ann Richards Steps Off the Pedestal

"...governor Mario Cuomo. But unlike many other former governors of Texas who were independently wealthy, Richards needed a job...."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Real Deal

The Texas Documentary Tour

"...Tour -- curated by Paul Stekler, the award-winning producer of such documentaries as those instant PBS classics, Eyes on..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Media Bills Chill

Reporters Get the Cold Shoulder From Legislators

"...The City of Austin isn't the only entity that quakes in its..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Where's the Fire?

Communications Bond Proposal Is No Emergency

"...vote to fund the following bond proposition? "The issuance of $38,000,000 of tax supported general obligation bonds for purchasing,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...Over the past 25 years, they've changed the face of Austin politics and the minds of Austin voters. Their..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

A Complex Question?

Central Park's Proposed Housing Project

"...What is a compact city, exactly? That's a matter of opinion, it turns out. A philosophical debate on the..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Behind the Wheel With Deezie Brown

After five years of fine-tuning, the perfectionist producer and rapper rolls out 5th Wheel Fairytale

"...humongous dreams, had to be ditched for the pursuit of art and the quest for truth – even at..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Downtown Puzzle: Dell Seton’s Innovation Station

Goodbye to Brackenridge, hello to ...?

"...the sleek, 517,000-square-foot Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, which opened in May across the street...."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...Hall, R-Edgewood, and SB 13 by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, ending union payroll deductions, both seem to be dead..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Letters at 3AM: 'Ever Ride the Waves in Oklahoma?'

"Route 66" spoke to the sense of change afoot in America

"...Austin, 1962. Just south of the University of Texas, a building is going up...."

June 1, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...During the week of March 19, legendary journalist Seymour Hersh was in residence..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Eastbound & Down: Mardi Party Links, Pt. 1

Wanna plan a last-minute Mardi Gras trip?

"...Holy Go Cups! As the majority of Austin gets ready to roll out the red carpet..."

Feb. 13, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Reefer Madness: The Thin Green Line

Author Jonah Raskin explores the contradictions of life in Marijuanaland

"...The longtime countercultural icon – an early member of the Students for a Democratic Society, one of the..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 12/6/10

Meet Police Monitor candidates tomorrow

"...by the city:  Cristina Beamud -- Executive Director, City of Atlanta Citizen Review Board..."

Dec. 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Setting Up for a Great Season

The Texas volleyball team begins its 2010 campaign

"...If you visit the official UT football website, you see a schedule of events,..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...five more seats to flip the House, a couple of Senate wins could have a huge impact on the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature

Day Trips

David Hendley's unique clay creations have been attracting buyers to the Piney Woods since 1991

"...The Old Farmhouse Pottery, outside of Maydelle, is easy to find, but it's a long,..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dying in Committee, Part 7

Don't ask why some bills pass and some don't. The answer will make your head spin.

"...it? House Bill 956, sponsored by Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston. What would it do? When selecting a course textbook,..."

May 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Racial Fairness in the Criminal Justice System

Activists, academics, advocates gather at Columbia to address issue of racial fairness in criminal justice system

"...called on to address racial disparity in the application of the death penalty. University of Ohio professor David Baldus..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Let me be perfectly clear: I oppose HJR..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I think he is in even better..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...generally favor business attire over the casual clothes most of the 51 House Democrats adopted during their May sojourn..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

News/Print

Column body.

"...2799, the Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Appropriations Bill of 2004, which, pending an amendment by U.S. Rep. Bernie..."

July 25, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...is a fast-paced city where money and meanness too often rule...."

July 11, 2003 Column

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