Games Gift Guide

Gravity-defying gameplay sets this Mario incarnation above the holiday fray

"...outer space. But instead of flat game levels, each area consists of objects floating in space. The gameplay is..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Feature by Eric Sebesta

Writing the Climate

Flannery and Kolbert on the accelerating pace of global warming

"...In March, less than a month after announcing what's been described as the most ambitious municipal climate-protection plan..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

How Cool Is Austin?

With a deep, collective breath, the city rolls out a world-class – but as yet unproven – climate-protection plan

"...asserts that he, the council, and the city manager are fully engaged and "very serious collectively" about reducing Austin's..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

ACL Music Festival Interviews

"..."You know, it's the same four people who sat in..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Let Me Speak for Myself; Don't Protect Me

"...and sustained the live music scene all over this planet. It is a fact that tobacco sales account for..."

April 14, 2005 Postmarks

TCB

Godspeed, ODB. Say hi to Doug Sahm for us.

"...up to 455 signatures. Unfortunately, plans for a long-discussed career-spanning box set have hit a snag. Reluctant to say..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TV Eye

Garry Trudeau and Robert Altman had an answer the last time a Bush was in the White House

"...TV presidents to imagine in the White House. So what did they do? They made one up of their..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Flatstock 2

"...along with local artists Mark Pedini, Billy Bishop, and Jared Connor lit out for the first Flatstock -- SXSW..."

March 14, 2003 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...to expand and revamp Interstate 35 through downtown Austin, you'd think the project schematics would be sealed in some..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

The Free Comics

"...Day, yet not all the participating publishers have specified what they will be. But Dark Horse, DC, Image, and..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...start grabbing headline slots and press attention. Way too young to drink, their hearts pound with Ramones-like lust and..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Having read your two recent articles about Georgetown ["Georgetown Smackdown," Aug. 17,..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...Whatever happens when 2000 becomes 2001 (happened by now), whether..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me: A Novel

"...by Karen Karbo..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Books Review by Robin Bradford

Goodbye Cruel World

"...Comedies don't get much stranger than this one, but what do you expect from a feature co-directed by Irving..."

June 9, 2000 Screens Review by Ken Lieck

Double Take

Austin Scribe Lawrence Wright Tackles Noriega -- Twice

"...Screenwriter Lawrence Wright and General Manuel Noriega are both eligible for freedom this year. With the release..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Cary L. Roberts

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Mary Moody Northen Theatre production of Equus. Some roles you leap into, like you'd leap off a bridge; Mills..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

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Different Traditions

"...so glad to have been set straight as to what a traditional neighborhood is. But maybe there is more..."

July 30, 1999 Column

Billy Shakes, Superstar

"...He's hot, he's sexy, and he's dead. Okay, okay, you've heard that line before, and no doubt it's lost..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ah, Laughter's Sweet Release!

"...mines, slaving for the Boss Man ... and they are beat. All the physical and mental tension accumulated over..."

April 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

"...Convention centers are built for their economic effects. The 1997 consultants for..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Column

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Hysteria Doomed Plan

"...of South Austin [Vol.18, No.14], but I disagree with your "Page Two" claim that there has been "precious little..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Column

Geek Chic

Software

"...Games are always a popular gift. Here's some of the favorites..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Video Box Sets

"...All the warning signsare here: brightly colored lights on houses, plastic Kris Kringles..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Postscripts

Thinning the Herd

"...Certainly there are worse fates. If we must havefates,it's actually a very..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

Articulations

Seasons in the Sun

"...into summer, Austin's arts companies start letting us know what they have up their sleeves for fall. Several groups..."

June 5, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Facts, Not Gossip

"...I am writing you this letter in response to an article about the..."

June 5, 1998 Column

Postmarks

"...Your piece in Dec.26th issue ["Small Texas Tolerance," Vol.17, No.17]..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Column

Psychographical Communities

Internet Radio: Sounds Heard 'Round the World

"...thanks to noisy neighbors. I should write them a thank-you note, but instead log back on and hit up..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Off the Beaten Track

Can Light Rail Build Livable Communities?

"...the conference was clear -- to build livable communities, you must have transit, and especially passenger rail. By the..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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