Spoilers and Dreamers

Libertarian, Green parties scrap for votes

"...Texas. For example, in 2012 Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson only took 1.11% of all votes cast in Texas..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Doubling Down

In The Great Society, playwright Robert Schenkkan and his subject, LBJ, both gamble big

"...Lyndon Baines Johnson never compares the presidency to a round of poker..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

comPassion

In its latest festival, Conspirare finds passions thriving in 21st century music

"...Austin's Grammy-nominated chorus, no stranger to ambitious thematic programs, will present five works over 11 days – three of..."

June 6, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

LBJ Library to Host Civil Rights Summit

Carter and Clinton to deliver keynotes

"...Rights Act of 1964 – which President Lyndon Baines Johnson shepherded and signed into law – the LBJ Library..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...Fame standards – 630 home runs (5th all-time, behind Willie Mays), 2,781 hits, 1,836 RBIs, and a lifetime .284..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Let There Be Rock

AC / DC's first gig on American soil? Austin's Armadillo World Headquarters!

"...'n Roll Train," and news that the metal institution will distribute October's Black Ice LP exclusively through Wal-Mart, Sam's,..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Music Feature by Marky Billson

Books Gift Guide

The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson: Volumes 4-6

"...The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson: Volumes 4-6: Toward the Great Society, Feb. 1, 1964-May..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Books Feature by Michael King

ESPN Gameday Gourmet: More Than 80 All-American Tailgate Recipes

"...Gameday Gourmet: More Than 80 All-American Tailgate Recipesby Pableaux Johnson ESPN, 208 pp., $16.95 (paper)..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

They Hear America Singing!

Grammy-nominated Conspirare brings together 600 voices in search of our national sound

"...So now eight diverse choruses from around the state will be in Austin January 25-28 to perform separately and,..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hemp-Farming Update

North Dakota Ag commissioner asks DEA to waive individual federal registration requirements for state's licensed hemp farmers

"...farmers to begin cultivating industrial hemp, Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson said on Dec. 27 that he has asked the..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Skatepark promised by city

"...second annual skateboarding contest, they likely weren't expecting Mayor Will Wynn to add much heat to the situation. He..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

House Park Skateboarders Roll for Action

A downtown skate fest raises the call for a city skateboard park

"...Recreation Department, was proposed in 2000, according to Seth Johnson, skater and president of the Austin Public Skatepark Action..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'It All Leads Back to Texas'

Robert Bryce on the Texas-Washington-international crony network

"...business and politics. Its roots are really in Lyndon Johnson and the Democratic Party, and it ends obviously with..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

After a Fashion

Stephen goes west, sees some big rocks, and only adds to the splendor of the Marfa lights…

"...OUR LADY OF THE FLOWERS Nowhere are Lady Bird Johnson's wildflower efforts more obvious than on the drive to..."

April 23, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

Screenwriter Daniel Giat, recently in town for the Austin premiere of his 'Path to War,' talks about LBJ's legacy.

"...abandon. Like many, Giat believed that then-president Lyndon B. Johnson was to blame. But years later, after reading a..."

May 24, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Book Reviews

"...but when the subject is a giant like Lyndon Johnson, an exception is warranted. Aside from that laudable aspect,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

The Rent Rub

Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs

"...to fund a savings program for its residents, which will match 2-1 any dollars residents set aside monthly to..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...shot set-ups, discussions between Kyle and Gene about what will and will not be filmed, and the film crew's..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Visions of This Town

Max Crace & the 1998 Austin Guitar Calendar

"...18 of this town's best-known and -loved musicians, including Willie Nelson, Eric Johnson, Tish Hinojosa, Ian Moore, Joe Ely,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Hate Crimes Debate

Murders of Gay Men Cause Concern

"...In August, David Johnson, 37, was seen leaving an Austin bar on Red..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Live Shots

"...Dylan tunes and even pull off a convincing Hank Williams, a "sensitive" singer-songwriter he is not. To my ears,..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Music Feature

Work Stops on Ghost Town

Meadows Housing Project Shuts Down

"...the site from September to mid-May and hopes he will eventually be paid the $2,500 he is owed. But..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

he glowing, blue

"...player. This morning is different. I'm thinking of Magic Johnson...."

Feb. 16, 1996 Column

Native Son

Sherman Alexie's Vision

"...The legendary Mississippi bluesman Robert Johnson didn't die in 1938. Instead, after making his deal..."

July 7, 1995 Arts Feature by Jesse Sublett

Cassady, Kerouac, and Other Dharma Bums Back Beats by Jennifer Scoville and Dave Cook

"...sexuality, it becomes exasperating when a fascinating anecdote about William Burroughs' experiments with drugs or the scene at Joan..."

May 26, 1995 Books Feature

Madame Web

The Spidey-adjacent Madame Web isn't just bad, it's boring

"...Directed by: S.J. Clarkson. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Celeste O'Connor, Emma..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

As 5 million Texans Lack Health Insurance, Lege Still Says No to Medicaid

The state's dismally large gaps in health care access have grown even wider during the COVID-19 disaster

"...Texas" program proposed by Senate Bill 117 (Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas) and House Bill 3871 (Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Carrollton)..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Has Texas Observed Its Last Confederate Heroes Day?

Texas Lege considers bills to end the state holiday

"...Texas observed Confederate Heroes Day for what many hope will be the last time. This year's 87th Texas Legislature,..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Day Trips & Beyond: December Travel Roundup

Central Texas holiday lights, digital Dealey Plaza, and more

"...a (virtual) tour of the Texas White House. The Johnson home on the LBJ Ranch outside of Stonewall is..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing by Robert A. Caro

The author of The Path to Power shares the methods and motivations he employs while producing his award-winning biographies

"...Path to Power, the first volume in his Lyndon Johnson project, Caro spent three years doing research for a..."

April 5, 2019 Arts Review by Roberto Ontiveros

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