15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The winners, the judges, and the reasons why

"..."Ana's Opening" taking third place. In between would be William Sparks' "bottom," which Ward – who, it was decided,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Proof of Life

"...Ryan. I seem to remember hearing something about romantic sparks flying between the two co-stars of Proof of Life,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Supernova

"...virtuoso Walter Hill (48 HRS) from a script by William Malone (director of House on Haunted Hill), Supernova is,..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Q&A Hole: Why Didn't the World End?

With: John Erler, Annie La Ganga, Arcie Cola, Owen Egerton, and more

"...William Sparks, author and filmmaker: One thousand years ago, the..."

Dec. 24, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

DVDanger: 'The Incredible Melting Man'/'Swamp Thing'

Morphing, melting and transmogrification clog up your screens

"...inhuman and would kill themselves in a hail of sparks or volcanos or burning windmills? When did they get..."

Aug. 3, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

bottom

Second place

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by William Sparks

Dumb and Dapper

The former AG lands in solitary in Lockhart after trying to buy two fancy cars while claiming to be indigent.

"...luxury car again. Last Thursday, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks ordered Morales to remain in jail until his trial..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Millionaire Who Would Be Constable

Former APD cop wins lottery, settles brutality lawsuit, and embarks on dream of becoming a ... constable?

"...a slightly more modest ambition: running for constable in William­son County, Texas? That's the current project of Robert Chody,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...then, in an unusual move, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has reconsidered his own March 7 decision upholding the..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...to Freeport-McMoRan and changes name to Stratus Properties Inc., William "Beau" Armstrong president and CEO...."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...John Leguizamo, Lisa Marie, Debi Mazar, Harry Hamlin, Clarence Williams III...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Memorable Moments From Levitation's Halloweekend

Standout sets from the four-day Austin fest

"...again subordinated to the yowling clamor of his brother William "struggling" with an apparently "kaput" guitar pedal. Jim continued:..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Docket Is Full, but Judges Are Few

Federal judges see a jump in cases as court vacancies go unfilled

"...When federal District Judge Sam Sparks in early May set a trial date for Mike..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Black Hawk Down

"...Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Sam Shepard, Ewen Bremner, William Fichtner, Ron Eldard, Tom Sizemore, Jeremy Piven and Orlando..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...and Alex North’s weary, sweat-drenched score elevating the Tennessee Williams play to new heights. Taxi Driver and A Streetcar..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Suicide by Cop

Man shot while trying to commit suicide loses lawsuit

"...in favor of the defendants in Richard Graves v. Williamson County and Don Zachary, a lawsuit tried June 1-2..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...officers Christopher Gray and Joel Follmer and former officer William Bradley Heilman allegedly beating a handcuffed suspect lying on..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

David Waters prepares for trial in federal court on charges that he helped conspire to kidnap and murder atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair and her family.

"...Waters will be tried by U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks, who has overseen most of the proceedings on the..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...as the confused center of attention. Despite these sustained sparks of interest, the intrinsic storytelling technique too frequently bungles..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Triangulating SXSW Music Online

Artist, industry, and local representatives break down the fest

"...blog Gorilla vs. Bear's curation as Luminelle. The Industry: William GrugerTikTok Music Curators Roundtable Tue., March 16, 10:15-11:10am..."

March 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Kelly, Patty McCormack, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Warden, William Hopper...."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Passionate Kisses

2013/2014 Austin Music Awards: Lucinda Williams plants one on Margaret Moser

"...shrug, communicating the obvious: We don't know where Lucinda Williams is either...."

March 7, 2014 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...WILLIAM AND THE WINDMILL Director: Ben Nabors William Kamkwamba builds..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Election Donors

"...Co. P.C.$371,368 Charles C. ButtSan AntonioH.E.B. Grocery$346,000 John Eddie WilliamsHoustonWilliams Bailey Law Firm$333,376 John M. O’QuinnHoustonO’Quinn Laminack & Pirtle$319,000..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...showcase Y’all or Nothing, which he co-throws with Tisha Sparks. “SXSW is the biggest music event in Austin, and..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

No Mercy

The case of James Allridge raises familiar questions about the Texas justice system

"...federal judiciary. In December 1998, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks upheld the state's procedures but cautioned that the system..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...upholds the July 2002 opinion of federal Judge Sam Sparks. Longhorn is still completing its refinancing and remaining construction..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Record Reviews

Built to Spill

"..."So," says Donita Sparks nonchalantly, "What's happening here in Omaha?" The audience yells..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...think. Directed by John Hyams (Alone), written by Kevin Williamson (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer) and..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Two Nice Girls with Lucinda Williams, Timbuk3, Omar & the Howlers; Lou Ann Barton, Marcia..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

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