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Dec. 31, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz
The Common Law
Talking, Texting, and Driving – What's the Law?
"...got into a debate with friends about whether using cell phones while driving was banned. My friend argued that..."
Jan. 7, 2011 Column by Luke Ellis
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"...obey the law. I think I'll start carrying my cell phone, too, so that I can call the police..."
March 8, 2002 Column
2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees
E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms
"...Pack Presents: Throwing Shade, The Back Pack Dead Man's Cell Phone, En Route Productions The Revolutionists, Shrewd Productions The..."
Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires
To Your Health
I had stopped worrying about brain cancer from cell phones until another worrisome report came out recently. I can't give up the convenience of my cell phone, so how real is the risk, and are there ways to reduce it?
"...Q. I had stopped worrying about brain cancer from cell phones until another worrisome report came out recently. I..."
Aug. 23, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.
A Gay-Bashing in the East Sixth 'Dead Zone'
A brawl outside Emo's raises questions about police protection east of Red River
"...others say – one of them talking on a cell phone. As they passed the group, Cell Phone Man..."
June 11, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
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"...anyone to claim that Slusher and Goodman are such excellent office holders that the only way to defeat them..."
April 19, 2002 Column
The Common Law
New Traffic Laws – Turn Off Cell Phones and Buckle Seat Belts
"...New Traffic Laws – Turn Off Cell Phones and Buckle Seat Belts..."
Sept. 25, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis
Had Fun at the Fest
"...and halfway back to the van, I realized my cell phone was missing. I turn around and go back..."
Nov. 24, 2007 Postmarks
The Hightower Report
Bush's IRS goes after poor folks; and the latest 'creep' of
advertising
"...advertising medium that you always have with you: your cell phone. As one analyst puts it: "Unlike the computer..."
Feb. 10, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower
The Hightower Report
No escape from cell phones, even in the skies; and,
don't give up your biometrics!
"...CELL-PHONE NATTERING AT 30,000 FEET..."
Jan. 14, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower
Watching the Watchmen
A crash course in privacy, in case you've been (not unreasonably) living under a rock
"...last decade, in which we've seen the ascendance of smartphones and similar mobile devices, streaming music and video, and..."
Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky
The Hightower Report
The culture of lying goes cellular; and Wal-Mart tries to buy a new image
"...A CELL PHONE CLUB FOR LIARS AND CHEATS..."
Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower
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"...Cell Phone + Driving = Trouble..."
Jan. 24, 2003 Column
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"...Cell Phone + Driving = Trouble..."
Jan. 17, 2003 Column
The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD
Three chiefs gone in Austin
"...20, 2018, this text message popped up on the phone of now-retired Assistant Chief Frank Dixon on the evening..."
May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Cap Metro Adopts High Tech Timetables
Smartphones conquer the bus stops
"...from traditional timetables is that riders must have a smartphone (or similar device) in order to use them. Customers..."
March 16, 2012 News Feature by Katie Tomasino
After a Fashion
Is our Stephen turning over some new leaves before the new year? What was more horrifying? Karaoke or ear-candling?
"...THE PARTY LINE I loathe people who use their cell phones at parties. And now I'm ashamed to say..."
Dec. 15, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser
Geek Chic
Software
"...than ever, like this one that retails for $179. Miscellaneous Tech Toys and Tools..."
Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone
All That Remains
Roxanne Paltauf vanished three years ago, leaving her family with only memories and investigators with few clues
"...him around the house. (Walls did not respond to phone messages requesting an interview for this story.)..."
July 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Initiation
Updated campus slasher flick gets the tech right, but not much else
"...face when every potential victim and witness has a cell phone. Aside from the saturated color palette, he invents..."
May 7, 2021 Movie Review by Shane Pfender
When Confessions Prove False
Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.
"...recalls, because that's how Sylvia wanted it. During a phone call, he says he got the feeling that Sylvia..."
April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Razzle-Dazzle 'Em
David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'
"...13 and had been bugging his parents for a cell phone, and Rick used that as a way to..."
Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Jurassic Park III
"...movie have to do with the ringing of a cell phone, a screen sound so real (and a possible..."
July 20, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours
Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings
"...couple of years, several Texas school districts have implemented cellphone bans. The change could soon become law statewide...."
March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway
Attention iPhone Freaks!
T-Mobile announces 4G network in Austin
"...more like those 15 different spots along the highway). Phone-tag inevitably ensues. Or how about the countless times you've..."
July 21, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson
His Name Was Gary Poulter
Meet the homeless man who became a movie star
"...the restaurant, Poulter called his sister. He handed the phone to Cage, who told her: "I just met your..."
April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell
When Accessing Education Is an IT Problem
AISD plots how to get wi-fi to students
"...being offline: Without a connection, or with only a cell phone as a connection, it's difficult to get information..."
Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Clara Ence Morse
A Taste of Honey
How we get honey now, and what might happen to the industry in the future
"...is ready to be disgorged into a six-sided wax cell for some lucky little larva to feast upon. Or,..."
June 12, 2009 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
A Totally Killer Time With Nahnatchka Khan
Director of the new horror comedy on time travel and more
"...that complicates story telling, but Jamie still has her cell phone...."
