Valinda Bolton Kicks Off

Former state rep says she’ll bring experience to Commissioners Court

"...friend a “tested warrior” for women’s rights and against climate change. He told the Democratic crowd, “Valinda shares your..."

May 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: The Whiplash Generation

On trying to maintain humane sanity in a dangerously insane era

"...– only to be distracted hourly by the looming disaster burgeoning from D.C., with ominous echoes from the Capitol..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...candidate can save the nation (or the world) from disaster. A Victory in Common..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...secretive world, The Great Invisible examines the Deepwater Horizon disaster through the eyes of oil executives, explosion survivors, and..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Council Preview: Only Reconnect

Agenda weighed down with zoning

"...falling on hard times (illness, loss of employment, natural disaster, etc.), although AE management is wary of undermining revenue...."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Clear As 'Mud'

Writer/director Jeff Nichols dishes the dirt on his third feature

"...it got finished, and it wasn't a total, total disaster. But that's everybody's first indie story. With Take Shelter..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Busy Being Born ...

Leffingwell celebrates Austin and its future

"...news in a ceremonial oration generally requires a natural disaster within the previous 24 hours – but indeed he..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Great Gorge

'Sushi: The Global Catch' examines the ruinous impact of overfishing

"...decline of the bluefin, an "apex" predator fish, spells disaster not just for the refined palates of sushi lovers,..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Perry Gonna Make it Rain

Governor picks prayer over investment in firefighters

"...by a massive and ongoing drought (ssssh don't mention climate change) is prayer. Maybe we should be praying for..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Getting Our Bearings

The world is far bigger than it might seem

"...was perceived of as an unusual number of natural disasters and unanticipated weather extremes occurred, it meant that the..."

May 7, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Happenings

Aug. 2-8

"...AREA INTERRELIGIOUS MINISTRIES DELEGATE ASSEMBLY Learn about the Austin Climate Protection Plan and upcoming charity walks, before breaking into..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...in the realm of mere crisis, not an out-and-out disaster." – Wells Dunbar..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Page Two: Light and Darkness

Light and Darkness: In the bright cacophony of black and white, a confession of despair and an ode to uncertainty

"...would be easy, but the post-invasion would be a disaster. It is. The voices that insisted – nay, that..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I do not recall a time when the political climate has been calmer...."

May 19, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...evacuees, the last of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Centers opened in Texas in the wake of..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...couldn't think of a thing, while 8% cited his disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Strayhorn,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

Changes in Earth's atmosphere – solar flares, the shape of the planet, disruptions in the ozone layer and magnetic fields – are bigger than any of our more quotidian concerns

"...locations because of rising seas. "The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ... predicted that in this century the seas..."

July 23, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Boiling Point: How Politicians, Big Oil and Coal, Journalists, and Activists Have Fueled the Climate Crisis – and What We Can Do to Avert Disaster

"...Oil and Coal, Journalists, and Activists Have Fueled the Climate Crisis – and What We Can Do to Avert..."

July 16, 2004 Books Review by Shawn Badgley

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Our readers talk back.

"...to show some teeth. Given the current world political climate, we may need the right to bear arms to..."

May 30, 2003 Column

May I Have This Laugh?

What are you laughing at? Cable network Trio -- will release "Uncensored Comedy," three meditations on the state of our sense of humor, in June, to help us figure it out.

"...or breaks a career, and, most importantly, given today's climate, when do social paragons for good taste turn into..."

May 30, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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Our readers talk back.

"...chooses, no matter what this may do to world climate. It's a national disgrace that the USA won't sign..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

Sugar on the Asphalt

How Jimmy Eat World bleeds teen angst tunefully, responsibly

"...The terrorist attacks, or more accurately, the climate of suspicion and hyper-patriotism brought on by the attacks,..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Letters at 3AM

Our president and attorney general have turned the protection of our civil liberties into the new national crisis.

"...action, he now forges alliances in the most volatile climate imaginable -- a major achievement. Where he had contempt..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Coach's Corner

Every Joe Fan thinks he could run a sports franchise -- and maybe he's right. After all, there are plenty of examples of how easy it is to run one badly.

"...with some rare exceptions -- a level 5 biological disaster area for professional sports. I don't know, maybe the..."

April 27, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...simply change, but rapid change. The change in our climate is happening too fast for ecosystems to adapt. Living..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Altman Speaks!

The ultimate indie director shoots straight about breaking into the business, staying there, and loving it.

"...that even be created anymore in the current Hollywood climate?..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Room at the Inn

Case Marianella homeless shelter provides a badly needed haven for homeless Spanish-speaking immigrants.

"...large number of Hondurans at the Casa following the disaster caused by Hurricane Mitch...."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Anna Hanks

Coach's Corner

"...the umpires were blind to or unconcernedwith the changing climate. Over the past few years, baseball management (a long-time..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...that he's not interested in investing in the current climate...."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

Who's Got the Hootie?

Comparing Austin' and Dallas' 1995 Output

"...on playing, even if a major-label deal is a disaster. Bands should want a deal because it gives them..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Music Feature

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