When the Rain Stops Falling

Strong writing and a robust cast make Different Stages' production stay with you

"...this play. But the fluidity of the writing and execution of Different Stages' production stay with you long after...."

July 10, 2015 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Point Austin: The Machinery of Death

Supreme Court quibbles about drugs and avoids the larger ethical issue

"...1994 opinion of Justice Harry Blackmun, who once supported executions but had come to his declaration: "From this day..."

July 10, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Kanye West: Rock Star

“I’m the biggest of all of them”

"...spear’s tip of a unique crossover, advanced in its execution through medium and regressive in its message. Jean Baudrillard’s..."

July 7, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Heathers, the Musical

Doctuh Mistuh's staging of the Eighties cult film is ridiculous in the best possible way

"...ultimately rests on its talented performers and overall tight execution of the material...."

July 3, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...• Finally approved the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the ongoing agreement with the..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Chicago

A cast of familiar faces conjures Kander and Ebb's Jazz Age classic in an entertaining way

"...Though the execution of Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique's choreography could use..."

June 26, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

No More Pencils, No More Books ...

With this Council's predilection for drawing things out, it's anyone's guess as to whether summer break will start on time

"...• Authorized negotiation and execution of a laptop/tablet-lending contract for libraries (after Zimmerman objected..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Cop Killer Ready to Die

Brandon Daniel asks judge to let him waive appeals

"...Convicted cop-killer Brandon Daniel is attempting to expedite his execution. The 27-year-old Austinite, sentenced to death for the 2012..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...row, and was originally scheduled for an April 2007 execution. But a postponement granted by Judge Jon Wisser gave..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Criminal Justice: Weed and Weapons

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...will make information about everybody who participates in the execution procedure – manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, and administrators – confidential..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

King of Hearts

Tongue and Groove's stage adaptation of the anti-war cult film looks lovely but breezes by too quickly

"...happening or being felt at any moment (though the execution of that movement isn't as consistently crisp as it..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Headlines

"...The identities of execution drug manufacturers will become secret, as lawmakers passed Senate..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature

"Agree to Disagree: 2015 Studio Art MFA Thesis Exhibition"

The exhibit by UT graduate students is a mix that ranges from impressive to downright disappointing

"...2015 Studio Art MFA artists, both in terms of execution and conceptual complexity. A group show is never easy;..."

May 15, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Headlines

"...Robert Pruett's Tuesday execution was stayed just hours before he hit the gurney..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature

Death Watch

Just because you have a right to a lawyer, doesn't mean that they have to be any good

"...Now 34, Garza is set for execution next Wednesday, April 15. He'll be the sixth Texan..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Meth, Madness, and Death

Capital case tests limits of insanity defense

"...to hear an appeal, without comment. He received his execution date on Jan. 9...."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film Review: Midnight Shorts

Technical ecstasy adds to genuine late night shocks

"...its MacGuffin is a little too MacGuffiny. However, the execution, particularly the crafting on the pivotal artifact, and the..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Showcases

International hip-hop, or domestic, Modern Outsider sounds?

"...hooks. This Mos Def in sheep's clothing revamps the execution on 2014 follow-up Run, but the sentiment sticks. Call..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Alvvays

"...best of what came before them, the group's novel execution of reinterpretation is impeccable, and the ability to produce..."

March 20, 2015 Music Review by Neph Basedow

Headlines

"...Death row inmate Randall Mays received a stay of execution Monday, just two days before he was scheduled to..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature

Fork & Vine

Fork & Vine caters to grownups

"...nostalgia with its glossy mushroom demi-glace, but the superb execution makes it all gravy from there. The shrimp and..."

March 13, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Council Defers on Decker, Approves Onion Creek Buyout

Golf project goes to committee, and Garza Ranch put to bed

"...• Authorized negotiation and execution of a “Promise Zone” initiative with other local jurisdictions,..."

March 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

High School Musical Nominations Out!

In the theatre awards' second year, 26 area schools earn noms

"...performances, musical direction, orchestra, choreography, design, direction, and technical execution. Every school earned at least two nominations, and one-third..."

March 7, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Council: Not Enough Hours in the Day

How about a meeting about the meeting?

"...find out today (Item 28, to approve negotiation and execution of the 50-year licensing agreement with Decker Lake Golf,..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Referred to Committee

Quite a few items pushed to the curb in late Council session

"...• Approved: negotiation and execution of a contract with Webb & Webb to represent..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Counter Cafe East

A solid performance

"...season, and the potatoes could do with a crisper execution and more seasoning, like the kicks and flicks that..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Public Notice: Test Your Water Knowledge

Everywhere you turn, the issue is water

"...item to authorize, without further public hearing, "negotiation and execution of a 50-year license agreement with Decker Lake Golf,..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Headlines

"...Death row inmate Lester Bower Jr. avoided execution Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court gave him a..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature

Scott McCloud in Austin with The Sculptor this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...him the right project. He did a nearly perfect execution of The Avengers, I think. It’s sheer fun. I’ve..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Do Your Worst

TV showrunner Stephen Falk on his anarchic FX rom-com, You're the Worst

"...a girl negotiating a new relationship – but the execution is fresh, funny, and surprisingly frank about sex. After..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Screens Feature by Rod Machen

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