Congressional Races: Same Ol' Same Ol'

Don't expect much change in Austin's Washington representation

"...year Tom DeLay's re-redistricting took effect), Austin's reps in Washington have been Republicans Lamar Smith, Michael McCaul, and John..."

Feb. 25, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Drunk sex, anal glands, and more

"...George Washington refused to shake hands with anyone at presidential..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Drawing Focus

Ola Podrida principal David Wingo soundtracks Belly of the Lion

"...Gordon Green, most notably All the Real Girls and George Washington (see "Vision and Focus," Screens, Nov. 12, 2004)...."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Mackey Annotated

"...Since the medical culture of 18th century America bled George Washington to death with leeches, it may not be..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

America's ideal of liberty shaped the country's finest authors

"...centuries later, the young imitate him more than, say, George Washington...."

Aug. 14, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

Maryland Mayor Sues Cops Over Botched Drug Raid

Mayor Cheye Calvo says SWAT practices must change

"...Heights, Maryland, Mayor Cheye Calvo is suing the Prince George's Co. Sheriff's Office, hoping that the court will order..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Only one woman fought in the Revolutionary War, only prostitutes dance the tango, and more

"...Barnabas Binney, who fell in love with her. Gen. George Washington gave her an honorable discharge...."

May 15, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Utah loves porn, cheesy larva, and more

"...A retroactive congressional act passed in 1976 declared that George Washington has never been and will never be outranked...."

March 6, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

L.A.'s car population, 'so help me God,' and more

"...me God" was added to the presidential oath by George Washington is a myth, according to the Freedom From..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Staking Out the Brack Tract

West Austin residents participate in Brack's planning process but question whether their concerns will be taken to heart

"...on Austin's west side, a gift to UT by George Washington Brackenridge in 1910. In October 2007, the UT..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?

West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment

"...Col. George Washington Brackenridge, Civil War profiteer and philanthropist, could have..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Real Community Is Real Art

The schedule

"...FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 6-8pm Film ScreeningsGeorge Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Arts Feature

Something the Grackles Made

The life and works of Mr. Pants

"...dear, I'm reading 'Mr. Smarty Pants.' Did you know George Washington had shaky hands and was a great dancer?"..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Wynn, Leffingwell Moved to Undiscosed Location

Mayor, council member meet with Bush, Cheney. The horror, the horror …

"...war criminals and stars of Oliver Stone's upcoming W., George W. Bush and Dick Cheney...."

Sept. 18, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

FBI Investigating Deadly Drug Raid at Home of Maryland Mayor

Police admit they F-ed up in raid of mayor's home

"...front door, and headed upstairs. That's when the Prince George's Co. narcos and sheriff's office SWAT team swooped in..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Take the short trek south on I-35 to the San Antonio missions for a fun day trip

"...San Antonio missions came into existence the year before George Washington was born. In 1731, a tattered group of..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Latest Drug War Strategy: Cops Deliver the Drugs then Raid the House

SWAT team delivers drugs first, asks questions later

"...front door and headed upstairs. That's when the Prince George's Co. narcos and sheriff's office SWAT team swooped in..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

An Avocado Story

From the Aztecs to the Austin Aztex, everybody's eating avocados

"...subaltern's butter, midshipman's butter, shell pears, and Spanish pears. George Washington wrote of "agovago pairs" while visiting Barbados in..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Food Feature by MM Pack

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

The father of our country and the father of American foxhounds, beeswax as cervical caps, and more

"...George Washington is also the father of American foxhounds. In..."

July 25, 2008 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Thomas Jefferson an early bird, the founder of 'Founding Fathers,' and more

"...in the American colonies. It helped convince many, including George Washington and John Adams, of the need for complete..."

July 4, 2008 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Fight Stuff

Jamaa Fanaka on racial myths and the ailing film industry

"...Maxie D. Collier on Thursday, July 3, at the George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center (1165 Angelina). For..."

June 27, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...the families, of Texas. To paraphrase our first President, George Washington, “When I picked up the sword I did..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Enter the Funnyman

Danny McBride's improbable ascension via a bootlegged, no-budget tae kwon do comedy

"...director (and McBride's former film-school classmate) David Gordon Green (George Washington, Snow Angels)...."

June 6, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

His Dark Materials

David Gordon Green shines a light on love and loss in Snow Angels

"...he's working on (cast members from his debut film, George Washington, wore his childhood T-shirts)–doesn't really notice a difference...."

April 4, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Loved Romney's Speech: 'Deluded by Fashionable Philosophical Ignorance'

"...end of his presidential run. In the manner of George Washington and Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, he sacrificed himself for..."

Feb. 11, 2008 Postmarks

Navigating to City Web Meetings

City to hold public forums on its website redesign.

"...6pm, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers Feb. 4, 7pm, George Washington Carver Museum, 1161 Angelina Feb. 7, 7pm, J.J...."

Jan. 23, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UT's Brackenridge Tract: Speculating on Speculation

What will become of these coveted 345 acres where Lake Austin Boulevard meets Enfield Road?

"...When UT-Austin benefactor George Washington Brack­en­ridge donated 500 acres to the University of..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Half-Brother Against Half-Brother

Jeff Nichols on 'Shotgun Stories'

"...pretty violent, masculine movie," Nichols says, noting that Green (George Washington, All the Real Girls, Undertow) signing on as..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

A Brief History of the MACC

"...to fund a Mexican American Cultural Center and the George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center failed by 3%..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...finished over the next decade as funding is secured. George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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