Heat Stroke

Austin's Amplified Heat turn both – their amps and the heavy metal heat

"...Scott Rolen, and it might well be the hometown Houston Astros up on the big screen here at Rudyard's...."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...judge dropped voter fraud charges against Hervis Rogers, a Houston man who gained national attention after waiting hours to..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...He came from a dual-language Mandarin-English charter school in Houston; There and at Joslin, he brings the same attitude,..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Beer Brawl in the “Cleanest Little City in Texas”

In the home of Shiner Bock beer, Karbach Brewing Co. rents out billboards to announce "there's a new Bock in Shiner"

"...InBev SA/NV, the Belgium-based, publicly traded, multinational owners of Houston-based Karbach Brewing Co. – erected three billboards in Shiner,..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Jessi Cape

The Hubris at Enron

Rarely have convictions been more deserved than those of former executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling

"...criminal convictions been more richly deserved. Last week, a Houston jury found both Jeff Skilling and Ken Lay guilty..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...Resolution 6 by Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress) congratulates the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 World Series...."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Artist Calder Kamin Envisions "A World Without Waste"

With animals crafted from plastic bags, the Austin native turns our eyes to nature

"...its birth. He was lead art director for the Houston office of legendary ad agency McCann Erickson (frequently dissed..."

July 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Austin Startup Home Run Dugout Steps Up to the Plate

Pre-booking is open for the Dell Diamond facility in advance of baseball’s opening day

"...at Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express (Houston Astros' Triple-A affiliate). "Hitting a home run is truly..."

March 1, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...– Hurricane Season: The Unforgettable Story of the 2017 Houston Astros and the Resilience of a City Jessica Hopper..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Power to the People

Cue the linemen! 'Trash Project' choreographer Allison Orr is making Austin Energy dance

"...approached to create a work about and with the Houston Astros, to be staged in Minute Maid Park with..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Year in Sports

A look back at 10 notable events in CenTex sports, '08 style

"...of life were affected, including sports. Parts of the Houston Texans' stadium's roof were ripped off, forcing them to..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Sports Top 10s

The year in sports, CenTex style

"...ninth to do it all with one team (the Houston Astros). Biggio ended his career with 3,060 hits, good..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Sports Top 10s for 2007

"...ninth to do it all with one team (the Houston Astros, of course). Biggio ended his career with 3,060..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Sports Post

The GOP's Inaugurama

"...event began, with co-chair Drayton McLane (owner of the Houston Astros) holding court on the dais beside John Whitmire,..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Where Were You When ...

Sports lover Lisa Tozzi reflects on 1999, this "underdog" of a year.

"...The San Antonio Spurs were crowned NBA champs, the Houston Comets won their third WNBA title, the Houston Astros..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Sports Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Back in the Season Again

TV Eye

"...Weezer and I noticed the baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs -- naturally -- was..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...Sen. Ted Cruz at a Yankees game against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 23 (Oct. 28)..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Crosstalk: Plains Brings Out Hoyt Van Tanner, DIA on Día Centers Live Music Funds, and Black Pumas' Eric Burton Teases His "Own Work"

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...by sports media. The performance last Friday at the Houston Astros' Minute Maid Park follows the Pumas' unexpected cancellation..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...originally crafted to fund a new stadium for the Houston Astros. "Venue projects" have to be approved directly by..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Book Festival Announces First Confirmed Authors for October Fest

Acclaimed An American Marriage novelist leads pack of 15

"...Holley, Hurricane Season: The Unforgettable Story of the 2017 Houston Astros and the Resilience of a City..."

June 19, 2018 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Because the Night Playlist

Daylight savings end-times tunes

"...The World Series is over and baseball is left..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Reckless Kelly’s Fields of Dreams

Everybody wins at the Braun brothers’ celebrity softball jam

"...are joined by NFL players Kasey Studdard of the Houston Texans and Ahmad Brooks...."

May 29, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

A Wild Pitch of a Life

No No: A Dockumentary chronicles the legendary life of pitcher Dock Ellis

"...Rock scouting an Express game on behalf of the Houston Astros. He got Radice and Blizzard in touch with..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Hornucopia

Horns pay millions and millions for mediocrity

"...good record if you're a starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. When did Texas become Tennessee? And could Phil..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Sports Column by Michael Corcoran

Buckman in the Aisles!

These are the people in your grocery store

"...the Phillies were also the last team that former Houston Astros and Montreal Expos star catcher John Bateman played..."

May 22, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Know Your Enemy: Nashville

Round Rock takes on the Sounds

"...the Texas Rangers farm system and no longer the Houston Astros. Zach Jackson, a highly regarded prospect for the..."

May 7, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Rangers Prospects

Still a work in progress

"...with the Texas Rangers; no longer affiliated with the Houston Astros...."

Feb. 9, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Bud Norris Back in Round Rock

Astros starter continues rehab assignment for Express

"...Norris has started nine games for the Houston Astros this season earning a 2-5 record with a..."

June 22, 2010 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Texas Stars Playoffs

The Texas Stars host their first-ever playoff series in their inaugural season

"...of the NBA D-League playoffs this Saturday while the Houston Astros' (for now) AAA Round Rock Express toss out..."

April 16, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Top 9 Local Sports Stories of 2009

It's all about Colt and the boys

"...Stars can retain the loyal fan base that the Houston Astros' AAA franchise has engendered. The Dell Diamond has..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

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