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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...$76,000 to clean. Yates is facing three counts: two state-jail felonies, punishable by up to two years behind bars,..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Jeffs Faces Justice

Polygamist sect leader will return to Utah

"...With Jeffs in jail, FLDS-watchers wonder who will take over the prophet top..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Culture Flash!

Police believe they have the killer of Esther's juggler Warren Ryder Schwartz, Jenny Hart puts 'Space Ghost's Brak in stitches, more stage hits are back by popular demand, and construction starts on Ballet Austin's new dance center

"...Apartments on Sunday, May 28. Rubio was already in jail for violating probation and admitted, under questioning, that he'd..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Proposition

The Western is alive and well in the Australian outback, as this gritty film with a screenplay and score by musician Nick Cave demonstrates.

"...Stanley will hold young, dim-witted Mikey Burns (Wilson) in jail until Christmas day while Charlie hunts down and kills..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...May 14 while in custody at the Travis Co. Jail. Larkins was not breathing when deputies found him in..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Just My Luck

Lindsay Lohan takes on a grown-up role, but we can't tell the difference.

"...New York apartments. Meanwhile, our poor heroine goes to jail, losing her job and all of her possessions. Tracking..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Syrian Bride

This story about an arranged marriage taking place in a remote outpost of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights will be familiar to anyone ever caught in an avalanche of red tape.

"...her real-life father), who has just been released from jail for his political activities and is forbidden to go..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TABC's War

"...the TABC take my friends, co-workers, and customers to jail. I have seen and heard the police force's spin..."

March 6, 2006 Postmarks

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...B misdemeanor (punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or a $2,000 fine), but since then, police say,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Transamerica

Felicity Huffman’s commanding, gender-bending performance is the primary reason to see Transamerica.

"...had, who is locked in a New York City jail and in need of bail. So with nothing more..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...DNA comparison samples in 2002. Hardison was already in jail on an unrelated charge when police filed murder charges..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

The Common Law

Unsolicited items in the mail – what happens if the item is for someone else?

"...civil theft. Criminal theft can cost you fines and/or jail time, depending on the value of the property. If..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column by Melissa Devine

Weed Watch

The Feds and Mounties whisk a medi-pot patient from his Vancouver hospital bed and into jail.

"...Tuck was turned over to authorities and thrown in jail, where he remained for five days with the catheter..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...$1,500 and $20,000, making their "criminal mischief" a state jail felony punishable by up to two years behind bars..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

The Path Not Taken

"...N.H., a similar case has put a friend in jail for only a few years. However, the boy who..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Postmarks

Happily Ever After

This French romantic comedy is little more than a heap of clichés whenever the director and star Yvan Attal's real-life wife, Charlotte Gainsbourg, disappears from the screen.

"...he shrieks, "One day I’ll kill her! Go to jail. Who cares?" It’s too bad Attal falls back on..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to appear in court and pay the support owed. Jailed parents must post bond – which is handed over..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Witness says student was in love with Pitonyak

"...murder and is being held in the Travis Co. jail on a $1 million bond; Hall is in jail..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

An interesting encounter with a gifted storyteller in Birmingham

"...to the world in his "Letter From the Birmingham Jail."..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Person

CODEPINK at BookPeople, May 16

"...(and gutsy environmental activist who's facing four months in jail for chaining herself to a chemical plant) modestly waved..."

May 20, 2005 Books Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

Attempts at decriminalizing, or at least lessening punishment, in Texas and elsewhere

"...save millions and free up law enforcement resources, and jail and prison space, which could be devoted to pursuing..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

HB 658 seeks to legalize medical marijuana in Texas

"...near Beaumont, seized three joints, and threw Cain in jail. Cain spent several hours in jail without medical attention..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bar Targeted in APD Bike-Wreck Probe

TABC, DPS, and APD all looking at circumstances of Jacobsons' fatal accident.

"...liquor license and the employees could wind up in jail...."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch: Senate Mulls Med-Mari Defense

Bill would allow medical use claims in drug cases; mandatory sentencing slagged

"...the state can enhance punishment – i.e., a state jail felony becomes a third-degree felony; a second-degree felony can..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in connection with allegations of "improper conduct" (a state jail felony) made by two female victims, according to an..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ray

Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.

"...drugging, marriage and family, a child out of wedlock, jail, and so on – make for engaging storytelling, but..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pauly Shore Is Dead

Born and bred L.A. narcissist Pauly Shore turns auteur for this comedy film outing about … himself.

"...by the ruse, travels from Paducah to Shore’s Hollywood jail to settle the score. All throughout, Pauly Shore Is..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas, Art Texas

When it comes to Lone Star art, Rebecca Cohen wrote the book (finally!)

"...Nave in Victoria. The museum in Beeville. The Old Jail Arts Center in Albany always comes to mind because..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

To Dissent Is Our Right

"...the peaceful demonstrators being handcuffed and hauled off to jail, both of us experienced a chill of what seemed..."

Oct. 7, 2004 Postmarks

Day Trips

The best small towns in Texas

"...Not only does the town have the world-class Old Jail Art Center museum, but also at the edge of..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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