Titanic Town

"...and Some Mother's Son. But these comparisons may be moot anyway. My guess is that, given the well-trodden ground..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

She's All That

On a bet, a high school jock turns a plain-looking girl into a prom queen.

"...through the spotty lens of Pygmalion, the point is moot. When senior BMOC Zack Siler (Prinze Jr.) finds himself..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"..."Camp Widow" Dir ectors/Producers: Laura Green, Anna Moot-Levin An immersion into a weekend gathering of “widows” (people..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...contract, the language is final and the challenge is moot, KUT reports. Quote of the Week..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

City Council Wrestles Over Emergency Funds in This Year’s Budget

Council reduced reserve by less than 1% to fund programs

"...allocation to 17%, which would have rendered the amendments moot because there wouldn’t be any money to pay for..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: I Fought for Air-Conditioning in Solitary Confinement. Now I Have to Do It Again.

A Texas woman at Lane Murray prepares for another brutal summer in prison

"...sitting in a designated air-conditioned space. The policy is moot when there isn’t any staff to enforce it...."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

Restaurant Review: Bambino

New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say

"...as to whether they were made in house. A moot point, honestly, because they were quite tasty, the salty..."

June 7, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Verde Report: New Austin FC Signings Dull the Blow of “Inexcusable” 5-1 Loss

Club continues to solidify big roster moves for the upcoming midseason transfer window

"...first 15 games is at risk of being rendered moot if the club continues to topple down the standings...."

June 7, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...bail hearing process enough to render the 2018 case moot...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW Film Review: The Antisocial Network

Dispiriting doc probes “insurrection for the lulz”

"...animation director Tommy Rodricks). When a preppy-looking teenager nicknamed Moot stole the original code from Japanese board 2Chan, he..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...that would trump the local ordinance and render it moot). Next is City Hall, where the city's unelected leaders..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bill That Would Likely Require Another Vote on Project Connect Moves Ahead

Acquiescing to a revote

"...to pass a law retroactively rendering a local election moot. Troxclair did not seem to have any qualms about..."

April 21, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Bill of the Week: Republicans Tell D.A.s to Bang Cymbals Together Like Animatronic Monkeys

New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window

"...Legislature to determine what is and isn't a crime moot." Meanwhile, Parker unironically said some prosecutors are "more focused..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Moody Center Becomes Harry’s House for Styles’ First of Six Nights

A riot of colors and near-constant screaming on historic run

"...leaning heavily on this year’s Harry’s House, seats completely moot with the crowd on its feet. A six-piece backing..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Music Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Announces First 2023 Speakers

Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix, Cecile Richards, more

"...• Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music Guy Moot • James Beard Award-winning chef, writer, and Emmy Award-nominated..."

Aug. 30, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Setting an Agenda for Land Use

"...at 10am, so maybe all that other stuff is moot by now...."

June 3, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

AISD Special Education Lawsuit Moves Forward

Federal district judge denies Austin ISD's motion to dismiss suit

"...no backlog. Therefore, AISD argued, the lawsuit is now moot, and any remaining issues can be resolved with the..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Abortion? No! Frivolous Lawsuits? Sure!

September 1: SB 8 goes into effect, prohibiting abortion care after embryonic cardiac activity can be detected (around six weeks)

"...to overturn Roe entirely, which would make SB 8 moot – but not before it inspired California Gov. Gavin..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: One Step Forward, Two Steps ...

The Texas Democrats walk back their walkout amid hard feelings, flashes of hope

"...quorum was deemed present (maybe not really, but that's moot now; as I write this, 113 members are on..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...brand, and without a print edition. That question became moot when BMD editor-in-chief Evan Saathoff and managing editor Scott..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Hanging Guns on the Wall

As Abbott tries to keep the drama alive, whose behinds will end up busted?

"...some more "election integrity" nonsense that could be rendered moot in short order if the U.S. Senate is shocked..."

June 25, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: It Hurts When We Do That

As the old doctor joke goes, then stop doing that. Good advice for City Hall.

"...statewide camping ban that would render this whole conversation moot...."

May 21, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Citywide Boil Water Notice Issued

Treatment plant power loss impacts water quality

"...water. For homes already without water, it's a cruelly moot point...."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Rosa Jimenez Is Free: "Exciting, Overwhelming, and I Feel So Blessed"

New DA Garza commits to "aggressively pursue innocence"

"...Judge Sage, however, the 5th Circuit case will be moot...."

Jan. 28, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: The Best Big Qmmunity in Texas

On discrimination, Dolly, and more queer happenings

"...Restoration Act. Now, this proposed rule could be rendered moot should President-elect Joe Biden sign the Equality Act within..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

COVID at AISD: Union Lodges Grievances as District Plays Hardball

Education Austin files over 100 grievances on behalf of teachers denied accommodations for spring semester

"...in front of the board, the point may be moot, unless their grievances can be fast-tracked. Tiger Hanner, a..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...to the appeal, the county argues injunctive relief is moot following Moore's loss, while also insisting the D.A. is..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

ACL Live Postpones Fourth of July Concert Days After Announcement

Five-stage fest called off as Austin moves into Stage 4 Alert

"...That became a moot point after Monday’s late-afternoon press conference in which Mayor..."

June 17, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Federal Judge Legalizes Texas Vote-by-Mail

Broad ruling says all Texas voters can request mail ballots

"...Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals." Biery's order presumably renders moot Paxton's request to the Texas Supreme Court (scheduled for..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Council Unanimously Votes to End Low-Level Pot Enforcement

Manley responds: "APD will still enforce marijuana laws"

"...hemp law, effectively making the Council’s action on Thursday moot...."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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