Top 10 Quotes of the Week 2010

People said the darndest things

"...Judge Sam Biscoe (above), after learning that the Army Corps of Engineers may subject the TXI aggregate mining project..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

TV Eye

Even if you're not a fan of war entertainments, The Pacific is a must-watch miniseries

"...the helmet," to borrow a phrase from The Pacific press materials. You sense the fear, you feel the physical..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"...explosive cod-panties with special guest star Christeene. 7:30pm. Monofonus Press, 610 Vermont. www.gaylordphoenix.com. Friday 05..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...county's participation is, after all, optional, activists are again pressuring commissioners to opt out, according to former Georgetown Mayor..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...The nonprofit SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) offers free counseling from experienced business..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Swimmers Look to Dominate in Beijing

(Along with that Phelps guy)

"...Austin swimmers, revealing both their sense of esprit de corps and their unassuming sense of humor...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Thomas Hackett

Letters @ 3AM

Samuel Adams gave Americans a vocabulary both for revolution and for the building of a republic

"...He was a poor tax collector because he didn't press those who couldn't pay. After his father's death, his..."

July 4, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

"...an attempt to keep up with technology and after pressure from some parents, the board made the revisions. Students..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Cross-Border Craziness

Judge says feds can take Eagle Pass land for fence, and more

"...Uncle Sam for fence construction, according to the Associ­ated Press. "The Justice Department sued the municipality for access to..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

"...parking in her own 27-space lot – is the pressure to demolish the homes on Avenue A behind the..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

The real Flags of Our Fathers rests in Harlingen

"...Iwo Jima Monument in Harlingen predates the famous Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia, by several..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fall Films

"...a couple of days. Now, New York for the press junket. Just spent all day going from room to..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Liz Welch Tirrell

The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

"...also noted a recent shift in the tone of press coverage of his campaign. He recalled a news story..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...job training and a GED, such as Gary Job Corps. The fairs are at Garza, 1600 Chicon, 10am-noon, Tuesday,..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

The 'One-Percenters'

A short history of motorcycle clubs and the Bandidos

"...relatively new and decidedly raucous American biker subculture. The press turned to the American Motorcyclists Association, the country's oldest..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Kinky's Mexican Riptide

A near-death experience convinced Freidman that 'I have to do more with my life'

"...UT (with honors) in 1966 and did a Peace Corps tour in Borneo before returning to the U.S. Since..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...and removed the city as a defendant; but at press time, the jury was deliberating the Fourth Amendment claims..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Katrina Aftermath Radio: A Brief, Dysfunctional Life

Attempts to set up a low-power FM for Astrodome residents killed by bureaucracy

"...license to Houston IMC to broadcast out of the press section of the Astrodome parking lot. The parking lot,..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines

"...seemed to be a goner after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rejected it last month...."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Beyond City Limits

"...reopen to boating this week, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. The floodwaters in the lake are still..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature

Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...it is a barber sign from Furman's husband's Peace Corps days in Monrovia. Furman's 11-and-a-half-year-old son Solomon, home with..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Postmarks

Further Lost Austin fallout and enviro-rhetoric from our readers.

"...off! Shame, y'all could have done more! You're the press, but had no guts!..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column

Make Your Mama Proud

The Gospel According to Bill "The Mailman" Martin and Chester Baldwin

"...pastor Rev. E.M. Franklin, while stationed in the supply corps at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Since Martin still had..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

More Light Rail hubbub and a few Naderite cries in the wilderness.

"...have some drawbacks. It was unpatentable and cheap. Drug corps paid off every member of Congress except Ron Paul..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Column

CinemaTexas

Photos and award winners from Cinematexas5

"..."Esprit de Corps," by John Brooks..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature

American Caste

"...modern era. (In fact, since the book went to press in mid-June of this year, Texas has executed 10..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Rob Owen

Public Notice

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, among other things, and "Public Notice" wants you to feel the love.

"...your right breast with your left hand. Fingers flat, press gently in small circles, starting at the outermost top..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Two Roads to Justice

Republican Shane Phelps takes another stab at Democrat Ronnie Earle's job for district attorney.

"...it's his upbringing. The son of a career Marine Corps officer, Phelps followed his father's lead and enlisted in..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Esther's All-Stars

"...material. But the timely bits are balanced with a corps of timeless crowd-pleasing characters such as Chi Chi La..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Off The Bookshelf

Dear Exile:

"...newlywed husband Dave spent in Kenya with the Peace Corps. The wicked pleasure of reading someone else's mail reaches..."

May 7, 1999 Books Feature

« 1    ‹ BACK    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    10 »