TCEQ Under Sunset Review

A push for change could come to a shove

"...The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is currently under Sunset review, a legislative process that critiques and could even..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro Responds to Sunset

Transit agency agrees with all report recommendations

"...Metro today released a formal reply to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission’s staff review of the transit agency. The..."

May 6, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Sunset Shuffle

Legislature moves the massive Health and Human Services review back two years

"...and beyond, as the big Health and Human Services Sunset Review, scheduled for next session, will be pushed back..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sunset Comes in Many Colors

How agencies are faring at the Sunset Advisory Commission

"...every 12 years, every state agency goes through a Sunset review to see whether it's still doing a good..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rejiggering the Sunset Process

"...With the passage of the Sunset rescheduling bill in the special session, lawmakers ensured the..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ethical Sunset

The Texas Ethics Commission faces Sunset Review; meanwhile, a commission watchdog faces a sunset of its own.

"...The Texas Ethics Commission is scheduled for Sunset Review this year, with a public hearing before the..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Sunset Commission Reports on Texas Medical Board

Follow-up review issues light recommendations

"...observers wouldn't necessarily know that from the recent state Sunset Commission review of the agency. Following a more extensive..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sunset II

Ag Department Cleans House

"...former Texas House member Rick Perry, the TDA is sunsetting all its rules with the stated intent of keeping..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

Sunset for TYC?

Staff recommend replacing youth prisons and probation services with single agency, citing systemic failures in both

"...troubles may have begun today. Staff for the powerful Sunset Advisory Commission (the lege body that gives the thumbs..."

Nov. 12, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sunset Staff: Scrap TTC, Overhaul TxDoT

Legislature's Sunset Commission staff make their sweeping recommendations for state transportation agencies

"...The Sunset Advisory Commission, the quietly powerful lege committee that can..."

June 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Book Review: The Body Double

Emily Beyda's debut novel is ready for its close-up

"...You remember the final scene of Sunset Blvd.. Norma Desmond is at the top of the..."

March 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sunset Advisory Commission Takes Aim at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

State commission looks into concerns of transparency

"...Every 12 years since 1977, the Texas Legislature's Sunset Advisory Commission reviews state agencies for evidence of inefficiency..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sunset Throws Shade at LCRA, TABC

Staff reports hardly flattering

"...The Sunset Commission has issued the final two staff reports before..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Review: Azrael

The left behind navigate a supernatural horror

"...Southwest, with the Zellner bros.’ cryptid family drama Sasquatch Sunset making a very unlikely double bill with Katz’s follow-up..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Farmer and The Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat and for Saving the Planet One Bite at a Time

Farmer Shannon Hayes shares grass-fed knowledge, and all your local meat is here

"...AFM: Austin Farmers' Market; SVFM: Sunset Valley Farmers Market..."

July 4, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Hinojosa, Hegar Ride On to the Sunset

Lt. Gov.'s selections changes tone of state agency oversight committee.

"...Dewhurst has finally made his Senate selections for the Sunset Advisory Commission: Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and Glenn Hegar,..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who'll Guide the Sunset?

New members appointed to the Sunset Advisory Commission could change its tone.

"...Everyone forgets the Sunset Advisory Commission, the busy little 12-person body of five..."

Oct. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Irene's

ELM Group's latest project replays its greatest hits

"...of the "Me" Decade (yes, the Kinks released "Waterloo Sunset" in the Sixties, and "Goodnight Irene" was recorded in..."

July 29, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

"...BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse5207 Brodie #300, Sunset Valley, 512/892-3800 Sunday-Thursday, 11am-12mid; Friday-Saturday, 11am-1am www.bjsbrewhouse.com..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Food Review by Lee Nichols

Album Review: Fastball’s Sonic Ranch

With their latest, the trio creates what they call their best album yet

"...Sunset Blvd Records Other Local New Releases You Might Dig..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

ACL Live Review: Billie Eilish

Superstar teen proves she should’ve been a headliner

"...The L.A. teen commanded the stage with a preternatural..."

Oct. 6, 2019 Music Post by Libby Webster

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...Joyful and political, Gang of Four’s Friday sunset slot at Far Out Lounge was a hopeful reminder..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Festival Review: The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates in a bitter tragedy of the end of an era

"...seeming sense of irony, in 2022. She watches the sunset on empty lots across from gas stations that will..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Don’t Mess With Grandma

Wacky Canadian action comedy is sweet-natured slapstick

"...the wrong theatre. Instead, Don’t Mess With Grandma (aka Sunset Superman) casts him as JT, a Dio-obsessed elder care..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Ethan Azarian, Hawaii

Seventh solo release ties the natural world to messier human passions

"...by his son Francis (who also designed the CD’s sunset-splashed cover art), opening offer “The River” finds common ground..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...hip-hop. Couples and friends twirled under the dawning pink sunset, wallflowers no longer. Don't fret if you missed Sunday's..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

SXSW Film Review: The Return of Tanya Tucker

The tabloid-plagued country legend finally gets her due

"...evenly into two acts - the album’s making at Sunset Sound studio in LA with Brandi Carlile and Shooter..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Review: What We Leave Behind

Love and dedication transcend all in granddaughter’s portrait

"...daily routines to visual poetry: crowing roosters silhouetted in sunset, conversations around a vibrant oilcloth-covered table, “how’s it going..."

March 12, 2022 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Sound Unseen Review: Molto Bella

Musical romance is at least gorgeous on the surface

"...Italian countryside, and lush, almost meditative frames captured at sunset...."

Nov. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Sara Hutchinson

ACL Live Review: Lany

Malibu tears at an Austin sunset

"...Cloudy skies didn’t stop sunset from engulfing the evening performance. “Made In Hollywood,” from..."

Oct. 14, 2019 Music Post by Alyssa Quiles

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