Learning One's Letters

Why was Oscar Wilde's 'Letter to Momma' lurking undiscovered in Texas?

"...literary artifact because of a very strange and coincidental turn of events. And, for reasons I still find hard..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Books Feature by James McWilliams

Lit in the Time of Coronavirus

From emerging writer to potential vector at AWP in San Antonio

"...dad sealing the deal on a used two-tone cobalt/sky blue Cutlass while my mom and sisters and I sit..."

March 12, 2020 Arts Post by Mark Gozonsky

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...gets weird; a U.S. Supreme Court justice dies in Texas; and more ......"

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Capitol Rally at Noon Monday

Pro-choice, anti-choice crowds expected for second round

"...a powerful showing at the Capitol as well. The Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Catholic Conference are..."

June 30, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Howard Dean Rolls Into Town

The Deaniac roars into town for Netroots Nation

"...kick-off the Netroots Nation convention. Dean arrived in an Obama-blue "Register for Change" tour bus due to trek further..."

July 17, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Right Man for the Job

Steve Lawrence has succeeded at just about everything in life – especially importing and distributing European wines in Texas

"...and the problems and allure of foreign living. Lawrence turned out to have both a fascinating background and a..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...the Red River Cafe wearing a crisp white shirt, blue jeans, and a grave expression...."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Living Off the Land With Local Leaf

Eric Knight and Stacy Coplin turn Central Texas foliage into yaupon tea

"...Cop­lin, who was running the center's natural­ist workshop after returning from college in Colorado and leading environmental education experiences..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

CD 31: Austin’s Sixth District

It runs through Williamson County

"...works in technology, emphasizes his long family roots in Texas, and prioritizes public education, immigration reform, and "Medicare for..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Beat Box

Texas Platters

"...beat box Mics are no longer safe in Texas. Like when you forget to take off the face..."

May 24, 2002 Music Review by Christopher Coletti

Dancing About Architecture

Jazzin' (But Not for Blue Jeans)

"...embarassment in life is that they were in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. Karamelegos also owns the empty space..."

May 21, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Austin Transit Partnership Needs Your Input as Project Connect Enters Its Trade-Offs Era

Turn this train around

"...don't reflect the grand vision for an Orange and Blue line that has been consistently splashed across Project Connect..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Burnie Burns Leaves Rooster Teeth

Founder departs, studio eyeing first look deal

"...has left the company that he helped create and turn into an online leviathan...."

June 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Löwin Floats

Summer single “Sloop” redefines Austin quartet

"...From out of the blue arrives Löwin’s new single, a sharply written track buoyed..."

July 24, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Review: Willie Nelson

Abbott’s 83-years-young son sanctifies all

"...Someone let Texas’ most famous musical byproduct down. Audience conversations should never..."

Oct. 10, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Willie Nelson & Friends

Texas Platters

"...I Gain Control Again" with Emmylou Harris, a solo turn by Vince Gill on "Blue Eyes Crying in the..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

The Coffee Sergeants

Texas Platters

"...There's few surprises on this disc, but one doesn't turn to the Coffee Sergeants for surprises. After more than..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Music Review by Ken Lieck

Shawn Pittman

Texas Platters

"...Shawn PittmanFull Circle Austin's once-vibrant blues scene is now a tough row for the up-and-comers..."

May 24, 2002 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Sxsw

"...boy Jesse Dayton has the indelible stamp of a Texas musician: little bit country, little bit rock & roll,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...tracked him down 1991 and sponsored the 95-year-old Theremin's return to the United States. It turns out that, after..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...tracked him down 1991 and sponsored the 95-year-old Theremin's return to the United States. It turns out that, after..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...John Hammond continues telling the story of the Delta blues. With Long As I Have You coming out on..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...relationship between widower President Shepherd and Wade (and in turn the chemistry between Douglas and Bening) admirably does justice..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...film premiered in Austin at the SXSW FIlm Festival. Texas mystique will receive a boost as big as anything..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Reissues

"...the subdued morbidity of his recent croonings. Strains of blues, country, and other indigenous southern American musical forms abound,..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Reissues

"...(Blue Note)..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In 1997, when I turned 18 years old and got my first voter's registration..."

March 8, 2002 Column

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...see the movie over and over again. Will the returnees be dominated by the PG crowd for whom the..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Who's Got the Hootie?

Comparing Austin' and Dallas' 1995 Output

"...of "Big D" bands such as the Toadies, Deep Blue Something, Tripping Daisy, Hagfish, Jackopierce, the Nixons, and Brutal..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Music Feature

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...and his crew of six tore into one screaming blues-rock scorcher after another. The third guitarist, who alternated between..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

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