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Semi-Pro
If basketball must be mocked, it deserves to be mocked well, and unfortunately, Will Ferrell's Semi-Pro isn’t up to the challenge.
"...mocked, it deserves to be mocked well, and Semi-Pro, unfortunately, isn’t up to the challenge. Like most sports comedies,..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars
Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else
"...million in 2004"), to the local environment ("$11.5 million for green building, $5 million donation for open space ...),..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Pols Listen to Voters -- What a Concept
Texas politicians court the Industrial Areas Foundation at its Austin conference.
"...our diversity and our tolerance, to succeed!" She waited for the applause; the crowd hardly murmured. A few minutes..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large
The City Council prepares to decide which charter amendments go before the voters.
"...As next week's deadline for setting the May 4 election ballot approaches, we're just..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Motal De-Clawed
Waging a Gentler Campaign for Place 2
"...Alan Pogue Becky Motal has a serious image problem. People may think Ronney Reynolds is a tool for developers,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm
Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights
"...and her team will continue her campaign to work for the residents of Precinct Four,” wrote Gómez campaign manager..."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts
As the days dwindle to March 3, your campaign correspondent assesses the damage
"...it even from folks who have been public officials for a while. The declaration is intended to signal amateur..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Sharon Watkins
Chez Zee maven looks forward to another 25 years
"...them establish their brands by creating memorable, award-winning marketing campaigns...."

Dec. 5, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Charlie Baird and the Tobacco Lawyers
Reaud, Tigar denounce Baird D.A. campaign charges
"...In an increasingly bitter Democratic primary race for Travis County District Attorney, former judge Charlie Baird has..."

May 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Page Two: Going Places
A metaphysical jumping-off point for a return to the good fight
"...Though mountains danced before them..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Column by Louis Black

Naked City
Clean Campaigns heat wave, Alcoa's new problems, No Pipeline solutions at AAS, Personnel puzzles at AISD, City resignations, Mueller redevelopment candidates, Hyde Park meets again & Ed Herman's letter to the Times
"...Clean Campaigns for Austin's struggle to change the way Austin conducts..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Right-Wing Revolution
Conservative Christians Target Texas Board of Education
"...the Texas legislature, and manages funds which help pay for the state's public schools -- has become a magnet..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Travis Duncan Enters Mayor Race
Candidate says he’ll bring “people’s power plan” to Austin
"...race, joining incumbent Steve Adler and challenger Laura Morrison for the November contest. Travis Duncan, a former solar power..."

March 14, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Fearmonger Boosts Campaign ... of Opponent; Noriega on Rise
Donations flood Minnesota race and Texas U.S. Senate contest
"...views," Bachmann said of Obama. "That's what the American people are concerned about." When Matthews noted that this person..."

Oct. 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Weird, Spooky, and Rich
David Dewhurst runs against everybody but money.
"...millions of dollars of their own money into their campaigns. Both made fortunes in the energy business. Both lust..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Beer Laws Moving Today
Your guide to the mixed reactions
"...Today and tomorrow, the Texas Senate is expected to..."

March 25, 2013 Food Post by Ivy Le

The Hightower Report: The Living Wage Preemption Act
"...The governors of many states are boldly stepping forward these days to stop grassroots democracy...."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Catching up with 10-1
Candidates queuing up at sound of the money bell
"...events, and that “the new [10-1] system has empowered people to talk about what is unique to their neighborhoods.”..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Prop F (aka Strong Mayor)
Both sides of the "Strong Mayor" debate
"...and make our recommendations. This year, we've added opportunities for you to see and hear firsthand from the people..."

April 8, 2021 News Post by News Staff

EDM MDMA PSA
New York’s electronic dance music fest outs Molly
"...New York’s Electric Zoo festival was cancelled after two people died in drug-related incidents. This Friday through Sunday, the..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Gary Floater: A Hero Never Learns
Owen Temple lookalike pretends not to care but does, no joke
"...at February’s International Folk Alliance in Kansas City. He performed “The River Flows,” out today on his new album..."

April 1, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

'Kepe Awstin Wierd'?
"...Hustle: Gather Round Yon Virgins,” News]. He describes Jennifer's campaigns for public office as "quixotic,” a description that could..."

Dec. 26, 2010 Postmarks

Laura Pressley: The Beat Goes On
Defeated candidate makes her case at Tres Amigos
"...About three dozen people gathered at Tres Amigos Sunday afternoon to hear defeated..."

Feb. 16, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain
Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United
"...of incorporation with him and, you know, corporations are people too...."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Turning Up to Talk About Low Voter Turnout
Get Out the Vote campaigns kick into high gear
"...You've heard it before: America in general, and Texas in particular, has a..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

New York Snapshots
New book by photographer Carter Berg frames the Apple up right
"...Sometimes people – most of them young, in their twenties and..."

Oct. 13, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

HIV/AIDS: Pushing Past the Plateau
Local agency fights stigma with new PSA campaign
"...not easy to fight a monster that many have forgotten exists...."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

A Never-Ending Conversation
AIDS activist, Cleve Jones leads this year's AIDS Walk
"...AIDS Memorial Quilt if you looked at each patch for only a minute. A number of such massive proportion..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Big Food Ideas
Foodie intellectual Michael Pollan lectures at the Paramount
"...In his recent New York Times Magazine article, "Vote for the Dinner Party" (Oct. 14), Pollan argues in support..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Shade/Tovo Run-Off Sees Somewhat Improved Turnout
A rarity: run-off early voting better than general election, so far
"...Yesterday's day one early voting totals are in for the last remaining city of Austin election, the Randi..."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

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