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Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

Words on the Jesus video, the Instrumental article, the Dance Festival, and other local points of contention.

The Texas Legislature moves slowly to consider alternatives to the death penalty

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

Upcoming events in Austin's literary life.

Somehow George W. Bush becomes president and takes Jimmie Vaughan with him. Swine.

Christmastime comes to Austin.

Readers' last gasps on light rail.

Book on Texas' Death Row Presents Just the Facts

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

Karr Conviction Closes Another Chapter in O'Hair Case

Picks & Sleepers

TV crews come to cover Austin's music scene as more musicians split for more lucrative climes; the Flatlanders keep it intimate, and more stuff happens, too.

The Year in Austin Culture

SXSW kicks into gear, Eric Johnson gets intense, and things keep falling apart

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

Bands seek out SXSW, SXSW searches for places to put them; the late (Liberty) Lunch gets later; plus all the news that gives us fits...