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RR Commission Challengers Say the Office Is Off-Track
"...27.5% of all state tax revenue. Last year, that figure dropped to 4.5%. Over the same period, the agency's..."
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Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer
First-Person Mayhem
Insane POV film Hardcore Henry unleashes the ultraviolence
"...of trial and error. The biggest issue with POV action is that there's no point of reference – there's..."
March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman
Hamilton Digs In: Won't End 'S-Comm'
Travis County Sheriff bucks opposition
"...Immigrants' rights advocates applauded last week's action by City Council, repudiating Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton's..."
July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú
The Death of Brad Will
An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way
"...money ran out, flew back to New York to figure out how to raise enough scratch for the next..."
Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross
Letters @ 3AM
The greatest danger to Israel, in the long term, is its dependence on the United States
"...Iran) in 1985 (Newsday, March 1, 1987). But the figure that leaps out of the Britannica Almanac's list is..."
Aug. 4, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura
Postmarks Web Extra
Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks
"...Money," Sept. 28]. Of all the moronic and infantile reactions to the tragedy of Sept. 11, this one surely..."
Oct. 19, 2001 Column
Postmarks Web Extra
Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks
"...will be unsuccessful in Afghanistan, or that any U.S. action will bring about revenge attacks, or that past foreign..."
Oct. 12, 2001 Column
Film Reviews
Recommended
"...of the Cold War - 007 is back in action. Timothy Dalton has been replaced by Remington Steele's Brosnan,..."
Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature
The Verde Report: Behind the Numbers of Austin FC’s Latest Hot Streak
The Verde and Black are still surprising us
"...saves. Even Emiliano Rigoni has gotten in on the action with his clutch 86th-minute winner in Houston...."
April 26, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman
The Zealot and the Emancipator by H.W. Brands
This history by the UT professor offers a new look at John Brown and Abraham Lincoln: side by side
"...Regarded as such, they're not so much men as figures of bronze and marble...."
Dec. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Robert Rodriguez Brings Big Dad Energy to We Can Be Heroes
Sharkboy and Lavagirl return to pass the torch to a younger generation of heroes
"...Rodriguez was approached by Netflix to create a family-friendly, live-action franchise. In recent years, those films have had a..."
Dec. 25, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?
Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.
"...Wilson immediately became a cult figure to some, and a threatening one to others, garnering..."
Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Fairness, Consistency, Safety
Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record
"...juvenile for example, a juvenile that has had some interaction [with police], but that doesn't necessarily mean that they're..."
Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature
Shake Appeal
James Williamson's Raw Power is all in the mix
"...James Williamson: Go figure, you know – the best-made plans. We had everything..."
May 28, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Sky Blue Sky
Q&A with Kevin Welch
"...KW: I’m still trying to figure that out. I was just really stuck. I used..."
April 21, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri
Wasted Energy
Why the 11th-hour 'action' against AE's generation plan?
"...new group and an old face – Austinites for Action, helmed by the indefatigable Carole Keeton Strayhorn – is..."
April 16, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
'Bacchae' to the Future
How in (a Greek) god's name can the Rude Mechs re-create Dionysus in 69 in '09?
"...his reference as being to the man-deity himself, whose actions propel Euripides' tragedy. After all, as Schechner described him..."
Nov. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, June 18-25
"...Join the folks from Treasure City Thrift and Ecology Action for an afternoon of games, music, food, and eco-tips..."
June 19, 2009 News Feature
Federal Family-Planning Honcho Resigns
Overseer of funds hits road after Medicaid officials initiate action against his private practice
"...resigned his post last week after Medicaid officials initiated action against his private practice in Massachusetts. Keroack was chosen..."
April 6, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Everybody's Court Artist
Sam Brown on 'Exploding Dog'
"..."Austin." He gave me three pictures: a portly stick figure pointing at an orange, cloudy Texas; a skinnier stick-man..."
March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald
Sin Fronteras
Most observers would agree that Austin has a Latino visual arts community, but within that community are many voices, many points of view, many styles -- and no borders.
"...Airport, Duran invites everyone to his childhood haunts. Elongated figures tell stories, strum guitars, play dominoes, and play volleyball..."
Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran
Naked City
As the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission undergoes Sunset review, a new report details a host of citizen concerns about the agency's complaint review process.
"...Nearly three years passed before the state took any action. In 1997, after several TNRCC inspectors had visited the..."
Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko
The Other Stars in the Galaxy
"...Mishima novel, this film tells the story of an attraction between an older woman and a younger man. (May..."
May 21, 1999 Screens Feature
Billy Shakes, Superstar
"...at the box office and merchandising bonanzas from Othello actionfigures and Midsummer Night's Happy Meals -- as to suggest..."
April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Exhibitionism
"...you in to all the clues you need to figure out a particular show. Who doesn't know the Phantom..."
Nov. 14, 1997 Arts Review
SXSW Review: Once Upon a Time in Uganda
The true, crazy story of Wakaliwood
"...opens with a sweeping, epic shot of a mysterious figure atop a glorious, mountainous desert in Kazakshtan. He is..."
March 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System
25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies
"...fell short protecting residents' privacy and confidentiality. These health infractions were allegedly corrected this year, on April 17. The..."
Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote
Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic
"...a border wall – forced the group into early action. In fact, Jolt planned to slowly roll out with..."
Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Doggett: Keep Hope Alive
Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens
"...here, is to set the stage for that Senate action...."
Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King
Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles
“It’s about all of us”
"...event that fixed Standing Rock after months of direct action in the national gaze, pipeline employees led lunging German..."
