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Sitting Around on "The Corner"
Drive, They Said
"...Rachel Marisay's radio show during my guest stint, and figured a Richard Linklater call for extras that I had..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature by Andy Langer

Is This UTopia?
A Long-Overdue University Master Plan is Unveiled
"...most telling words in the whole document: "For contrast, Figure 3 shows the current status of the campus." (Figure..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?
City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy
"...from 2007 to 2016. But he was a polarizing figure, a media darling admired by some for his willingness..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
Ready to rumble?
"...other than Leslie Pool, one of the more interesting figures to occupy city leadership in the 10-1 era of..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him
New year, new rep
"...the formation in 2016 of Building and Strengthening Ten­ant Action (BASTA), a tenants rights group that has helped thousands..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter
Chronic underperformance catches up with Front Steps
"...third-party consultant to help guide the development of an action plan,” a city spokesperson said in a statement. “After..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, July 8-14
"...2. Laughing freely and easily is the most healing action you can take right now. 3. It's in the..."

July 8, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Robert Rodriguez Opens The Book of Boba Fett
The Austin filmmaker takes the mask off Star Wars' enigmatic bounty hunter for new Disney+ show
"...a young Robert Rodriguez was fixated on the helmeted figure. "The pre-publicity was all about who the new characters..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest: Behold! The Mad God, Phil Tippett
The stop motion legend's most personal and bizarre movie yet
"...roar; Karel Zeman, who fused stop motion and live action footage; Czech nightmare-maker Jan vankmajer; monster master Ray Harryhausen;..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.
The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides
"...adds that the agency has yet to take formal action against any businesses to date, but did request to..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement
Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28
"...former Assistant Chief Justin Newsom to retire, with a six-figure benefit package (a cash-out of Newsom’s accrued sick time),..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re listening to
"...Dance," as the song "sends out the call to action to embrace life no matter what the hell is..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Share Some Truth, Justice, and Sustainability With These Civic-Minded Gifts
Keep the holidays real
"...drive" fundraiser. www.centraltexasfoodbank.org. – B.S. Dajve T-Shirt Benefiting Clean Water Action..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?
The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day
"...city races. But the "independent expenditures" of right-wing political action committees with no contribution limits have made up some..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: The Costly Pastime of Politics
The big bucks are rolling in to local candidates and PACs. Why, and for what?
"...do, because VoA is not organized as a political action committee that must disclose its donors. For most of..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

As Eviction Crisis Looms, Local Leaders Ramp Up Relief
Help is on the way?
"...lawyer and advocate working for Build­ing and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA). For these individuals, kicking the can further down..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Tatum Report Depicts Bleak Conditions for Accountability at APD
Is meaningful reform to address bias, bigotry “aspirational at best”?
"...Manley’s inaction has been a focus of scrutiny by the City..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Vision 2020: Austin Books We're Looking Forward to in the New Year
Some local writers' books due out in 2020 we're eager to read
"...old Waterloo Video site, she's had enough and takes action to save Austin – and maybe herself in the..."

Jan. 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Generic Ensemble Company's The Future of Ismael
This stage adaptation of Siri Gurudev's novel creates a striking sci-fi society but never finds its beating heart
"...and friendship (not to mention a wealth of neon-tinted action sequences). This balance between the far-out and the familiar..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

What's Fantastic at Fantasia
Highlights from the Canadian genre fest, plus films you may see soon
"...it is. Once this incredible feat is done, the action flips behind the camera and back before the shoot..."

Aug. 14, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ARCH Support
Eradicating homelessness requires a system
"...Community Homelessness Coalition, which just this spring released its Action Plan to End Homelessness, which preaches a community-wide approach..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Duality of Southwest Key
An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate
"...by its participation and profiteering in this historically reprehensible action," Rosenthal wrote. "It troubles me greatly that I have..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AISD’s Suspension Situation
U.S. Department of Education runs a study
"...26% of enrollment but only about half of that figure when it comes to suspensions and expulsions...."

May 2, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?
We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon
"...champions and generally savvy creative types. And now we figure, hey, let’s leverage some of that sweet synergy we..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Despite State's Opposition, Judge Grants Abortion to Undocumented Minor Held "Hostage"
Texas “must not become a sanctuary state for abortions,” says A.G.
"...The office is led by Scott Lloyd, an anti-choice figure appointed by Trump in March – who made at..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"
Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead
"...abortion medication. And ORR Director Scott Lloyd, an anti-choice figure appointed by Trump in March, made at least one..."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Damage Done by SB 4
Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives
"...online community groups for the latest news. The intense distraction caused the 17-year-old Rundberg-area high school student's grades to..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup
See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat
"...rabbit’s innocence. Kids will love the still-remarkable blend of live-action and animation, while adults will get a kick out..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Let's Get Weird
Getting stranger with Kino Lorber, plus slime mold!
"...unlikely exploitation star of Weng Weng, the 2-feet 9-inch figure of mystery who made a couple of movies, and..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest First Wave Announced
Miss Peregrine, Phantasm: Ravager, and more
"...in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and..."

Aug. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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