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"...repairs were performed by military mechanics. Testimony from the Texas Rangers in the current civil trial against the government..."

July 14, 2000 Column

Naked City
As the Waco trial winds down, many involved on both sides are disappointed that they haven't been able to present all their evidence. But perhaps the most disappointing thing has been the lack of drama throughout the proceedings.
"...fell for four days before it was examined by Texas Rangers, and ballistics tests on the guns used by..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Killing the Messenger
Seven years after the ATF's raid on the Branch Davidians' Waco compound, the government continues to blame the media for tipping off the Davidians about the raid while hiding information that tells a different story.
"...scene know the raid was going to happen? The Texas Rangers and the ATF have known the answer for..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Shrub: The Short but Happy Political Life of George W. Bush
"...well-heeled Bush family friends providing capital for his West Texas oil bidness, the taxpayers of Arlington buying his Rangers..."

May 19, 2000 Books Review by Jay Trachtenberg

The Loyal Lieutenants
Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle
"...a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas in 1969. Four years later, he finished his MBA..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postscripts
There's not much about Texas that isn't in the new Texas Short Stories 2; editor Billy Bob Hill reveals why.
"...Texas Tales..."

March 10, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Sam Bass & Gang
"...Sam first came out to Texas, a cowboy for to be --..."

March 3, 2000 Books Review by Jesse Sublett

Show and Tell
Spring Previews 2000
"...on an 1800-mile road trip from New York to Texas to save his lifelong romance. A cast of young..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Local Bestsellers
Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.
"...Rode for the Lone Star: The Saga of the Texas Rangers by Thomas W. Knowles..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Books Column

Where Were You When ...
Sports lover Lisa Tozzi reflects on 1999, this "underdog" of a year.
"...would become the year's most celebrated athletes? Or that Texas would be home to an NHL champion? Or that..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Sports Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Media Clips
The top 10 media events of 1999.
"...Statesman" slogan in favor of "The Paper of Central Texas," it reverted to being very much the same old..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Top Local Stories of 1999
"...Bush the momentum he needed to deal with the Texas Legislature and run for the White House. He never..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips
Nineteen ninety-nine: hot, dry, and touristy.
"...cruel joke of a prolonged drought in much of Texas, the Southwest, and northern Mexico. Most of the best..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
The back roads of northeastern Travis County snake around enough to make a Sunday drive seem like a journey.
"...In 1899, Texas was beginning to fill up. As the new century..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Media Clips
KJFK-FM fires conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, Daryl Janes goes to work for Comproller Carole Keeton Rylander, George W. Bush is still running for president
"...government agents, charges which gained some credibility once the Texas Rangers released its information about evidence from the 1993..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Dancing About Architecture
A Fond Farewell to the Texas Tornado himself, Doug Sahm.
"...sent to discover the tragic scene. At 58, the Texas Tornado, had run out of what had always seemed..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Doing Sports the Craig Way
Mike Butts profiles sports stats man and voice of the Texas Longhorns, broadcaster Craig Way, of KVET's Sports Day and Fox Sports Southwest's High School Extra Live.
"...So on to the roof in the out-of-the-way North Texas burg it was...."

Nov. 19, 1999 Features Feature by Mike Butts

Ashes to Ashes
David Koresh trusted Texas Rangers more than other law enforcement agencies.
"...likely depend on the physical evidence. "David trusted the Texas Rangers far more than he did the FBI. He..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

What Did Ann Know?
What did Ann Richards know about helicopters used during Waco siege?
"...agents fired from the helicopters." The report says the Texas Rangers came to the same conclusion. However, the report..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Waco on the Web
"...September, this site has the full text of the Texas Rangers' report on the evidence from the Branch Davidian..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Our Lying Eyes
A New Revelation, like its predecessor, Waco: Rules of Engagement, will face an uphill climb with the intellectual and political establishment.
"...Carmel fire. DPS records, he said, showed that the Texas Rangers had recovered three of these devices near the..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Dick J. Reavis

Media Clips
The Austin American-Statesman accuses the Texas Department of Public Safety of witholding public information on the Waco siege; KOOP founder Jim Ellinger gets shut out of the radio station's building.
"...are rules. Specifically, there is Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Open Government Act,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

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The Gotham backlash continues.
"...building by having the Dean of the University of Texas School of Architecture, Lawrence Speck, review the project. However,..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

Postscripts
Fall is officially here once the press releases grow to an unmanageable heap on Clay Smith's desk. This week, upcoming literary events are listed, including Nathan Englander, John Phillip Santos, Elmer Kelton, and Dan Savage.
"...book festival, and who will be attending this year's Texas Book Festival. The press was recognized particularly for its..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

October Previews
"...altered bats take over a sleepy desert town in Texas. The scientists and the police must save the good..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Coach's Corner
"...baseball games ever played ... at least from a Texas Ranger point of view...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

For God and Country
"...was recorded for use in The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Movie. A slight kink developed, however; Daniel didn't want..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Feature by Kathy McCarty

Pioneer Spirit
"...Public Justice Web site at http://www.tpj.org. ó Lisa Tozzi TEXAS PIONEERS..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

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Still Pissed
"...friends. During Vietnam, you flew the friendly skies of Texas for the National Guard. Next venture was the Rangers,..."

July 9, 1999 Column

Titles That Can't Myth
"...first company of men were authorized to act as "rangers" on the dangerous fringes of Texas settlements, and almost..."

May 28, 1999 Books Feature

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