Moontower 2014, Day 2: Dennis Miller

Whatever his politics, the man's still a comedy treasure

"...the front line of this week’s Moontower Festival. Dennis Miller, the SNL alum and snarky “Weekend Update” anchor whom..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

A Look Behind the Curtain of Herman Miller, Inc.

Must-see exhibition on the iconic furniture designer at AMOA

"...design exhibit at AMOA, Good Design: Stories From Herman Miller, running until September 11, 2011...."

Aug. 17, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

Probe-Before-Abortion Bill Moves Forward

Republicans and their probes: Coming to a vagina near you

"...late March 3 voted 107-42 to pass the ultrasound-before-abortion bill authored by Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville. The bill, a..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dems Vie to Oust Sid Miller, Take Back Texas Agriculture

Priorities include economic incentives for small farms, rural health care, and internet access

"...The candidates for Texas Agriculture Commissioner who aren't Sid Miller agree on one thing: The two-term incumbent is a..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sid Miller Is Ready For Some Hemp

Wingnut agriculture chief smells money in those weeds

"...Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is anything but progressive; the recently re-elected Repub­lican is..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Space Cowboy Steve Miller's Not Joking

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist details the pompitous of musical education

"...Steve Miller's diamond career arcs from the postwar blues of the..."

July 22, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

"Trust. Respect. Access" campaign hosts lobby day at Capitol

"...convince legislators to support, or at least thoughtfully consider, bills that would increase access to women’s health care and..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Moontower Review: Pete Holmes & TJ Miller

A one-two comedy punch from jokers as different as day and night

"...of Wanda Skyes, Patton Oswalt, Pete Holmes, and TJ Miller, then congratulations: You won April 24, 2015...."

April 25, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

TFN Applauds SBOE Broadcast Bill

Bill would require webcast of education board meetings

"...Austin Rep. Donna Howard has introduced HB 772, which..."

March 4, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Bill of the Week: Beating a Dead Horse

Bill proves school vouchers still have no traction in the House

"...The bill in question was a budgetary amendment filed by Corpus..."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Is ACL Fest Local Mobley Austin's Bill Withers?

First-weekend act transforms hardship into post-genre pop

"...that "post-genre pop" artist Mobley (Anthony Watkins II) remake Bill Withers' "Lovely Day" for future programming. The simultaneously imposing..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

From Womb to Bill to Law to Court?

Perry signs ultrasound-before-abortion bill

"...a spectacle as backdrop for signing the new ultrasound-before-abortion bill – perhaps on a Sunday after church? – he..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Final Senate Bill 8 Challenge

Paving the road to the end

"..."The situation is becoming increasingly dire," Amy Hagstrom Miller, president of Whole Woman's Health, said in a statement...."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Forced From Home

Tim Miller Fights to Stay in the U.S. With the Man He Loves

"...lonely existence on foreign soil -- but to Tim Miller, the phrase has a cold and bitter ring. See,..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...issue. Hastily returning from Memphis, the singer's chief collaborator, Bill Miller, had no choice but to enlist the rhythm..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...Just ask Bill Miller, a goth before his time and Sixties teen..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Maggie's Plan

Greta Gerwig delights in this NYC-set screwball romantic comedy

"...Directed by: Rebecca Miller. Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Bill Hader,..."

June 10, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

UPDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Continues in Federal Court

Second day of testimony continues this afternoon

"...UPDATE: Amy Hagstrom Miller, founder and CEO of Whole Woman's Health, which operates..."

Oct. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lady in Waiting

Prospective First Lady Anita Perry Prepares for Life in the Spotlight

"...Local lobbyist Bill Miller wasted no time snapping her up. With her..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Rick Perry signs the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, giving his political supporters and opponents new ammunition.

"...ink had barely dried on a new hate crimes bill when political pundits started placing bets on how Gov...."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"..."Patrick worked very hard at making friends," said Bill Miller, an insurance lobbyist and political consultant to House..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...comply with a remarkably cruel law,” says Amy Hagstrom Miller. “They must enforce it even though they fundamentally disagree..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

The fashion photographer's contradictions, from the glamazons who knew him

"...American novelists like Norman Mailer, Gore Vidal, and Henry Miller, and French photographer Bettina Rheims. This would be a..."

July 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Slinging Mud: Sampson vs. Travillion

In response to challenger Arthur Sampson's attacks, Travis County Commissioner front-runner Jeff Travillion joked, "I'm surprised to learn what a bad person I am."

"..."special interest groups" (citing a donation from HillCo Partners' Bill Miller), accuses Travillion of misrepresenting his home address, and..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

HB 2 Trial [Updated]

Abortion providers argue for health, safety of women

"...the trial to combat provisions of Texas’ abortion-restrictive House Bill 2, a local reproductive health provider recounted the increased..."

Aug. 5, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...victory of sorts, but the chances of an income-tax bill reaching the floor of this Legislature are about the..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Flying Pig Hunters

Feral hog helicopter hunt debate chews up time as clock counts down

"...The House was debating HB 836 by Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville, but it got caught up on the issue..."

May 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Speak, Mr. Craddick

The new choice for state House Speaker circles his political wagons.

"...get hit are the poor and defenseless." The last bill anybody can remember Tom Craddick taking an active interest..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Bottle Shock

Stuff the cork back in: This wine movie was sold before its time.

"...Directed by: Randall Miller. Starring: Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor,..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Devil's Due

She's having an unholy baby - but isn't that every pregnant woman's fear? The only new ingredient in this horror setup is the found-footage element.

"...Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Starring: Allison Miller, Zach Gilford, Sam Anderson, Vanessa Ray, Bill Martin Williams,..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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