Brain Teaser

Author and legendary 'Jeopardy!' champ Ken Jennings comes to the Texas Book Festival

"...Ken Jennings, aka That Guy Who Won More Than Three..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Writing on the Wall in SBOE Races

Republicans notch solid wins in Districts 5 and 10

"...the State Board of Education are nil tonight. Incumbent Ken Mercer, part of the extreme right-wing faction of the..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...more, from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison to Jeopardy! champ Ken Jennings. There are plenty of other familiar names on..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...Earthrise – one of the most recognized photographs ever taken. And, at that moment, we saw Earth not as..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jerry Jeff Walker Brought the Magic (1942-2020)

“Mr. Bojangles” author catalyzed Seventies progressive country

"...There’s a famous photograph by onetime Austin photographer Ken Hoge of Roky Erickson, Doug Sahm, and Jerry Jeff..."

Oct. 24, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Brenner's Top 5 Interviews of 2013

Because these people said some, we mean, surprising stuff.

"...3. Ken Jennings – the greatest "Jeopardy!" champion of all time,..."

Dec. 17, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

News/Print

Book Fest shorts, upcoming readings, and more

"...case you wanted to complement your Texas Book Festival weekend with a creative outlet all your own. Details and..."

Oct. 3, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...most Texans," says former Texas Education Agency employee Judy Jennings...."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Local Democrats Take Another Shot at Education Board

Third time's a charm?

"...Texas State Board of Education candidate Judy Jennings just wants to get out of the 1600s. The..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Same Board of Miseducation?

Republicans to represent Travis County on SBOE

"...District 10 (including northern Travis) hammered the Dems. Incumbent Ken Mercer – a vocal member of the religious right..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SBOE Candidates Get 'A' for Attendance

SBOE debate clarifies candidates' differences in one race, similarities in another

"...northern San Antonio), Democrat Rebecca Bell-Metereau and incumbent Republican Ken Mercer were like night and day. Bell-Metereau seemed every..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE

Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?

"...currently represented by staunch creationist and former state legislator Ken Mercer of San Antonio, running under the slogan, "family,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Local State Board of Ed Hopefuls Lose Again

Will SBOE's ideological wars continue for another four years?

"...deficit in Travis County. His opponent, Austin Democrat Judy Jennings, also remained upbeat despite her defeat. "I am really..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Finding an SBOE Balance: District Roundup

SBOE contests around the state

"...and progressives around Texas is whether seats can be taken back from the fundamentalist bloc that holds seven of..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

The anti-smoking ordinance is an unconscionable social experiment in an already sketchy economic environment; the Place 5 run-off boasts two good candidates, so no need to get ugly; and we report the news, not slurs.

"...Arizona paper on the negative impact of Tempe's ban. Ken Pfluger, chair of Tobacco-Free Austin Coalition, faxed me a..."

May 30, 2003 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...MASON JENNINGS: A phenomenon in his hometown of Minneapolis, Mason Jennings..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Republican SBOE Candidates Dodge Debates

Why all the debate hate?

"...thus incapable of delivering a fair format – incumbent Ken Mercer (Place 5) and hopeful Marsha Farney (Place 10)..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Articulations

Frontera names Subterranean Theatre Company the new producing company in residence at Hyde Park Theatre.

"...Theatre. The independent company fronted by director and actor Ken Webster will use the theatre as its home base,..."

May 25, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Talk About on Emperor Jones (Atomic Cafe, 8pm) -- Ken Lieck..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Wreck Your Image

The New Old 97's

"...The Old 97's are:(1-r) Rhett, Murray, Phillip and Ken photograph by Martin Menocal On paper, Lollapalooza and the..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2017

From monsters to mountains, wolves to wild horses, the year came alive with figures boldly created onstage

"...of Allison Gregory's brilliantly evocative script and Jennifer Coy Jennings' vibrant solo performance. A ride I'd take again...."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State Races

Dems do well in Travis County, not so well throughout the state

"...Republican Tom Maynard beat out education data specialist Judy Jennings in District 10. The former teaching instructor and school..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SBOE: Without Darkness, There Can Be No Light

Centrists on path to loosen right-wingers' hold

"...Tuggey no traction – his challenge to far-right incumbent Ken Mercer went down in flames, 69% to 31%. Mercer..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election News

"...Democrats with doctoral degrees – Rebecca Bell-Metereau and Judy Jennings – filed for the State Board of Educa­tion Monday..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...realized. On the narrative side, Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick reunite after their SXSW success in Drinking Buddies with..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Video: Chuck Schapiro, Kent Benjamin, Margaret Moser, Marjorie Baumgarten, Louis Black..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Texas Platters

"...fans especially should eat this up. (3.0 stars) -- Ken Lieck..."

April 11, 1997 Music Review

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...music industry. Featuring Swamp Dogg, Alonzo Williams, Moogstar, Tom Kenny, Guitar Shorty, Mike Judge, Dr. Jeri Williams, Johnny Knoxville,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...to right-wing, anti-science longtime State Board of Education member Ken Mercer, R-San Antonio, and Libertarian challenger Ricardo Perkins, Texas..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Texas Platters

"...soul of Ian Moore's band, organist Bukka Allen has taken an encouraging solo turn, self-releasing a collection of dirges,..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

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