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waiting for the green light

Waiting at stop lights meets David Lynch meets Christian AM raido. A short film written, directed and produced by Michael Bartnett.

by mbartnett | 14 May 2009 11:55am | culture | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: bucking the budget

Carole Keeton Strayhorn held a press conference outside the central library to talk about the budget. What ensued was definitely off the books listen to her sound off on city spending, mayoral forums, and more.

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by mbartnett | 10 March 2009 10:04am | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: a hustling happened on the way to the forum

Sure, it's way far out from the election, but never too early for a forum! Lee Leffingwell and Brewster McCracken laid out their platforms at a Democratic-backed forum this week, and the Hustle was there for posterity. (Not to mention the free grub).

One note: Carole Keeton Strayhorn was supposedly scheduled to attend the forum; according to the planners, she canceled, but her campaign says they never signed-on in the first place. Stay tuned for the next thrilling episode of the Hust where she speaks on the matter.

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by mbartnett | 10 March 2009 10:00am | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: campaign kickin' it

Party time! The council members in the mayors race Lee Leffingwell and Brewster McCracken kickoff their respective campaigns, and the Hustle is there to schmooze. Also featuring Chris Riley and Obama organizer Temo Figueroa

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by mbartnett | 10 February 2009 11:24am | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: looking for trouble

The Hustle hits Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios, where Brewster McCracken announces his "You City, Your Vision, Your Ad" contest. And action!

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by mbartnett | 10 February 2009 11:21am | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: it's about leffing time

Finally! Following months of speculation over when he would enter the mayoral race, Lee Leffingwell announced Saturday morning from the steps of his boyhood home. The Hustle is on the scene.

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by mbartnett | 3 February 2009 6:53pm | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: take the bull by the strayhorn

The Hustle bears witness to the announcement of former gubernatorial candidate and self-described ornery grandma Carole Keeton Strayhorn for mayor. It's fun for 20-year-olds, 30-year-olds, and 40-year-olds of all ages!

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by mbartnett | 16 January 2009 2:07pm | news | permalink | 1 comments


city hall hustle: top 10 hustle moments

Nationally and locally, it was a banner year for politics - and the Chronicle's video-blogs City Hall Hustle and Hail to the Hustle were there. We've compiled the Hustle's Top 10 moments, so allow us to enumerate our year-end retrospective.

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by mbartnett | 16 January 2009 2:04pm | news | permalink | 0 comments


hust.fm: and they're off

Hust FM is feeling pretty subdued this week, what with the recent death of City Hall regular Jennifer Gale. One thing the Hust suggests you do right now is make a donation to House the Homeless during their thermal clothing drive.

Other topics this week include the Draft Lee Leffingwell for Mayor PAC kickoff, the deluge of council campaign announcements, coming today from Rick Cofer, Chris Riley, and Bill Spelman, and a quick council agenda wrap-up. The listen's about 11 minutes long.

by mbartnett | 18 December 2008 11:02am | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: leffingwell on draft

State "resign to run" laws mean Lee Leffingwell can't do any campaigning for Mayor until January without triggering a special election but that doesn't mean a band of supporters, including some political heavyweights, can't float the idea like so many kegs. The Hustle documents.

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by mbartnett | 18 December 2008 10:56am | news | permalink | 0 comments


city hall hustle: what's mccracken?

Brewster McCracken announces for mayor at a solar cell factory, and the Hustle is there to shine a light.

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by mbartnett | 9 December 2008 8:47pm | news | permalink | 0 comments


botf: jerry! (part 2)

After many trials and tribulations, we have found our way out of the purplish plumes of smoke that surround our persons for long enough to post a new segment of JERRY! Parts three through five will be up in the coming weeks. In the meantime, sit back, relax, put your feet up, have a beer, smoke some crack, stick some toothpicks in your eyes, and enjoy.

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by mbartnett | 9 December 2008 8:44pm | culture | permalink | 0 comments


earache in my eye: fun fun fun fest

Talkin' Star Trek, Steely Dan, and sweatpants at Fun Fun Fun Fest '08. Featuring interviews with Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, local emcees Zeale and Phranchyze and Kool Keith.

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by mbartnett | 17 November 2008 10:22am | culture | permalink | 0 comments


hail to the hustle: in hust we trust (part 2)

This is it! The Hustle's partying down with 3,000 rabid Democrats for Barack's historic win, and our season finale - but not before interviews with ladies of the Central Texas House, Donna Howard and Valinda Bolton. Plus: where are the Hustle's previous guests now?

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by mbartnett | 5 November 2008 2:37pm | news | permalink | 0 comments


hail to the hustle: in hust we trust (part 1)

In installment uno of the the Hustle's election night two-fer, we count down to Barack o'clock with Mayor Will Wynn, judicial candidate Woodie Jones, and Texas Senator Kirk Watson, at the Travis County Dems' Downtown bash.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

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by mbartnett | 5 November 2008 1:22pm | news | permalink | 0 comments


earache in my eye: obavu '08

The times, they are a-changin'. Local rapper Bavu Blakes' chance encounter with Barry O.

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by mbartnett | 3 November 2008 4:14pm | culture | permalink | 0 comments


botf: jerry! (part 1)

We are happy to present Big Ol' Tire Fire's JERRY! You've asked for it, you've demanded it, you've sent us threatening emails regarding it and now you've got it.

The film that has inspired many, frustrated a few and confused all is back in four easy to watch installments. Inspired by the greatest film ever made (Jerry Maguire) five losers set out to become the greatest concept rock band ever. If you loved The Who's Tommy, Pink Floyd's The Wall, R. Kelly's Out of The Closet, Cheech and Chong's Next Movie, or Tom Cruise's Jerry Maguire then you will love the shit out of Big Ol' Tire Fire's Jerry!

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by mbartnett | 30 October 2008 11:30am | culture | permalink | 0 comments


hail to the hustle: downballot get down

Hail to the Hustle: Downballot Get Down


The Hustle chats up Central Texas pols running for all manner of seats: U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, Texas House member Valinda Bolton, Texas House candidate Larry Joe Doherty, and judicial candidate Woody Jones. All this, and a socialist sandwich too.

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by mbartnett | 30 October 2008 11:23am | news | permalink | 0 comments


botf: bagel babies (episode 6)

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by mbartnett | 27 October 2008 1:53pm | culture | permalink | 0 comments


botf: reality night


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by mbartnett | 25 October 2008 11:05am | culture | permalink | 0 comments

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