Bill Walton

Blogs
July 26, 2011
Before They Play Artist Cabe Booth's Birthday Party, Members of Bobgoblin, Chomsky and El Gato Share Their First Show Memories
Cabe BoothCabe Booth's name might not ring too many bells. But if you've ever been to the Curtain Club, you've seen his artwork. Creating stunning, life-like paintings of legendary bands, you might as well stare at them for hours.Booth's birthday is coming up this week, and for his birthday ... More >>
Blogs
February 28, 2011
Oyster Appellations Return to the Gulf Coast
More than a century ago, there wasn't any such thing as a "gulf oyster." Oysters were offered under specific place names -- a tradition revived this weekend at the first Foodways Texas symposium in Galveston. Jenny WangThe program wasn't devoted entirely to oysters: Kelly Yandell, one of a f ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2010
The Heisman Trophy: Style Over Substance
Denard Robinson, the next Heisman winner? Yawn.Reggie Bush gave back his Heisman Trophy. To which I respond: Big friggin' deal. I know the Heisman is one of the most hyped awards, but - let's be honest - it's also the most meaningless sports trophy this side of the Governor's Cup, Golden B ... More >>
Blogs
October 9, 2009
Whitt's End: 10.09.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Ho hum, The Ticket's dynasty rolls on as one of the most dominant entities in sports. In September's Arbitron PPM ratings - I hear, by the way, that only 1,400 meters are used to garner these numb ... More >>
Film
November 9, 2000
Pure Hell
Adam Sandler is the son of the devil. Like, no duh.
Calendar
May 6, 1999
Night & Day
May 6 - 12, 1999