A trip to Minnesota, where the state Legislature recently approved major support for two theatre construction projects, inspires a new way of looking at arts funding in Texas.
We struggle with the obscenity of a special legislative session aimed at redistricting, and we mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Al Ragle, an almost unsung hero of the Austin music scene.
Elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist! You know that our diva style avatar Stephen made the scene (and quite a scene) at the Pride Parade. And what hot li'l purring mama will soon be off the singles list?
"Everything about this book -- the racy subject matter, the present-tense prose, the episodic form and dramatic use of white space -- points to an edgy, emotional train wreck of a tale," writes Jessica Garratt of Hollis Hampton-Jones' debut. "And yet there I was, not caring nearly enough."
Keeping the Lights on at Casa de LuzThe iconic Austin eating-and-meeting place dearly wants to continue pursuing its macrobiotic mission – but can't quite seem to comply with public safety codes
Review: Man of SteelThis new Superman flies without a lot of emotional baggage, which is mostly a good thing though the character could stand a bit more dramatic heft.
A Call for Separate Cycling InfrastructureAustin's current cycling infrastructure (or real lack thereof) is a dangerous Frankenstein's monster of sorts, one hobbled together from a ...
Media, Pa., Break-In Shocking: While much of the information about the FBI’s COINTELPRO program recounted in “The Facts Were Immaterial” were somewhat or ...
Perry's Blackmail ThreatGovernor Perry has followed through with his blackmail threat to veto funding for the district attorney's Public Integrity Unit. I ...
Competitive PricingI have a little story I wrote that I hope you will enjoy. A barber comes into town and sets ...
Perry Working for the DemocratsI hope Austin Chronicle readers will join me in congratulating Rick Perry for his veto of legislation to provide Texas ...