February 20, 2009 - Issue Archives - The Austin Chronicle

ON THE LEGE

Local Reps and Their Committees

Strama tapped to oversee Technology Committee

BY RICHARD WHITTAKER

Sticker Shock Over Governor's Mansion Repairs

The historical building may be endangered but so is the state's pocketbook

BY LEE NICHOLS

Renewed Push for Judicial Reforms

Shining a light on the Texas judiciary

BY JORDAN SMITH

On the Road (and Rail) Again

Watson's take on transportation reform

BY RICHARD WHITTAKER

The Topless Tax Sequel, Part III

The Lege's Titty Tax refuses to die

BY RICHARD WHITTAKER

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Keeping the Lights on at Casa de Luz The 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

What the Hell Happened at Austinist? Local site dramatically changes direction after NYC overhaul

Austin's ROTten Roads How to navigate around the Republic of Texas Biker Rally

Review: Man of Steel This 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.

Emerging Foodscapes Austin restaurants get serious about design

The Q&A Hole Austin chefs field questions about the weirdest thing they ever ate and the trends they want 86'ed

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again Same players, same testimony

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

Felicia Day Is Coming to Austin Also, 'Rock Jocks' is on tour, but mostly that first thing

Of Barbecue and Vampires An interview with Todd Lowe, True Blood's Terry Bellefleur

What the Hell Happened at Austinist? Local site dramatically changes direction after NYC overhaul

Notes from the Qui Media Preview Print journalists and bloggers socialize at communal tables

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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 Threat Governor Perry has followed through with his blackmail threat to veto funding for the district attorney's Public Integrity Unit. I ...

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Perry Working for the Democrats I hope Austin Chronicle readers will join me in congratulating Rick Perry for his veto of legislation to provide Texas ...

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ON THE LEGE

BY RICHARD WHITTAKER

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BY JORDAN SMITH

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BY KEVIN BRASS

BY DANIEL MOTTOLA

BY KATHERINE GREGOR

BY AMY SMITH

BY LEE NICHOLS

BY KATHERINE GREGOR

BY MICHAEL KING

BY WELLS DUNBAR

BY JIM HIGHTOWER

Agricultural Convergence

BY MICK VANN

BY CLAUDIA ALARCÓN

BY KATE THORNBERRY

BY MM PACK

BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD

BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD

Food Reviews

BY KATE THORNBERRY

BY MARGARET MOSER

BY AUSTIN POWELL

BY MARGARET MOSER

Phases & Stages

BY MIKE KANIN

BY JOSH ROSENBLATT

Screens Reviews

BY BELINDA ACOSTA

Film Reviews

BY ELIZABETH COBBE

BY ROBERT FAIRES

BY ROBERT FAIRES

BY ROBERT FAIRES

Arts Reviews

BY LOUIS BLACK

BY STEPHEN MACMILLAN MOSER

BY THOMAS HACKETT

BY ASH BELL

BY GERALD E. MCLEOD

BY MR. SMARTY PANTS

BY LUKE ELLIS

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Keeping the Lights on at Casa de Luz The 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

What the Hell Happened at Austinist? Local site dramatically changes direction after NYC overhaul

Austin's ROTten Roads How to navigate around the Republic of Texas Biker Rally

Review: Man of Steel This 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.

Emerging Foodscapes Austin restaurants get serious about design

The Q&A Hole Austin chefs field questions about the weirdest thing they ever ate and the trends they want 86'ed

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again Same players, same testimony

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

Felicia Day Is Coming to Austin Also, 'Rock Jocks' is on tour, but mostly that first thing

Of Barbecue and Vampires An interview with Todd Lowe, True Blood's Terry Bellefleur

What the Hell Happened at Austinist? Local site dramatically changes direction after NYC overhaul

Notes from the Qui Media Preview Print journalists and bloggers socialize at communal tables

Texas Rollergirls: Fast Action in Slow Motion

A Call for Separate Cycling Infrastructure Austin'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 Threat Governor Perry has followed through with his blackmail threat to veto funding for the district attorney's Public Integrity Unit. I ...

Competitive Pricing I have a little story I wrote that I hope you will enjoy. A barber comes into town and sets ...

Perry Working for the Democrats I hope Austin Chronicle readers will join me in congratulating Rick Perry for his veto of legislation to provide Texas ...