Posted inNews
How Texas Youth Commission Fell
The scandal engulfing the Texas Youth Commission has claimed some scalps, but will the Legislature demand more?
Richard Whittaker
The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.
Posted inNews
More Inconvenient Truths for the Right
As expected, the right is laying into Al Gore again. And as expected, they’re wrong.
Posted inNews
Squeegee Your Third Eye
Austin misses Beelzebozo the Clown, aka Pan the Randy Goat Boy, aka Bill Hicks.
Posted inNews
What Will They Say Next?
How will the right beat up on the Oscars? Plus – did Imus really say that?
Posted inNews
Everyone’s Nancy Grace Now
Now the Anna Nicole Smith circus is winding down, what will the media do with its time?
Posted inNews
Those Crazy Brits
If the U.S.’ biggest ally in Iraq is pulling out, why are they sending one of their princes there?
Posted inNews
Parsley Keeps Power Over Power
It’ll be business as usual (with the emphasis on business) at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Posted inNews
Whole Foods Reaps Some Wild Oats
Austin-based organic superstore chain Whole Foods is buying out its biggest rival.
Posted inNews
Whose Job Is It Anyway?
Habitat for Humanity is being criticized for not rebuilding the Gulf Coast fast enough – but is it really their job?
Posted inNews
Even the People Who Make Gardasil Don’t Back Perry
The manufacturers of Gardasil are no longer lobbying for states to make vaccination mandatory, but is it too late?