Top Books to Read in 2020 As Everything Falls Apart

In a COVID-strained year, tales of families repairing their lives and the caste system's effect of Black Americans made an impact

"...Reader Press) and my favorite 2020 work of fiction, Charles Baxter's THE SUN COLLECTIVE (Pantheon). Overachieving neurotic Tate's revelations..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...subject: weak men. A couple of New York businessmen, Baxter (Lou Jay Taylor) and Cameron (a firing-on-all-cylinders Dylan Baker)..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW’s Eighth Artist List

Nathaniel Rateliff, Bun B, Rob Stone, and 141 more

"...hit it big with 2017’s “In2” before member Akelle Charles was jailed for assault...."

Feb. 15, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Adds to 2018 Music Lineup

Andrew W.K., Tank & the Bangas, and 164 more

"...32nd annual industry gathering are indie Americana songman Rayland Baxter, NOLA noise-pop duo Caddywhompus, and thoughtful Bronx hip-hop artist..."

Nov. 7, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...DCP) Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, Sydney Pollack, and Geena Davis. Directed..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art

Collection expands our appreciation for nature and art

"...feature contemporary Texas artists also includes Randy Bacon, Mary Baxter, David Caton, Margie Crisp, Fidencio Duran, Jon Flaming, Charles..."

April 26, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Joe O'Connell's Top Reads of 2015

Paradise Sky and The Best I Recall head a list of stellar Lone Star books

"...Charles Baxter is known as a writer's writer. His collection..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Off the Record

Soaring gas prices put local bands in a pinch at the pump and a homecoming of sorts for Janis Joplin and the Butthole Surfers

"...and tribute at Trophy's on Saturday afternoon to Brian Baxter, bassist for Teabag and Brewtality, who passed away May..."

June 13, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Artist Cage Match: Fairey vs. Orr

Iconic Obey Giant creator sues Austin artist

"...artists. One of those influenced was Austin graphic designer Baxter Orr, who did his own take on Fairey's work:..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feast of Love

Robert Benton directs this Oregon-set meditation on the permutations of love among a constellation of characters.

"...script by Allison Burnett, based on a book by Charles Baxter, is another thing entirely, positing so many ridiculous..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Howard Defeats Bentzin

Dems claim a 'Republican' district

"...and critical-care nurse. The district's former representative, Republican Todd Baxter, voted in lockstep with the Republican leadership – that..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Former Austin Rep. Todd Baxter's decision to quit mid-term to take up lobbying could..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome

"...Keel seeks the Place 8 bench currently held by Charles Holcomb, who at 72 would only be allowed to..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder

Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat

July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

So What – Now?

The TRMPAC trial concludes, as the fight continues over the 2002 Lege races

"...House candidates, including two from Austin – Rep. Todd Baxter, who beat Kitchen in a tight race, and former..."

March 11, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Big Books

Panel Discussions: Further consideration on comix and graphic novels

"...stunning in the way that, say, David B.'s or Charles Burns' is, and so it won't halt the story's..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Smoke Clears In Lege Races

White contemplates recount as Strama's victory is secured

"...and narrowed her loss to Republican state Rep. Todd Baxter to 147 votes after Monday's count of provisional and..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

District 45

Right-winger Alan Askew aims to burst Dem freshman's bubble

"...better standing in District 45 than GOP Reps. Todd Baxter and Jack Stick have in their Austin districts. As..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...Mabry, D-Waco, represents nominally Republican District 56, and veterinarian Charles "Doc" Anderson was hoping to mount a serious challenge..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

"Comic Release: Negotiating Identity for a New Generation"

The Arthouse exhibition "Comic Release" is well worth seeing if you like to give your mind's teeth something complex to chew on or you appreciate the vernacular of comic books and graffiti or even if you don't

"...you're familiar with the surreal work of cartoonist Glen Baxter, say, then you might feel a slight tingle to..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

And They're Off!

Money flows into Texas House horse races

"...If Austin state Reps. Jack Stick and Todd Baxter ever suspected they'd be vulnerable targets by the end..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...balance the budget than raising taxes," said Chamber Chair Charles Barnett of Seton Healthcare Network. The chamber offered its..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TCB

SXSW News

"...bleary-eyed -- OK, a lot bleary-eyed -- from the Charles Attal Management throwdown Friday morning in far, far East..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

After a Fashion

The Texas Film Hall of Fame honors the legs that launched a thousand clips -- Texas legend Cyd Charisse, and your Style Avatar is off and running in the SXSW sweepstakes.

"...of people, awaiting Cyd's arrival. Austin Film Society president Charles Ramírez-Berg and his beautiful (and beautifully dressed) wife Cecilia..."

March 15, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

"...Records related to the massacre committed by Charles Whitman from the UT Tower are now available for..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...R: Charles R. Matthews..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Book Reviews

Reviews of Recent Fiction and Nonfiction

"...The Feast of Love: A Novelby Charles Baxter..."

May 19, 2000 Books Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward

Naked City

As usual, election night returns came slowly, turnout was low, and there wasn't much suspense.

"...Charles Moritz: 19,885 (59.1%)..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature

Conversations With Wilder

"...from Some Like It Hot. Fran Kubelik and C.C. Baxter from The Apartment dance closely to postmodern jazz in..."

March 10, 2000 Books Review by Raoul Hernandez

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...Eve D: Joseph L. Mankiewicz; with Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Marilyn Monroe, Barbara..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

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