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news
Whatever Gov. Tough Guy says, Texas health care is about to get a federal upgrade
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
BY THE 'CHRONICLE' NEWS STAFF
The argument over geographic districts takes a nasty turn
BY MICHAEL KING
So what if the lakes are half full – it rained, didn't it?
BY AMY SMITH
Federal judges see a jump in cases as court vacancies go unfilled
BY JORDAN SMITH
APD officers will be required to get written consent for searches
BY JORDAN SMITH
The new Austin Animal Center is overflowing with animals
BY JOSH ROSENBLATT
On the app, the digital divide, and the future of hardcovers
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Some 120 items bring City Council back in full force
BY MICHAEL KING
Defense attorneys say schizophrenia keeps this inmate from understanding why he's being executed
BY JORDAN SMITH
College kids would become indentured to Wall Street investors
BY JIM HIGHTOWER
food
Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way
BY MICK VANN
The Hyatt unveils local food sourcing program
BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD
Midsummer heats up with a variety of wine tasting ventures
BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD
Food Reviews
Despite some bright spots, 'Gusto' fails to dazzle
North Loop neighborhood bar touts creative cocktails and an unusual wine list
music
The resurrection of DJ Jonathan Toubin
BY GREG BEETS
Both Jack Black the actor and Jack Black the rocker rule Austin
BY KEVIN CURTIN
Phases & Stages
The Aberrant Years
The Complete Beat
Graceland: 25th Anniversary Edition
The A to Z Recordings
Strange Euporia
screens
Drafthouse Films imports the Danish-made 'Klown'
BY MARC SAVLOV
Screens Reviews
It was a game-changing reboot, and boy oh boy does it look dandy on Blu-ray
Film Reviews
Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, is the subject of this admiring yet enlightening documentary.
Optimistic youth continue to curdle in this latest Todd Solondz outing, even though the film's tone is less shrill and insistent.
Penis-obsessed, man-child film comedies can crown a new king: the Danish import Klown.
A tired story is enlivened by dance happenings – essentially flash mobs with killer physiques.
This comedy is awfully lightweight although Richard Ayoade lends some spark to the goofy quartet.
arts & culture
Two Blanton Museum exhibitions, two artists, and a conversation about how to look at art
BY ANDREW LONG
Hidden Room Theatre leads us forward into the past
BY ROBERT FAIRES
Peter Bay's work in 'Solo Symphony' revealed sides of him that hadn't been seen before
BY ROBERT FAIRES
Arts Reviews
When an outstanding free production of a classic drama can't draw a crowd, we all lose
Distractions aside, this Hyde Park production's heart and funny bone are in sync with the play's
Wormholes and wonders await you in the air-conditioned womb of Women & Their Work
columns
The Marx Brothers were funny but they weren't kidding
BY MICHAEL VENTURA
Your Style Avatar with two tributes and an apology
BY STEPHEN MACMILLAN MOSER
Cool off, this red, hot summer with some sweet, sticky babes
BY KATE X MESSER
The Cuero Pecan House serves up pies and cookies chock-full of delicious nuts
BY GERALD E. MCLEOD
BY MR. SMARTY PANTS
You’re not special even though ironically, specialness is the American mantra.
BY THE LUV DOC
Letters to the editor, published daily
sports
Congrats to the Aztex on a great inaugural season, and more
BY NICK BARBARO