The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...In the fall of 2015, Noak and PIO Commander Mike Benavides presented at a federal Dangerous Drug Task Force..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

ATCEMS: Growing Overtime & Stress

EMS covers the city, but the stress is showing

"...perceived shortage in staffing, ATCEMS Public Infor­ma­tion Officer Commander Mike Benavides said, "That, while on the surface, appears outrageous;..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...they lean into already established training and readiness. Commander Mike Benavides, public information officer with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

EMS Restructures Work Week for Medics

Shifting shifts

"...a somewhat convoluted term at ATCEMS. Public Information Officer Mike Benavides told the Chronicle that, in July, 164 of..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

"...distinguishing details about ATCEMS that Public Information Officer Commander Mike Benavides hopes that First Responders Live will highlight. The..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mikel Kane vs. the Medical Director

ATCEMS division chief suspended, demoted for waging war against MD

"...we did about the 15-day suspension of Division Chief Mikel Kane. The 13-year veteran [see below], who also accepted..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Why Should Anyone Care Now?

"...Doctor's Mob circa 1987 (l-r): Don Lamb, Glen Benavides, Steve Collier, and Tim Swingle..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature by Kent H. Benjamin

Pantalone's War

In Pantalone's War, a new satire presented by the Austin Commedia Society, a heavy-handed commentary on current events drowns out the nonsensical anarchy that the company was born to perform.

"...Pantalone (Mike Ooi) is a weak tyrant in 16th-century Italy whose..."

March 28, 2003 Arts Review by Rob Curran

TV Eye

What to do when the writers' strike shuts down your favorite shows

"...in to Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel. Host Mike Rowe is the messiest man alive. He might also..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...Another narrative feature has a Texas angle: Amy Wendel's Benavides Born is about "A high school senior in a..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

Tricks and Treats

"...play together, tacitly confirming the rumor that drummer Glenn Benavides, given the choice between playing a gig and going..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...Mayor: Mike Martinez..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...on sax, Donna Pearl on percussion, dancing, and vocals, Mike Buck on drums, and Ted Roddy on vocals and..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...COMPTROLLER Glenn Hegar (R): 88,588 (33.8%) / 2,683,337 (58.4%) Mike Collier (D): 155,045 (59.2%) / 1,730,267 (37.7%) Ben Sanders..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Meaning of Robots Director: Matt Lenski Mike Sullivan's world is overrun by an army of miniature..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Gimme shelter: Red Eyed Fly's 10-year anniversary, the Happen-Ins' Southern harmony, and HAAM Benefit Day.

"...necktie, the interplay between dual vocalists/guitarists Kevin Galloway and Mike Carpenter recalling a roots-oriented collision of the Allman Brothers..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...two very chaotic years) forced out City Manager Ted Benavides. But "disarray" can also be found in our own..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eastciders on Barton Springs Is Gone, Hi Sign Brewing Turns Six, Fogo de Chão Flexes Plantwise, Live Fire Beefs It Even Better, There’s Bourbon and Biscuits at Stella San Jac, and (how do you like it?) More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...the collaborative culinary efforts of chefs Mark Dayanandan, Cliff Benavides, and Kristen Groth bring the finest of dining to..."

March 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...Gail Zappa and several of Frank's musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...be expected to enforce it? Comptroller of Public Accounts: Mike Collier..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Playback: I'm Sorry, I Can't Rock You All Night Long

An epic GrulkeFest fires the fall season, including John Prine

"...them a prime slot at SXSW one year, while Mike Hall of the Wild Seeds credited his late co-writer..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Beginners Writer & Director: Mike Mills When Oliver (Ewan McGregor) meets the irreverent and..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...9. Glenn Benavides..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...the heretofore musically footnoted movement, Escovedo and drummer Glenn Benavides' hard thrashing black shiny beast has long played Mr...."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Street Sales

"...W.C. Clark and Mike Kindred will have a special presentation next Friday, December..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck