The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...another principal at Johnston. Here's another," said 17-year-old Andreana Pérez, a Johnston junior. "We're just hoping this one will..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gotta Dance!

Kevin Archambault came late to dance, but his love of it and commitment to it have brought the young dancer and choreographer a long way in a short time.

"...of that to share with an entire cast. At 23 years old, Kevin has not only established himself as..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Arts Feature by Lindsey Schwartz

Room at the Inn

Case Marianella homeless shelter provides a badly needed haven for homeless Spanish-speaking immigrants.

"...Another Casa success story is Koty, a 29-year-old former Casa resident who now lives in the neighborhood..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Anna Hanks

Postmarks

"...Greens, in 76 countries, are a global party, with 72 elected U.S. officials...."

April 14, 2000 Column

Postmarks

The dog-running controversy continues … and chalk another one up for Ventura.

"...Brett Morris' letter, "Don't Blame It on Rio [Sept. 24]:"..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column

Haranguing the Hugos

"...Children of God by Mary Doria Russell Ballantine, $12.95 paper..."

July 30, 1999 Books Feature by Adrienne Martini

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Plan for People, Not Cars

"..."Where Did They Go?" ["Naked City," Vol. 18, No. 29] concerning the dropout rates in our AISD schools is..."

March 26, 1999 Column

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...because of its intimacy -- you're never more than 20 feet from the action -- and the energy that..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

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Music Greats Overlooked

"...Anne Lewis' story about Cordie Gilbert ["Cordie's Walks," Vol.18, No.20]. My grandmother was also very connected to the local..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Column

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...SXSW schedule look, then? Well, if you can't find 20 or 30 bands worth seeing in that time period,..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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Waring Responds

"...#2 You printed "by Waring's own admission, an unlikely scenario..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column

Postmarks

Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...on this election. There may very well only be 24,915 such people in this city of 550,000, but these..."

May 16, 1997 Column

A Father's Day Roundup of Lagers That Dads Like

Beermongers weigh in on what wets their most dadly whistles

"...Brewtorium, and Austin Beerworks. These are the New Balance 624 Lager Dads, ready to drop H-O-R-S-E on your ass,..."

June 18, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...challenging collages, the more you see. In these Black children you discover a multiplicity of feelings and attitudes, youth..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Drink 'Til It Helps

Boozy events that give back to queers and the greater community

"...If there are two things Austinites do well together..."

July 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: A Surreptitious Grope

Not exactly the Kama Sutra of hugs

"...years ago from the Northeast and I am very happy with my new adopted state/city. I love the weather..."

May 18, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Denny Laine Saves the World

British Invasion pioneer played it, sang it, saw it all

"...own thing and it was very successful. I’m very happy about that. I’m glad they went on to bigger..."

April 26, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...If you’re here, it’s because you’ve sought out the..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Ms. Veteran America's Mission to End Female Veteran Homelessness

Molly Potter raises awareness for mental health issues

"...wanted to surround myself with things that made me happy," says the 31-year-old Air Force veteran from Pilot Mountain,..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...Tres Amigos – but he was instead "very, very happy and very confident." That was understandable, since Houston's early..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Kids' Corner

Lit picks for the younger set

"...Tale by Duncan Tonatiuh Abrams Books for Young Readers, 32 pp., $16.95..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Jessi Cape

King of the Hill

It's lights, camera, action for the Hill Country Film Festival

"...the fourth annual Hill Country Film Festival, running May 2-5 in Fredericksburg...."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...the way they've synced their careers while raising four children. Their successes notch up as the result of hard..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Gay Place: Gay as the Day Is Long

From Long to Fiesta and night to day, Austin Pride rolls on

"...know, those open, corrugated cardboard boxes that can hold 24 cans ... or a nice firm butt. Whose idea..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Food-o-File

Barr's back, cookies are coming, and more

"...Mayor Leffingwell and the Austin City Council proclaimed June 2011 the Resurrection of Barr Mansion's Artisan Ballroom month. The..."

June 17, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sara Smile Still

Behind Sara Hickman's sunny countenance lies real life. And still a smile.

"...It All – the self-sustaining careerist with two model children and a husband who loves her unconditionally. She supports..."

May 7, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Love Bath

SXSW 2010 keynote speaker Smokey Robinson originally wanted to be a cowboy, but they didn't have any horses in his hood

"...and, man, when I got to be in the 12th grade we started dissecting stuff. [Starts laughing] I hated..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Gender Studies

Kino goes back to the classroom with How to Be a Man and How to Be a Woman

"...if boys are left to their own devices, they're happy to subsist on hamburgers and hot dogs, but it's..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...In early 2008, Jodi Stodder-Caldwell, an inmate at the Ellen Halbert SAFPF..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Urban Coyotes: Meet the neighbors

Keeping coyotes at bay without messing with the ecosystem

"...up at a school. Naturally, residents are concerned about children's safety. But coyotes may be getting a bad rap...."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Melissa Gaskill

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