Council Watch

Water Gate: Is LCRA Offering City a Whale of a Deal?

"...Lower Colorado River Authority more than $1 billion to extend the city's water supply for 50 years. The LCRA..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Framing the Border

Photography of the Region Between Mexico and the U.S.

"...of a moment in the cultural life of Central Texas. On a sunny Thursday morning in a gallery in..."

May 1, 1998 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Fisters showcase," creator Ariel De Leon says, "you can expect to cross boundaries between subcultures in ways that are..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...hits at least 65 degrease, there's still much in flux right now. School has started, the pumpkin spice latte..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Music to My Queers

Queer Vinyl Collective plays the chord of qmmunity creation, while Hyperreal and Blue Starlite screen a coming-out comedy classic

"...is that we create a space where no barriers exist and a safe and nurturing experience can be had..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin FC Scores, Austin Craft Beer Assists

Where beer and soccer intersect

"...beer crowd. Between the two groups, an elevated, artisanal experience is necessary in order to enjoy the product in..."

April 9, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: Longing for Our Queer QTs

"...go with the realization, "Oh, today would have been X or Y," Austin Pride hits pretty hard. Austin Pride's..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Luv Doc: More Than Just Friends

Life is not a Merchant Ivory Production

"...make a move she manages to make a quick exit. It is a confusing situation. I would like to..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Gay Place

Who knew the guys at Chain Drive had a "soft" opening?

"...Faires (the Scarecrow) joins Jomama Jones (Ozma) in Daniel Alexander Jones and Bobby Halvorson's wicked take on the next..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gayplace

Happy New Year's Gay!

"...Year's Eve section. Then stay tuned and check in next week/year as your GP krewe – Kate X, Andy,..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Culture Flash!

Art prize finalists, grants for a dancemaker and a new musical, and Mother Ginger

"...the national artists' advocacy organization United States Artists. Only 50 artists are selected annually for these unrestricted grants. Hay..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Cap Metro: The Quarter Cent Shuffle

Why Cap Metro takes a quarter-cent and then gives it back

"...away more than a hundred million dollars of its sales-tax income in the first place?..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

How to Get to Portland

Full recap of the Texecutioners triple win at last weekend's Battle Royale western regionals

"...to fruition. Twelve teams from the region (three from Texas, three from Colorado, plus Arizona, California, Missouri, New Mexico,..."

Oct. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Clear-Cutting Austin

Rapid growth laying waste to city's urban forest

"...the trees have no tongues." – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

If you want to cut government spending, legalize pot, plus more pearls on government spending (or lack thereof) and the Austin Film and Green festivals.

"...politics has you down, here is a chance to explore positive action...."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Report," published in The Austin Chronicle under the headline, "Tax Cheats Get Corporate Welfare." I also strongly object to..."

July 4, 2003 Column

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...Before September 11, 2001, the Texas Capitol was as welcoming and accessible as a public..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...to go before the cameras, lured by favorable currency exchange rates, economic incentive programs, and tax rebates that --..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Summer Film Calendar

Your month-to-month guide to summer film

"...is the evil mastermind who coerces a computer hacker (X-Men's Hugh Jackman) to steal millions in government funds. Dominic..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...into, and the cops showed up two hours and 15 minutes later, as they did many times then. We..."

March 2, 2001 Column

The Real Deal

"...regulations should apply to several parcels of land, totaling approximately 4,000 acres, owned by Stratus in Southwest Travis County...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Cry for Rainey

"...my window. The police station was across the park next door. The drug store (soda fountain and all) and..."

July 23, 1999 Column

Postmarks

We're Not Naive

"...I have 30 years of police experience. People I work with on the Avenue have decades..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Column

Room With a View

La Zona Rosa's Ripple Effect

"...Pratz's calm and rational side. What Pratz calls his "excited and negative side," however, has been more vocal of..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Business as Usual?

Freeport Strikes Gold, Spawns Scrutiny

"...Securities analysts are crediting Freeport's experience in Indonesia and their proven ability to operate a..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Only the Tip of the Iceberg...

"...* Austin Books, 5002 N. Lamar. A little bit of everything -- Star..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Books Feature

Books, Books, Books

The Summer of '95

"...follow its traditional beck and call. So why bother? Relax, get something cool to drink, and find a good..."

June 2, 1995 Books Feature

SXSW Film Review: For Worse

A divorced woman over 50 vs. the millennials in her life

"...be three? For Worse is the second movie of SXSW 2025 that focuses on a divorced woman in her..."

March 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark suit,..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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