Letters at 3AM

As events unfolded on September 11, it became difficult to overcome the impression that no one was in charge.

"...landed at a base near Shreveport, La. Incredibly, at 12:51, there is footage of a Taliban news conference by..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...no ceiling mentioned in the TX Water Code Ch. 51.339 & 51.351 -- referred to in these bills. The..."

May 11, 2001 Column

Tomcats

"...the others get, you know, married. When Michael loses $51,000 to Vegas bad guy Carlos (Maher), he hatches a..."

March 30, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Endorsements

"...presidential race discussing the astounding facts that more than 51% of the nation's discretionary appropriations are consumed by the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...presidential race discussing the astounding facts that more than 51% the nation's discretionary appropriations are consumed by the military..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

49th-Inning Stretch

Both the players and the announcer have the same dreams of going to the major leagues. The difference between the players and announcer Mike Capps is that none of the young men on the roster of the Round Rock Express earned an Emmy nomination, covered the Persian Gulf War for CNN, or did a 10-hour marathon broadcast of the end of the 51-day Branch Davidian siege in Waco.

"...a 10-hour marathon broadcast of the end of the 51-day Branch Davidian siege in Waco...."

Sept. 1, 2000 Sports Feature by Mike Butts

Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...to follow its own hostage negotiation guidelines during the 51-day standoff...."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

In the ongoing trial in Waco, the Branch Davidians’ attorney is arguing that the FBI was too quick to resort to massive weaponry during its siege on the Davidians’ compound, endangering the lives of women and children inside.

"...that the FBI used against the Davidians during the 51-day siege that killed 84 people, including four Bureau of..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Cross Examination

An El Paso medical supplier says the American Red Cross took part in an illegal scheme to ship medical supplies and other goods into Mexico without paying import taxes, and conspired to keep it a secret even after he was wrongfully imprisoned as a direct result.

"...So far, Andrews, a 51-year-old businessman who has crisscrossed the United States and Mexico..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

High-Tech Heist

A former Power Computing company employee stole memory modules and drew a 25-year prison sentence.

"...in two lots for $120 apiece. Reeves had made $51,000 on the deal, though he'd told Pierce he only..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Agent Sage

Retired FBI agent Byron Sage is still defending FBI's role at Waco.

"...most recognizable. He was the lead negotiator during the 51-day standoff. His pale blue eyes, handsome face, and neatly..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Our Lying Eyes

A New Revelation, like its predecessor, Waco: Rules of Engagement, will face an uphill climb with the intellectual and political establishment.

"...that view because they had seen much of the 51-day Waco siege on television. They saw Mt. Carmel burn..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Dick J. Reavis

Postmarks

The beefs this week: Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce on CNN, genetically engineered foods, Steamboat, John Aielli, Paul Minor, and more.

"...Bodmann's "Science Is God" rambling ["Postmarks," Vol. 18, No. 51]...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Column

Where Bush Is Banking on Votes

"...New York 2,550.56 Alaska 1,861.65 Ohio 1,669.21 North Carolina 1,083.51 New Jersey 880.66 Indiana 851.28 New Mexico 803.41 Maryland..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...31. HB 513 Patricia Gray (D-Galveston) Business and Labor..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Momfest: the Schedule

"...10pm, Pegasus 51: The Audience (Lorca's classic by a new company looking..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Arts Feature

Foul Pay

Football Is Golden

"...school in 1990 had graduated by 1996. By comparison, 51% of the male athletes who entered in 1990 got..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The September Bond Election: Three Proposals

"...Citizens Bond Advisory Committee $334,721,000 0 $334,721,000 Slusher/Spelman/Watson $335,243,000 $51,850,000 $387,093,000 Griffith/Garcia/Lewis $349,812,000 $51,204,000 $401,016,000..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Column

Shooting Spelce in a Barrel

Bush and Bush Land a Free Ad

"...become a member [of NAHP] if it is not 51% Hispanic-owned. I have mixed feelings about that. I see..."

March 13, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

March 10 Primary Election Results

"...Tom Pauken 29.7% 24.6% Land Commissioner (R) *David Dewhurst 51.2% 48.1% Jerry Patterson 41.7% 41.2% Don Loucks 7.1% 10.7%..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Travis County Election Results

"...7.1% 64.6% 50.7% 40.9% Near South Liberal 8.7% 58.5% 51.0% 41.6% North Central Liberal 12.3% 44.8% 62.6% 54.0% Far..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

The Hispanic Factor

Place 5 Poses Moral Quandary for Some Latino Voters

"...flag for Glen Maxey," he said of the District 51 representative who broke tradition when he successfully ran for..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Slow Burn

Waco: The Rules of Engagement

"...In this visual age, seeing is believing. But it's..."

May 2, 1997 Screens Feature by Dick J. Reavis

Moneybags Moffett

Another Fine Pay Day for Jim Bob

"...that the appraisal district county valued Freeport's operation at $51.3 million. The company is disputing $37.645 million of that..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Election Aftermath

Bathing in Napalm

"...fourth behind Ross Perot and ahead of the Libertarian (1,851 votes), Natural Law Party (660) and U.S. Taxpayers Party..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Election Results

Statewide Races

"...State Representative District 51: Glen Maxey (D) 72%..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...driver in a vehicle behind the bus and injuring 51 others. On March 29, 42-year-old Jerry Hernandez was arrested..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...Austin ISD data analyst, said February testing data shows 51.7% of tested high schoolers have met the criteria so..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...presentation of select awards. Unlike in past years, all 51 award categories will not be announced live onstage, but..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...presentation of select awards. Unlike in past years, all 51 award categories will not be announced live onstage, but..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

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