A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...Everybody running in, and many people observing, the current Austin ISD school board..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

There Is a Light That Will Never Go Out at Austin's Drive-In Theatres

Theatres may be shuttered, but the in-car cinema experience still shines bright

"...Everyone in the film distribution and screening business is nervous right now. It seemed like..."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...Just one week into 2020, and it already feels like the doom and gloom that..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

First Look: Garage's Food Program

Philip Speer innovates bar food with six easy dishes

"...After a trickle of high-profile closures and a still-rushing stream..."

June 10, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

After a Fashion

Stephen has been singing different words to 'Funiculì Funiculà' in the shower since he was a young lad

"...FIDDLESTICKS Did you hear the nasty rumor about Neiman Marcus closing its Domain..."

July 22, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

City Hall Hustle: Trouble Abhors a Vacuum

There's always room for argument at City Hall

"..."No matter how benign the agenda looks, there's always gonna be..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Boone to Austin Theatre

In 10 years of leading Frontera productions, Vicky Boone has touched many lives and changed the community.

"...Okay, time to play the It's a Wonderful Life game:..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A-to-Z Guide to Education in 1999

"...A is for Accountability ratings and Audits. This was the..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...The Oath of the Sword..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Camera Obscura..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Zero Waste, Black-Owned Startup Nurtures Community One Plant at a Time

Black Lives Veggies plants seeds of change

"...On a recent morning on East Austin farmland, a group of..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...On July 14, City Manager Spencer Cronk sat down (virtually of course) with News..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Guide to Getting a Beer During SXSW

Ditch the convention center and check these brewpubs

"...With SXSW on the brain, Austin likes to put on its elite game face..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Lauren Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine

That frazzled local who looks like he just stepped out of American Pie is actually one of the hottest DJs and producers going

"...Two surveillance cameras guard Wolfgang Gartner's white stone abode in suburban..."

May 13, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Five months ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...As our 2010 comprehensive planning effort bumps and grinds, it..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...Austin Chronicle: How does a city manager take an even-handed..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Restaurant Service: A Discussion

Twelve Austin professionals come to the table in an effort to define, demystify, and defend the most controversial aspect of dining out.

"...So, what is it about service in restaurants? How many times..."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

A Land Shaded in Melancholy Hues

The Austin Museum of Art exhibition "Visualizing the Blues: Images of the American South, 1862-1999" connects the blues aurally and visually, and reveals how the South, like the blues, is full of contradictions: dark and woeful yet beauteous and jubilant.

"...Etta James is wailing. From a scratchy vinyl 45 comes..."

March 8, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been

Austin Community Television's First Quarter-Century

"..."Ladies and gentlemen, the Rolling Stones." So begins the 25-year-old..."

June 5, 1998 Screens Feature by Michael Bertin

A Big Tent

Two Largest Jewish Congregations Join Dell Campus

"...Rep. Lloyd Doggett and then-Mayor Bruce Todd join the Dell family and others..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Andy Langer

Are Rainbows a No-Go at Leander ISD?

Rainbow flags removed from Cypress Elementary School classroom before first day

"...Vibrant rooms decorated at a teacher's own expense may be..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

The Luv Doc: A Barney Fife God's Universe

People are just no damn good

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

July 27, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

A Cure for What Trails You

The National Park Service lends a hand

"...The recently passed city bonds won't be the only thing pumping up..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

In Space

Voting isn't easy

"...Voting isn't easy. Our government used to make this painfully obvious. Without..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

A Kansas City Switch

"...If it's any comfort to television fans, there is life after network..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

Mexic-Arte’s Mix ‘n’ Mash Exhibit Offers a Trip Down Memory Lane

Collaborative show highlights nostalgia and heritage

"...Your favorite childhood show, the smell of your best friend’s house,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by Miranda Garza

A First Look at Sway in West Lake Hills

The neon lotus sigil expands its empire

"...Six years later and now with a third location, New Waterloo's..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Being a Volunteer

"...Being a volunteer in your community is one of the greatest..."

July 19, 1996 Column

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