An Ill Wind With 'Air Conditions'

Housecore Horror chiller on Vimeo now

"...one of the creepiest shorts from the film programming, Air Conditions, has erupted online...."

Nov. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Real “Bernie” Sues Prison System, Is Allowed Air-Conditioned Cell

Man who inspired dark comedy files lawsuit over prison heat

"...has been granted an additional 30 days in an air-conditioned cell...."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fight for $15 Protests Fast Food Working Conditions

Rallies come on heels of negative labor report on Austin restaurants

"...In a workplace said to be without a functioning air-conditioner over the summer, Binzha, a cashier, could barely withstand..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Elderly Residents Raise Concerns About Conditions at Primrose of Shadow Creek

The City Council lets affordable housing projects go "out of service"

"..."senior living apartment community," houses many residents who use wheelchairs or walkers. Some have medical conditions that require them..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Up in the Air, Down in the Dust

Photogallery from this weekend's Texas Toast Jam

"...Drive in this weekend, but that made it perfect conditions for the Texas Toast Jam. Sponsored by BMX components..."

June 2, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...with Hellfire missiles and top-secret military missions, former U.S. Air Force medic Gene Robinson was looking for a way..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

TDCJ Fails to Protect Prisoners From Extreme Heat

At least 14 have died since 2007

"...that when left indoors one answer two questions: Is air conditioning available? And, will the house stay cool "through..."

April 23, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bombshell

Finding sympathy in Fox’s #MeToo moment by ignoring everything else about Fox

"...The odious working conditions for female on-air talent at Fox News and the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Germinal

"...to Maheu's team and the two quickly become friends. Conditions in the mines, meanwhile, are becoming more hazardous by..."

June 3, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Amid Record Heat, Texas Locks Prisoners Down, Reducing Shower Access

Advocates feel decision is retaliation

"...to cool their bodies in cells that are not air-conditioned, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced Sept. 6..."

Sept. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

A Shot at Glory

"...McCoist and Robert Duvall. It might sound like a fairly standard sports movie transplanted to the Scottish Highlands --..."

May 10, 2002 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Some State Prison Cells Are Far Too Cold, Families Report

Texas prison agency denies some claims

"...the suffering their loved ones endured in cells without air conditioning. Now, some of the same families are describing..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...here last year for an unusual reason: Texas' horrendous air pollution problem. A nationally respected Sierra Club organizer, Hernandez..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Don’t Breath Today or Tomorrow

Ozone Watch Level Orange Alerts

"...The Clean Air Force of Central Texas has issued an alert –..."

May 28, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

The Supremes Take a Hit

The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states' rights, pot, and the Constitution?

"...Angel McClary Raich, now 39, was confined to a wheelchair, with multiple serious illnesses. Raich suffers from scoliosis, temporomandibular..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Live Shot: Syd Arthur

Another shoe-horned festival venue takes down UK proggers

"...showcasing bands get shoehorned into non-music venues. Despite its air of puffed-up velvet rope-ism, Haven didn’t even afford Tuesday’s..."

March 11, 2014 Music Post by Greg Beets

Farmers Market Report: April 14-15, 2013

Rhubarb and squash blossoms have arrived

"...how I cherish these last few blast of cool air before the heat sets in!..."

April 12, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...– almost human. His head is smaller and less hairy than that of a typical chimp, his nose smaller..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Much Mold?

AISD's notion of mold remediation might be too little money, too few schools.

"...track health complaints that could be related to indoor air quality, and years of less-than-diligent maintenance on district schools,..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The State Claims No One Is Dying From 120+° F Heat in Prisons

Part 2: The state’s response to the prison heat crisis

"...in the Dr. Lane Murray Unit, a prison without air conditioning. They knew the temperature was hotter than 100..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

McMoldy High School?

For one McCallum High student, every day is a sick day

"...the 81 schools in the 2002 bond to receive repairs associated with water intrusion, and the 2004 bond pumped..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

CSI: Travis County

Why Is the Medical Examiner's Office so screwed up?

"...death. "I'm looking at this guy – tall, handsome, silver-haired, grandfatherly – thinking he must be full of wisdom..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Primrose Residents Face Mold, Broken A/C, and Security Issues

Seniors living in the complex are still seeking relief

"...a 55 and older community, raised the alarm about conditions at the property. The Chronicle reported how, in August..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Eric Mitchell Speaks!

"...talk-show hosts have enthusiastically promoted Mitchell's candidacy on the air...."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...sides said they had compromised to come to a fair disposition...."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Lobbying to Save Lives in Texas Prisons

It'll cost $500 million to get A/C in prisons

"...Haggerty had diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma – conditions that can be worsened by heat. She had been..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Preserving a 'Special Kind of Place'

Scott Swearingen on the ‘environmental city’

"...for infrastructure in the Hill Country and the Blackland Prairie, and what happened was a few – not all,..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

"...was pretty much in shock," says Drummond. "[Capital Metro Chairman of the Board] Harry Jones forbid it from being..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

WilCo Animal Advocates Hire Bulldog Attorney

Attorney Bill Aleshire hired to press for more vigor in Sheriff's Office animal cruelty and neglect investigation into Williamson County Regional Shelter

"...Griffin's office, based on a police report stating that conditions at the shelter warranted an investigation. Aleshire's clients suspect..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...managing the box office. We, and others, were there fairly constantly. My late evenings were often spent over at..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

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