A Tale of Two Soccer Stadiums

Will Austin get both, one, or none?

"...statement on Monday that it considers Butler Shores, the parkland behind Zach Theatre, as a "virtually perfect" site for..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Your Weekend in Film

These people go forth by going for broke

"...will have to muster every ounce of their passion and strength. Naturally, obstacles are in the way. Read on..."

Nov. 30, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Justice League

Another ho-hum entry to the DC Extended Universe

"...Adams, Jeremy Irons, Henry Cavill, Ciarán Hinds, Diane Lane and Joe Morton...."

Nov. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Who Is Cast in the Story of Austin Food?

Eight underrepresented views from the local food scene

"...Rising property values and stiff competition mean restaurants live and die by media..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

Richard Linklater on His New Film Last Flag Flying

Cranston, Carell, and Fishburne star in the director’s most mature film to date

"...of war, are not just a matter of right and wrong. When it comes to how we prop up..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...Oct. 2, before he was taken into custody – and during a status hearing that day, told Reposa he..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What’cha Watchin’?

Real life is hardcore enough. Music Editor Raoul Hernandez finds sweet escapism in streaming kinder, gentler TV.

"...Bad, Dexter – the immortals serve up scarring violence. And not even particularly bloodthirsty most of the time, just..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Column

Into The Adventure Zone With Griffin McElroy

Local podcaster tells how his brother, his brother, and he turned a game of Dungeons & Dragons into storytelling magic

"...whatsoever. It's coincidentally also one of my favorite books, and not only is it not on paper, it was..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...None of us much want to spend our leisure time..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Cult of Nick Curran Remembers His Guitar Genius

From rhythm & blues to rockabilly and punk, the late Austin shredder lived to subvert genres

"...Curran deconstruct his antihero anthem "No Fun." Growlin', prowlin', and rippin' hot-wired solos worthy of T-Bone Walker, the tattooed..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Fantastic Fest Interview: Applecart

Into the woods with the media satire horror flick

"...castmate Brea Grant, along with young stars Shauna Case and Sophie Dalah, in a tale of murder, mystery, politics,..."

Sept. 27, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...Chronicle’s CodeNEXT conversation with Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and Council Member Greg Casar, found below...."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...every campus, as well as spending on districtwide facilities and infrastructure. However, about $636 million of the $1.134 billion..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

War of the Folk Fests

Driftwood Music Fest and Old Settler’s face off

"...debut next spring on the same date as OSMF and in the same location from which the latter was..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Uncle Staple and Austin’s 13th Annual Independent Media Expo

The weekend of fannish revelry and indie-comics celebration returns

"...Marchesa location to release a weekend of fan-mobbed revelry and DIY merch and so much indie-comics-and-related-subcultural-goodness at Austin’s Millennium..."

Sept. 4, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Houston, You Have a Problem

Let's not make the same one here

"...between a number of others regarding flood relief efforts and preparedness – saying "To any who dismiss need for..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback: Touring Austin's Latin Record Stores

Discotecas outnumber Anglo record shops

"...Here's a statistic that may shock you. There are more Latino record stores in Austin (discotecas) than..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

CodeNEXT: Conditions for Overlays

Draft 2.0 being readied for Sept. 15

"...on Friday, Sept. 15. City staff responsible for the land use code rewrite revealed the date almost as an..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Meet Austin’s Funk Prodigy D-Madness

Blind purveyor of soul, hip-hop, and reggae takes us behind the curtain

"...I take no offense. I am blind. That's pure and simple."..."

July 28, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...a hot day in Austin, Texas, with a margarita and a beautiful woman. I finished it in Key West...."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Hyde Park Theatre's The Moors

This production of Jen Silverman’s play is an engaging cocktail of Gothic mystery, modern absurdity, and stunning surprises

"...but I have recently attended a production of note, and I wish to speak at length on it...."

July 14, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

DVDanger: Don't Knock Twice

Home release horror, plus J-horror streaming news and more

"...than eliciting laughs, it takes an established horror trope and throws it into a cold-flamed inferno...."

July 9, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Three Food Tours That Will Leave You Hungry for More

Everything from food trucks to famed Austin restaurants

"...shower after Bikram yoga. With all our side hustles and social commitments (not to mention our busy dog-walking schedule),..."

July 7, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Margaret Moser Tribute: Charlie Sexton

The United Nations of Margaret

"...of the action. It was never just one thing, and you never knew what it would be...."

June 30, 2017 Music Feature by William Harries Graham

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...Champions Tract 3, a slim triangle of undeveloped land along FM 2222 in what still looks like relatively..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Hightower Report: Would Even the Craziest World Leader Behave Like Trump?

Oh, hell no!

"...with these people? The Trumpsters in the White House and Congress, I mean...."

June 30, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report: Will You Enlist in Donald Trump’s War?

Afghanistan all over again

"...certainly is militaristic – he's bellicose, likes to issue commands, and is constantly firing off militant tweets at anyone..."

June 16, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...are rounding up undocumented immigrants on the state's highways and roads and pushing them into a pipeline for deportation..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...the Legislature's budget arguments almost done, the film, TV, and video-game industries nervously await the fate of the Texas..."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Exit Interview: Animal Services Chief Tawny Hammond

Hammond championed no-kill shelter policy in Austin

"...Accepting the new position and leaving Austin wasn't an easy decision, Hammond told the..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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