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"...would like to both thank you and chide you for your article published in today's Chronicle about Tesía Samara..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column

Making Everyone Happy

The state's textbook adoption process focuses more on pleasing everyone than on teaching children.

"...is taught? Texas' recent hearings on the statewide adoption of social studies textbooks, which began July 17 and ended..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Picnic in a Cemetery

Food and Festivities of Dias de Los Muertos

"...and ribbons strewn throughout the little cemetery near the Art Carved ring plant caught my eye as I drove..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Food Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 22-28

"...arrested, I conclude he didn't get to enjoy some of the activities he relished. Was he immoral? Not exactly,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Naked City

"...After the years of protests, testy neighborhood meetings, and a bitter lawsuit, the..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...After years of calls from parents and community groups to take bilingualism..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

Right now, and for at least the next three years of this administration, the United States of America is not being governed. Hurricane Katrina demonstrated, and Iraq every day confirms, that the powers-that-be are dysfunctional. We are on our own.

"...myself and to you about the crisis I see before us ... just when I wish hardest that I'm..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

The Long, Hot Summer

Books to Spend Your Summer With

"...illustration by Jason Stout You know you're in for a long, hot summer when the weather has hit..."

June 5, 1998 Books Feature

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"...progressive, environmentally friendly candidates. However, your "close call" endorsement of Karen Sonleitner over Jeff Heckler, after great editorial "deliberations,"..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Poetry in Emotion

Katherine Catmull never intended to pursue a career in acting. In fact, she seriously avoided it for as long as she could, choosing instead to earn her degree in English literature. Why is revealed in this profile of one of Austin's most sophisticated and literate performers.

"...pawing at her cheek in an emotionally striking combination of terror and wonder. It was as if she could..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Just Can't Get Enough

More Summer Reading

"...praise fiction lovers heaped on the gritty Bastard Out of Carolina, Cavedweller by Dorothy Allison (E.P. Dutton, $24.95 hard)..."

June 12, 1998 Books Feature

"My Uncle Has a Barn...."

Theatre Is Thriving in Some Surprising Places Outside Austin

"...illustration by Robert Faires Who needs a theatre for puttin' on a play... when wyou've a perfectly good..."

June 20, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Campus Carry and Open Carry Move Forward

Senate Bills 11 and 17 move to full Senate

"...On Thursday, during introductions for Senate Bills 11 and 17 – known colloquially as..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Desk Set

Its inaugural class – equipped with cameras, computers, and expert instruction – wades into a sea of possibility

"...action. And they all have the nascent cinematic chops of filmmakers far beyond their years ... which are 14,..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...Mad gods, spurting space barbarians and a head full of metal. Yes, Fantastic Fest has announced its first wave..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

Chasing Amy

Painting lamps, chasing elephants, and singing with Alejandro Escovedo: Amy Cook jumps into the pool

"...Amy Cook seats herself on the basement floor of the not-yet-open Hotel Havana in San Antonio. The room..."

April 9, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Our PUD process is broken. … Our..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I don't see anything wrong with the..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Market Watch

Are the big five of Austin's busy farmers' markets competing or cooperating?

"...Farmers' Market opened at Republic Square park in May of 2003. Why did the market garner such publicity and..."

April 9, 2004 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...my book, New Year's Eve celebrations always seem like forced affairs. Partygoers get all gussied up to fete the..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

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City Centerpiece

"...This letter is in response to last week's article about the future of Palmer Auditorium, the City Coliseum,..."

July 31, 1998 Column

The Pen-Ultimate Fest

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriting Conference & Festival

"...Free-for-all with Dennis Hopper, Bud Shrake and Oliver Stone photograph..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

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"...good woman, who has lost her way. She voted for $80 million in corporate welfare under the guise of..."

May 3, 2002 Column

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Left Behind

AISD moves to close Webb Middle School – and transfer the "merchandise"

"...different between the United States and the home countries of his students, who are all recent immigrants enrolled in..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Public Notice

Local events to benefit good causes.

"...Art and Kids..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Building a Path to Literacy

Educators and nonprofits work to close the achievement gap in Dove Springs

"...One of the challenges facing the neighborhood is literacy. Dove Springs'..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

AISD Budget

District may have resources to reverse cuts if it can muster the courage to raise taxes

"...AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione will have to retire, at least for the time..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

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"...my living as a musician and had the good fortune to be playing with a group that was included..."

May 10, 2002 Column

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Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...been Bruce Todd, ...hung out at the table reserved for conservative consultants Emory & Young to leisurely watch the..."

May 16, 1997 Column

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