The Luv Doc: A Barney Fife God's Universe

People are just no damn good

"...a small town a few hours from Austin. Over the years I have kept in touch with my classmates,..."

July 27, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines

"...City Council celebrates South by Southwest with the rest of us this week, resuming regular session March..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature

In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...One of Austin's most versatile theatre artists and a key player in elevating both the..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AFS Presents SXSW Film @ 25

Festival favorites and winners return

"...Spring is finally in the air, and so is the familiar feeling of anticipation..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Screens Feature by Acacia Coronado

ICE Attacks!

Immigration took a beating this year from both the federal and state government

"...Fear swept the immigrant community in February when U.S. Immigration and Cus­toms..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adler Pulls Frank Rodriguez Nomination

Aide won't serve on Charter Review Commission

"...Mayor Steve Adler has withdrawn the nomination of Frank Rodriguez, a mayoral aide and one..."

Nov. 1, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...In a blow to the state’s crusade to inject fear in the immigrant community,..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...puffs of bright pink, teal, and rose bounced up the Texas Capitol steps and stood, swaying to classical mariachi..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...a short period of hiding, she found refuge in the care of a woman named Jeannette. The supportive nurse..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Greg Abbott, Tree Killer

That attack on the Heritage Tree ordinance? A personal vendetta.

"...According to a June 12 report by the Texas Observer, Gov. Greg Abbott's proposal to block local..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Challenge to SB 4

Opponents to "sanctuary cities" bill ready for court battles

"...an act of exceptional cowardice, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the state's harsh "sanctuary cities" bill into law Sunday evening..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Six Hyde Park Assaults Reported in Last Month

APD says women joggers and walkers are being targeted

"...At least six women have been attacked in Hyde Park since April 7. According to a..."

May 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Mixed Messaging on Day of UT Attack

Students, APD parse rumors, mixed messaging on tragic day

"...The tragedy that shook the University of Texas campus Monday..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Fatal Stabbing at UT-Austin

One dead, three injured, and a suspect in custody

"...Kendrex J. White was arrested earlier this afternoon as the primary suspect in today’s on-campus stabbing, which killed one..."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...If any moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...Hackles shot up last week when news broke that the Westin had filed a $1 million lawsuit against nearby..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...Legislators are people, too. They like to smoke, drink, gamble – some launder money...."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...The Center for Reproductive Rights, representing a group of abortion..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...The appearance of Public Citizen Execu­tive Director Tom Smith at..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...The Center for Reproductive Rights, representing a group of abortion..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Transgender Students and Parents Say the State Is Putting Children in Danger

Is Texas' refusal to implement a national mandate state-sponsored bullying?

"...After watching The Lion King at age 3, Gabriella Noriega, curled up..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"..."The present-day composer refuses to die!"..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

AG Paxton Files Another Anti-Trans Lawsuit

Texas targets health care coverage in latest anti-transgender suit

"...an anti-LGBTQ legal rampage, Texas officials have filed yet another anti-transgender federal lawsuit...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Secret Life of Pets

Hollywood has the cure for those dog-day afternoons of summer

"...with questions. Here’s a fun one to anticipate on the drive home from The Secret Life of Pets: “Ma,..."

July 8, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Further Rulings

"...The U.S. Supreme Court gets the most headlines for big..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HB 2 Oral Arguments

Justices press both sides of Texas abortion law

"...They vowed to take it to the U.S. Supreme Court..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the SXSW Film Festival staff received about 1,500 narrative features..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lawmakers Continue Anti-Refugee Fight

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott do all they can to block families fleeing the Syrian Civil War

"...small restaurant, his wife and four children. But by the time the Karm al-Zeitoun massacre took place in his..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...After nearly a decade as a single mother raising a son, born from an unexpected pregnancy, she..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...he's just called for an effective complete rewrite of the U.S. Constitution: one that, purely coincidentally, would massively increase..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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