Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Council should remember the First Rule of Holes: When you're in one, stop digging.

"...(Perhaps I repeat myself.) If only our heroes could go back in time! Change that one decision that spelled..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How Can We Miss Them If They Won't Go Away?

Although the Die is not quite Sine, the buzz is already of a Legislative special session.

"...News department we've been feeling pretty sorry lately for Gov. Rick Perry. While the rest of us have been..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Michael King

20 Years of Austin Gifts

... And a slew of other local businesses celebrating significant anniversaries

"...In case you hadn't heard, The Austin Chronicle is celebrating 20 years in Austin. We've seen..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

You Can't Go Home Again

Chronicle writer Jesse Sublett on why James Crumley, whose mystery The Final Country has recently been published, is the best writer from Texas to disown the state.

"...out two classics in a row -- The Last Good Kiss (1978) and Dancing Bear (1983) -- Crumley has..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...a "Psycho Educational, Cognitive and Behavioral Program for Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety and Most Related Obsessive/Compulsive Disorders." When I..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"..."Nothing." He said sadly. "She passed away 17 months ago."..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Mr. Smith Goes to Austin

Writer / director Kevin Smith discusses his new film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

"...how to make funny movies. On August 13, the Austin Film Society will present the regional premiere of Smith's..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Possible Plan of Action for 10th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

"...booth and chug a drink in 2 seconds flat! Go back for more hot sauce -- doncha luv it!?..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature

The Show Must Go On

"...At 9:15am Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, the Austin Music Network met its newest fate -- and its..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Jewish in Austin

A Texas Jewboy Misses Home

"...One of the main reasons I moved to Austin was to feel Jewish again. I had a really..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

New Podcast Listens to Austin 24 Hours at a Time

KUT stays in one place to get a better sense of the town we live in

"...In a constantly growing and changing city like Austin, a person can easily get lost in the hustle..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Hasina Shah

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...with this actually, as that saying means don’t waste good things on those who don’t appreciate them. This, on..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...90-second spot, Duval comes off as a tough and good-natured Hill Country mom – especially, later in the campaign..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Event Celebrates New Austin Poet Laureate Program

KB Brookins and Amanda Johnston on what it means to be a poetry city

"...its relationship with other selves encapsulates the spirit of Austin’s inaugural poet laureate program kickoff party. Dubbed “Austin Is..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

The Austin Chronic: On Joint Rolling, Wonderment, and Turning 40

“Am I feeling anything yet?”

"...and swaddling babies. Had I been born 40 centuries ago in Egypt, I think I’d be pretty talented at..."

July 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups drew guns and shot. A 32-year-old man..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...The James Beard Award-winning chef, owner and co-founder of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...up eating sunflower seeds at summer camp.1017 E. Sixth, exploretock.com/pastabaraustin..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

Austin’s Longest-Running Stand-Up Showcase Ends After a Decade of Making Stars

Sure Thing is a wrap at 512

"...Two transplants arrive in Austin and meet at a coffee shop open mic. A..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?

The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town

"...moss, an edible red algae. This small, reddish-purple seaweed goes by a few names – some call it Irish..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...To celebrate the genre's golden jubilee, we've rounded up a list of local and..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...demand this summer, but breaking its own generation records. Austin Energy has been a leader in solar for decades,..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Where to Find Tequila Around Austin

Our favorite orders at a dozen-plus bars and restaurants

"...on the face of the sun, but at least Austin understands the importance of having tequila on the menu...."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...and emcee, he had created the event a decade ago as a space for authors to read a single..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Never’s Post-Punk Introduction and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Malik Baptiste, Felt Out, and more

"...Never, “Hard to Go”..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Texas boom. Their Green Gate Farms property in North­east Austin, which they've rented for 17 years, shrunk from 10..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Review: Austin Opera’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sharp Sondheim staging could benefit from some musical raggedness

"...It was also only a matter of time before Austin Opera would give it a go. its first musical..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Must-Try Austin Tacos

Where to satiate your taco cravings around town

"...Whether you’re seeking out your own go-to or looking to expand past your tried-and-true favorites, here..."

Oct. 4, 2022 Food Post

The Verde Report: Austin FC and the Virtue of Making Mistakes

Is perfection overrated?

"...Whoever's been writing the scripts for Austin FC's sophomore season is clearly in need of some..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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