Austin At Large: Cars That Go “Boom!”

Let's never be desperate enough to hook up with Elon Musk, OK?

"...I had not thought that Austin's lack of a goofy giant landmark statue would serve..."

May 29, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re spending time with

"...Los Coast's first foray into country music preceded the Austin psych-soul troupe leaving on tour last year. A cover..."

May 8, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Chronicle Readers Share What They Love and Miss About Austin

Everything from restaurants to neighbors to long, stress-free walks

"...We asked you to share what you miss about Austin and you didn't disappoint. Below find some of our..."

April 28, 2020 Chronolog Post

Austin at Large: Everything’s Different Now

The new normal requires a lot of willpower, but also the chance to do things better

"...schools, ending Medicaid, deregulation, etc.). Right now, it's just noise, with our political systems basically on hold. But our..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Take It From a Ninja ...

You know, you could just not say anything. Try that.

"...at the tragic murder/suicide scene on South Congress (see "Austin Police Open Internal Investigation Into South Congress Stabbing"), Greg..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...(of all ages, but set in motion primarily by Austin-area students) were joining a worldwide movement to alter that..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: Mapping the Transition Zones

Ever so slowly, City Hall learns to govern without consensus

"...If you've been following Austin's effort to reform its broken and obsolete land use..."

May 3, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Want to hear the music that Austinites are buzzing about right now, before they bust out..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Fast Forward Austin Does Compute

New-music champions science the shit out of its upcoming concert with The Difference Engine

"...but for aural adventure and sonic stimulation, Fast Forward Austin is tough to beat. The compositions play with rhythm,..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Best Austin Music Controversies of 2017

The year in quarrel

"...balls. Thus we look back on the year in Austin music through the stories that caused shock, outrage, and..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...even in 2017, walking into a dance club in Austin feels cheesy. Despite a recent electronic music boom, house..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Austin Classical Guitar's i/we

Events such as this concert are using sound and music to share the experiences of refugees

"...schedule read: "Help us welcome the newest Texans." Some Austin arts organizations have been doing just that with events..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Molly Kendrick

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...of a city more defined by its bars than Austin, but choosing just which bars define the city sure..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The International Waters of Austin’s Concert Scene

Party barges bring summer shows to cooler locales

"...to go with each story. Find more playlists at austinchronicle.com/summer-fun...."

May 19, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Bergstrom's Continuing Expansion

New terminal restores some 1950s glamour to the airport

"...it's chrome frames here and starburst patterns there. Even Austin-Bergstrom International Air­port is getting in on the act: Midcentury..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Pioneer Steve Marsh Climbs the Star Ladder

Ex-Terminal Mind vocalist explores outré galaxies in Evil Triplet

"...most of the hustle and bustle at a South Austin eatery during Sunday brunch. In his long leather coat,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin’s Popular Gallery of Graffiti Searches for a New Location

Keeping HOPE alive

"...who lived down the street when he moved to Austin as a teen in the 1970s, the gallery brings..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

A Joyful Noise

How Saengerrunde Hall learned to sing a new tune

"...Scholz opened his tavern and cafe in post-Civil War Austin, little did he know that his enterprise would go..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Who Benefits From a Reconnected Austin?

"..."value creation" touted as a benefit of the Reconnect Austin plan may have side effects, says Bo McCarver. McCarver..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Playback: Austin Psych Fest Peaks

The sixth annual Austin Psych Fest preps for a peak head trip

"...The musical head trip known as Austin Psych Fest finds a new home Friday through Sunday:..."

April 26, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Reggae Fest

Auditorium Shores, Friday, April 16, 2010

"...Living in Austin can be crazy stressful: All the noise, traffic, congestion,..."

April 16, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

City Sweeps Its Problems to East Austin

"...Dear Editor, Until I moved to East Austin about a year ago, I never realized the vast..."

May 24, 2008 Postmarks

Point Austin: Wish Lists

AFSCME steps up to the council budget table, and the bonds begin to take shape

"...San Antonio is worse, per capita), what is taking Austin so long?..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin Is Just Dallas-Fort Worth Waiting to Happen

"...Dear Editor, The Keep Austin Weird campaign is an effort to preserve and empower..."

May 11, 2005 Postmarks

Point Austin: Candidate Scramble

A human tragedy overshadows the campaign two-steps, but the dance goes on

"...fully realized how deeply she had touched so many Austin lives over the course of her work as a..."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Music Minus Wynn

In front of screaming fans, the mayor smashes a guitar over his own head

"...afford to spend our civic time fussing over the Austin Music Network? We should be proud. But wait, you..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Running Scared

Time waits for no one -- especially not the Downtown Austin Alliance or the Austin Music Network -- at the City Hall sausage factory.

"...the City Council could instead host programs on the Austin Music Network. What would they play? "Wipeout"? "I'm a..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council prepares to decide which charter amendments go before the voters.

"...the city charter costs nothing while promising to improve Austin public life, well, there you go. The devil makes..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Some brave suggestions on the city budget from someone whose job isn't subject to voter opinion.

"...embarrassing to politicians than to honchos at Motorola. In Austin, City Hall continues to contort itself to avoid reductions..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Love Children

Political commentary on the minor candidates for mayor

"...or Eric Mitchell "legitimate" candidates, the pop-lib-anarchist wing of Austin politics will freak out and lecture you about true..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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