Austin @ Large: The Fall Season

Will the City Council schedule bring breakout hits or fabulous flops?

"...It's back to real work, sort of, for the Austin City Council this week, after a curious summer much..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: The Big-Box Big Deal

Little things mean a lot, but design standards aren't simply superficial

"...some time ago, at least to the degree that Austin can do much about it on its own. It's..."

April 2, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Time to Repeal SOS?

What's really at stake in the proposed Temple-Inland deal

"...Our Springs Ordinance and pursue other strategies for managing growth and protecting water quality in the southwest quadrant of..."

Jan. 16, 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

Jesus Garza goes out on top, but not necessarily to universal acclaim.

"...thus beginning Garza's 20-year ascent up the city of Austin ladder. (From 1988 to 1993, Garza worked in Corpus..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council greets the Gus Garcia Era.

"...Gus Garcia got to do in office was declare Austin a disaster area. That act, of course, pertained to..."

Nov. 30, 2001 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

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...says, puffing on a cigarette in his mother's South Austin home, a house that's occupied a rural lot south..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

Hot Corners: Land Use, Light Rail, and Smart Growth

"...is actually re-development, as in infill, as in Smart Growth, as in the worst nightmare of many Austin neighborhoods...."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...In Austin, these are good days for getting that razzle-dazzle rush..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...like there will be a new, permanent superintendent at Austin ISD by early December. And it'll probably be the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AI Experts Gather in Austin to Consider Ethics, White Men, and Mass Layoffs

Preparing for an AI world

"...said Tim during the Applied Intelligence Live! conference in Austin. “Failure to do so could lead to negative consequences..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Malik Baptiste’s Statement of Self and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Holy Wave, Explosions in the Sky, and more

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Four Austin Chefs Champion the Texas Food & Wine Alliance with Off the Menu Supper Club

Richter & Czyszczon & Sawicki & Fojtasek stoke a live fire

"...But this is Austin, see, where – regardless of the city’s rampant growth..."

May 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Professional Tennis Comes to Austin

From champs to fan faves, eight players to watch at the ATX Open

"...In another sign of Austin's growth, the city is hosting its first professional tennis..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Post by Rod Machen

Austin at Large: Asymmetrical Info Warfare

Scorched-earth polarization makes us see our foes’ weaknesses as strengths

"...On Monday night at the Austin Film Society theater at the Linc, I had the..."

May 13, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: It's a Season, Not Just a Day

Showdown at the Batcave, Part 2: Isn’t this just lining the developers’ pockets?

"...have a checkered past when it comes to the growth wars of the last 30 years, particularly from BB&F's..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Film Festival Reviews: The Souvenir Part II

Joanna Hogg's sequel is the portrait of the artist as filmmaker

"...Those decisions compliment and inform Byrne's performance, her organic growth reflected in the calendar of seasonal flowers at her..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dr. K Becomes Austin’s First Female, Black-Owned Cannabusiness

Diversifying the industry’s green rush

"...spent three years in L.A. before coming back to Austin in 2008 – but I was very naive about..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Origins of a Green Identity Dives into the Growth of a Community

KLRU and Living Springs celebrate Austin's eco-pioneers

Jan. 15, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...I wanted to talk to someone who's been around Austin and Texas politics for a while, who understands how..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

An Intergenerational Vision for the Austin Music Awards

AMA Director Nedda Tehrany wants everyone to see themselves in the show

"...down Nedda Tehrany. Nevertheless, duties as director of the Austin Music Awards have managed to briefly stabilize the shape-shifting..."

March 6, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Two Pups, One Austin Chef

Nutrient-dense ready-to-eat dog food could help alleviate dog's symptoms and finicky habits

"...Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) guidelines for Growth/All Life Stages...."

Feb. 14, 2020 Features Feature by Zelly Martin

Austin at Large: We Have Had It With That Guy

Republicans, come get your bros. Dems, get out your voters.

"...now braying about the threat posed by his fellow Austinites who have to live in tents under the bridges..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Wave of Elegant Dinnerware in Austin

Eliana Bernard elevates everyday dining

"...accounting degree in the McCombs School of Business at UT-Austin. "At that moment I decided to look at other..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Quick Skim of What's on the Ballot Outside Austin

"...Since Austin city elections were moved to November, the Travis County..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dive Deeper Into the World of Mezcal in Austin

It's agave all day at these local bars

"...Once mezcal fever hit Austin, the spirit spread like wildfire, showing up on bar..."

March 1, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Concordia University Organizing Austin’s First Varsity E-Sports Program

School plan approves practice space and on-campus arena

"...private college is taking the unusual step of organizing Austin's first varsity e-sports program, complete with scholarships, a full-time..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Far East Fest Celebrates Asian Food and Culture in Austin

All-you-can-eat bites from every corner of Asia

"...East Fest is an all-you-can-eat adventure with 30-40 of Austin’s best Asian restaurants preparing a wide variety of dishes..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Food Post by Caitlin Davis

Austin at Large: Cracking the Code

Change in our city will move at the speed of trust

"...sociopolitical and cultural and partisan choices that influence all Austinites, not just the 10% who give a rip about..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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