Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...came to the finals for the Funniest Person in Austin Contest. The Detroit native, a third-place finisher in 2014,..."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Airport Back up to Speed

Post-flood repairs complete at ABIA, in time for Thanksgiving

"...Something for which to be thankful: As of yesterday Austin Bergstrom International Airport is running at normal levels after..."

Nov. 18, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival: Memoria

Teens adrift in nihilism from the mind of James Franco

"...school student Ivan (Sam Dillon) contemplating jumping into the water from the Golden Gate Bridge, his mind flashing back..."

Nov. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Steve Davis

No Smoking, Austin: 10 Years Later

Chronicle revisits smoking ban at bars, music venues

"...On May 7, 2005, Austin citizens cast their ballots regarding an ordinance to ban..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

Point Austin: Budget in a Box

The budget year begins with the annual forecast

"...that "all funds" number includes all the "enterprise" departments (Austin Energy, Austin Water, Convention Center, etc.) that are basically..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Gazing Back at Other Worlds Austin

Time Lapse dominates Cthulhie awards, plus festival highlights

"...Last weekend's Other Worlds Austin has returned to its home planet, but the inaugural..."

Dec. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Late-Night Lovin' on Austin: The Sequel

'The Daily Show' tapes in our town, nearly proposes

"...Stewart at the taping of his second episode from Austin this week, 60% of his staff for The Daily..."

Oct. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival: A Conversation With Jay Duplass

On making movies and making babies

"...The Austin Film Festival set up a conversation between Duplass and..."

Oct. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

How to Survive Austin Beer Week

Step one: Drink beer

"...There are five gazillion beer events around town for Austin Beer Week, but there is only one of you...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Searching for Austin in the Corners of Wisconsin

Local landmarks on the road to Farmageddon

"...the tarmac or getting crunched under a set of water skis by a careless baggage handler. Musicians carry on...."

July 15, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Symphony's Fourth of July Concert

No music or fireworks on the water; ASO goes F1 for the 4th

"...the shores of Lady Bird Lake eagerly anticipating the Austin Symphony's annual serving up of Sousa and the fireworks..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Post

Point Austin: Clean Is as Clean Does

Austin's success against sealants starts a trend

"...in lake sediment in the eight years since the Austin ban – the first such ban in the U.S...."

June 20, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Austin Psych Fest Announces Lineup

APF 7 goes global

"...stash box just now to reveal 43 acts playing Austin Psych Fest 7 at Carson Creek Ranch May 2-4...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Now Showing: The Contemporary Austin

Museum bids adios to AMOA-Arthouse, unveils new identity

"...institution born of the merger between Arthouse and the Austin Museum of Art will no longer operate under the..."

July 18, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Fashion Week: Go Local for 'Noir & Encore'

Austin Fashion Week gala benefits Arc of the Capital Area

"...If you wanted a primer on Austin fashion designers, Saturday's Austin Fashion Week soiree, Noir &..."

May 3, 2013 Design Post by Anne Harris

Austin Psych Fest: Rain Parade

Q&A with headliner/bandleader Matt Piucci

"...O’Clock’s Coachella appearance earlier this month and Rain Parade’s Austin Psych Fest show tonight at Red 7 – 12:15am..."

April 25, 2013 Music Post by Greg Beets

Point Austin: Big Numbers

A thumbnail look at the proposed 2012-13 city budget

"...boilerplate reveals quite a bit, about not only current Austin economic circumstances, but also the politics of budgets. Just..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: It Adds Up

The November ballot may look more like a shopping list

"...outlook on various budget projections for the city of Austin, Travis County, Central Health, Austin ISD ... have I..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Keep Austin Weird Festival + 5K

Come celebrate our weird city and don't forget to dress up!

"...Keep Austin Weird and keep our parks beautiful by coming out..."

June 21, 2012 Events Post by Chrontourage

Point Austin: Activate This!

One insider's fight to make 'good old liberal Austin the city it thinks it is'

"...small-business owner currently under contract with the city of Austin, took the witness stand in federal court last week..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Magic Numbers

At budget time, the public safety numbers become sacrosanct

"...familiar demand that we can abbreviate it: M-COTS), the [Austin] Police Department is having to gut its Community Services..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Austin Energy's Newest General Manager

Marc Ott announces GM Larry Weis

"...Today, City Manager Marc Ott announced Austin Energy's new general manager will be Larry Weis. He'll..."

July 22, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

A Walk in Austin's Shoes

Curious tidbits and Austin arcana

"...Every city has its idiosyncrasies, and here in Austin, we're especially attached to ours (to the point of..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin to Grow Green Roofs

New city-appointed group explores strategies for encouraging green roofs

"...charge to recommend city incentives (such as energy and stormwater credits) to encourage green roofs. Members will holistically consider green..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: They Died in Your City

Austin is built by workers subject to institutionalized injustice

"...incident, the Workers Defense Project released a report, Building Austin, Building Injustice, in an attempt to quantify the state..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Legitimate Public Concern

The Keller prosecution is an enduring stain on Austin's honor and sense of justice

"...of the gorilla and drained the blood into a water can...."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Welcome to Hard Times

Ausitn Interfaith's summit addresses economic plans, current crisis

"...of the Southwest Industrial Areas Foundation, parent organization of Austin Interfaith. Cortes was in town Saturday morning for AI's..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Sustainable Biodiesel: Made in Austin

How two guys are putting Austin on the biodiesel map … again

"...In 2006, Austin had more biodiesel pumps than any other U.S. city,..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Water This Cottage Industry

Shopping at Handmade Austin Women's spring show is a good way to keep our cool local craft scene blooming

"...Ginko Studios this weekend for the second annual Handmade Austin Women Spring Sale. The collective accurately describes the show..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Luv Doc Recommends: The Austin Chronicle's 25th Anniversary Photo Exhibit Receptions

Austin Museum of Art – Downtown, Friday, September 8, 2006

"...the opening of a retrospective photographic exhibit at the Austin Museum of Art. This may come as a surprise..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

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