Day Trips & Beyond: The Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells

There’s something in the water: The Baker Hotel rises again

"...The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells was once one of the..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Brighton Beach Memoirs: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison on Anora

How the new movie immerses itself in NYC's Russian enclave

"...With films like Tangerine and Red Rocket, Sean Baker has become known as the bard of sex workers...."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Alchemy Theatre’s The Baker’s Wife

Musical’s Provençale charm and wit lie just beneath the surface

"...Alchemy Theatre’s forte of late. Last season included Mack & Mabel, which lasted a mere 66 performances on Broadway..."

May 15, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

The Wendell Baker Story

The Wilson brothers deliver this shaggy comedy – which was written and directed by Luke and Andrew and co-stars Luke, Owen, and seasoned pros Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Casssell, and Kris Kristofferson.

"...bound for great and original things. Well, The Wendell Baker Story (which made its world premiere at South by..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Fired Firefighter James Baker Pleas Out

Union not happy with "probationary" deal

"...Former Austin Fire Department Lt. James Baker pleaded guilty to a felony invasive recording charge for..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

ACL Review: Julien Baker

Stilling singer-songwriter takes on Die Antwoord

"...unexpected fest collaboration came from Die Antwoord and Julien Baker. The Memphis singer-songwriter’s set unfolded at 6pm on the..."

Oct. 1, 2016 Music Post by Libby Webster

UT Hires Playwrights Annie Baker and Branden Jacob-Jenkins

MacArthur Fellows will teach in theatre department, Michener Center

"...two big new reasons, and their names are Annie Baker and Branden Jacob-Jenkins. The two MacArthur Fellows have just..."

Jan. 30, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Refineries and Suitcase Pimps: Riding the Red Rocket With Sean Baker

The filmmaker talks about poverty porn and real porn

"...other has the Adult Video News awards. When Sean Baker wrote his new film, Red Rocket, the Valley's porn..."

Dec. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Joel Baker Named Next Chief of Austin Fire Department

Recently retired chief in Atlanta moves west

"...Friday afternoon that retired Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Joel Baker has been chosen from three finalists. His nomination will..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Baker Brothers Find Their Kin

Behind the story of the gritty SF drama (plus, Mogwai!)

"...In 2015, Josh and Jonathan Baker showed a 12 minute shot at SXSW called "Bag..."

Aug. 30, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Julien Baker’s Vulnerability

Tennessean’s “Museum of Self” welcomes all

"...Julien Baker embraces flaws. On 2015 debut Sprained Ankle and October’s..."

Dec. 14, 2017 Music Post by Libby Webster

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...us visit in a lifetime. Why, then, is Betty Baker still the most feared official in city government?..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Baker and the Benney Tract

Dripping Springs economic development, the city attorney, and the Benney Tract

"...trough was none other than City Attorney Rex G. Baker III...."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Baker's Dozen

Gifts for the Kneady

"...illustration by Lisa Kirkpatrick Being a baker by trade as well as avocation, my annual personal..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Historic Baker School Site Among Items on Final 2020 Council Agenda

School, pond, no house

"...case in which the new owners of the landmark Baker School – Alamo Draft­house co-founders Tim and Karrie League..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chet Baker in Black and White, but Still Blurry

Bruce Weber reminisces on Let's Get Lost

"...Lost (1989), about jazz singer and trumpet great Chet Baker, to South by Southwest Film for a retrospective earlier..."

April 27, 2007 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Wondering About Sam Baker and the 'Chronicle's Review

"...Dear sirs, Jim Caligiuri's review of Sam Baker's new album, Pretty World [“Texas Platters,” Music, Aug. 10],..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Postmarks

Jim Baker’s Bad Bygones

Could the former firefighter's recent invasive video recording have been prevented?

"...When former Austin Firefighter James Baker got arrested for secretly recording a colleague in the..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Blue Baker

This bakery satisfies your sweet tooth

"...Blue Baker10000 Research Blvd., 346-BLUE Daily, 7am-10pm www.bluebaker.com..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Food Review by Melanie Haupt

Colina West Still Wants the Baker Center

If you can't get your own way, sue

"...School District because of its plan to sell the Baker Center in Hyde Park to the Alamo Drafthouse. Representing..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Little Digging? More on Betty Baker

"...Editor, Thank you for the informative articles on Betty Baker and the state of Austin's historic preservation efforts ["Betty..."

April 29, 2004 Postmarks

Austin Author Chandler Baker Talks About Creating a Novel for the #MeToo Movement

Writer of Whisper Network offers a healthy dose of righteous indignation

"...by Austin resident, corporate attorney, and YA author Chandler Baker. Set in Dallas, the thriller bounces back and forth..."

July 26, 2019 Arts Feature by M. Brianna Stallings

James Baker, Marcus Reed Due in Court

Both former firefighters face charges pertaining to sexual assault

"...positions within the department to prey on women. James Baker, accused of invasive video recording of female colleagues while..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Baker's Half-Dozen

The best books of the season on breads, pastries, and desserts

"...As a baker by trade, I am regularly amazed at the number..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

James Baker Receives His Sentence

Disgraced firefighter gets five years probation, loses EMT and firefighting licenses

"...Last Friday, former Austin firefighter Jim Baker was sentenced to five years of probation for invasive..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

It’s Baker Center, Not Baker Homes

What’s 25% of zero? To the Alamo Drafthouse, still zero.

"...The Alamo Drafthouse appears poised to buy the Baker Center from the Austin Independent School District, though the..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Kosher Baker

Dairy-free baking so delicious no one will miss the butter

"...tackles the task with her first cookbook, The Kosher Baker , dedicated entirely to dairy-free cakes, cookies, and tarts...."

Nov. 13, 2012 Food Post by Amy Kritzer

Rick Baker: Monster Maker

An American Werewolf in London

"...Rick Baker: There had only been two Oscars given to makeup..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Baker's Half Dozen

The best new books on pastry, chocolate, and more

"...After all my years as a baker, I consider it a very good sign when a..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Three Quarters of a Baker's Dozen

"...Braker is a founding member of the Bay area baker's group, Baker's Dozen, a columnist with the San Francisco..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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