One Last Visit for Mother and Son?

Michael Arena hopes to see his dying mother, even though he's behind bars

"...There's no way to sugarcoat it: Betty Arena – the woman who, with her husband, Robert,..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...• Betty Arena, who spent years trying to clear her son's..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature

Criminally Innocent

How can you be exonerated of a crime that never happened?

"...Twenty-eight-year-old John Arena would like to visit California. He's never been there..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...seats. But with Lee Leffingwell hogging Place 1, and Betty Dunkerley incumbent upon Place 4, the four most promising..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Jim Gaffigan

Pack up the kids: Comedian Jim Gaffigan is back, taping his Austin shows for cable

"...The affable Gaffigan works clean (as in profanity-free, not post-Betty Ford), and his musings on birthday presents, bathrobes, bacon,..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

The ACM Machine

Assistant City Managers Outlive Rumors of Their Demise

"...the paradox this way: "We are in a political arena and we are not political people."..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Weekdays at Bernie's

Film's best-known dead guy is alive and kicking in Austin

"...The Roller Girls and worked with Bea Arthur and Betty White on The Golden Girls. He played a comedian..."

June 28, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Endorsements

Our picks in the May 7 elections

"...most needed right now on the City Council.Place 4: Betty Dunkerley..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature

The Return of 'The Ozo 3'

Andy Langer interviews Ozomatli bassist on band's arrest during SXSW, and its aftermath

"...street at 2:30am, city council members Brewster McCracken and Betty Dunkerley have proposed re-examining the ordinance and perhaps granting..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Andy Langer

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...South): David R. Carpenter A newcomer to the political arena, Carpenter is running to unseat 12-year incumbent Don Turner...."

May 3, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...South): David R. Carpenter A newcomer to the political arena, Carpenter is running to unseat 12-year incumbent Don Turner...."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Mike van Diem; with Fedja van Huet, Jan Decleir, Betty Schhuurman...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...to an unlikely source. Cast: Leslie Bibb, Thomas Sadoski, Betty Gilpin, Michael Stahl David, Nadia Dajani (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Grunge, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Seger, The Rolling Stones, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

'Picture book of people with each other'

"...Stone, Creem. Debbie Harry became to Hit Parader what Betty Grable had been to World War II. Today, there's..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Citizens Communications Unbound

A student's look at City Council citizens communications.

"...“I enjoy listening to her,” argues Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerly. “I think she’s clever.” Kennedy often doesn’t have..."

Oct. 29, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

Live Shot

"...Not that an arena brimming with duppies (old urban professionals) noticed or even..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Betty Weed..."

May 27, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Stephanie ArenaSmokers Are People, TooDear Editor,..."

March 11, 2005 Column

Pain and Suffering for Hospital District

City, county spar about money and power over new health care system

"...City Council Member Betty Dunkerley, who before being elected in 2002 was the..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dylan Plays Vegas

"...casino lounges ... and a little later an unemployable Betty Grable, fattish and past stardom, fighting lung cancer, but..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Further Reflections

"...Pier Paolo Piccoli, Joe Gagen; Exec Prod: Richard Hegner, Betty Hegner; DP: Leland Krane; Ed: Donna Stern; Music: John..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...Betty Benton Astounded!..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Articulations

Cohen Remembered

"...2, 7pm, at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Whisenhunt Arena Stage, 1701 Toomey. These artists will be presenting musical..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Miles and Miles of Miles

The Columbia Legacy

"...Filles de Kilimanjaro were being ignored in the live arena, and his classic quintet of Hancock, Carter, Shorter, and..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jeff Mccord

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...and meeting with then-director Cantu and Financial Services director Betty Dunkerley. The company's 34 years in Houston was invoked..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Consumers Beware

Citizen Advocate Gets Bounced

"...proceed with a rate-setting process in a more competitive arena, McCollough argues. And with all the talk about giving..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Column by Audrey Duff