Locals Talk Cash in D.C.

Rail, roads, and BCP lead the Austin delegation's list of talking points

"...Central Texas leaders – including state Rep. Mike Krusee, City Manager Toby Futrell, Council Member Daryl Slusher, Capital Metro..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Beyond the Fatal Shores

SXSW's Aussie and Kiwi invasion

"...Reef, all of which have made tourism the state's big moneymaker. The best-known emissaries from the state's capital, Brisbane,..."

March 5, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Holiday in San Antonio

The birth of Austin's punk scene: the Sex Pistols at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio, 25 years ago this week.

"...the Sex Pistols weren't going anywhere near New York City, and San Francisco was chosen over Los Angeles as..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Day Trips

"...around Texas for 2002 have to begin with the Big Bend...."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Red River Valley

Red River, home to Austin's real live music venues

"...the most attention, as both fell prey to the capital city's ongoing infatuation with the big checkbooks of fast-talking..."

June 22, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...City Schools Need Cooperation..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks

These letters spell highway violence, the environment, and a lost bracelet.

"...far less than the light rail plan proposed by Capital Metro. That study funded by the Texas Department of..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...this little pill are still with me today. People's bigotry, racism, and hatred seemed to melt away -- everyone..."

June 23, 2000 Column

Plain Funny

Don't let Martha Kelly's librarian-like appearance fool you. Beneath the nondescript facade is a cold, dark streak of cynical comedic genius that inspires awe and laughter when it strikes.

"...MK: Yeah, Culver City. It was right before my 30th birthday. They had..."

May 26, 2000 Arts Feature

A Delicate Balance: Austin Progressives Struggle to Hold the Movement Together

Council Watch

The Chronicle's endorsements explained; Council Watch writer JennyStaff Johnson says goodbye.

"...environmental protection one of the top concerns of the city's political establishment. Surely not because he's gotten almost everybody..."

May 5, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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