Bill of the Week: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

Companion bills aims to give more local control of wire taps

"...days of the 83rd legislature, a companion pair of bills is passing through committee with little opposition. The bills..."

May 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...electricity and head-banging frenzy.   – Miranda Garza Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

ACC Supporters of Allen Kaplan

"...employee organizations, commend the Chronicle's endorsement [May 5] of Allen Kaplan for re-election to the ACC board. The accusations..."

May 8, 2006 Postmarks

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Revived, Again

Plus, San Marcos Pride Festival and more queer events

"...governor's five-item agenda? The revival of the anti-trans student-athlete bill that was first filed as Senate Bill 29 by..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

An Intimate Look at Guitar Virtuoso Bill Frisell

Film showcases an oeuvre of remarkable diversity

"...That’s how guitar virtuoso/composer Bill Frisell explains the germination of his creativity. It’s a..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin Music Awards Honor Bill Carter & Ruth Ellsworth Carter, and Tamara Saviano

Mike Judge and Jack Ingram also set to make appearances

"...Award for songwriting, a distinction previously bestowed upon Terry Allen, Joe Ely, and Alejandro Escovedo, will honor Bill Carter..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Old Soul

Bill Maddox died violently under bizarre circumstances – and left a legacy of music, love, and friendship

"...Bill Maddox was a born musician...."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Match Point

Unoriginal but pleasantly prosaic, Woody Allen's latest is a diverting story of crime, love, and luck that conducts itself with a refreshing absence of moral judgment and omniscience.

"...Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode,..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Ice Cream?

Matt Allen's free ice cream melts the hearts of rockers everywhere

"...Matt Allen has served them all. Since 2004, he has trekked..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Happiness

Solondz uncovers suburbia's dirty secrets.

"...are painfully unmasked when her mild-mannered and sensitive husband Bill (Baker) is exposed as a gay pedophile who has..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Betty Harris Understands

Soul singer finally gets her due

"...the soul diva began a prolific run with producer Allen Toussaint. The singer, who plays Antone’s Friday and Saturday,..."

March 29, 2018 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...the 76th legislative session was the passage of Senate Bill 766, the voluntary emissions control bill that would allow..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider

"...regarding Bowles' talent are delivered by witnesses such as Allen Ginsberg and Ned Rorem. Archival footage is also used,..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: November 12

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Allen West refuses to give in, Elton John adds to..."

Nov. 12, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

No Rest

Composer Allen Robertson Keeps the Beat

"...by Robert Faires There's busy, and there's Allen Robertson. Most theatre artists are lucky to fit four..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Arts Feature

Everything You Need to Know About Voter ID

A program to help guide you through Tuesday's Senate meeting

"...at 9am, the Senate will consider a “voter ID” bill, SB 362 by Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, and Craig..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Highland Lakes

1. Sonny's Tradition Restaurant & Club

"...Jane and Bill Allen spent many years exploring the Cayman Islands and..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Legislative Attack on Eastside Planned Parenthood Closer to Finish Line

House-approved SB 22 jeopardizes basic preventive community care

"...into Friday evening, the GOP-dominated Texas House approved a bill that threatens the future of Planned Parenthood on East..."

May 18, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Women's Health Care Left Unsaved at Lege

Bill targeting local Planned Parenthood moves toward adoption

"...emotional six-hour floor hearing on Friday, May 17. House bill sponsor Rep. Candy Noble, R-Allen, cited the subsidy that..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...The most sweeping anti-choice bill since 2013’s House Bill 2 now moves to Gov...."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Special Session Update Updated

What's happened so far in the 81(1)

"...but the House is down three members today. Reps. Allen Vaught, D-Dallas, John Smithee, R-Amarillo, and Joaquin Castro, D-San..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Sara Allbright, Troy Hogan, Steven Boyd, Reece McClure, Tadarius Billy Miles..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trustees on a Timer?

House Public Ed committee discusses term limits for school board trustees

"...the House Public Education Committee has been discussing House Bill 467, the bill by Rep. Bill Paxton, R-McKinney, giving..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...Binary Marketing Machine (3), Asleep Dream Audience (4), the Bill Jeffreys (5), Peachcake (6), Naught for 3 (7), Yatagarsu..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...A pair of bills by state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels (Senate Bill..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Beth Consetta Rubel: Higher Learning: Educational Toys”

Rubel’s solo show is cutting when it comes to Bill Cosby and Rachel Dolezal, but it also explores the complexities of race

"...is the familiar Cosby family living room, along with Bill Cosby himself. He sits in an easy chair with..."

June 9, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Toy Story & Toy Story 2: 3-D Double Feature

"To infinity and beyond" gains new dimension in this 3-D-improved double feature.

"...Directed by: John Lasseter. Starring: Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Repackaging. We loved these movies the first time around,..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Legislators on the Loose

Lawmakers busy in slow rule-making week

"...Later he joined Reps. Edmund Kuempel, Doug Miller and Bill Callegari, along with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, at the..."

Jan. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...soon to see some local regulation. City Council member Bill Spelman has posted two items on council’s August 18..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Rad

Hal Needham's BMX action flick restored

"...Directed by: Hal Needham. Starring: Bill Allen, Talia Shire, Lori Loughlin, Bart Conner, Ray Walston,..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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