Getting Dumped On?

Todd, Goodman Lead Charge for Davenport MUD

"...empire. These are the suburban dream homes of the Davenport Ranch Municipal Utility District (Davenport MUD), where residents have..."

March 21, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

MUD Wrestling

Goodman Gives Davenport the Win

"...Ronney Reynolds, and Mayor Bruce Todd to give the Davenport Municipal Utility District (MUD) and surrounding areas a city..."

April 4, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Cottage Industries

Eating locally never tasted so sweet

"...Reps. Lois Kolkhorst and Eddie Rodriguez on their respective bills at the beginning of the 2011 legislative session, the..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The 2007 Arthouse Texas Prize Exhibition

This year's five prize finalists all question what civilized society is, in Texas and elsewhere

"...prize finalists Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Justin Boyd, Margarita Cabrera, Bill Davenport, and Katrina Moorhead are decidedly strong and share..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

Arthouse Texas Prize: Five for Texas (the prize, that is)

Arthouse shows off work by finalists for the 2007 Arthouse Texas Prize

"...artists nominated by art-world professionals, are Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Bill Davenport, and Katrina Moorhead, all of Houston; Justin Boyd..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State of Wonderment

The Texas Biennial's first outside curator describes what he saw in Lone Star art

"...especially the accessibility of the seven public artworks, like Bill Davenport's giant mushrooms and Buster Graybill's giant catfish. [The..."

March 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Andrew Long

AMOA and Mexic-Arte Shows Take Us to Personal Places

"...Silvano Lora (Santo Domingo), Ruth Green (Monterey), and Bill Davenport (Houston) share the small center gallery space. Lora,..."

May 22, 1998 Arts Feature

Food O' File

"...upgrade the image of this store," says store director Bill Davenport. The store will be enlarged by more than..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Food Column

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...the state’s most progressive lawmakers, as she introduced House Bill 5419, a bill to downsize the Texas Education Agency..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Exhibitionism

"...the Impeachment Season, and Esther's pokes fun at pokey Bill and snoopy Starr, among other major players, with none..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Review

Top 9 (Plus Three) Memories & Best Happenings in 2009

2009 was a good year for artists, young and old, getting their props

"...11) BILL DAVENPORT SITTING AT THE GIANT MUSHROOMS ON AUDITORIUM SHORES..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Arthouse Texas Prize

Ireland native and naturalized Texan Katrina Moorhead was awarded the 2007 Arthouse Texas Prize

"...finalists Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Justin Boyd, Margarita Cabrera, and Bill Davenport, Moorhead created work specifically for an exhibit of..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arthouse Texas & Hunting Art Prizes: Art as big as Texas

The Lone Star State's two biggest honors for visual artists are one step closer to awarding their respective five-figure prizes this year

"...comes with a $30,000 check, are Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Bill Davenport, and Katrina Moorhead, all of Houston; Justin Boyd..."

March 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero: East Meats West'

Art Palace's 'East Meats West' shows how Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero may have different styles, but they share an enjoyment in contemplating the body that's palpable

"...has themes I've noticed in work by Houston artist Bill Davenport and Dallas artist Ludwig Schwarz. All three develop..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Do It Yourself Biennial

How to showcase all the great art in Texas on a shoestring budget

"...Allison Sands of Camp Fig) were artist and writer Bill Davenport of Houston, Sara Kellner of DiverseWorks in Houston,..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jackie Be Good, Man

The Swing Vote Leaves Council Watchers Dizzy

"...Bill Cosby once said he didn't know the secret to..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...Save Our Springs (S.O.S.) counselor Bill Bunch, himself a longtime element in Austin's watery politics,..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Why Is Doil Lane Still on Death Row?

Despite a Supreme Court ban on the execution of the mentally retarded, those prisoners remain on Texas' death row.

"...Wheels Turning In 2001, the Texas Legislature passed a bill that would have banned the execution of the mentally..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...grid, and school funding. Patrick’s Senate passed a voucher bill in early February – Senate Bill 2 – as..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Postmarks

MUD Myths

"...thze bowl of his "pissoir"). His series on the Davenport Ranch wastewater project was highly entertaining. In the outside..."

April 18, 1997 Column

Houston's Long Shadow

Austin-Bashing: It's Not Over Yet

"...for bashing. Certainly Houston has figured that out. A bill currently on the floor would basically force Houston to..."

April 4, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...alongside too much print media to tally. A 22-act bill of label friends lands at Hotel Vegas Friday and..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headbutting Over AMD Development Continues

Were traffic study's numbers dishonest?

"...proxy location clear until recently smells like book-cooking to Bill Bunch of SOS Alliance. "Why did it take them..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Hidalgo

Old-time adventure in which both man and steed look good.

"...the devastation, turns to booze for solace and Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West show for livelihood, where he re-enacts..."

March 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...bad mood. Texas House passed their dog-water ass House Bill 229, student loan debt threatens to wreck people’s wages,..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...park day throughout the first week of June. jumponitonline.com. billy woods..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Juneteenth Events in Austin

Commemorate the end of slavery in Texas with these happenings

"...on southern Black life. He’s paired on this Juneteenth bill with funk-soul-rock sextet the Past Lives, whose February EP..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A CelebrASIA, Taste of Mexico, and Lesbian Wedding Highlight Our Community Events

Fests, gatherings, classes, and more

"...also the birthday celebration of true Texan Diamond Dior Davenport. Perhaps you’ve seen her work onstage at Swan Dive..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Flores, Deeper Penny, Sir Maxim, and Noodles. Tunes by Bill Converse, Henry R. (NYC), JAViii, JCBSNGLTN, Mid^Heaven, Purple Matter,..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...podcasts or storytelling shows." Most funny people pay the bills in a variety of ways – Le herself included..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

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