Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...plans by various electric utilities, led by Dallas-based TXU, to build 16 old-style, coal-fired power plants, which threaten to..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

A Place To Land

With 'A Place To Land,' dancer Leticia Rodriguez realizes a longtime dream of producing an event that encompasses the idea and meaning of home inside an actual residence

"...Few other words in the English language can speak to each of us so clearly, stir each of us..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The House That Don Built

"...South Austin may be a part of town where you can find certain things in profusion –..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Linebarger to County: Have We Got a Deal for You

Travis County officials spark a feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties

"...Travis County officials have touched off a bristling political feud over the prospect of..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

'To the Limit': Austin Radio Spanish

Austin's Hispanic broadcasting market makes huge changes, too

"...To hear Tom Castro tell it, radio advertisers have no..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Add Restoration of Hogg to List

"...Dear Mr. Faires, I would like to thank you for your excellent cover story in last..."

Feb. 25, 2004 Postmarks

From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

How do you take Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist and, in less than a month, condense it into a 100-minute one-man play, with the actor playing 20 characters from the novel plus a New York City drag queen? Everett Quinton and Eureka, veterans of the fabled Ridiculous Theatre Company and creators of Twisted Olivia, explain how they did it.

"...He's an actor playing a New York drag queen playing 20 characters..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...Given the controversy surrounding the plan to expand and revamp Interstate 35 through downtown Austin, you'd..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Last Rights

"...may have dug its own grave when it decided to take on the chairman of the Texas Funeral Commission..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Beating A Path To SH130: Private Roads, Public Interest

"...The Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) has yet to put out a request for proposals on SH130. In..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

Library Fails to Carry

Commission Votes for Local Over Regional

"...photograph by John Anderson No one had expected such a..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Walter Cole

Corner to Corner

Top Ten Neighborhood War Zones of 1997

"...selfish, and "community" is an almost meaningless word in today's age of entitlement. Such the annexation fracas has taught..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Hand-to-Mouthville

Health and Legal Services for Musicians

"...photograph by Jason Stout On the Saturday of Labor Day..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

It Pays to Recycle

"...become profitable for the City of Austin. In the last fiscal year, the city got $129,725 for all of..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Two kinds of people work political campaigns, David Butts told us. There are those hitching a ride on an..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...scathing audit released in September, is asking City Council to institute a suite of changes – including one that..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Widespread Opposition to Concert Venue West of Austin Might Not Be Enough to Kill It

Commissioners say it’s a road safety issue

"...evening in Hays County, hundreds gathered in heated opposition to a proposed 5,000-seat concert venue at 14820 Fitzhugh Rd...."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Last-Second Alex Ring Goal Salvages Draw for Austin FC in New England

El Tree next face Portland Timbers on Sept. 17

"...El Tree arrived at the House That Brady Built outside the playoff places in the MLS Western Conference,..."

Sept. 3, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Council Has Much Business to Attend to Before Its Break

A 125-item agenda stands between Council and a summer break

"...it goes out on summer break, returning July 28 to kick off budget season. Today's session, June 9, has..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

An Ode to 25 Years of Joy With Peter Bay

Celebration puts Austin Symphony Orchestra conductor center stage

"...more synonymous with “Austin Symphony Orchestra” than that of conductor and ASO Music Director Peter Bay...."

March 31, 2022 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

What We're Listening to Right Now

Aaron Stephens, Paul Cauthen, Drakulas, Glasshealer, Pretty Little Thieves, and more local sounds

"...With latest EP, Lord Knows, Aaron Stephens continues to make soulful music while stepping away from the soul..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

Tumble 22 Brings the Chickens and the Heat to Lake Austin Boulevard

Former Magnolia Cafe waiter noms his way through meat and memories

"...for 12 years before staggering, a couple decades ago, into the offices of the Austin Chronicle and a career..."

Nov. 9, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Council Tries to Keep City's Trash Out of Hated Landfill

Waste not, what now?

"...A city of Austin contract with Waste Management, Inc. to collect waste from city facilities and transport it to..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Rooster Teeth Built Meaningful Diversity Into gen:LOCK

Austin studio emphasizes representation in its animated show

"...white dudes ensure that it builds diversity and representation into its structure? In the case of gen:LOCK, the latest..."

July 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Grad Brings Politics Back to the Multiplex With The Oath

Producer Ray Mansfield and star/first-time filmmaker Ike Barinholtz on their timely satire

"...decades, films with an overt political message seemed doomed to failure; but in the last couple of years, there's..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Documentary Uses Virtual Reality to Explore East Austin Gentrification

Technology and social justice come together in Latinitas' film

"...determined group of young girls through nonprofit Latinitas, hopes to preserve an East Austin fast fading into the chaos..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Feature by Mae Hamilton

Lawsuit and Untapped Locations Add to Soccer Drama

Many balls in play for the Columbus Crew

"...Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the city of Columbus filed..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

To Sleep, Perchance to Die

Stay awake for Rooster Teeth's new series Day 5

"...gestating for around five years, well before showrunner and writer/director Josh Flanagan joined the Rooster Teeth team. He said,..."

June 24, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Brewing to Chewing

Brewnola Bars are a new kind of bar food

"...the brainchild of three Uni­ver­sity of Texas MBA students, took first place – and a $10,000 prize – at..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

These Things I've Come to Know

What times are we living in? South Austin's James McMurtry spells it out.

"...James McMurtry makes up stories and sets them to music. New album Complicated Game,..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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