Beside the Point: Everybody’s Got the Right

Concerning the fate of Mark Conditt’s confession

"...written to get Conditt under arrest, FBI Special Agent Chris Combs cited concerns his agency may have with any..."

April 13, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Shooter Had "Hate in His Heart"

Chief Acevedo calls shooter McQuilliams a "homegrown American extremist"

"...Acevedo noted, was McQuilliams' growing involvement in "an ultra-conservative Christ­ian movement that, when we really dig into cursory reviews,..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

On the Lege

New Comptroller Combs signals a very different style from the combative Strayhorn

"...At her swearing-in ceremony early this month, Comptroller Susan Combs jokingly told a crowd of well-wishers and elected officials..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

House on Haunted Hill

"...Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Bridgette Wilson, Ali Larter, Chris Kattan, Jeffrey Combs and Lisa Loeb. The nicest thing..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Feardotcom

"...McElhone, Amelia Curtis, Stephen Rea, Udo Kier and Jeffrey Combs. What is it about William Malone's horror knock-offs that..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...yet unmistakable win. Perry beat his lead challenger, Democrat Chris Bell, by about nine percentage points...."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Audit Ugliness

Perry questions Strayhorn's ethics, but watchdogs warn he's in a glass house

"...candidates for statewide office – GOP comptroller hopeful Susan Combs and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell – have each..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

And not surprisingly, the big money goes to Republicans

"...Democrat Chris Bell, a potential gubernatorial candidate, has some catching up..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Boards & Commissions

"...LuceySheryl Cole Austin Music Commission Rich GarzaMike Martinez Randy HoustonChris Riley Duane Ter’ell HunterSheryl Cole Paul OveisiBill Spelman Board..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Headlines

"...War on Christ(mas): Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick voiced his support of Sen...."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature

Who's Taking Who?

The inside game of the 'property rights' legislation reveals the usual suspects

"...the spotlight with the help of Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs, a slick PR campaign, and an equally slick lobby..."

May 13, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Summer Film Calendar

Your month-to-month guide to summer film

"...string together intelligible sentences. Inspired by a skit from Chris Rock's now-defunct talk show. Starring Rock and Mr. Show's..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Texas House: The Travis Delegation

Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?

"...position so that he could defeat 2012 Democratic challenger Chris Frandsen 58% to 37% – a defeat so convincing..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Christian Burghardt (Portland, Ore.)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...for the May 14 council elections. Incumbents Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and Randi Shade all face challengers. See voting..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Writer: Beau Thorne Director: John Moore Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Chris Bridges (Ludacris), Mila Kunis, Olga Kurylenko, Chris O’Donnell, Beau..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Chris Bell (D)..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Jeff Cole Leaves Doolittle Records, Marc Katz Leaves Top of the Marc, Hank Sinatra Returns and so does Ray Benson (again!). Plus all the news that pitches a fit.

"...from Willie, four down from Jennifer Lopez and Puffy Combs, and smack dab in front of Ellen Degeneres and..."

March 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

How's Yer Johnson?

"...look for the cool cover by Chronicle contributor Kevin Combs around that time to see the final lineup...."

Aug. 2, 1996 Music Column by Ken Lieck

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...Cheer Up Charlies Inside, 10pm London foursome Goat Girl combs through the buoyancy of Sixties surf-rock with a hardened..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Local Food Community Gives Back

Daily Austin food news

"...the Wheel, and Cowboy Mouth. On the food side, Chris "Shaggy" Davis, the traveling "Crawfish King" will join unannounced..."

Dec. 16, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Music: Lucky No. 7 List

Action Bronson, Deerhoof, Laura Marling, and 160 more

"...Andrew Combs (Nashville, TN.)..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...runs for higher office. Rick Perry became governor: Susan Combs replaced Perry before becoming comptroller; And now Staples has..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Good for Austin Is Bad for Texas

Council ends 2012 with some last-minute business

"...new applications follow on the heels of Comptroller Susan Combs release of state funds (roughly $29 million) for Novem­ber's..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Skid Marks on the Dais

The (slightly) new council takes up high-speed chicanes

"...contribution, and 3) discussing an item from Council Member Chris Riley adopting a "term sheet" of environmental standards for..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: The Ultimate Game

The political ripples are uncertain but plentiful

"...happens in council deliberations, as the occasional Lee Leffingwell/Mike Martinez/Chris Riley/Shade alliance is now diminished by one member, replaced..."

June 24, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Formula One Deal on the Bubble

What do council members have to say about the F1 deal?

"...and don't rely simply on reassurances by Comptroller Susan Combs or the promoters. "My concern is that the document..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...about the proposal in April from State Comptroller Susan Combs, who has been the main political driver behind the..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cult of Personality

Insect Records head and Attack Formation commander Ben Webster has never been photographed with Red River mascot-to-be Butcher Bear

"...Kid Congo Powers & the Pink Monkey Birds and Chris Wilson from Ted Leo & the Pharmacists...."

June 25, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Top Nine That We'd Like to Survive 2010

Chronique's 2009 Top Nine Style Notes

"...a fine-ass natural American Afro bouncing down the street. Chris Rock can take a little credit, bringing us the..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Design Post by Anne Harris

1   2     NEXT ›    2 »