Even Flow

The Wounded Warrior Project and MSNBC bring the war home via an Austin connection

"..."One foot in front of the other," commands physical trainer Jerry Campbell. The man..."

July 25, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Brand Upon the Brain

Art and advertising collide in the burgeoning genre of branded documentary

"...while wars raged and while peace reigned, during eras of enormous social upheaval and eras of profound political tranquility,..."

July 29, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...1 to terminate two long-tenured and high-ranking employees, the official explanation was that the two women simply could not..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...Now that problem is front and center – and of the five candidates running, only City Council incumbents Lee..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Fruitcake

One light version, one dark

"...Fruitcake, that darling of regifters, is a dense, heavy ceremonial cake commonly appearing..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Did Campaign Ad Cross the Line?

Ah, the finer print of election laws

"...the campaign. That may have been a fortuitous change of staff, because it appears Culleton doesn't know campaign finance..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...a national and international disaster, teetering on the brink of much worse, or we can remove the man and..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Packs a Punch

Chances are you've seen Powerhouse Animation's work, whether you know it or not -- its portfolio includes Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Disney TV's The Proud Family, and plenty of local TV spots, ad campaigns, and one-off Flash animation projects.

"...field can be measured many different ways. In terms of major studio films like the latest Disney offering, box-office..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

"...lawsuit against the city concerning the church's proposed construction of a parking garage. The lawsuit concerned the designed size..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Teenage Mutant Ninja Politics

The Hypocritical Limits of Campaign Finance Reform

"...Citizens hoping that the onset of campaign finance reform might usher in a new political..."

April 5, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Here Comes the Naderhood

Preview of Ralph Nader and Democracy Rising's visit to Austin

"...South Austin resident Hugh Moore doesn't consider himself a Green Party..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Fast Track trade legislation and the Free Trade Area of the Americas. Describing the measures as "another example of..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...Austin may be (or is that may have been?) the..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Altered States

Daryl and His Other Brother Daryl

"...Just because we're spending a lot of money doesn't mean it's a boondoggle." Words like that..."

May 15, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Tuesday, April 29. Ongoing info on the city council campaigns can be found on the Chronicle's Election Board, /election/,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Who's on First?

"...Priorities First! is a nonprofit organization representing a broad coalition of groups and individuals..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...Who's your congressperson? Here in Austin we have six to choose from, a real variety..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...door. And what it's like to hand over custody of her firstborn child just 48 hours later. She knows..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...The teeth marks of attack dogs and the pepper-sprayed faces of indigenous land..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Your Word Is Your Bond

Travis County moves toward broader pretrial release of the accused, but commercial bondsmen say it will never work

"...It's just before 9:30am when Austin muni­cipal Judge Ron Meyerson dons his black robe and..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...Outside a recent meeting of the 2012 Charter Revision Committee, Martha Cotera and Roscoe..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...on Nov. 10 to make sure the scheduled opening of the long-awaited $12 million animal shelter on Levan­der Loop..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...Local election campaigns have been notoriously unexciting of late: Unchallenged incumbents. Token..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "One of the things that money can..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "The job of majority leader and the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "The State of Texas has not met..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...on Comptroller Strayhorn and Sal Costello and his group AustinTollParty.com shows yet another media grab-ass for the politicians who..."

May 6, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "For me, this has been a healing..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...had one senator personally ordering a gay family out of his office." Rumor confirmed. I'm that family. My mom..."

May 16, 2003 Column

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