Anti-War Dad Comes to Austin

Bob Watada, father of Lt. Ehren Watada – who refused to go to Iraq and who has publicly denounced the war repeatedly – comes to Austin as part of national speaking tour

"...a Web site dedicated to him, ThankYouLt.org – but unknown outside that relatively small community...."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...when overtaxed corporations take advantage of the screwed-up tax code that Hightower and his buddies write for social engineering,..."

June 18, 2004 Column

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...has a very thorough understanding of the Land [Development] Code, and she loves getting into the details of cases,"..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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.

"...Wenk declined comment, replying instead that "pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility ... all prosecutors are ethically mandated..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Naked City

"...After a sweep of the area by the Zoning Code Compliance Team last month, a couple of vendors were..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW needs venues, and the TABC keeps shutting 'em down. Public Enemy would be proud.

"...club owner Paresh Patel's disappearance (his whereabouts are still unknown), it came to light that the Metro's liquor license..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Second Coolest Thing Online

"...encrypted before it ever leaves your computer using a code only the authorized recipient can read. In the unlikely..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Texas Moves to Put Unborn Jesus Pro-Life Statue on Capitol Grounds

Donor-funded Texas Life Monument was approved by House and Senate

"...sleeping on a bench – was funded by an unknown donor. That statue received a blessing from Pope Francis..."

May 21, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: A 21st Century Texas Lament

A native Texan reflects on what it formerly meant to be a proud Texan and how that badge of honor has been sullied by our current set of elected officials

"...from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway”). That unspoken code was imprinted upon me early in life. My first..."

April 4, 2025 Column by John Langmore

Visual Arts Review: Juan Cisneros’ “Tethered Ashes”

Physical and sound-based pieces offer a visceral sensory sensation in Co-Lab exhibit

"...he seems to map out something specific, searching out unknown entities, but those attempts only display eternally shifting borders...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 22-28

"...Now is not a favorable phase to gamble on unknown entities. Nor should you allow seemingly well-meaning people to..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...where the audience is guided by bicycle to an unknown location where this year's women/trans/femme-led musical lineup – Large..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...long maintained that Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, which says a city “may” keep a secret misconduct..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Review: Penfold Theatre’s Box

Audacious retelling of an equally audacious life

"...“Reimagining” is writer’s code for making stuff up – a historical speculation of..."

June 28, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Post-Pandemic, Can Schools Make Sex Education Work?

Tackling difficult subjects in Texas schools

"...feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable as she walked into the unknown at Walsh Middle School in Round Rock in 2017...."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 4-10

"...hone your skills as you stretch yourself into the unknown. I will celebrate your forays into the frontiers, since..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

APD’s Secret Informants Eyeing Neighbors for “Suspicious” Activity, Leaked Documents Reveal

APD intel center puts spies among us

"...venues, and local semiconductor companies. Government employees in "education," "code enforcement," and "public works" also contribute to ARIC as..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Headlines

"...ton of proposals for amendments to the Land Development Code draft that City Council will take up in earnest..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...Aughra, the mysterious one-eyed astronomer, spins her orrery of unknown asteroids and unfamilar comets, we can feel the ground..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds

Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package

"...November referendum propositions (J and K, respectively land use code and "efficiency audit") and the failed Supreme Court challenges..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Night He Came to Fantastic Fest

Genre fest announces Halloween for opening night

"...sailboat becomes a fight for survival against an enemy unknown. BORDER D: Ali Abbasi Sweden, Denmark, 2018, Texas Premiere,..."

Aug. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Cen­ter for the Homeless. Director Stephanie Hayden noted Austin Code's six major issues facing the facility, including bedbugs, inconsistent..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature

“Nina Katchadourian: Curiouser” at the Blanton

Driven by untamable curiosity and over-the-top commitment, the artist makes work that revels in improvisation and play

"...to listen to samples of the audio (music by unknown bands, scraps of television shows, etc.). Rather than making..."

May 12, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...Prior to January, lawmakers faced two unknowns. The revenue estimate was not due until Jan. 9,..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: Where's the Fire?

How urgent is the plan to aid the music and creative sectors?

"...reward venues that meet or exceed established standards regarding code compliance, safety, and treatment of musicians with energy and..."

July 1, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Playback: If the Gloves Fit

Gloves INTL ices funk, Allegro Media Group ices local label, and the ATX6 plan to ice international festivals

"...record." D'Brass cites Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Multi-Love, and DJ Rashad's Chicago footwork material..."

June 24, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...• Get Off Your Duffs!: Whatever the pros and..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Put a Cape on It

Donning layers of costumery may reveal layers of secret identities

"...of judgment? Rules of social conduct that often remain unknown until they're broken?..."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Playback: SXSW 2015: Turnt Up & Dialed Down

SXSW Music 2015 – that's a wrap

"...Austin's Public Assembly and Code Enforcement (PACE), along with Austin Fire and Health departments,..."

March 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

10-1 Ticker... Run-off Election Updates!

Never a dull moment

"...lawyer/"fixers." The ad – paid for by the previously unknown "Coalition of Austin Neighborhoods" – urges readers to vote..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

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