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Preserve Town Lake

"...recreation, but as a way to connect with Central Texas' natural beauty without having to leave the downtown area...."

Nov. 22, 1996 Column

Money Worries

Austin's AIDS Funding Is Decent, For Now

"...was also diagnosed with HIV, the virus believed to cause the disease. At the time, Jones didn't know the..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature by Geoff Mulvihill

In Memoriam: George Wilkerson

Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar

"...back then – many of which kept being revived because they were so expertly crafted at provoking laughs...."

June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...neighborhoods are the center of NIMBYism and the major cause of sprawl. That's even though the folks living in..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...Martinson's fellow challenger José Garza agrees that a root cause for the "current crisis we are in" over Austin..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...special session will pass. Earlier this week, he told Texas Monthly that aside from passing any essential sunset legislation,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Women's health sees rare victory here in Austin

"...an anti-choice bill frenzy over the past week, the Texas Senate passed a trio of abortion-restrictive pieces of legislation..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gay Place

What an excellent day for an exorcism

"...to remember. Kinky for the costumes, feel-good for the cause: Survivors Offering Support. SOS works to increase equality awareness..."

May 20, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

HB 2 Final Arguments

Judge Yeakel expected to rule before Sept. 1

"...in the trial of the lawsuit against provisions of Texas' abortion law, House Bill 2. Plaintiffs suing the state..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Responds to the Refugees

As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind the scenes.

"...homelands. "You have to take the immigrant label away, because that's how you criminalize them," she says. "They face..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

HIV/AIDS: Pushing Past the Plateau

Local agency fights stigma with new PSA campaign

"...Sanchez's worries are confirmed by the latest Texas HIV Surveillance Report, a snapshot of the epidemic released..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

In Search of the Missing Time Capsule

It ain't easy keeping track of Austin's history

"...history they inherited. The capsule was initially buried by Texas Commerce Bank, which was acquired by Chemical Bank in..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sometimes the Bride

Greezy Wheels vocal point Lissa Hattersley steps out

"...My brother's been busted already, and I'm coming to Texas. What am I, crazy?'"..."

June 12, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Gary Clark Jr. becomes a Honeydripper, Tee Double sounds off on Kinetic Global, Future Clouds & Radar charts, and yet another Austin Music Hall progress report

"...a blistering set that encapsulated 1990s alternative rock in Texas. The current cause for concern isn't the venue's incompletion..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Local Critters Struggle Through Wet Weather

Austin, Hill Country's animals getting hammered by rains, other harsh conditions

"...worse, since this is when they're rearing young. A common problem has been fledglings, unable to look after themselves,..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

POV's 'Al Otro Lado'

"...and the Mexicans he has collared have more in common than he thinks. And it is in this moment..."

July 28, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of my son, Aiden Joe Perez. Their incompetence has caused a substantial amount of heartache for so many people..."

July 7, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...who support Doggett over what could be the first Texas Hispanic woman representative need to re-examine their ideology. Otherwise,..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column

New Year's Eve Events

"...Sitting beside scenic Town Lake in the nexus of Texas, the Radisson is seconds away from Sixth and South..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

Here Comes the Naderhood

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

"...Nader-speak, Democracy Rising seeks to unify people "in the cause of freeing American politics from the grip of corporate..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Altman Speaks!

The ultimate indie director shoots straight about breaking into the business, staying there, and loving it.

"...celluloid stories. But they all have one thing in common -- they used to be young writers, and now..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Telling War Stories

National Book Award winner and SWT professor Tim O'Brien is real. He's blunt. But he's also, according to Chronicle editor Sarah Hepola, responsible for her hangover.

"...pierce through my blinds, questions begin to arise. A common one: How much did I drink last night? A..."

April 28, 2000 Books Feature by Sarah Hepola

Naked City

Texas Department of Housing and CommunityAffairs board members have begun questioning TDHCA staff guidelines for administering the agency's low-income housing tax credits, which critics say are arbitrary and too subjective.

"...happened at last Friday's board meeting over at the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs: Board members questioned..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...academic standards? On what do they base their assumptions? Texas State School Report Cards can only show grade averages...."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...of the band members, I consider them a lost cause." Okay. Excellent. (Tropical Isle, 9pm) - Michael Bertin..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Exhibitionism

"...picture of a rocky seashore. Touches of paint, however, cause a simple landscape photo to explode with motion. Woman..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Arts Review

Coach's Corner

"...Last week, after a Texas victory over Oklahoma, Tom Penders complained about the lack..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Back to the Baths?

Return of Bathhouses Sparks Debate

"...others in the Hispanic community -- many of whom, because of their conservative, religious views on issues such as..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature by Dan Quinn

Caught 'em in Autumn

Earthpig & Fire

"...really don't want to learn too much about music because I kind of think it's a trap sometimes," says..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Music Feature

Tito’s Vodka Debuts New Video Series to Shine a Light on Nonprofits

Local organization for musicians HAAM is one of the lucky stars

"...become his empire – the first legal distillery in Texas, which produced his now-famous corn-based vodka. He’s been supporting..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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