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"...The Chronicle endorsed my opponent based on a country-club-style "gentlemen's" agreement that limits the City Council to one..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Trouble Men

The post-SRV trials and tribulations of Texas' most famous rhythm section

"...repainted black. That's how Double Trouble bassist Tommy Shannon remembers the months after Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Coach's Corner

To hell with the critics! Remember the Titans is a great sports movie -- the best since Rocky.

"...sports movie is not a distinguished one. So for me to claim that I've just seen the best one..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...morning, and the previous night keeps doubling back on me. Blending with the almost imperceptible ambient babble from the..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

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Barrientos Misrepresented

"...Antonio, imposed its own interim ordinance, itself a compromise measure hammered out through repeated meetings among city, environmental, business,..."

May 7, 1999 Column

Something Worth Living For

Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water

"...Michael Fracasso is not Texan. In fact, he's barely American. "My family, back in Italy, they were farmers," says..."

May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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"...several future light rail station plans commissioned by Capital Metro a few years ago. This is not accurate. I..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column

Live Shots

"...help us), tha Top was looking kinda frail last time through, fiddling with knobs and studio gadgetry on their..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Snake Blood

"...My dad has been anxious for me to write about our family and the snakes we..."

April 28, 1995 Features Feature by Suzy Banks

Opinion: Dear Israel: I’m Stuck in the Middle With You

My parents taught me that the existence of Israel is essential. My children taught me that support for their violently racist policies is fascistic. There’s a middle position, even if it sometimes feels contradictory.

"...passing the basket. In synagogue, the Hebrew word tzedakah means not charity, but justice. Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Cathy K. Brown

Artist Madeline Irvine Marks COVID Time With the Pandemic Clock

The Austin artist has turned a daily practice into a way to count down the lockdown

"...Blursday. That's what time has devolved into in the Year of COVID: a..."

March 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

To The Lighthouse With Director Robert Eggers

On superstition, isolation, and trained seagulls

"...are those that think of the sea, and the memories wash over them of sandy beaches and umbrella drinks...."

Oct. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Want to hear the music that Austinites are buzzing about right now, before they bust out of the Live..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Downton Abbey: The Holy and the Broken

There, there, Anna – you'll feel better before the hour's up

"...with this Anna’s rape storyline, so let’s get it out of the way up front, shall we?..."

Jan. 27, 2014 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: I Heart Austin

Austin's music scene takes another heart-punch after the murder of Esme Barrera

"...be the Year of the Heart. January has started out with a heart-punch with the death of Esme Barrera,..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

'Company'

Laura Powell has waited 20 years for Sondheim's landmark musical to return

"...with the rest staged at most three or four times over a span of decades. Even among his signature..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. 1)

Fat men in polyester shorts and more

"...English friend who rides my butt nonstop, like a demented coach (the only thing missing being the polyester shorts..."

Aug. 26, 2010 Sports Post by John H. Razook

Kickin’ the Mud Off My Sneakers

A pretty good weekend in Geezerville

"...the Grateful Dead in the festival program was smoking something funny. They had an easygoing sound, but someone needs..."

Oct. 7, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Pittsburgh Fans Are the Best in the NFL

Fans relate to the hard-working, blue collar mentality of the Pittsburgh Steelers

"...As we count down the days to the Super Bowl I think..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Sports Post by Justin Sanders

Movin' on Up

Melissa Villareal's life was changed by Ballet East

"...Melissa Villarreal is darting around the gymnasium at Martin Middle..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Absolutely II Trill

Talkin' with Mr. Trill himself, Bun B., on the eve of his Parish show.

"...Bun B. Signed up for a leg of this summer’s Scion Live Metro series, Bun rocked Carrboro, NC, Monday..."

Aug. 21, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Doubt That the Stars Are Fire

"...I know I’m a snob. In my defense, I came by it honestly. My father was a snob; his..."

Aug. 20, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

"...Film writer Josh Rosenblatt's "D-League Dreams," a great story about Toros tryouts that of course featured Johnson prominently while..."

Feb. 24, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

A Whole Lotta Tejada

"...gets chalked up to there being no team based out of my hometown of New Orleans. While later stints..."

Oct. 2, 2006 Sports Post by Robert Gabriel

Soldier of Morality

Spc. Mark Wilkerson learns that it's a lot easier to get in the Army than it is to get out

"...grandmother was a Marine, and he was an active member of the Junior ROTC throughout high school. Enlisting seemed..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

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"...a recent article, The Austin Chronicle accused the Williamson County district attorney of choosing to prosecute criminals based on..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column

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"...have to say that his insights into the dot-com phenomenon are little more than recycled new economy hubris ["What..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

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"...elevate her to the Republic of Texas Hall of Fame...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Over the 8 Ball

Anna Hanks consults one of the world's most enduring toy fortune tellers just in time for Halloween.

"...Imagine how children across America will feel when they discover that one of their..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Features Feature by Anna Hanks

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...A pelican holds a frog's head firmly in its mouth while the frog grips its hands tightly around the..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

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