Off the Road and Hungry

Where Austin Musicians Eat When They Get Home

"...alive and well. It's obvious in the fact that restaurants such as the Magnolia Cafes and Threadgill's do more..."

March 20, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...in Republican Terry Keel's District 47 in western Travis County, it's a safe bet that 70,000 of Keel's largely..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...unpleasantness that we ever had was at the Travis County Farmers' Market on Burnet Road. A guy got really..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...of Cypress Creek. Swimming begins on May 1 by online reservation only. Jan. 11, 25, Guided Tours of Jacob’s..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Who Wants to Run A Coffeehouse in Austin, Texas?

Four local javamongers tell us what it's like

"...as much as, well, it's like opening up a restaurant. So it took us a while to get through..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Waiter, There's a Lawyer in My Soup

Austin attorney blasted for trying to extract money from several restaurants

"...reported on her attempt to squeeze money from Houston restaurant owners by offering them the "opportunity" to purchase the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...provided to festival guests. After some rocky starts, long lines, and disgruntled customers, C3 moved former restaurateur David Bain..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

La Machinista

Honorable mention

"...one wants a competition." When you get to Perdita County, the harsh West Texas scrub gives way to modest..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Lisa Carroll-Lee

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...including hundreds currently held without trial at Guantanamo Bay. Headlines• Secretary of State Roger "Would You Buy a Used..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips

Buffalo Gap Historic Village, south of Abilene, provides a time line of Texas history

"...Gap Historic Village, south of Abilene, provides a time line of Texas history. The cluster of buildings and exhibits..."

June 11, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...I wouldn't use the Chronicle to line my cat box. The only magazine worth reading in..."

May 7, 2004 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The Travis Co. Democratic Party says GOP county judge candidate Bob Honts poses a threat to the..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

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Further Lost Austin fallout and enviro-rhetoric from our readers.

"...your readers should know that the courts in Travis County have addressed, years ago, most of the problems identified..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...retail giant H-E-B and the abundance of options at restaurants for locavore-minded customers. But less than 1% of the..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Naked City

"...and Washington." – Texas Democratic Party Chair Boyd Richie Headlines..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

10 Reasons to Love a Streetcar

The 'streetcar effect' – offering Austinites far more than a free ride

"..."streetcar effect" serves to stimulate desirable development along the line. In fact, streetcar lines shaped how most American cities..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...the crucial mission of the Sheriff's Office. The Travis County Sheriff's Officers Association and the Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Association..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column

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"...219 West Lounge and RestaurantSomething Wrong In EdnaDear Editor,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column

Pocketbook Politics

If Not Now, When?

"...minimum wage employee in Austin." -- Glen Garey, Texas Restaurant Association photograph by John Anderson..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...Austin Transit Partnership released an updated cost estimate and timeline for Project Connect’s scaled-down first leg of rail construction...."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Threadgill’s Old No. 1 Closes Permanently

Pandemic closes a part of Austin history

"...There’s hardly an Austin restaurant with as much compounded history as Threadgill’s, which opened..."

April 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...say it would save businesses from financial jeopardy, especially restaurants with part-time workers – but those challenging that claim..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dripping Springs Keeps Growing, But Can the Dining Scene Keep Up?

Austin real estate pushes restaurateurs beyond city limits

"...for late-afternoon mozzarella sticks and hamburgers. The nearest "real" restaurant was the Salt Lick, where many of us worked..."

June 9, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Turnaround Tale

Annie's List jumps out of the red and into the blue

"...Earle, one of the most powerful members of Travis County's old guard...."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"..."Worth the drive" is a frequently occuring phrase in restaurant reviews. A lot of people just don't want to..."

July 21, 2006 Column

Pepper Peddlin': A Few Festival Vendors

A few festival vendors

"...Joy's son Brian joined the endeavor at the Travis County Farmer's Market on Burnet Road in 1991. The operation..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Day Trips

The Gonzales Food Market makes headlines as well as terrific barbecue and sausage

"...The Gonzales Food Market makes headlines as well as terrific barbecue and sausage. It might..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Bold and the Beautiful

Young chef / owner Tyson Cole has Uchi right where he -- and probably everyone else -- wants it.

"...Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 5-11pm In recent years, sushi restaurants have been sprouting around Austin like mushrooms after the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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Our readers talk back.

"...there have been ample opportunities to analyze changes in bar-and-restaurant revenue after smoking restrictions are put in place. What..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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"...Chronicle's history of supporting local issues much more in line with Nader's actual platforms (as opposed to empty campaign..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

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