Dancing About Architecture

The Star System

"...difference." Capstar officials say that the new station is currently focusing on programming, but due to the enormous size..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...A case in point is the current bond package on the May 2 ballot. Austinites just..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Erica Nix Is on the (Mayoral) Run

Local queer fitness icon aims to keep ATX weird, queer, and affordable

"...trans community to be provided for in a way current politicians haven’t materialized. An issue she brings up that..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...by R. Greg Johnston, who produced Ozzy’s family reality TV show The Osbournes...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

What the Hell Is Google Fiber, Anyway?

A quick primer on the service everyone's talking about

"...broadband service. It's an internet service plan and a TV plan (though the latter is optional – more on..."

April 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Media Watch: KXAN Bucks the Wave: Covers the News

KXAN bucks the wave – covers the news

"...long list of once-common features has disappeared from local TV news, staples of the business that faded into the..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...a Western movie dream, with a touch of daytime TV courtroom, as conceived by Democrat­ic chairmen Boyd Richie and..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

KEYE on the Blink?

Shakeout at local CBS affiliate takes toll on station staff

"...Insiders at KEYE-TV say layoffs and the recent personnel changes only hint..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Media Watch

Musical Managerial Chairs at KEYE, Emmis

"...arrived in Austin, the perennially gossipy tongues of local TV news staffers began wagging that Gardner was on the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Whenever Ventura writes about current affairs, he supports his arguments with snippets of information..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...style. Although he spent some early time as a TV reporter, on the stump Bell is essentially a policy..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"...other developments sent chills into the souls of Austin TV and radio executives. First was the so-called Bono decision,..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

News 8 at 5

Can Austin's little news station that could survive the grim reapers at Time Warner?

"...24-hour news channel is different from the other local TV news operations. He pulls up a rundown of his..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...weekly, until August 1991, when we moved to our current location. During that period SXSW grew to be a..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly

September 1988-August 1991

"...with a cab driver about a piece in the current issue. She loved that people actually read it. Marilyn..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Radio, Radio

Satellite radio, the burgeoning technology that may ultimately shake up the broadcast world the most, is right around the corner.

"...over the airwaves), the playing field on which radio currently finds itself promises not just to expand, but to..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Managing the Media

As the Bush presidential campaign unravels after Labor Day, a press offices tries to keep the candidate on message and out of trouble.

"...campaign workers, were humming. In one small room, a TV crew was setting up lights for a satellite interview..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...units above or on the same level as the current CS-1 uses. This increases the opportunity for housing in..."

July 28, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...make a difference for Latinos in Hollywood includes network TV equality and diversity -- muy pronto! Films like My..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...of the real problem, which is that the city's current land development codes promote urban sprawl and discourage development..."

July 2, 1999 Column

To Be Seen and Heard

"...Ricky Martin became an American media darling following his..."

June 11, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Lasting Legacy

Kneeland Raised Standards

"...victim of cancer. "She's the type of reporter that TV news needs more of," he said. While I did..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...houses. Video and the old movie channels on cable TV. It wasn't intentional. No one may have meant for..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Rockets' Red Glare...

"...about as immediate as watching the L.A. earthquake on TV. Time (Warner) Is on Our Side?..."

April 4, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Butthole Surfer Watch!

"...from there. Haynes then proceeded to turn the song "TV Star" -- the one y'all know as "Christina" --..."

July 12, 1996 Music Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...home of the ex-mayor, and begins a public access TV show called Our Town that airs in the Sunday..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...Journalist (and former Chronicle contributor) Daniel Villarreal discusses current trends in LGBTQ media and emerging topics in the..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Page Two: Once in a Lifetime

Obama and Clinton are the future – a real future that is better than any fabricated past

"...There is currently so much discussion in the Chronicle's online forums that..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Column by Louis Black

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...good deal of sway at the Capitol under the current administration. "Carole hasn't shown yet that she can beat..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who's Buying the Votes?

The C&E reports show whose money is funding which campaigns

"...collected $30,000 last month (nearly $100,000 overall), and his TV commercials are now streaming him down to $12,000 on..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

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