11th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

Introduction and Results

"...both. Or it can be layered with an insurgent mundaneness while set to an inscrutable melody. A short story..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Playback: Austin’s Rarest Vinyl

Want exclusive vinyl for Record Store Black Friday? Check out some of Austin's rarest wax.

"...Vaughn, Antone's Records' Mike Buck, End of an Ear's Dan Plunkett, Groovers' Paradise's Greg Ellis, Chronicle record nerds Mark..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...this state. Author Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo: Sponsor Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas...."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...HB 51 (by Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and others), intended to increase the number..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Morales, brother of former attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Dan Morales, is under investigation by federal agents for an..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Dec. 11 Run-off Election; Early Voting Nov. 29-Dec. 7

"...his second term. Austin City Council, District 8: Paige Ellis..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

"...Before the vote, Houston Sen. Rodney Ellis, one of the three D's on the State Affairs..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to its indictments of director John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay, reindicting..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle: Patriotic Gore

The Texas House wants to cut health care, human services, and education, but it's really enthusiastic about war.

"...a much more popular medical malpractice bill. Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, dished up some sauce for the gander last..."

April 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...build on public-private partnerships. Lege Notes• Freshman state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, would, it seems, rather stack bills than..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lines: Taking Aim at Planned Parenthood ... Again

Senate committee advances bill targeting Downtown clinic

"...The bill is also a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who listed it among his top three abortion-related..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

This week the Lege takes on wrongful convictions, medical marijuana, and dark money

"...to the legislation. "There's definitely movement forward." – Jordan Smith..."

May 17, 2013 News Column

Point Austin: Tools for Lege Watching

Considering Texas' future – a few things to keep in mind

"...their own tenures. Proposed constitutional amendments filed by Sen. Dan Patrick (SJR 10) and Rep. Bill Callegari (HJR 23)..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Paving the Way for Innocence

Bills attempt to right criminal justice wrongs

"...of innocence-related bills introduced by Gallego and Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston. To date, the state has seen 41 DNA..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...just a month after the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Daniel Rocha by APD Officer Julie Schroeder. Although both police..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Senators Live Beyond Their Means

A study of 'campaign expenditures' finds that our part-time state senators live very well

"...legislators. Two Houston senators – John Whitmire and Rodney Ellis, both Democrats – surpassed the $1 million mark with..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...blur genre lines. Rome may play cuts from 2023 dance-heavy project Grown in this four-hour solo DJ set (relocated..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Fours on the Floor

Handicapping the next Council's coalitions on land use

"...And District 9 could see a significant flip if Dan­i­elle Skidmore can upend Kathie Tovo, who's been a reliable..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...Mr. Yeats, but bet on some oldies, too. – Dan Oko WILD BELLE..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Will Texas Do Better?

Ongoing lawsuits are keeping everything in limbo, but after that …

"...has retired, replaced by former Tea Party darling Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston. Patrick is on a rampage for school..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback

'Good Day Austin' anchor Joe Bickett says adios, the Scottish Rite Theater, Good Music Club, and Spider House say hello again, and Emo's owner Frank Hendrix goes cable

"...bash for another punk legend, the locally controversial Glenn Danzig. Spider House General Manager Jason McNeely says they have..."

May 25, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Senate Passes DNA Bill

Other criminal justice reforms stalled

"...The bill, Senate Bill 122, by Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, was among the measures recommended by the Tim..."

April 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

On the Lege: Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment

Lege is preferable to City Hall for former mayor

"...owe some of his first-term success to fellow freshman Dan Patrick of Houston, a resident irritant. Compared to shock-jock..."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Craddick Commits Committees

Some Central Texas Reps feel a sting for opposing the GOP leadership

"...above right.) Sophomore Reps. Patrick Rose, D-Dripping Springs, and Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown, each moved up the House food chain..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Killer D's Come Home, But the Saga Goes On

The Ardmore walkout reverberates at the Capitol.

"...But Tom DeLay's aide Jim Ellis, who drafted the map (in a back room at..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...SXSW (March 8-16) he's coming even stronger with this Jordan Peele-produced revenge flick. Described as "John Wick in Mumbai,"..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Jack Daniel Foster Jr. www.votejackdaniel.com ENDORSEMENTS: N/A..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...– but he's hoping his three liberal opponents (Paige Ellis, Bobby Levinski, and Rich DePalma) will divide their votes..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

"...then withdrew to the mansion. By contrast, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took the Sen­ate gavel like a conquering victor,..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...to pass the torch to newly elected Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick...."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

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