Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions

An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning

"...Neighborhood leaders Chip Harris, Steve Keuh­ner, and Jonathan Lockin tactfully suggested, "We think..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...county-level seats in Travis, more than for Williamson and Harris counties combined. However, they could indirectly turn it a..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Could the Texas House Turn Blue?

"...the party's 2006 successes, especially on gains made in Harris County and around Dallas/Fort Worth. There's an element of..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...and her child were both released without charge. – Jordan Smith..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

Ounce of Prevention, $467 Million of Cure

House State Affairs Committee approves measure that would increase education regarding family-planning programs and sexually transmitted disease prevention.

"...David Swinford, R-Dumas, the committee chair; Corbin Van Arsdale, R-Harris; and Byron Cook, R-Corsicana; joined family-planning stalwarts Jessica Farrar,..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Too Much or Too Little?

Who were the five senators who voted against the state budget?

"...and the Children's Health Insurance Program. - Sen. Chris Harris, R-Arlington, said the bill underfunded UT-Arlington, the only four-year..."

April 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The winners, the judges, and the reasons why

"...Collier, El Gringo, Mark Fagan, Liz Franklin, Cassidy Frazier, Dan Hardick, Anne Harris, Melanie Haupt, Taylor Holland, Christina Jupson,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

TCB

The ongoing liquor-fueled legend of the Hickoids, Neil Diamond's people make the Diamond Smugglers' life hell, and Pete Townshend will be at SXSW anyway, anyhow, anywhere

"...Rosa last Saturday night. From opener "Thickfreakness" on down, Dan Auerbach (pictured) and Patrick Carney choogled through a good..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...political reform." Friedman's field director, Reid Nelson, who ran Dan Quayle's first congressional campaign (a very mixed omen) and..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2005 (A Hierarchical List)

'Chronicle' theatre writer Barry Pineo names his 10 favorite stage productions of 200

"...of theatre. Starring Mark Pouhe, Mark Banks, and Brandon Harris. Directed by Dennis Whitehead...."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

TIFF Notes

What I took away from the Toronto International Film Festival

"...actress (Zooey Deschanel) with her famous novelist father (Ed Harris). Strong performances (including a dramatically subdued Will Ferrell) enhance..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

State election chief refuses to require paper trail for 2004 elections

"...cause." (Those counties include the state's six largest – Harris, Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant, Travis, and El Paso; the 13..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Dan Yoder..."

March 5, 2004 Column

The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...and Erwin Barton of suburban Houston, have passed away. Dan Morales, who during that legislative session represented San Antonio..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

TCB

If John Lennon had attended this weekend's ACL Fest blowout he might have screamed, "I've got blisters on my feet!"

"...(plus registration fees) at www.enjoytexas music.com, while onstage Britt Daniel staked his claim as the Buddy Holly of indie..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

ACL Prime Time

Blurbs to ACL Music Fest by.

"...have our memories: from Robert Randolph, Wilco, and Emmylou Harris, to seeing Lance Armstrong welcoming a reunited Arc Angels...."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...recently lobbied that hurricanes should be named more in accordance with racial distribution to reflect our multicultural makeup and..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column

Nixon Represents Insurance Industry, Not Voters

"...have Joe Nixon represent this part of Houston and Harris County. I trust you will stay on this shocking,..."

Aug. 7, 2003 Postmarks

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...thrown in the Tulia towel and won't retry 38 defendants in the infamous 1999 drug sting if their convictions..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Barbaro, Michael King, Mike Clark-Madison, Lee Nichols, Amy Smith, Jordan Smith, and Lauri Apple.]..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination against its passengers." -- Jordan Smith..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

21 ... 21 ... 21 ... 21 ... 21

The Austin Chronicle's Music Poll

"...Austin Chronicle. And for first time winners like the Harris & Ryden Band, Grupo Fantasma, Shelley King, Del Castillo,..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...beside him recorded a 60% to 33% lead over Dan Morales with 39% of the votes counted, and those..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of primary races important to the Austin area

"...Democrat come November. The establishment choice is assistant DA Dan Gattis, the square-jawed scion of one of the county's..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

"...Krauss, Gillian Welch, Norman Blake, the Cox Family, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, and a bunch more all lend their..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Heart," a song co-written with and sung by Emmylou Harris. She's also had her songs covered by Amy Grant,..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...uncovers football's front-office conspiracies in Any Given Sunday; Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) explores another impossible relationship in The..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Differing takes on Town Lake going Greek; too many zeros for Babich; and the Chronicle film reviewers take another hit.

"...the large community college systems of Dallas and North Harris Community College. I want to thank all of our..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column

November Previews

"...Robertson, Johnathon Schaech, Matt Keeslar, Kelly Macdonald, Eric Mabius, Dan Gatto, Linda Kim, and Audrey Ruttan...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

What the Right Hand Is Doing

Magician turned sitcom star Harry Anderson returns to Austin at Palmer Auditorium this weekend, and his former partner and cohort, Austin author Turk Pipkin, looks back as he looks forward to reuniting with his old pal.

"...my way into an opening spot at an Emmylou Harris/Leon Redbone concert, Emmylou suggested that I come down to..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Features Feature by Turk Pipkin

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