Happenings

Feb. 21-28

"...revolution's 50th anniversary (and coincidentally on the heels of Fidel Castro's recent resignation), this two-day conference addresses Cuba's impact..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

TV Eye

What to do when the writers' strike shuts down your favorite shows

"...Miguel Benavides of Del Rio and Meriah Garrett of Austin were the first..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounts

Georgia detention center, Texas' usual suspects in spotlight

"...rally outside the Val Verde County Correctional Facility in Del Rio, which houses both prisoners and ICE detainees...."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Happenings

Oct. 5–11

"...Jail Project, and Grassroots Leadership on a trip to Del Rio to protest the mistreatment of prisoners at Val..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

Fort Lancaster was acquired by the state in 1965 and, after years of archeological exploration, hosts a very informative interpretive museum

"...and Fort Davis. Supplies to the soldiers were sometimes delivered by camels from Camp Verde, near Kerrville...."

Sept. 28, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounting

"...rally outside the Val Verde County Correctional Facility in Del Rio, which houses both prisoners and U.S. Immigrations and..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

NFL Preview

"...artist/private entertainer. AFC SOUTH 4) Jacksonville Head coach Jack Del Rio has made no bones about it; he doesn’t..."

Sept. 3, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Kubiak's Gutsy Call Clinches Victory

"...David Garrard managed to throw four interceptions and Houston precariously held on for the win despite Texans kicker Kris..."

Nov. 13, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Taking a Look at Texas Wine Month

Throughout October, and thanks to Susan Combs

"...platform for the state's accelerating growth. Val Verde in Del Rio is the oldest and still makes one of..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Radney Foster

Record review

"...fifth studio work, is no big leap for the Del Rio native, but it's nearly as satisfying as anything..."

June 9, 2006 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...less traveled. Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel unearth curious takes on traditional hip-hop as their latest, The Craft..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

The Contest

"...in the state of Texas. They take hot sauce seriously, and so do most of the people who enter...."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature

Fight to Save Aquifer

"...to join with those from as far southwest as Del Rio alongside representatives from across the sweeping Hill Country..."

March 8, 2005 Postmarks

Making Cents of Tuition Plan

Few students, but strong opinions about UT's rising prices

"...Mario Sanchez, a mechanical engineering/ economics double major from Del..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Day Trips

Appreciating the Indian rock art of the Lower Pecos River region

"...art of the Lower Pecos River region west of Del Rio contains the oldest and most diverse pictographs in..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Contest, the Judges

"...in the state of Texas. They take hot sauce seriously, and so do most of the people who enter...."

Aug. 27, 2004 Food Feature

Daytrips

The year in review, "Day Trips" style

"...Texas pioneers on the national music scene. In March, Del Rio unveiled a likeness of Wolfman Jack that will..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines

"...to come to a retraction of its controversial and widely criticized Barton Springs coverage. See Daily Cops to Springs..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

"...quit using the depot eight years ago, officials in Del Rio and San Antonio recommended it be bulldozed...."

March 21, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...wineries, Haak imports his sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, and zinfandel grapes from California rather than buying in-state. He feels..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Wine Roads of Texas: An Essential Guide to Texas Wines and Wineries

MM Pack throws "so-called journalistic objectivity out the window," and reviews Chronicle contributor Wes Marshall's The Wine Roads of Texas; also, we excerpt it.

"...Marshall covers the wineries all over this state: from Del Rio to Dallas, from Fort Stockton to Fort Worth...."

Dec. 6, 2002 Food Review by MM Pack

Radney Foster

Texas Platters

"...& Lloyd. It has been four years since the Del Rio native released a studio album, and for his..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I checked, people don't mind living above a small deli, but not too many people live over Best Buys...."

July 26, 2002 Column

Calling the Shots

Jesse Dayton is finally an Austin musician again after years of only being mistaken for one

"...weeks, drank tequila, ate Mexican food flown in from Del Rio."..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

The Commissioner Has Left the Building

Johnny Torrez was one of the first Austin comics to work on a professional level, and every local comic who ever made a living in the business credits the self-proclaimed "Commissioner of Comedy" as an early influence and inspiration. On Valentine's Day, the Commissioner died. Here's how he is remembered.

"...footsteps, Torrez stuck to his classic comedy roots: timing, delivery, and jokes, jokes, jokes. "He was a very funny..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Safe Delivery

"...Safe Delivery..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Books Review by Mark Busby

Food-o-File

Upcoming food and wine festivals, updates on local culinary news.

"...New World Wine and Food Festival at La Mansion del Rio (112 College Street, 800/292-7300). The event runs from..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Letters at 3AM

Hot news about global warming.

"...published in its entirety soon. This is the most widely researched effort on global warming the U.S. has yet..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Day Trips

Country Christmas tree farms and other holi-day trips.

"...Las Posadas Celebration along the River Walk from Mansion del Rio Hotel to the Arneson River Theater is one..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Riding With Bob

"...an area where jazz was incredible -- outside of Philadelphia. I'd go into Philly and all my cousins were..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

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