Off the Record

Exploring international affairs at SXSW 09 with Canada House and Dart Music, plus the triumphant return of the Reality Sandwich to the Hole in the Wall

"...acts, wherein local volunteers open their doors to showcasing foreign acts. This year the program hosts 304 musicians, up..."

March 6, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

On Tap: Voter ID Rumble

Voter ID debate returns to the Senate floor

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Winter Soldier Video

Footage of panel discussions and IVAW's march to City Hall

March 6, 2009 News Feature

The Empyrean

Ascending the heights of Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist and guiding light John Frusciante's new solo disc, ‘The Empyrean’

"...The Empyrean also spins his most polished and sincere effort since the final Warner Bros. solo disc that preceded..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Local Reps and Their Committees

Strama tapped to oversee Technology Committee

"...In the last two sessions, former Speaker Tom Craddick made his picks from a heavily..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...and resources). Reductions were proposed in all departments except for fire and the municipal court. Police led with $3.7..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature

How to Turn Purple to Blue

Voter registration drive could turn Texas Democratic

"...Registration Education Project, at last week's Central Texas Democratic Forum. Camarillo told the monthly gathering of local Democrats that..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

I Could Be So Happy

Heartless Bastards vocal quake Erika Wennerstrom moves The Mountain from Austin

"...one in stride. On her revamped trio's third LP for Fat Possum, The Mountain, Wennerstrom's voice remains the glass..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Campaign Money Fattening Local Coffers

The latest campaign finance reports show who's supporting which candidates for mayor and council

"...Campaign finance reports are in from candidates vying for mayor and City Council, and while unusual circumstances surrounding..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Princes of Punk

New Kinks “Picture Book”

"...through Misfits (’78), Low Budget (’79), live laceration One For the Road (1980), and peaking perfectly on Give the..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Looks Like a Straus Waltz to House Speaker

With the help of House Democrats, San Antonio Republican locks up votes for speaker

"...session to begin bitterly as Speaker Tom Craddick fought for his political life. But on Jan. 5, after just..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

A minicalendar for all those who resolved to be a good citizen this year: Jan. 1-8

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday01..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Roy Orbison

"...to the soaring, dramatic close of his last live performance in 1988 with "It's Over." While the expected hits..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

The Jesus & Mary Chain

"...The Jesus & Mary Chain taps into an unequivocal force, an acerbic marring of antagonistic distortion and pristine pop..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Music Review by Austin Powell

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...is putting the finishing touches on a new citation form that will be integral to the January implementation of..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Craddick Foes Prefer Secret Ballot in Speaker's Race

House members try to outsmart Craddick in laying ground rules for choosing a speaker

"...With a month to go before the next Lege session, the expected high elbows in..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas House: Balance of Power Hangs in the Balance

There's a 50-50 chance of seeing a 75-75 split in the House

"...pressing the button twice negates the vote. Democrats argued before the 160th Judicial District Court that electronic straight-ticket votes..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Give thanks, and do good: Nov. 27-Dec. 4

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday 27..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...gains reduced the net Dem increase to three seats, Demo­crats have noticed the number of moderate Republicans and speaker..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Harris County's New Favorite Color

... Is blue

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interviews: Saturday

Painting lemons gold since 1998

"...of practice but the deployment of musical exercises that force Slug and bandmate DJ Anthony "Ant" Davis constantly to..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

WilCo

Close calls suggest WilCo is turning, well, purple anyway

"...County," Grimes told the Chronicle. Braden Frame, campaign manager for attorney Jaime Lynn, who got 42% of the vote..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Don't Count Your Chickens, Dems

Keep voting all the way down the ballot, folks

"...Texas state director of the Barack Obama campaign, had for party activists at the Central Texas Demo­cratic Forum on..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Too Late for Noriega?

Noriega gaining traction in last leg of race

"...given 90 seconds to give answers and adequate time for rebuttal. It also seemed more productive for Noriega, who..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dems Building Serious War Chests

Who'd a thunk? Democrats are actually outraising Republicans in some hot House races.

"...highly watched seats, between July 1 and Sept. 25, Demo­crats outraised their Republican opponents by $1.2 million, outspent them..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Seven in Play

Seven key races across the state could turn the House back to Democratic control

"...key seats around the state have emerged as battlegrounds for the fight to take back the House. Four of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems Rake in the Dough

Central Texas Republicans just can't keep up

"...still has a remarkable $278,368 total in her pocket. For more on the Texas House races, see "Taking Back..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...The strategy was supposed to solidify power for Tom DeLay. It was supposed to create safe seats..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Hopes Great SRV and Double Trouble CD Gets Released

"...recorded Stevie and Double Trouble at the Bluebird in Fort Worth, an old juke joint. This was an unusual..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Postmarks

A Little 'Midnight' Music

Will Sheff and Alex Holdridge's mutual appreciation

"...Holdridge and songwriter Will Sheff of Okkervil River (and formerly of Shearwater) use the same words to describe each..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Austin Powell

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