Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...The verdict came too fast for it to be anything but an acquittal. The five jurors left the courtroom..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Toying With Tradition

Lots has changed of late at the Empanada Parlour, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, but the restaurant's festive little pockets stuffed with spirited meat, vegetable, and fruit blends are as delicious as ever, and continue to enjoy a dedicated local following.

"...Bar hours, Mon-Fri, noon-2am, Sat, 5pm-2am..."

June 16, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

High-Tech Heist

A former Power Computing company employee stole memory modules and drew a 25-year prison sentence.

"...Randy Pierce had bills piling up. The IRS was hounding him for $15,000. The..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...Alexander "Rusty" Windle was not a drug dealer, but he died like..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...There's nothing like a few billion dollars to bring out the..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Good Earth

TEA for Texas

"...City staff presented a smorgasbord of transportation improvements competing for federal TEA-21 (that's Transportation Equity Act for the..."

July 23, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve. Instead, it would be more reasonable to expect shouts of..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Color of My Parachute

120mph Straight Down

"...photograph by Doug Park..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Bond Brouhaha

Council Reenacts for Public What It Did in Private

"...at South Congress near Oltorf photograph by John Anderson During the marathon of Austin City Council meetings last week,..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Postmarks

Helping Herb

"...It's unfortunate that you apparently allowed the opinion of one reviewer, Lee Simmons, to determine the Chronicle's..."

March 6, 1998 Column

Postmarks

We Get What We Want

"...I am writing to say I enjoyed Lee Nichols' article regarding our..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...Pogue There are two Barry McBees. One is a born-again Christian, a ram-rod straight barrister who is not afraid..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Festival Snapshots

The Toronto International Film Festival

"...On this continent, the most formidable showcase for new films from around..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...Esperanza Spalding..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Blink-182 Bring the Banter to “Austin Titty Limits” and More From ACL Fest’s Friday Kickoff

Chris Stapleton twangs and bangs, Leon Bridges grooves

"...ACL Festival 2024 opened to mid-Nineties temps – that’s fall in Austin, y'all – and..."

Oct. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...yeah. And now, Hyperreal presents everyone’s favorite feathered friend’s 1985 film debut. Follow That Bird does what Sesame Street..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...Enjoy the cooler weather and these happenings around the state in September...."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the Austin Chronicle's live election coverage night here, and pick up..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

We Came for the Feels... and Rod Wave Delivered

Chart-topping singer unites us in vulnerability

"...Being vulnerable is the easiest thing and the hardest thing..."

Aug. 29, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

SXSW Film Review: Gaia

South African ecohorror grows a very different creeping death

"...There’s a YouTube video that’s been blowing earthling’s minds for a number of years now. Entitled..."

March 17, 2021 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...2020 marks 25 years blowing up Austin rock for brothers AJ, Alex,..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johnston

Hi, How Are You Day commemorates the late, great Daniel Johnston, and SaulPaul's Alien Adventure beams down at Scottish Rite Theater

"...Last Wednesday inside ACL Live at the Moody Theater, following some nonlinear..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Pause the Game

The Luv Doc loves a good metaphor

"...a bit confused about my girlfriend's behavior. We got in a fight Saturday night because I was on the..."

June 21, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

A Bicycle Built for Tunes

Steve Parker creates a music-making bike with Lo Fi Cycle

"...to make music: Steve Parker's Lo Fi Cycle, just installed on the Long Center lawn as part of Art..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Steven Tyler’s Country Romp

Aerosmith frontman’s roots excursion rocks Nashville twang

"...In the middle of his 100-minute set at a near-capacity..."

July 27, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

There Goes the Neighborhood

Council digs into short-term rentals this week

"...house on Garden Street just off East Cesar Chavez in 1999. Back then, she recalls, the neighborhood was a..."

Aug. 11, 2015 News Post by Natalia Ciolko

Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?

Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court

"...Earlier this month, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a devastating blow to..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Walking Contradiction: Texas High Schools, Football, and Concussions

Thousands of students mash helmets every weekend – at what cost?

"...Sixteen-year-old Jacob Baran knew his brain was injured, though any memory of the hit is..."

Oct. 30, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

Rob Thomas' Unlikely Route to Young Adult Fiction

'Veronica Mars' creator dishes on teens, fans, and the movie

"...“My eyebrows have grown in,” Rob Thomas faux-apologizes as the camera clicks...."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

The Priests of Syrinx

What’s in a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame anyway?

"...When did the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony become the Oscars? A nearly three-hour run-time, teleprompter..."

May 17, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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