Day Trips: Ellis Motel, Round Top

Take a load off at Round Top lounge

"...The Ellis Motel in Round Top doesn't actually rent rooms, even..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...City Council approved unanimously on Thursday, Nov. 14, $8..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

All That Remains

Roxanne Paltauf vanished three years ago, leaving her family with only memories and investigators with few clues

"...days with her boyfriend, then-30-year-old Louis Walls, at different motels off the interstate near Rundberg Lane. She and Walls,..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...somewhat overrun by stuff," says Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis, a representative of the Texas Police Chiefs Association who..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...The next day, CM Paige Ellis objected, saying that the new Council, with eight women..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...appropriations chairs Rob Junell in the House and Rodney Ellis in the Senate presented the $114 billion biennium budget..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Council Recap: Kelly Holds Out on Hotel Purchase As City Gets Ready to HEAL

High-profile homelessness initiatives dominate meeting

"...reiterated that she was indeed supportive of the city’s hotel/motel conversion strategy – just not here. “We do need..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...P.S. Charm comes from people, not strange motel signs and average collectable shops...."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...Ghost Magnet Roach Motel 9pm, The Hideout Mexican, Japanese, and American parts assembled..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Faults

A cult deprogrammer needs some mental floss of his own.

"...Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Leland Orser, Beth Grant, Chris Ellis, Lance Reddick, Jon Gries, Nicholas Tucci and Leonard Earl..."

March 6, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Between Worlds

Cine las Americas Festival of New Latin American Cinema

"...Before South Congress' San José Motel was renovated, it served as the backdrop for Nancy..."

April 21, 2000 Screens Feature

sxswf: Even More 'Incendiary'

More from our Q&A with filmmakers Steve Mims and Joe Bailey Jr.

"...some interesting questions, primarily from [Houston Democratic] Sen. Rodney Ellis, and they got into a couple skirmishes. But one..."

March 10, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Making Lists

"...legend of Larry has him writing Lonesome Dove in motel rooms as he drove from Washington, D.C., to Texas..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

City Hall Looks at Retracing Its Steps on Homelessness

Back up, try again

"...Now, Council Members Alison Alter, Paige Ellis, and Pio Renteria and Mayor Steve Adler are all..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Quirky Classic Austin Late Night Eatery Undergoes a Makeover

Owners of the Tavern and Esther’s Follies bought Star Seeds Cafe in July

"...told the Chronicle, “We have bought the business from Ellis Winstanley, who also sold us the Tavern at 12th..."

Sept. 5, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...quiet reformed life, an ex-con finds refuge in a motel run by a single mother and her daughter Clara...."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: 'Faults'

Cult deprogramming gets sinister in Riley Stearn's feature debut

"...Riley Stearn's feature debut locks Ansel in a seedy motel with Claire (Stearn's wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead) after he..."

March 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"...world when a tattooed stranger checks into her roadside motel...."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Pachanga Latino Music Festival

Fiesta Gardens, Saturday, May 22, 2010

"...There is no equivalent of Ellis Island anywhere along the Mexican border, no outstretched torch..."

May 21, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...be mowed down to make way for a chain motel by the end of this summer. The good news..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...the residents of River Woods apartments, a converted 1950s-era motel situated smack-dab in the middle of the South Congress..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Road Shows

"...SAT 18 Ellis Paul, Cactus Cafe..."

April 10, 1998 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...SAT 13 REO Speedealer, Bates Motel..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...Concentration Camp, Pinhead Circus, Brand New Unit, Pezz, Bates Motel..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...WED 1 Ellis Paul, Cactus Cafe..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...WED 1 Ellis Paul, Cactus Cafe..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...MON 15 Kaia, Bates Motel..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Feature