The Hightower Report

The Business Roundtable fights for CEOs' rights to rip off stockholders; Bushites fight for more bureaucracy and big government; and Tom DeLay fights for the rich.

"...to grab for more autocratic power and to weaken our Bill of Rights. He has authorized the FBI to..."

June 28, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

A Small Green Cow

He Waits and Watches Quietly as the World Moves On Around Him

"...moves and nine job changes, lived with me in four states and three time zones. He has watched, without..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Features Feature by Jay Hardwig

Tiny Tails to You

The cutest way to get your party hopping

"...most grown-ups, petting zoos are something we left in our childhood along with playgrounds and proper bedtimes. But let's..."

Dec. 21, 2016 Events Post by Tamar Price

Chronicle Recommends: Films About Writers

Storytellers become the story

"...and offer movie recommendations. This month, to coincide with our Summer Reading issue, we've picked some of our favorite..."

June 10, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Oh Me, Oh My, Oh iZombie

Writer Diane Ruggiero-Wright on the walking, talking undead

"...The world can be a surprisingly small place, and the strands..."

April 14, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: I Am Santa Claus

Director Tommy Avallone finds the men behind the beard

"...would do a documentary on that. Whose lap is your child sitting on, and what does Santa Claus do..."

Dec. 6, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...The lightly-regulated world of payday lending – high interest loans to working..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

College Assistance Appreciated

"...these actions were a direct insult to you and your successful ilk. You mentioned that one would have to..."

Aug. 19, 2010 Postmarks

Council Watch

Too Big for Our Bridges: Will Pedestrians Take Back Seat to Traffic? That's an Easy One

"...million to $5 million cheaper than the separate bridge. Enter Sinclair Black, Austin's own architectural Don Quixote. Apparently undaunted..."

April 14, 2000 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Robert Rodriguez Opens The Book of Boba Fett

The Austin filmmaker takes the mask off Star Wars' enigmatic bounty hunter for new Disney+ show

"...Don't fry your circuits; we all know it's Boba Fett. In the..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crime Month: A Chron "… and Punishment" Playlist

Songs answering the musical question, "Does crime pay?" No.

"...field full of repercussions as hazardous as land mines. Enter at your own risk!..."

July 17, 2019 Arts Post by M. Brianna Stallings

“Nick Schnitzer: Inevitable Reckoning” at Dimension Gallery

Structures degraded by time and other materials provide a pointed view of dramatic change at work in the world

"...of the show, representative of the effects of acid entering groundwater. It is irresistible. I want to know what..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Weekend Wine

Sicilian wines for the connoisseur on a budget

"...Texas winemakers? Here’s a great chance for you to enter the world stage!..."

March 31, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

SXSW Panel: Gareth Edwards Keynote

Star Wars, Monsters, and the drive to tell a story

"...The non-geek world may recognize Brit director Gareth Edwards as the man..."

March 13, 2017 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Visit 'Detropia'

Festival favorite doc premieres on PBS tonight

"...it was once the fastest growing city in the world...."

May 27, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

TDH: 7/19/11

The boomers are coming! The boomers are coming!

"...That's the gist of an ABC World News report on central Texas – and Austin in..."

July 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 9/17/10

Volunteerism event asks, 'WWGD?'

"...of the city budget? Believe it or not, it's our second nonfiduciary post of the week! This morning: An..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

SXSW NEWS

"...pathetic Duckburg totally blocked and sucking up half an hour of my precious afternoon (actual time spent in Dr...."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Democrats host symposium to discuss Texas' role in the new high-tech economy.

"...companies has fired up economies in the state's urban centers, rural areas, which still constitute several thousand square miles..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Point of Sale

"...Tracey Tarlton and Peggy Hailey, Book People's book buyers..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I read with interest your reply ["Postmarks," Oct. 15] to Mr. Bradley regarding the..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...become a location for premieres for feature films (101 World premieres, 9 North American, and 3 U.S. and counting),..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...["Postmarks," June 18]: If you want to really impress your friends with ad hominem attacks on the left, just..."

June 25, 2004 Column

Jesus Is Coming

The video mailed across the state, the Christian film that found an audience in Austin, and other stories of evangelicals using film to spread the word

"...mail; the daughter was still waiting. "I wanna watch your video," the girl told her mother. "Why didn't I..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...give an insight into life in the woods. Read our review and our interview with David and Nathan online...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...tips to get you from here to there to your best fest ever...."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...County are not addressed. Pollution of the water that enters the Aquifer can occur miles away in Hays County...."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...over his false arrest is also in order. Apparently entering someone's house without permission is standard procedure for APD...."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...at every layer.” Similar description could be applied to our local creative crew at Future Front, who have over..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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