Armchair Adventures

"Good adventure books do the same thing as a good adventure," Chronicle writer Dan Oko writes in this roundup of recently published adventure books.

"..."The days became weeks as the ship struggled against the wind..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Books Feature by Dan Oko

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...he says, the Dripping Springs area is suffering from "extreme drought conditions." Furthermore, Beal notes that Hays County has..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Austin Filmmaking, Ten Years After

Film director Richard Linklater interviews Bob Ray, the director of the new Austin-made movie Rock Opera, about the Austin Film scene over the past 10 years.

"...and we kind of played ourselves. Some were more extreme than others. Jerry played an extreme version of himself...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

From Southerners to Seventh Grade

"...and would carry it to what some might call extremes for the rest of her life, writing to her..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Books Feature

The Great Critic Test

How Much Do You Really Know About These Freaks?

"...relationships between artists and audiences, which reached a passionate extreme in the Astor Place Riot of 1849, with 31..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

A Golden Opportunity

SB1704's Repeal Gives Austin a Turn at the Helm

"...on the Endangered Species list, and the discovery, just days before the party, that Senate Bill 1704, the Austin-bashing..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

Mind the Bullock

"...During my days as a political consultant I had the opportunity to..."

March 28, 1997 Column

Gridlock Lifts on Lamar Bridge

Councilmembers Demand a Second Look at Alternative Routes

"...While their position may seem extreme, the fact that the city has for so long..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...Watts spent four days in the hospital after the collision, then returned home...."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...it doesn't click. Could you sense in those early days that this was going to connect with the Broadway..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...roll when two have caught his eye. But these days, he's positively beaming. Wind-powered generators, long shunned by Texas..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Record Reviews

"...So, whereas those experiences he writes about may be extremely different from anything you've gone through, there's still something..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...Did Nothing But Watch Bands and Type for Six Days Straight – pre-order now. The “Secret Password” Is Cymande..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...And within just days, Saldaña was out of a job, with the team..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Nine Days D: Edson Oda In a house distant from the..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...flying wing aircraft that can be remotely piloted in extreme weather conditions. More than a decade later, Robinson and..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...said they would do. Those were the good old days, when council members would engage in lengthy public debates..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...These are the halcyon days for the Back Room, the stuff of legend. Of..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...Reyos spends his days looking for work, attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and keeping..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...was how Amy Louise Smith spent the first eight days bonding with her newborn son, before saying goodbye for..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Behind the Wheel With Deezie Brown

After five years of fine-tuning, the perfectionist producer and rapper rolls out 5th Wheel Fairytale

"...don't get my album to myself anymore. There were days where I would just listen to it, knowing I..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The COVID-19 Long Haulers

Nearly 1 in 3 coronavirus survivors have strange, often changing symptoms without known causes or cures. Here’s what they and their doctors are doing about it.

"..."The diagnosis has proved extremely frustrating for care providers," said Dr. Nicholas Yagoda, associate..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...to the George Floyd protests was among the most extreme and violent in the nation. Sam Kirsch..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lege Lines: Does Texas Really Need a Special Session

Save for the sunset bill, does Texas really need a special session?

"..."Those can be dealt with in two to three days."..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greenhouse Craft Food + Austin Beerworks: A Dinner

Some things are worth driving a little ways north

"...of theirs every waking hour until the end of days, tell you what. But for you, beer-lover, that’s the..."

March 1, 2017 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

To Sleep, Perchance to Die

Stay awake for Rooster Teeth's new series Day 5

"...to iconic moments like London's empty streets in 28 Days Later. After seeing how many road races could close..."

June 24, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

El Wizard Adrian Quesada's Multiplicity

Ex-Grupo Fantasma guitarist Adrian Quesada diversifies

"...Nashville, and we did half the record in three days. We just had a great chemistry and vibe. We..."

July 18, 2014 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Expressing Himself

How David Bologna made the leap to Broadway and a Tony nomination in Billy Elliot the Musical

"...even if it's something that you love, there are days when you go, "I really don't want to go..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Boy Named Emo

What was your favorite show on Red River at Emo's?

"...For me, the early days of Emo's are inexorably tied up with Jonathan Toubin...."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Artly Fest

Threadgill's World HQ -, Saturday, July 9, 2011

"...beer-bellied coot starts blathering on about the good old days when Austin was cheaper, cooler, friendlier, more relaxed, and..."

July 8, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

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