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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I agree with what Dr. Zelda Austen said in her letter (Sept...."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Supernova

Firth and Tucci are beyond stellar as a married couple being swallowed by dementia

"...performance aside, some think Tom Hanks (Philadelphia) was rewarded with an Oscar for his “bravery” in defying long-standing Hollywood..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...of crack on TV. Seated in the Oval Office with pictures of his family behind him, Bush held up..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

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Run, Max, Run

"...respond to your editorial calling for Max Nofziger to withdraw from the mayor race, for fear of him "splitting..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Spring Awakening

At Zach, foot-stomping teens score a victory for love and courage over fear

"...The story begins with the teenage Wendla (Sara Burke) asking her mother (Melissa..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...in Nederland, Texas, the company a majority pipeline partner with Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners...."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

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Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...concluded, "They may moan and groan, but they'll live with it." It's reminiscent of something said about bread in..."

July 28, 2000 Column

After a Fashion

In the afterglow of Austin Pride, Stephen implores us to 'keep our dicks in our pants'

"...Francisco, New York, and L.A. but essentially became disenchanted with them over a lengthy period of time. The in-your-face..."

June 12, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Dream vs. the Nightmare

The MLK Day march becomes a referendum on Tom DeLay and Ronnie Earle

"...Day celebration and march might easily have been confused with either an anti-redistricting rally or a "Dump Ronnie Earle"..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...his current post at WDP, workers' rights, and specifically fighting wage theft, remain fixtures on the agenda, although he..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: R.I.P.

Edwin 'Bud' Shrake and Stephen Bruton

"...between is a game. It is hard to quarrel with that."..."

May 15, 2009 Column by Louis Black

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"...it may well mean revolution right across the border with enormous potential consequences. PRI power is based on patronage,..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Column

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...“We at Whole Woman’s Health have a history of fighting restrictions that are deeply rooted in shaming and stigmatizing..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Rosebuds

"...Greek mythology, were the goddesses of vengeance, jealousy, and anger, emotions not usually associated with this lovey-dovey North Carolina..."

April 27, 2007 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

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Our readers talk back.

"...To the Chronicle's credit, you printed my letter without editing it...."

April 18, 2003 Column

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...a back door. Others would be cramped little apartments with doors opening into filthy alleyways. Rotting garbage could be..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

U2 All That You Can't Leave Behind (Interscope)

"...Can't Leave Behind (Interscope) No U2 album is complete without Bono writing a song about the wind. At least..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Naked City

The fractious, lively process that led to the adoption of the ECC Neighborhood Plan holds some lessons for future neighborhood planners.

"...which finally gave its blessing to the overlay-and-zoning scheme, with some suggested changes, and sent it on to the..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Quote of the week: "You, my hyphenated friend, are an ambassador of evil."

"...was preparing to do a show at Fat Tuesdays with Lisa Tingle, Malford Milligan, Patrice Pike, and Taboo. I..."

March 17, 2000 Column

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We are wrong, wrong, wrong. So is golf.

"...other digital revolutionaries who "are well aware of life without computers." She's jumping to a dangerous conclusion, that because..."

March 10, 2000 Column

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"...conversion of Palmer Auditorium into a performing arts center with a new community events center to replace Palmer for..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...a slick, oversexed attorney - finally finds true love with book editor Stewart and - as foreshadowed - blows..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

"...are furious about plans to replace the aging mall with a Wal-Mart. See "Northcross Neighbors to Wal-Mart: You don't..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Black, Barbaro, and Swenson) might be possibly making. Complete with dollar figures pulled from ... well, somewhere. Sounds like..."

March 24, 2006 Column

Things They Used to Do

Dick Holland assesses two Texas journalists, Gary Cartwright and Jan Reid, whose new collections of articles possess a cautionary wisdom, the kind you acquire when you court danger and danger provides you with a keen view of what lies beyond.

"...Journalism. At Esquire, Tom Wolfe was popularizing American Studies, with exclamations added; Harper's, under the editorship of Willie Morris,..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...have taken if his more self-assured Banner went toe-to-toe with Downey Jr.'s Stark...."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stressed Out? Let Your Freak-Out Flag Fly!

Making stress into a friend instead of a foe

"...the pandemic but that feelings of frustration, fear, and anger are on the rise. Stress-induced tooth fractures, too, are..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Soldier's Heart

Thousands of Iraq War veterans will come home to face serious psychological problems and a system unready to help them

"...thinking, 'God, I can't handle this,'" said the 24-year-old with a hollow laugh...."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Dan Frosch

Accepting the Challenge

Meet the candidates for AISD Board of Trustees.

"...enormous amount of time, energy, and dedication -- all without the benefit of a paycheck. Even folks who have..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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World affairs and more Critical Mass mess missives

"...many years and although I am not always impressed with the caliber of journalism your publication has to offer,..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column

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