Faster Than Sound: Select Live Music Reemerges

ACL Live reintroduces in-person audiences, alongside steady outdoor calendars at the Far Out Lounge and Sagebrush on South Congress.

"...ACL Live at the Moody Theater General Manager Colleen Fischer challenged her team to come up with 10 ideas..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Meet the Candidates: Dunaway, Johnson, Shrum

Three low-profile contenders in HD 49 race hope to make their mark

"...the big dog of the underdog candidates, Huey Rey Fischer: The former legislative staffer and ex-U Dem president has..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Budget fight on the horizon, GOP leadership spat, TMF thwarts anti-choice measures, and more

"...House draft budget, House Bill 1, and the Senate Com­mit­tee on Finance's substitute version...."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Barbara's Fire

Attorney, teacher, and veteran fighter for freedom, Barbara Hines retires from a career mentoring students

"...start in the trenches of the abortion rights battles – at a time when the landmark Roe v. Wade..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Golden Hornet Project Percussion VII

This concert of new music was driven by experiments with rhythm and sound

"...flasks of a scientific lair, and GHP masterminds Peter Stop­schin­ski and Graham Reynolds, along with their percussion-adept colleagues Thomas..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Guardian

Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher co-star in this action drama about the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers, which is a surprisingly engaging character-driven picture.

"...Ben Randall (Costner) and his young hotshot protégé Jake Fischer (Kutcher), are both gifted but damaged, the best in..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Day Trips: Secret Fishing Holes

Texas Parks & Wildlife’s RACA program adds two more spots

"...the take-out point for a 3.6-mile paddling trip from Fischer Store Road Bridge...."

March 25, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Stays the Course on Mask Precautions

Steady on safety guidelines, Austin promoters and club owners juggle an unclear concert calendar

"...says. "Immediately seeing all the other businesses show solidarity – that we're all still going to require masks –..."

March 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...fans' reluctant return to public gathering, but even then – and long thereafter – going to shows will look..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Balmorhea is back, baby!

"...Balmorhea Swimming Pool is again squelching the West Texas..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Brad's Status

Ben Stiller shines in this character study

"...Directed by: Mike White. Starring: Ben Stiller, Jenna Fischer, Austin Abrams, Luke Wilson, Jemaine Clement, Michael Sheen, Shazi..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chronicle Endorsements

"...income inequality, Sanders' aggressive call to reform Wall Street – too big to fail banks – and the campaign..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

The Last Best WEST List

Five West Austin Studio Tour reasons to ramble

"...3. Mary Fischer: Little Clay Houses This is part of a three-women..."

May 15, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

School Finance Reform Dead

House Bill 1759 disappears, taking $800 million with it

"...Finally a point of order by Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, sounded the death knell, and put everyone..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

S-Comm Emails

Sheriff and ICE eager pen pals

"...When defending his aggressive implementation of the federal Secure Commun­ities program – an Immigration and Cus­toms Enforcement initiative that..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

S-Comm "Roll Calls" Raise New Questions

Data released leads to more questions than answers

"...to public pressure for greater transparency, the Travis County Sher­iff's Office recently began compiling and posting on the county..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...already overwhelmed by the imminent deportation of her husband – following his own minor traffic violation, he was found..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Despite Opposition, Sheriff 'S-Comm' Hamilton Rolls On

Hamilton holds firm despite 3rd Circuit ruling

"...Travis County residents, the most benign of traffic infractions – a broken taillight, an expired inspection sticker, or a..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Club 'Stacking' = Democratic Drama

Fairness of endorsement process in dispute

"...weeks over endorsements in two hotly contested county races – the slugfest between Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt for..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Logan Ganshirt's Arting Your Billboard

Eyes on the road. Eyes on the board. Eyes on the road.

"...abstract with hand-drawn words. The artist was Gail Marie Fischer. The words on the billboard said: THE WORK IS..."

Aug. 7, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Grand Theory of Everything Between

What's undeniably grand about this new dance is Peter Stopschinski's music

"...those things perhaps only imagined. Quarks, black matter, aliens – you know the drill. The dancers are accompanied throughout..."

May 20, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

House Passes Journalist Shield Law

Will law protect bloggers and their sources, too?

"...by a 146-0 vote. Bill author Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, took great pains to explain to lawmakers..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

testsite 08.5 ~ Temporary Services

A Chicago art group brings Austin punk and the mighty congresswoman together

"...and passions of the group's three members, says Marc Fischer, one-third of Temporary Services, along with Brett Bloom and..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Rolling Stones
Ian McLagan & the Bump Band

Live shots

"...Toyota Center, Houston, Dec. 1Ian McLagan & the Bump Band..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Academy Leader

"...is the minimally autobiographical story of prodigy schoolboy/playwright Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) and the past-middle-aged wealthy alum/industrialist Mr. Blume..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Michael Bertin

Out of This World

Despite a Strange Phenomenon, Mars Still Sparkles

"...Mars Restaurant & Bar..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...variety of colors from white to pink, and Texas A&M University created a maroon version. The Lege amended the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week

Jackie Venson, Grace Sorensen, Monte Warden, and many more

"...Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few Album Release..."

May 17, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Avocados Banned, More Mrs. Johnson's Planned, Micklethwait's Celebrates, Garrison Bros x Ice Cream Pros, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...chilling in the chill than the 4th’s SuperNaut Cookies & Cream Imperial Stout. Especially because you can get it..."

Feb. 16, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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