Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 6

"...on weekdays only, but this Saturday you can enjoy rides all day. 11am-11pm. Regular fares apply. www.capmetro/metrorail.*..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

Page Two: Critical Grasp

Civil disobedience and free speech are cut from the same unalienable cloth

"...some of those who partake in Critical Mass bike rides or just wrote in to defend them claim that..."

July 18, 2008 Column by Louis Black

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...and transformed into a so-called sports utility bike). He rides several times a week with his 2-year-old daughter in..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Happenings

May 8-14

"...FREE ELECTION DAY RIDES FOR SENIORS: DEADLINE TODAY Call or e-mail today to..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...encounters, nature hikes, animal enrichment, arts and crafts, train rides, scavenger hunts, games, goat milking, pony care and rides,..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...a Gen Z wedding behaving like a 25-year-old drunk bridesmaid. Cast: Amy Landecker, Bradley Whitford, Nico Hiraga, Gaby Hoffmann,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Beyond the Horizon with Denny Freeman

Austin lodestar offered the theories of life through a guitar

"...by escaping to River City. Here, an air of freedom prevailed, fed by the University of Texas, pot dealers,..."

April 27, 2021 Music Post by Bill Bentley

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...Not as Bad as It Looks on local indie Freedom Records topped local Top 10 lists. His latest project,..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...year's Seek Magic (Acephale/Sincerely Yours). Like-minded headliner Washed Out rides the crest of Dreamwave on debut EP Life of..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Full Circle

Pointedly political, yes, but Charles Mee's update of Brecht is also wildly entertaining

"...was upon us. When David Hasselhoff sang "Looking for Freedom" on the wall's rubble in his light-up leather jacket,..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In response to Vance McDonald's Limbaugh-meets-Coulter psychobabble "Restricting Freedom to Save It" ["Postmarks," June 9] ... well, where..."

June 16, 2006 Column

Letters at 3AM

As we approach the most pivotal election since 1860, the work of Stirling Silliphant comes to mind because he shows that our present situation was not created by 9 / 11 but has been brewing for a long time

"...The question of identity rides on another question: Why, in spite of a disastrous..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...on Bayou Lafourche. The florid names of the carnival rides lure kids and kids-at-heart as much as the games..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

As Much Magic as Fact

In the month since the much-hyped publication of Stephen Harrigan's historical novel The Gates of the Alamo, a visible restructuring of the public notion of the fort has seized the imagination of Texas. Chronicle writer David Garza explains why.

"...his readers the state of Texas' first attempts at freedom in the form of a novel. That deceptive goal..."

March 24, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

Postmarks

Apology Demanded

"...people bothered voting in the run-offs), going on protest rides, etc. I feel that continuing to ride to work..."

June 13, 1997 Column

Record Reviews

"...just what I am. For this fair land of freedom I do not care a damn. I'm glad I..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...perils of overprotective government agencies blithely swapping liberty and freedom for a tenuous sense of safety in a post-9/11..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...takes the parents for a carriage ride? Horse-drawn carriage rides that have been an iconic part of the downtown..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Parks: The First 100 Years - 1923-2023) KB Brookins (Freedom House) Justin Brooks (You Might Go to Prison, Even..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 3-9

"...a clue that might help you achieve more disciplined freedom than you've known before. Do you think I'm exaggerating?..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Antonio to Greenville, S.C. There will be some cherry rides sharing the roads headed north from San Antonio June..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin at Large: More Than We Could Imagine

At an unexpectedly delicate moment, Austinites can flip the script on public safety

"...beset with dislocation and some trauma after the wild rides of the last year, or two years, or four..."

April 23, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...Capital Metro is offering free rides across the entire transit network to people voting on..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Ten Things to Do on Christmas Day

Avoid the Grinch-y realm this holiday

"...rink, Tunnel of Lights, Santa’s Workshop, live music, carnival rides, petting zoo, or Chinese Lantern Festival? This place has..."

Dec. 22, 2018 Events Post by Evelin Garcia

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...– not to mention his gypsy feet – while freedom was the holy grail of his and Townes' mutual..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...bikes around and do our bit." Most of these rides ended at a place they called the Foundation, which..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Austin Filmmakers Return to Horror

Karen Skloss, Owen Egerton, and Don Swaynos talk terror

"...fan of super-horror or gore. I'm all for roller-coaster rides, thrills and spills and that kind of stuff, but..."

June 30, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"...Motown. 2005 breakthrough hit "I Turn My Camera On" rides a sexy soul groove. [inset-1-right]..."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Eastside Vibes: Come Experience the Culture

Celebrations, food joints, & moves to make on the Eastside this summer

"...The month of June is filled with events celebrating freedom and has been celebrated in East Austin for decades...."

May 24, 2017 Chronolog Post by Montinique Monroe

Exclusive Interview With Wrestling Legend Duke “The Rooster” Cartwright

Deposed local champ tells it like it is before Soul Grudge Showdown VI

"...is gonna be backed by Alan Slaytoven and the Freedom Eagles, one of the bitchingest bands you’ll ever hear...."

Aug. 9, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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