Dwarfing the Frost Tower

Two new skyscrapers coming to Congress

"...The much-vaunted Frost Bank Tower, with its 33 floors, will soon be..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Floating a Name for Frost Tower

"...I were struck by the singular configuration of the Frost Bank Tower, which was not yet complete last time..."

Nov. 23, 2004 Postmarks

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...Richard "Rashah" Carson – Drumming Workshop, lobby, Bank of America, 501 Congress. All-ages hands-on workshop teaching rhythms..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...City Centre on Ninth and Congress, what is now Frost Bank Plaza. "When I had worked at Shefelman and..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...glass pineapple! It's the Fortress of Solitude! No, it's Frost Bank Tower, the former Congress at Fourth, Austin's new..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

Despite the economic downturn, Arts Center Stage is moving forward in its campaign to build the Long Center for the Performing Arts, and two of Austin's gay playwrights have cause to be happy.

"...Jo Graves ($50,000); three anonymous donors ($50,000 each); Compass Bank ($25,000); and Frost Bank ($25,000). This $675,000-plus addition brings..."

March 8, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Touchback

It’s a Wonderful Life meets Twilight Zone in this film about a high school quarterback a second chance to score during the big game.

"...Macy's family farm, however, is in trouble with the bank; an early frost has killed his soybean crop and..."

April 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Before the Flood

In the struggle between local environmentalists and developers, Laura Dunn's documentary reminds us, Barton Springs was only the beginning

"...you've chosen to open with a shot of the Frost Bank Tower under construction...."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Monday 22, Frost Bank Stassney..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sharir+Bustamante Danceworks

For its first concert of 2006, Sharir+Bustamante Danceworks not only showed off new dances, it let the audience question their creators about how they were made

"...Night Austin, from the spacious, visually busy lobby of Frost Bank Tower to the smaller, bare stage of UT's..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Night Austin

Austinites turned out by the thousands to enjoy the first First Night Austin on New Year's Eve, as one 'Chronicle' writer saw for himself

"...crush of bodies pressed against the glass of the Frost Bank Tower lobby to see Sharir+Bustamante Danceworks perform José..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pretty Good Sailing

McCormick & Schmick's docks downtown with a full haul of satisfying seafood

"...year, docking at street level in the swanky new Frost Bank Tower. Seafood lovers familiar with the chain's restaurants..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Abducted by Aliens?

Credit Card Clue

"...Robin were joint owners of a checking account at Frost National Bank. The account held more than $23,000. Frost..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

First Night Schedule

"...Park(ing) Lot, Frost Bank Tower, 401 Congress. Take respite in a visual..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

Just the Facts

"...Cory Ticknor, with money that was transferred from a bank in New Zealand. Jon only collected $500,000 worth of..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature

Day Trips

Robb Kendrick is a successful photographer, lavender farmer, and avid day-tripper

"...working cowboys that appeared in advertisements for a Texas bank, in museum exhibits, and two books, with a third..."

April 4, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Where, Oh, Where Are the Murray O'hairs?

"...suitcase full of cash must have had appeal. The bank accounts in New Zealand show they had skill at..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature

Food-o-File

V.B.W. dishes out the scoops

"...are now available at the Westlake Farmers Market (4100 Westbank Dr., 280-1976) and Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...nation's private prison industry. Lehman Brothers, a global investment banking firm, has underwritten $600 million in bonds for the..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and the evil little situational ethicists in this morally bankrupt administration discovered this themselves in the last election. Disproving..."

July 29, 2005 Column

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...sea of asphalt, anchored by a Lowe's on the banks of Little Barton Creek. So, despite the engineer's findings..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 20, 3:30-5pm at the Frost Bank building (the old one at 816 Congress, not..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shelter From the Storm

Residents Find Sanctuary at Job's House

"...door step. Organizations such as the Capital Area Food Bank, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Habitat..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...More peaks and summits than the Frost Bank Tower (check San Antonio's as well), Shinyribs scaled..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Yard Bar’s Camp Out Opens, Austin Motel Brings the Wieners, Les Dames Cook Up Some Funding, Stone Crabs Swarm Truluck’s, El Raval Gets Fusiony, and More …

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

"...what else? Well, it ain’t Austin, but San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center just got a splendid enhancement to all..."

Oct. 18, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront

How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?

"...that a 3.6 million-square-foot project – that's about 6.5 Frost Bank Towers – in Austin, right on the lake,..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A couple of mini-festivals, Progger, Blk Ops, Mama Duke, and more live music to see

"...level of musicianship higher than the tip of the Frost Bank Tower. Best of all, it's free. – Michael Toland..."

April 1, 2022 Music Column by Chad Swiatecki

Siete's New Mercado, Desert Door's Twisted Cocktails, Indie Brewing's Song Contest, ZaZa's Springtime Pizzazz, and More

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

"...Even though Rodeo Austin can’t take place this year, Frost Bank is honoring the spirit of that spectacular Texas..."

March 16, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lawyer Mistakenly Delivers Summons to Austin Musician at Gig

The Deer’s guitarist gets served … someone else’s paperwork

"...another individual named Michael McLeod, evidently being sued by Frost Bank for not paying back a small remainder of..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Multimedia Exhibit Captures East Austin Then and Now

Bear Lopez collaborates to celebrate his disappearing neighborhood

"...one side of the house, a glittering view of Frost Bank peeks out beyond the remaining original houses of..."

Oct. 16, 2019 Arts Post by Saskia Henn

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