Water Balloon Tech: Burst or Bust?

New stretches in water balloon technology hit the market but not the mark

"...a Plano, Texas, father of eight, have each contributed great leaps forward in the evolution of the noble water..."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

For the Love of Linko: Tears of a Clown

One Theatre Company has smartly produced Weldon Phillips' delightful, zippy, and merrily rakish play, an adult-oriented fable of love under the big top.

"...chasing, smoking, and cursing -- and you have a great mix for an adult-oriented fable of love under the..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...personalized lawns and art environments. We’re a city that fights to maintain weirdness in every HOA and tax code...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...could bankrupt the clubs. The call went out to fight on every front, from calling code enforcement to demanding..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

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"...and her review of what I thought was a great film [Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Film Listings,..."

March 4, 2005 Column

Why the City's Change of Heart?

"...up the Surgeon General’s call, there have been some great successes. In 2009 Austin was recognized by Forbes as..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Postmarks

Food-o-File

Fighting obesity one seed packet at a time

"...successfully instigating change in the school lunch programs in Great Britain, the chef, who is now the father of..."

April 9, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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"...Community Clinical Research does employ billboards to let the greater Austin area know that we conduct clinical trials for..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Column

Going Public

A new Sunset Commission report recommends opening Texas' public lands to use by the public as parkland.

"...from the Real Estate Council of Austin and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, has begun looking at land..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...from a precious heirloom recipe belonging to a German great-grandfather who emigrated to Central Texas. After years of operating..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

This Old House

"...J-Net: We tried to do movies outdoors ......"

July 23, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Why I Moved Back

Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be

"...away. But while I was gone, I thought a great deal about how much Austin has changed; there's no..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Gretchen Phillips

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...AQUARIUS Stonewall Rally: The Fight Continues Join Austin Pride on the Capitol steps for..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: 10 Days of Gun Violence on Red River

Police step up presence in the Red River Cultural District as merchants’ association pushes for city improvements following three separate shootings in 10 days

"...The YouTube account is called TXStreetfights TV...."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Wed. 15, Mohawk Outdoor, 1am A decade out since delivering a definitive statement..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...likely. If the state wants to standardize procedures, that's great, Vas­quez, Robison, and Hunter agree, but they each insisted..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

gAyTX Fun Guide

Austin spots so hot, they're flamin'

"...Cheers for queers. With early happy-hour specials, buff volleyballers, great karaoke, and bartenders specializing in all things stiff, by..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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"...Great Lakes Gelatin Company..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Column

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"...More Great Gimble..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Lust for Life

Ahhh … the good old daze

"...made excellent points about that manly arena: Some women fight those stereotypes and become musicians. Others who do legitimate..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sipping Between the Lines

Chronicle wine writer Wes Marshall reviews the wine lists at two Austin hotels, the Driskill and the Four Seasons.

"...Blancs, they also carry one of the wine world's great bargains, Casa Lapostolle from Chile ($25 per bottle). It..."

March 17, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Conversations With Builder Paul Lamb and Architect Don Crowell Is This My Beautiful House?

"...this is not, in the opinion of many, a great "house town." Way too many Fifties and Sixties "ranchburgers,"..."

July 28, 1995 Arts Feature

DVDanger: Four Films in Search of a Cult

Retro releases and martial arts aim for new crowds

"...but swim and sunbathe, a few beers, a little outdoor cooking, nothing better. Truth is, this pair is who..."

April 18, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Around the World of Weird

The many genre delights of Fantastic Fest 2008

"...where clearly no budget is involved but it has great performances and a really funny construct."..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Ruta Java

Where to Go for a Cup of Joe

"...the many fine bakeries in town that also serve great coffee (i.e. Texas French Bread, Sweetish Hill, Upper Crust,..."

March 14, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Into the Wolf’s Mouth with Orange Goblin Frontman Ben Ward

Singer puts Roky Erickson’s The Evil One on his all-time Top 10

"...it was very hot and the shows were always great, especially in the likes of Austin and Dallas. That..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...selected Hensley because "she understands Austin's love of the outdoors, its stewardship of the environment, and the goal of..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...proportional to actual increases in sound-wave energy. Simply put, great changes in the intensity of a sound-wave are perceived..."

May 17, 2002 Column

Jazz Sides

"...One of the great ironies of Charlie Parker's life was that his premature..."

June 12, 1998 Music Review

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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