House Party 2

"...over from the Hudlin brothers who created the original House Party. Not a bad idea, these two previously worked..."

Nov. 1, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations bill...."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

'We're Not Gonna Take It': HB 2 Passes Senate Committee

Moves to full Senate; can be heard as early as tomorrow

"...Orange-clad opponents of the controversial abortion regulations House Bill 2 rose from their chairs while singing Twisted..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Qmmunity: House of South By

House of Lepore makes ballroom culture an official part of SXSW

"...moves – and no one makes moves quite like House of Lepore, the local ballroom family headed up by..."

March 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...This past November, the North Door hosted house music history. A more electronic and minimalist offshoot of..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Seth Rogen learns that girls just want to have fun

"...question well worth posing when scoping this sequel to 2014’s Neighbors, in which cool couple Mac (Rogen) and Kelly..."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Celebrates Supreme Court’s HB 2 Ruling

"...decision to strike down two parts of Texas’ draconian House Bill 2. The historic ruling prevented a state health..."

June 28, 2016 Photo Gallery

Public Ed Bill Escapes the House – Barely

Dems – and a few Republicans – try to hold back the privatization wave

"...the school finance bill that limped out of the House last week is a provision that could spell the..."

March 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween

Another installment of Madea's spooky stories

"...silver wig, those oversized Tootsie eyeglasses, and another blousy house dress (not to mention a sensible handbag) to become..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Live from the House

Regular updates from the swearing in

"...Charlie Geren and Burt Solomons get to do some house business about House Rules and keeping the committee staff..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

ARRO Media Tasting Party in Tarrytown

Preview of the restaurant ARRO

"...honcho status, I was invited to a private tasting party for the restaurant ARRO that will be opening at..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Who's in the House?

Quick hits on the House run-offs around the state

"...that distracts from the general election. So the Texas House races that endured second rounds on April 13 –..."

April 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Ruth Paine House Museum, Irving

At first it might seem rather macabre to visit the house where the accused Lee Harvey Oswald spent his last night of freedom

"...The Ruth Paine House Museum in Irving tells a little-known side story to..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Margaret Moser’s Retirement Party

Christopher Cross crowns the Continental’s all-star love-in

"...Margaret Moser’s retirement party, which I put together at the Continental Club on..."

May 6, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

GOP Can't Greenwash TRM-PAC 2.0

Ballot manipulation plots exposed

"...Dietz ruled that a petition initiative by the Green Party of Texas was illegally paid for using corporate contributions...."

June 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voter ID In Da House

Contentious issue could come up in committee "as early as Thursday"

"...voter ID battle could flare back up in the House soon. Yesterday, the Democrats’ point man on the issue,..."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sine Die Part 2: The House

The House ends the 80th session like it has been for weeks: divided, fighting over the rule book, and pointing fingers at Speaker Craddick.

"...a degree of decorum, it was up to the House to continue in its role as the best theatre..."

May 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beach House’s Spring Party Blowout

Beyond the stars on sound and vision

"...Sunday night’s Beach House art show paved the way for a Monday evening..."

April 12, 2016 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Adrian Lipscombe at Canje, Grounds & Hounds for Austin Pets Alive!, Provision Dining House Returns, Snoozing for Pride, and Here Comes the Bourbon Brawl

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

"...sometimes want to mix ‘em up yourself, shift that house party into a spicier gear, right? Try doing that..."

June 8, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Party Over Here!

Tort reform crew moving into House members Lounge

"...When we called House Bill 274 – the "loser pays" bill – our..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Newsgeist: 2/9/11

The spirit of the news

"...riddled with stories on stalled Korean talks, the Tea Party, and the State of the State of Texas. Read..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Speaker Straus 2.0

San Antonio rep heads to formal vote with 70 GOP backers

"...of cardinals, the Tweet went out from the Texas House Republican Caucus: "Speaker Straus."..."

Jan. 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...this first week of December, early voting in the 2020 Texas primaries is only a couple of months away...."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...1982-83 Chronicle History: By August of 1982, Sarah Whistler had..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Power House

Will This Year Mark Dems' Last Stand at the Lege?

"...last stand for Texas Democrats may be the Texas House. Witness: For the past 10 years, Democrats have taken..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Party Chairs

Grassroots vs. Technology; and Modernization vs. the Grassroots

"..."change." Well, at the leadership level of Travis County party politics, change is unquestionably coming – the county chairs..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Party Circuit

The Real Southwest Conference

"...facet of Austin's live scene continues to prosper: The Party Circuit...."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music

Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues

"...the late Nineties, local DJ Shani Hebert broadcast deep house cuts as Chicago radio program The Groove Temple. Illinois..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Bonnenghazi! Drama Reigns in the Texas House

Did the speaker give his hard-right enemy a political target list?

"...A backdoor bribe. A clandestine recording. Intraparty betrayal. The latest drama brewing at the Capitol reads..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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