The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...a warning in an accent thicker than July in Houston...."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Re-Redistricting

If Tom DeLay has his way, Austin will have no voice in Congress.

"...for and against the plan, along strict party lines: Houston's John Culberson (R) and Sheila Jackson Lee (D), Marshall's..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Dream of a New Circus

In the two decades it has taken for Cirque du Soleil to reach Austin for the first time, this Montreal-based troupe has not only reinvented circus as performance art but grown into one of the most unexpected and unlikely of entertainment empires.

"...the South Pacific. Dralion, which set box-office records in Houston last year, is in Baltimore as it works its..."

May 2, 2003 Arts Feature by Michael Point

Life by the Drop

The return of Doyle Bramhall

"..."I was in a Downtown hotel room in Houston once with Frank Beard and Dusty Hill of ZZ..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The GOP's Inaugurama

"...event began, with co-chair Drayton McLane (owner of the Houston Astros) holding court on the dais beside John Whitmire,..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

TCB

Out with the old ("Dancing About Architecture"), and in with the news: "TCB" and the closing of the Mercury and Sound Exchange.

"...enough. By the way, Ken, some kind soul in Houston sent you a holiday bottle of Absolut. I can't..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

One Two Three Faw!

A brief history of Texas garage rock

"...defined itself with a holy cacophony. One point of pride within the band was that they had never been..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Dancing About Architecture

Emo's turns 10.

"...for minors; this Saturday is an unusual $17/$17. "We pride ourselves on keeping the prices low and consistent," says..."

July 19, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

"...weekend's events planned for the seventh annual Texas Gay Pride Festival. The LGRL board will also introduce its new..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...1959 when I began attending the Rice Institute in Houston. I moved to Austin in the summer of 1968..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Amend This!

Political commentary on the constitutional amendment process

"...By contrast, the Houston Chronicle (citing the amendment numbers only, not bothering to..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Gorgeous George

George P. Bush capitalizing on Latino roots to stump for Uncle George.

"...some of his former classmates at Rice University in Houston. There were Hispanic campus groups and events that promoted..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Russell Contreras

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...years' worth of work in the tobacco case. Representing pride -- or maybe it's envy -- is Texas Attorney..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...along to songs like "Friday Afternoon Pep Rally." The Houston trio even brought a guy named Bippy in a..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Reissues

"...not deserve your money. The entrepreneurial business partner of Houston-born singer Johnny Nash and producer Arthur Jenkins (JAD being..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...WAITING TO EXHALED: Forest Whitaker; with Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon, Gregory Hines, Dennis..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

An Excerpt From Omar Dykes: The Life & Times of a Poor and Almost Famous Bluesman

Hard truths about the music business by Kent “Omar” Dykes and spouse Issa Medrano as they revisit Glory Days (for Bruce Springsteen).

"...me "Omer." We first met at the Summit in Houston at a concert where we opened for Stevie Ray..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Here are the sounds we’re consuming

"...Images by Houston photographer Tracy Anne Hart make a case for the..."

June 26, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Vortex Becomes Safe Haven for Protesters on Sunday as Part of Call for Theatres to #OpenYourLobby

“Police will not be allowed to enter”

"...the movement – to be safe,” he says. “We pride ourselves on being that community beacon not just for..."

June 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Really Love D: Angel Kristi Williams, Screenwriters: Felicia Pride, Angel Kristi Williams Set in a gentrifying Washington DC,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...although his campaign touted the quarter with joy and pride on Monday as its best fundraising quarter ever. (The..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

@GayTrashCleanupCrew Helps Save Austin Green Spaces

Whole Foods millennial and partner inspire Instagrammers to pick up trash

"...upgraded Austin from weekend-hangout to second-hometown status. Originally from Houston, Harbour grew up without easy access to natural green..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

InfoWars Crashes Drag Storytime in Austin

Alt-right rags want to end LGBTQ-inclusive children's events

"...the man asked Kitty if she'd heard about the Houston controversy, then asked library staff if a background check..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Sample trailer bites from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio vendors, plus a doggie play park..."

April 3, 2019 Chron Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Qmmunity: Love, Lust, and the Pursuit of Queerness

Lez Prom, OUTsider Fest, and more queer'd events

"...very best queering of love. Perhaps with aGLIFF, Black Pride, and Raaisin in the Sun for the Texas premiere..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Luv Doc: Dog-Sitting

This gig could go south in a really ugly way

"...I have been with my boyfriend since August. We..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Election Coverage: Take Me to Your Run-Off

The next month in Council races

"...Vincent Harding, who'd been endorsed by outgoing CM Ora Houston as well as the Austin NAACP, in favor of..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Make Some Noise for Native Rhymesayer Kydd Jones

With growing national buzz, why isn’t Austin paying attention?

"...homegrown guitar god Gary Clark Jr., rapper Stalley, and Houston's Kirko Bangz. Changes also meant failing friendships with others,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation

Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together

"...I'll be in McAllen and Brownsville and then in Houston, which is the most diverse city in the country..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke

Fuego Fosters QTPOC Nightlife in Austin

Dance party meets market celebrates intersectionality

"...poet and activist ThickMints, the Regal People out of Houston, and Fuego regular DJ Chorizo Funk, who will be..."

June 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

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