The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...Back when she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

"...of the Stateside Theatre was clapping in unison. That, Beau Willimon said, is what it's like to be in..."

June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Triggering a Time Trap

Ben Foster and Mark Dennis on the Hill Country sci-fi flick

"...It used to be that, if someone was out of contact for..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': God Bless Commissioner Goodell

Protecting the shield

"...fan in America is demonizing the man who may be single-handedly preserving the longevity of their beloved league …..."

Dec. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

The 'Chronicle' gets Draft-y with a li'l help from friends

"...This is "The NFL Beat" and today I brought some friends. We set up..."

April 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

City Hall Hustle: Budget and the Thin Blue Lines

Council returns to budget deliberations and the lingering questions of the Sanders shooting

"...City Council's return to the dais is still a week away – but..."

July 23, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...on a double date when she was 15. She'd been a shy child, and on the date, even trying..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wranglers Tied for First

"...points on the board early in their 38-41 loss to our own Austin Wranglers. Three and out is not..."

June 30, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Fishing for Change

Hightower's latest is a collection of inspirational tales

"...That's one lesson to be learned from Swim Against the Current: Even a..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...I moved to Texas from the East Coast for a multitude of..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Page Two: Original Intentions

What the framers talked about when they talked about democracy – plus, how to put your money where your vote is

"...The next few columns will focus on some larger topics to offer context for ongoing discussions:..."

May 19, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Fantastic Fest Reformats, Resets in Pandemic Response

South Lamar reunion will become dispersed fest instead

"...that, while it will still proceed in 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic it's going to look radically different..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What’s That Smell?

Our Austin-bashing governor knows how to spread manure

"...Consider our Gov. Greg Abbott: duly elected to represent the entire state of Tex­as, not just the..."

June 9, 2017 News Column by Michael King

City's Racism Task Force Unveils Report

Group focuses on five issues to combat institutional racism

"...Racism and Systemic Inequities released its anticipated report concerning how to help dismantle the glaring problem in ostensibly progressive..."

April 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...Although it's been out of the headlines for a week or two,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...rounds against whatever life throws at you and emerges victorious...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."We wanted to make a record that we were truly passionate about,..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...If you’re here, it’s because you’ve sought out the full transcription of the Chronicle’s..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Joy Ride

"...Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Brian Leckner, Jim Beaver, Stuart Stone and Jessica Bowman. At one point or..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Soft & Quiet

Insidious racism becomes a rabid nightmare

"...Directed by: Beth de Araújo. Starring: Olivia Luccardi, Stephanie Estes, Melissa Paulo,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Rod Machen

Color Arc Productions' The Mamalogues

In the world premiere of Lisa B. Thompson's play, the lives of single black mothers are seen, and felt

"...(gluten-free and vegan options available), and their introductions attest to the level of professional achievement among the members (Lauren:..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Uncontrolled Experiments

AISD says charters and single-sex academies will lift all students' boats – and attacks any research that says otherwise

"...Austin Independent School District under Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been simple: Look at the data, examine the facts, study..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Conviction

Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell star in this real-life legal drama in which a woman goes to law school in an attempt to exonerate her brother.

"...Directed by: Tony Goldwyn. Starring: Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Melissa..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Electoral Collage

Single-Member Debate

"...Single-member districts have been the great white whale of modern..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Night at the Roxbury

"...Directed by: John Fortenberry and Will Ferrell. Starring: Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, Molly..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin this week to perform for a..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Review: The Toxic Avenger

Troma hero gets a joyfully idiotic big budget remake

"...Peter Dinklage, submerged in a vibrant green and purple rubber monster suit, smashes an MRA scumbag's jaw to smithereens..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...sprawling audience, Jack Harlow reflected on his first trip to Austin: South by Southwest 2017. By his own approximation,..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Celebrity Austin Music Pollster: Moving Panoramas' Leslie Sisson Best of the Year..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Pink Floyd fanatics be warned: This document contains NO music. Every word, 7,900..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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