Texas Platters

"...on percussionist Wally Ingram (often MacDonald's only collaborator), who becomes each song's spiritual and musical soul. Ingram is the..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...founder and president of Elektra Records who is actively running Discovery Records, died in 1993. McNeil also attempts claiming..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

It Ain't Mayberry

Sheriff Candidates Focus on Prisons and Patrol

"...history in Travis County this November. If Democrat Frasier becomes sheriff, she will be the first woman to do..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...go halves on a 10 of K2?" he asks. I'll pass. Three more steps and a man in a..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...3. When it becomes clear that a parent is unable to change their..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...the center of the universe. When music and community come together under a big Texas sky, plenty of Shiner..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Shooting Star

"..."I'll just spit vitriol. I'll say this much: She was..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...for SXSW Film 2020 (March 13-21), starting with the welcome local arrival of Bull, the latest from UT RTF..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Closing out the fest (running March 9-18) Houston native and UT alum Anderson is..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cowboys vs. Hippies: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Subtext

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre reflects Austin's culture in 1974

"...director, I soak up the things around me, it becomes a part of me, the fish tank I'm in,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Take Two Aspirin and Ping Me in the Morning

Heath care: an oral future

"...an upcoming trip to India. Bryan Sivak apologizes for running a few minutes late between dropping his child off..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

There Can Be Only One

Fronting and posting at B-Boy City 16

"...da boogie to the beat beat, it's so unique. Come on everybody, and dance to the beat." B-boying and..."

April 10, 2009 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Ike's Lessons

Galveston's land-use decisions exposed by storm's wrath

"...soil may cause trouble for several growing seasons to come. Ike also caused "tremendous habitat destruction" for birds, said..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Tom Curtis

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Mike Lavigne, who was quoted saying, "Ralph Nader has become nothing more than a shill for the Republicans."..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...experimentation. Their second and latest, Ally in the Sky, comes from Austin indie Sixgunlover and features the Dirty Three..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Final Flowering

With Cold Sassy Tree, distinguished composer Carlisle Floyd crafts an opera to crown his lengthy career.

"...and long, then a beat of silence, after which comes the final phrase, a sober, sorrowful conclusion, "... that..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...On or off the ballot, I'm still running for Place 3...."

March 26, 1999 Column

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"..."More, More, More"? Unfortunately, Toxic's take on porn rock comes off more like Dirk Diggler singing "Feel the Heat"..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Texas Platters

Surfin' Senorita

"...of 15 songs -- why, it's unspeakable sacrilege! So cometh Surfin' Senorita, an attempt to pay homage to He..."

March 5, 1999 Music Review

A Sovereign Neighborhood

Happy Days

"...city of Austin water service; it probably would have come in earlier if not for the bitter blood feud..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Drake Tungsten and His Boy Skellington

"...original agreement with her bandmates). Here was Daniel's dream come true, an album on Matador, and already he was..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...truffles, of woodsy Bordeaux and smooth, buttery foie gras. Come December 31, these and other national treasures star on..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

Postmarks

They Got Nothing on Lacresha

"...Gilbert Ramirez Build It and They Won't Come..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Column

10 in Focus

Alma

"...the truth, as elusive and fragmented as it may become, is ultimately inescapable. This is Ruth Leitman's brand of..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...Yeah, okay, there’s the big ol’ comedy compost pile Downtown that keeps certain not-so-funny guys on..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...for a given position, that’s because a candidate is running uncontested. We have limited resources and conducted interviews in..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...Edward's Greenbelt on July 16 at 10am. When it comes to sober sips, Zuwena stumps for local drink brand..."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"...get out of the bed. I had said, 'Please come see about me, please help.' I sent them several..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Luv Doc: Little Agents of Satan

Slow clap for almost getting the ball across the goal line

"...when they left. Was I wrong? When did it become wrong to tip less when being treated rudely?..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

DVDanger: Not Very Martial, Very Little Art

Restored karate flop Death Machines, plus Chan's Amnesia

"...say, Henry Silva in Il Boss than Michael Palin running over the sand dunes as the "IT'S!" man from..."

Jan. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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