The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...Editor's note: This story has been updated since publication with new information concerning the shooting of Justin..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lily Tomlin, Citizen of Austin

The comedian on our town, Ann Richards, and getting hitched

"...For Lily Tomlin, who appears at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, a..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...The night Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson urged the community..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...Just before 10am -- ancient Greece and modern Denver. The two locales are so incongruous that their pairing seems..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"...It may be winter everywhere on Earth below the equator, but that technicality..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

An Immense World of Delight

It used to be a commonplace of moralists that man was the only creature in the animal kingdom to slaughter his own kind. But as Chronicle writer Roger Gathman points out, kind is slaughtered by kind routinely among ants, salamanders, and, as any child can tell you, guppies. The golden rule, in nature, is not "do unto others" -- it is "why waste the protein?"

"...Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny by Robert Wright..."

June 30, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Whirled of Sound

Tracking down Rob Halverson and Robinson Ear's Little Whirled of Sound.

"...Rob Halverson is something of a mad scientist. Positioned in front of a..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

A Chip off the Auld Sod

Off the Bookshelf

"...One of the nice things about freelancing as opposed to being..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Books Review

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Trailblazing Tequilas Reinvigorating the Spirit’s Reputation

When it comes to the tequila renaissance, sip it, don't shoot it

"...It's fair to say tequila is in its renaissance. Always known as an enchanting elixir in..."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Punk Legend John Doe Gets Dark for a Weekend of Film Noir

AFS Cinema screens the series including his remake of D.O.A.

"...legendary exchange opens up 1950 film noir classic D.O.A., in which Edmond O'Brien plays a man with 24 hours..."

July 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Tameca Jones Supports A Black Live Music Fund

“I am chilling in da Braunf”

"...Tameca Jones’ dramatic new single “IDK” belongs in the Erwin Center: big, bold, booming...."

July 21, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Summer Fun: Conquering the Coastal Bend

Corpus Christi bike race bookends the end of summer

"...If you're a fan and/or follower of Texas bicycle road rides, there's a good chance Conquer..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Chronolog Post by Carmen Rising

X Games: Kanye West Touches the Sky

Godlike MC ushers in his 37th birthday with a commanding set

"...Rare is the Austin concert where you turn around in an amphitheater..."

June 9, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Q&A Hole

Austin chefs field questions about the weirdest thing they ever ate and the trends they want 86'ed

"...We run this question-and-answer feature – the Q&A Hole – every week or so online, asking..."

June 14, 2013 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

From Source to Sea

Three Austinites kayak South America

"...It was the first day of their 3,600-mile kayaking journey and Jeff..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Carly Yansak

Good Things in Small Packages

At Starlite, it's possible -- and exciting -- to belong to the Clean Plate Club, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry says.

"...Dinner, Mon-Sat, 6-11pm; Sunday brunch, 11am-4pm..."

July 27, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...by William Leach..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

The Long Voyage Home

A Ballet of Ulysses' Odyssey and Its Creator's Journey

"...His thoughts are of home.He feels as if he has been heading toward..."

March 6, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...From legacy Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...very, very tired) music team, Friday was filled with the Chronicle’s wild day party at Hotel Vegas and witnessing..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Texas Book Festival Unveils Its List of Participating Authors

In-person and virtual panels and discussions abound

"...The Texas Book Festival, one of the largest literary festivals..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...that high-concept horror A Quiet Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Monogamous Leftovers

Polyamory, like communism, is much harder in practice than in theory

"...first I was really hurt about it, but after thinking about it for a while, I am not so..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Is the Third 'Graphic Canon' a Decent End to the Ambitious Project?

Does this collection of illustrated literary classics succeed?

"...Verdict: Russ Kick brings it on home – to the home library –..."

April 22, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Military-Petroleum Complex

The Second Iraq War and the cronies of state capitalism

"...Twelve years after the end of the First Iraq War, George H. W...."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

In Play

Xbox brings the talk, but can it walk the walk with its latest sports-game line?

"...Links 2004..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington"..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2014: The Full Party List

Among the 275 authors: Oates, Ellroy, Mosley, Lear, Dean

"...you thought this year's Texas Book Festival was already tantalizing, what with a legend like Martin Amis, rising star..."

Sept. 11, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

The Assimilated Appetite

Does Thai Tara aim to please the American palate at the expense of traditional tastes?

"...One of the things I enjoy most about Thai food is..."

June 25, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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