In the Thicket of It

Prolific Texan author Joe R. Lansdale is back with a hellish and hilarious new novel

"...JRL: I've been reading a collection of Wallace Stegner's short stories, and this morning I just finished..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

The Writing's Not on the Wall Yet

Austin's print culture gets a boost from a new batch of indie presses and literary magazines

"...A Strange Object will publish, Collins quotes David Foster Wallace's description of fiction that "makes the head throb, heartlike,"..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Travis Bench Is Solid Blue

Dems pick up another local judicial post, plus another high-court seat

"...challengers), and with the election victory of Magistrate Judge Jim Coronado, who won handily in the race for the..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Wallace Jefferson (R)..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ellen WallaceWhat's Up With First Night?Dear Editor,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...Park and the property occupied by Romeo's, and the Wallace family, owners of Mobile Manor and the property leased..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Brief items of interest

"...kind of hate crime in Texas," says TCRP director Jim Harrington. "We are committed that every Texan be free..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...has seen in some 40 years. (Lloyd Kelley and Jim Leitner are the Republican also-rans.) The winner will face..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, the Marx Brothers, Eddie Cantor, Jimmy Durante, Jack Benny, and Edgar Bergen -- got their..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Lewis Rebuts Ads

"...George Wallace used similar tactics 35 years ago in his efforts..."

May 30, 1997 Column

Big Land, Big Stories,& One-Eyed Jacks

Western Roundup

"...Burleson, John Coffee Hays, Rip Ford, and Big Foot Wallace, who protected and avenged settlers against marauding Comanche bands..."

April 18, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Sxsw

"...from Los Angeles appeared in The Mask, and like Jim Carrey himself, they can't restrain their exuberance. They've almost..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...ZAZ (meaning, of course, the team of Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker Ð the talented trio behind..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

The State Claims No One Is Dying From 120+° F Heat in Prisons

Part 2: The state’s response to the prison heat crisis

"...vs. Collier, a suit filed by inmates of the Wallace Pack Unit near College Station, which houses older prisoners..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronicle 2019/20 Austin Music Industry Awards at Emo's

"...Rock N Roll Rentals owner Jim Norman accepts the award for Best Equipment Rental at..."

March 3, 2020 Photo Gallery

UT Football: Should Strong Stay, or Should Strong Go?

Strong’s curious Miami question, plus the Iowa State preview

"...two touchdowns to the Golden Girls on Segways. Seneca Wallace is rolling over in his grave...."

Oct. 27, 2015 Sports Post by Kahron Spearman

Playback: Hanging in the House of Songs

The House of Songs, Hotel Vegas on tour, and Terminator Too: Judgment Play

"...owner sold off a wealth of local music artifacts. Jim Franklin's painting of Freddie King and Leon Russell went..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Announces (Almost) Full Slate

Opening and closing night films still to come

"...mastermind Matthew Weiner presenting episodes from The Twilight Zone; Jim Sheridan and Terry George presenting In the Name of..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...The lineup includes Matthew Weiner presenting The Twilight Zone, Jim Sheridan & Terry George presenting In the Name of..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Presidential Losers on Parade!

Party with the also-rans at the big bold artbook release this Sunday

"...other artists from around the country – for instance: Jim Rugg, Roberta Gregory, Lauren Weinstein, Pat Snow, Kerry Awn,..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival Drops and Gives Us 10

Lineup includes latest from Jonathan Demme, Alexander Payne

"...lineup is a work-in-progress screening of Fear of Falling, Wallace Shawn and André Gregory’s adaptation of Ibsen’s The Master..."

Aug. 19, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Recalling Eroy Brown

Groundbreaking Texas inmate murder case reflects long fight for justice

"...he was charged with the murders of Ellis warden Wallace Pack and prison farm manager Billy Moore in April..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: Inner Sanctums, Outer Orbits

The intertwined legacies of indie music and the alternative press

"...the time: Lisa Tuttle, Steve Utley, Bill and Sally Wallace, Bruce and Nancy Sterling, Howard Waldrop, and Bud Simons,..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Toy Story in 3-D

"...John Lasseter. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn and John Ratzenberger. Repackaging. We loved..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Boards & Commissions

"...Early Childhood Council Jon Kyle HolderMike Martinez Avis Jones WallaceSheryl Cole Electric Board Robert SchmidtMike Martinez Randy WaldenLee Leffingwell..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Winners

"...Perry Tyson Midkiff II has a handsome dog called Wallace. When he is down, he reads Jim Harrison. When..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature

Texas Top 10s

"...10) Future Clouds & Radar (The Star Apple Kingdom) Jim Caligiuri..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature

Happy Birthday Buck!

Happy Birthday, Buck Owens.

"...Tom Lewis and guitarist Casper Rawls, Billy Joe Shaver, Jim Lauderdale, Dallas Wayne, Rosie Flores, Monte Warden, Jesse Dayton,..."

Aug. 8, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

"...to wall, night after night. Regulars include Dale Watson, Jim Stringer, Roger Wallace, and Justin Trevino. Special guests have..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

Critics Poll

"...Jim Caligiuri: Weary Boys CD release, Continental Club..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Music Feature

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