Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...Lavernia's pro bono attorneys -- immigration lawyer Karen Crawford and criminal defense lawyers Chip Waldron and Bill..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...evidence (see "Double Jeopardy" by Amy Smith, Feb. 23). Karen Crawford, Lavernia's immigration lawyer, had asked the INS district..."

June 8, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Hernandez to ICE Reversal Critics: “This Is Not Over”

Sheriff incurs wrath after altering detainer policy

"...of tension at the beginning of the meeting," recalled Karen Crawford, who chairs the city commission. "Community groups accused..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lavernia: A Happy Ending

After 16 years in jail, an innocent Cuban refugee gets his green card

"...credits the work of other attorneys before him – Karen Crawford and Robert Swafford among them – for helping..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Making of a President

While waiting for election recount results, George W. Bush is imitating Lyndon B. Johnson while allowing his staff to run the show.

"...Gov. George W. Bush retired to his ranch in Crawford. "Upon Cheney's arrival, he was greeted by Bush (wearing..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postscripts

Neal Barrett Jr. and Bill Crawford both win the Busiest Texas Writer of 2000 Award.

"...year knows that he and fellow Austin writer Bill Crawford didn't exactly do that. Somehow, both of them published..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...an unclassical beauty that would never pass the Cindy Crawford test of today, looks longingly at Grant - and..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FAIR GAMED: Andrew Sipes; with William Baldwin, Cindy Crawford, Steven Berkoff, Christopher McDonald. (R, 89 min.) Very slick..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...Casey Sheehan, briefly suspended her vigil outside President Bush's Crawford Ranch to tend to her ill mother. At press..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Me Director/Screenwriter: Elizabeth Ayiku, Producers: Elizabeth Ayiku, Niki J. Crawford Slice of life film about Mya, an ambitious young..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...Addison DeWitt, Celeste Holm as Margo's long-suffering best friend Karen Richards, and an ethereally beautiful Marilyn Monroe as Miss..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

Cast and Crew of The Boys Tackle Toxic Masculinity at SXSW

Preview of new season features dicks, dancing, and superhero dildos

"...Eric Kripke, who was joined by stars Karl Urban, Karen Fukuhara, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chance Crawford, and..."

March 14, 2022 Screens Post by Tom Cheredar

After a Fashion

Chronicle style avatar Stephen goes to some parties. So you weren't invited; shut up and come along anyway …

"...until they give me the green light); Mike and Karen Lindner, who are among the most visible faces on..."

June 21, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood goes on a mini-rant and updates readers on local restaurant news.

"...marvelous food: Suzann Garde of Central Market Westgate, Sondra Crawford of Private Affairs Catering, Amy Juried of the Culinary..."

March 10, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...also includes Ed Wynn, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, and Karen Dotrice, but the film really made Julie Andrews, who..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Yes, God, Yes D: Karen Maine After an innocent AOL chat turns racy, a..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards: Prize night

Running down the winners at this year's awards from the Austin Circle of Theaters

"...high style on Sunday, Oct. 21, with the ever-divine Karen Kuykendall accepting ACoT's Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...relief effort" in Washington, peace activists broke camp at Crawford's Camp Casey and Gold Star Mother Cindy Sheehan arrived..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

A Walk to Remember

"...Parks Jordan, Paz De La Huerta, Al Thompson, Clayne Crawford, Lauren German, Daryl Hannah, Peter Coyote, Shane West and..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Articulations

Liz Smith writes up Zach Scott, Jaston Williams plans new acting projects, and ArtPlex undergoes a name change.

"...star at Warner Bros. in the heyday of Joan Crawford." "We had an SRO crowd of almost 300 who..."

March 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth photograph by Michael Crawford SONIC YOUTH: Every SXSW, it's the same thing: "Who..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

March 10 Primary Election Results

"...State Travis Governor (R) *George Bush*** 96.6% 97.3% R.C. Crawford 3.4% 2.7% Attorney General DEMOCRATS: *Jim Mattox 68.4% 66.0%..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...Emmy Award-nominated series, join actors Karl Urban, Laz Alonso, Karen Fukuhara, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Jensen Ackles and..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...Karen Jonas (Fredericksburg, VA.)..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

City Hall Hustle: Ghost in the Machine

The council receives prophecy from an unexpected source

"...(fuming): I'm still reeling off what city legal's Lee Crawford told us, that "council members are basically free to..."

June 4, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...You, brothers Seth and Scott, along with bassist Bob Crawford, continue to unravel Americana with poignancy and power. –..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

19th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Contest

If you didn't make it to the fest to sample salsas, take this list of winners to the grocery store

"...1st Place: Karen Kessel*..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards

More than 60 shows scored nominations for ACoT's annual theatre honors

"...(comedy production, Andy Berkovsky's direction, and acting by Wray Crawford, Charles Stites, and Travis Tinnin); Hyde Park Theatre's The..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...12:45-2pm CER E2.016Good Reads: Literary FictionKathi Kamen Goldmark, Karen Stolz, Jane Roberts Wood, Moderator: Kathy L. Patrick..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

Naked City

"...(local) footsteps of Agitproperties' "Faux News" products, jobless Austinite Karen Spurr and her husband have started a business printing..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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