Day Trips: Ellis Motel, Round Top

Take a load off at Round Top lounge

"...The Ellis Motel in Round Top doesn't actually rent rooms, even..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Best of Enemies

Unlikely alliances grow as conversation finds common ground in this historical true-life drama

"...in these dis-United States, it falls somewhere between Spike Lee’s recent BlacKkKlansman and Green Book in terms of its..."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Undercover Brother

"...Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee. Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Chi Mcbride, Billy Dee Williams,..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Age of Adaline

Romantic hokum, well done

"...Directed by: Lee Toland Krieger. Starring: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford,..."

April 24, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...this miraculous parallel universe, anyway, and why hasn't Stan Lee capitalized on it yet? Will & Grace's Messing plays..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

Rails have been turned to trails at Lake Mineral Wells State Park.

"...a lot of different types of user groups," says Lee Ellis, manager of the Lake Mineral Wells Trailway that..."

June 9, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Death Watch: Texas Set to Kill Mentally Disabled Man

Few hours remain for Supremes to step in

"...intervenes to stop it, Texas tonight will execute Marvin Lee Wilson, even as advocates continue to cry foul. Indeed,..."

Aug. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

What We're Listening to Right Now

Duel, Cactus Lee, Kady Rain, Sweetfeed, Startographers, and the You're Gonna Be Great 2 comp

"...like life itself: forged in flames. – Raoul Hernandez Cactus Lee's The Lagniappe Sessions..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Jeffrey Eugenides, Jennifer Egan, Dan Rather, and Min Jin Lee...."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

First Look: Liberty Kitchen

Houston favorite casts their line to Austin

"...The peacefulness is reflected in the sleek but comfortable interior. Plenty of natural sunlight falls into..."

June 30, 2015 Food Post by Serena Yeh

Food-o-File

New restaurant lightning round

"...West Austin, next door to Tacos and Tequila. Partner Lee Ellis advises us they'll have a full bar with..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...of their expertise. Meanwhile, FBI Art Crimes agent Emily Lee moves to Miami to investigate a series of mysterious..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...the bill was sent to the Calendars Committee. – Lee Nichols Capitol Briefs • Legislation designed to remove roadblocks..."

March 23, 2007 News Column

Building Black Momentum

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

"...no small achievement in recessionary times. State Sen. Rodney Ellis, who with Sen. Royce West co-chaired the Summit, called..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...Wilson, D-Houston, offered to show his balls to H. Lee Godfrey, the Houston attorney questioning him on behalf of..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...to U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay by his aide Jim Ellis, who acted as the liaison between the U.S. House..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Interfering with black voting rights -- it's the Lone Star way!

"...local officials on up to U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston -- Kitzman is scheduled to meet this week..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to its indictments of director John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay, reindicting..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...should be included in the statute. State Senator Rodney Ellis of Houston, who proposed the 1993 hate crimes bill,..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Jimmy LaFave Songwriter Rendezvous

"...Woody Guthrie Tribute: (l-r) Michael Fracasso, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Joe Ely, Eliza Gilkyson, Ellis Paul..."

May 19, 2017 Photo Gallery

Gun Carry Bills Advance

Campus carry and open carry bills advance to full Senate

"...happen without debate. Senators Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and Rodney Ellis, D-Houston – the committee's two Dem­o­crats – did what..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...sounds effortlessly synced – musically and spiritually. – E. Ryan Ellis W.I.T.C.H...."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Naked City

"...bankruptcy announcement, it closed Tuesday at 72 cents. – Lee Nichols..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sessions: From Vodka to Voter ID

Dems rally to fight voter ID law

"...in Austin. Delegates listened to Anchia, Houston Sen. Rodney Ellis, Laurie Vanhoose of the Texas Election Reform Coalition, and..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn, Loose of Earth: A Memoir..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 25-27

Your auditory agenda for the next three days

"...lank-haired guitarist and singer who, alongside dynamic frontwoman Sabrina Ellis, comprises the creative core behind both neo-New Wave local..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...only Aaron Paul) and a trip through pitcher Dock Ellis' career in No No: A Dockumentary – will make..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Looking More Closely When Others Look Away

On directors examining structure, storytelling, and how pictures can move us

"...undergrad, but it also includes American Zombie director Grace Lee, who's making her second trip to the festival, after..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

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