Behold a Pale Horse: the White Horse Turns Ten with No Signs of an Apocalypse

A look back at the early days of the “black sheep” of Austin honky-tonks

"...Humble beginnings are all but mandatory in a good country song. You’re..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

City Officials Rebuke Out-of-Town Rep Wanting Austin’s Sound Levels Decided at a State Level

Adler says “outside interference” not welcome

"...City officials, along with representatives from Austin’s music venues, came out..."

April 5, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top Books to Read in 2020 As Everything Falls Apart

In a COVID-strained year, tales of families repairing their lives and the caste system's effect of Black Americans made an impact

"...When COVID hit, I made a vow to read any book strongly recommended to..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Checking In: Leti Garza Says a Little Prayer

There’s Hope, though perhaps not for country-livin’ connectivity

"...Leti Garza’s affecting new border prayer “La Esperanza” waltzes to a..."

Oct. 14, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Wood & Wire Hit a High Point in Uncertain Times

After garnering a Grammy nomination, the bluegrassers roll it forward

"...Bluegrass jams aren't as distasteful a premise as the phrase..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"...It's been two months since Austin City Council passed a resolution meant to fortify nursing..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"..."I don't think I would have ever imagined using the phrase, 'I just got off..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...As Roky Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Film Review: A Space Program

An artful trip to Mars; h/t Ed Wood, Méliès, the Eames, Mother Ann Lee

"...Rarely does a filmmaker openly admit to being a propagandist...."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Andy Campbell

A Joyful Noise

How Saengerrunde Hall learned to sing a new tune

"...Saengerrunde Hall 1607 San Jacinto, 512/666-7464 www.saengerrunde.org..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Chorus for Rod Kennedy

ATX songwriters pen one for the Kerrville Folk Festival founder

"...Kerrville Folk Festival founder Rod Kennedy, 84, died of natural causes on..."

April 17, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Climate Change Stories: A Traveling Sisterhood

The Climate Wise Women visit SXSW Eco

"...Rising sea levels and a deluge of data can sometimes obscure..."

Oct. 14, 2013 News Post by Jessi Cape

Own a Piece of Richard Garriott's World

Space and gaming pioneer is auctioning off 500-plus items

"...If you've ever wondered what sort of bizarre and totally awesome things a billionaire..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Fantastic Fest Round Two: Israel, Japan, and a 'Field in England'

New Ben Wheatley historical shocker added to 2013 lineup

"...Get your best shaky face ready: Fantastic Fest 2013 has announced its latest..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Veteran's Voice

Playwright Johnny Meyer returned from war to learn that theatre is essential to life

"...Dragging a body onstage. That's when Johnny Meyer knew he..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef

An utterly compelling self-portrait told in terms of hunger, sustenance, and nurture

"...Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chefby Gabrielle..."

May 27, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

A Decade Under the Influence

The 'Chronicle' movie critics take a look back at what the Aughts wrought

"...A Decade Under Unease..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Honky-Tonk Song

Profile of piano man Earl Poole Ball

"...The jukebox is playing,..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

A-B-C-Gastronomy

"...God of the Foods by Virginia B. Wood..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Books Feature

Jack White Tears Into Austin With a Show at Mohawk, and a Surprise Performance at Contintental Club

Rocker delivers intimate sets in ATX, promising two more in 2025

"...Few artists are as adept at writing their own mythology as..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Monday 23 & Sunday 29, AFS Cinema..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Statesman Restaurant Is Opening Soon, Dish Society’s Already Up and Serving in Mueller, MaieB and Batch Are Taking Over Contigo’s Former Space, and There Will Be Noms A-Plenty During Free Week

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering.

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

Dec. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Very Jewish Horror in Attachment

Filmmaker Gabriel Bier Gislason discusses cultural authenticity

"...Catholicism has ruined the supernatural. Too many horror films in..."

April 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Glen “Spot” Lockett, In-House SST Records Producer and Former Austinite, Has Died

American punk innovator also explored Celtic and bluegrass

"...Glen “Spot” Lockett, the longtime Austinite who early in his life produced some of the..."

March 5, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...I can't remember the first time I heard the Chronicle referred..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark A. Lawrence

The Library's current director takes a historian's view

"...Mark A. Lawrence barely had a moment to enjoy being..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...1) Meeting Margaret Moser (1992)..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Collin Shook Strikes a Chord With Jazz Pop-Up Series

Monks Jazz Club improvs a hit for the pop-up pianist/promoter

"...East Austin Piano Shop sits on Sixth Street a few..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Top Books of 2020 That Struck a Literary or Musical Chord

A writer's fictional joyride, a rock & roll memoir, and jazz fairy tales are books that sang this year

"...What a year, huh? At least the lockdown gave me..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Princess Mans Up For a Female Sci-Fi Future

Alexis Gideon + Michael O'Neill's 'Out There' is in here on Thursday

"...Alexis Gideon and Michael O’Neill are Princess...."

April 16, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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