Off the Desk

Willie Lewis announces his re-election bid for city council, opposing Thomas Hollywood Henderson and police officer Danny Thomas; Intel is looking for land in Austin, SOS is being honored for smart growth work.

"...he couldn't topple incumbent Eric Mitchell. He did, but the contest was one of the most vicious in local..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...Onstage at the Historic Victory Grill Wednesday, June 12, Scott Strickland marveled..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

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.

"...has been updated since publication with new information concerning the shooting of Justin Howell...."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Playback – Lift to Experience: Back at the Crossroads

Lift to Experience returns to Texas-Jerusalem, X Games music crashes, and Prince-a-plenty

"...The music world has no shortage of men living in..."

June 3, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

East Side Tubes Deflated In Court

Dan Walker facing business closure

"...Austin regulators at bay was unsuccessful, it appears MOC Kayak/East Side Tubes may be forced to shut down...."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...The following program notes were originally printed in conjunction with..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a handful of county prosecutors and court personnel..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Traffic Report

Rail rolls forward, but toll roads encounter slowing

"...support Capital Metro's latest rail plan, local leaders on the toll road front – having gotten an earful from..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Withering on the Vine

One Gardening Group Struggles While Another Thrives

"...Austin Community Gardens' Sunshine Gadens suffers from neglect due to funding cuts. photograph by John Anderson..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Off the Desk:

"...Chalk up another court win for the Save Our Springs Alliance. The..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...Thursday 14, Paramount Theatre..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Jordan Moser’s August Residency Hole in the Wall, Tuesday 1..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gary Kent Is One of the Last of the Dangerous Men

New documentary Love and Other Stunts catches the daredevil legend in action

"...stunts; especially one who doubles for an actor during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes. (First known use..."

June 1, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fork in the Road on Sixth Street

Business owners clash over direction of entertainment district

"...The 6ixth Street Austin Association is not known for contentious..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Music News

"...Any question as to the collective clout of Austin Music People was answered last..."

April 8, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Throwing the first stone for the Chronicle Music Poll

"...The concept behind Song Island could be a reality TV..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Pulling back the (iron) curtain on Fun Fun Fun Fest and the Flying Balalaika Brothers in time for the 40th anniversary of the Armadillo World Headquarters

"...Forty years ago on Aug. 7, the Armadillo World Headquarters officially opened, but the old National..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

From Beer to Infinity

Austin gets ready to host the nation's first-ever cooperatively run brewpub

"...When I first heard their plans, I thought they were crazy. I still think..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Gobotrick Theatre Company: Keeping the Soul Happy

Naomi Wallace's drama One Flea Spare is the latest venture from Gobotrick Theatre Company

"...four disparate Londoners trapped in a house and kept there under guard as the Great Plague of 1665 ravaged..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Beginning to See the Light

"...Midway through The Matrix, the hippest, hottest, high-tech mega-movie of the year,..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Planning a Compact City in the Midst of Urban Sprawl

"...planning: trying to halt construction of freeways that pave the way for urban sprawl, and seeking to protect the..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Treat the Maternal Figure in Your Life to These Mother’s Day Events

Treat Mom to a stellar time at these local celebrations

"...Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day, and no matter who you call Mom, you’ll..."

May 7, 2025 Events Post by James Scott

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...On Friday afternoons, residents of the Elgin Agrarian Community will knock off work, return to..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...Stephens: My name's Randall Stephens. My childhood was in Northeast Oklahoma, small town of Wagoner. I went into the..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

The Long Journey Home

The Houston Kid comes full circle

"..."It was the hippie Shangri-La, it truly was. I lived on Enfield..."

April 18, 2014 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Last of the Delta Bluesmen

Pinetop Perkins goes home to Mississippi

"...A peculiar darkness penetrates nights in the not-so-Deep South – heavy, humid, dense at 3am. By..."

April 22, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Wine of the Week

Summer Rosés

"...Summer is when dry Rosés shine. The low-alcohol, refreshingly cool wines slake your thirst and cleanse..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Food Column by Wes Marshall

On the Funding Front

New funding helps the Blanton get wired and kids at Zach and KHDC get inspired

"...• The new Blanton Museum of Art – so close to..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...If there is any good that has come out of the..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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