Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...The northwest border of the 51st House District of Texas begins and ends roughly in the vicinity of Rep...."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Guy Thing

"...Directed by: Chris Koch. Starring: Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, James Brolin, Shawn..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society

On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist

"...Young Eddie Stout wanted a record label of his own...."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Snakes on a Plane

This solid little B-movie arrives cloaked in the dodgy garb of a fanboy phenomenon.

"...Directed by: David R. Ellis. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Sauce Boss

Lauri Raymond looks back on – and forward to – the life and times of SASS dressing

"...On Sept. 17, 1987, Lauri Raymond gave birth. Twice. Her son, Ben Raymond-Henshaw, was..."

June 11, 2004 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...On the one hand: Will Wynn is the pro-business, tight-fisted, basic-services-hawking anchor of..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Someone Like You

"...Directed by: Tony Goldwyn. Starring: Ellen Barkin, Marisa Tomei, Hugh Jackman, Greg Kinnear and..."

March 30, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...The sun was creeping up over the horizon when Ronnie Earle and..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Legislative Redistricting Proceeds Under a Cloud

2014 primaries will use 2013 maps

"...In what looks increasingly like a split legal decision, a federal..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Conversation with Greg Daniels - Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008

Greg Daniels speaks about his career at the Austin Film Festival.

"...Perhaps it’s human nature to want to sit at the..."

Oct. 23, 2008 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

AFF Review: Death of a Telemarketer

Smooth-talking comedy is charming if suitably glib

"...There are certain professions that lend themselves to comedic comeuppance, the..."

Nov. 1, 2020 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Austin-Made Evinced Brings a Message From the Future

Richeler Aladin's Austin-made sci-fi thriller Evinced tells of dark times but was made with joy

"...Ambition is the driving force behind local filmmaker Richeler Aladin's..."

March 4, 2022 Screens Feature by Dina Barrish

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposition A, the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

I Like to Watch: Plugging Into Season 2 of Mr. Robot

The story of the asocial, radicalized hacker continues

"...There has always been a smart-ass didacticism lurking in the shadows..."

July 19, 2016 Screens Post by Jacob Clifton

AISD Facilities Boss Exits

Paul Turner announced retirement within weeks of bond election

"...A major shake-up at a bad time for Austin ISD:..."

April 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Barbecue Crossroads: Notes & Recipes From A Southern Odyssey

Robb Walsh seeks enlightenment on his own barbecue spirit quest

"...A "closed" sign on a barbecue joint door is just..."

April 4, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

The Luv Doc: A Couple of Days

There's probably a decent La Quinta in Lubbock

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Seismic Dance Event Shows More Than a Market for House and Techno in Texas

Macrodosing the Concourse Project’s multi-gen fest

"...To microdose local producers RealMusic Events’ three-day rager of an electronic music..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

How Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls Went From a Teenager's Dream to a Must-Stop Destination

Sianni Dean wants to see her cinnamon rolls across the country

"...A cinnamon roll is a deceptively simple treat. It's an..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

It's a Wage Shortage – Not a Labor Shortage – and It Disproportionately Affects Women and Persons of Color

It's a complicated economic situation, but one easy solution is increasing pay for restaurant workers

"...If you type "restaurant workers" into any search engine, the revved up reckoning..."

May 28, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

From Navy Veteran to L.A. Motorcyclist to Austin Food Forest Guy

Neil Brosig starts a YouTube Channel, joins forces with Apis

"...Before Neil Brosig was planting and maintaining a Central Texas food forest –..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Fantastic Fest Interview: Every Body Has a Story in The Mortuary Collection

Ryan Spindell brings period creep to the horror anthology

"...When the corpse is dead and decayed, what a life really comes down to..."

Sept. 21, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cinema With a Conscience

Mobile Loaves & Fishes team up with the Alamo Drafthouse

"...It looks like a regular outdoor cinema. Out along Hog Eye Road,..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: What Does It Take to Succeed in This World?

With Rebecca Beegle, Alex Dobrenko, Asaf Ronen, and more.

"...Here's the latest of our Q&A Hole series, wherein your reporter asks..."

Jan. 12, 2015 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jon Reiss Drops a 'Bomb' on Graffiti World

'Bomb It 2' screens at the Drafthouse Aug. 7

"...When Jon Reiss started filming Bomb It 2, the sequel to his 2007..."

July 31, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shine a Light

'In the Shadow' and more selections from the 15th annual Cine Las Americas

"...With its blood-red tides, ominously exotic seaside location, and multiple layers of feverish, sexual psychodrama, Nicole..."

April 20, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Space Invaders on a Shoestring Budget

Monsters is the best monster movie of the millennium (so far)

"...Let's come right out and say it upfront: Gareth Edwards' Monsters is the best..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Paying the Cost To Be the Boss

Q&A with the "King of the Blues"

"...try interviewing the "King of the Blues." Robert Johnson may embody the myth and the mystique of the blues,..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...In other agencies, the shake-ups have hardly been as dramatic as those..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Excuse Me, Sir, We'd Just Like to Ask You a Few Questions...

"...It's that time of year again, and the Chronicle's Music Poll..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Music Column

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