Austin's Chambermaid

"...Chamber. "We're not getting good government," says ex-councilmember and local political columnist Robert Barnstone. "We're getting government by and..."

June 16, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

Austin Transit Partnership Needs Your Input as Project Connect Enters Its Trade-Offs Era

Turn this train around

"...tantalizing but highly important vision for two new MetroRapid lines by the end of 2023. A little over two..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Page Two: Yes We Said Yes We Will Yes

The Chronicle in bloom

"...markedly linear, in that there were so many significant deadlines and events, each casting its shadow over all the..."

June 25, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...with water at its heart – the protection of local creeks, streams, and wells, to be sure, but also..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Katrina Through the Eyes of an EMT

Philipp Meyer, a fellow at the Michener Center for Writers at UT and an EMT, drove to New Orleans and spent 24 hours working with a local police department as an EMT.

"...He spent the next 24 hours working with a local police department as an EMT. Below is his account..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Philipp Meyer

The Order

Mysterious doings in a Catholic sect, on the whole more silly than scary.

"...Sickville. Gibson’s wisecracking, weaselly Porter spouted Helgeland’s clammy, hammy lines (co-written with Terry Hayes from Donald E. Westlake’s equally..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...comprised a couple of wells, a storage tank, water lines, and meters installed and maintained by volunteers, and it..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again

The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor

"...or burns. "It makes sense to take those freight lines out of the center of town," says CAMPO Executive..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Real Life Rat Tales

Carol Brorson consults the experts to get to the roof of Austin's rat problem.

"...walls, trees, and telephone poles, and walk across telephone lines. "They get around as good as squirrels, maybe even..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Features Feature by Carol Brorsen

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...it. Then take that Pride to any of the local events celebrating queer folks around Austin.   – James..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...File Under: Rising Local, Instrumental Wonder Broadside Hacks..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...19 more items to the call – attacks on local government, unions, teachers, abortion rights, and medical professionals; not..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Profitable, but Clean

AE's Duncan pushes for new power paradigm

"...and an information-technology-rich, fluidly communicating, "smart" grid of power lines. The purported spoils of this revolution are clean, reliable..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...including hundreds currently held without trial at Guantanamo Bay. Headlines• Secretary of State Roger "Would You Buy a Used..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...got with this particular November election, it's along the lines of, "Is this exercise in futility really necessary?" In..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Talk Radio Turns Blue

Leading with Al Franken, Air America lands in Austin

"...radio show on the Air America network – the local debut for the company trying to bring liberal voices..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"...With Glass machine-gunning his lines, Dudley warily stands near the cutoff switch for Glass'..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...by the glaring conflicts of interest many of our local critics have. One critic produces his own plays, then..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...electronica scene in a throng that included as many local ravers and DJs as it did badged and bobbed..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

For the Record

"...The more your local tax base grows, and the more revenue you can..."

May 15, 1998 Column

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...much as they safely could to repair the power lines. However, at Tuesday's work session CM Alison Alter pointed..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...propped up by mutual aid organizations, faith communities, and local government, all of which had limited capacity due to..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Re-Re-Redrawing the Delegation

Federal panel split on how to cut Travis House seats

"...Here are the major local talking points:..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...of money building a rail line, and generally rail lines cost far more than building highways and carry far..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...vote scheduled for Nov. 18, the developers, partners, and local government are beginning to tackle the complicated and potentially..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...your readers poll you cite KUT's Eklektikos for "Best Locally Produced Radio Show." You rightly give a tip of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Stirred up by the arts, sounding off on local TV

"...find no mention of KVR-TV in your feature on local television ["Raising the Dead," July 6]. For more than..."

July 20, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Hyde Park Baptist foofaraw and assorted cultural allegations.

"...growth. Like imperial conquerors, they displayed a map with lines drawn to indicate the areas they intend to take..."

March 9, 2001 Column

Animation Station

Through ADVision, Austin has become a hotspot for producing English-dubbed anime. Who knew?

"...he says it -- light, reassuring -- make the lines of frustration on the actor's face buckle with a..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Music of the Spheres

Sinatra in the Sahara

"...quotient decreases, but more than merely another exotic tourist locale, the festival's increasing popularity signifies the growing interest in..."

July 9, 1999 Music Feature by David Lynch

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