Lege Lines: Patrick’s Hostage Play

How the Lt. Gov. held the 85th Lege for ransom

"...back his hobbyhorses: bathroom bills, school vouchers, and damaging local property tax caps...."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Around the Dome

Sine die is less than two weeks away

"...unless the House passes SB 2 (which would cripple local government's ability to balance their budgets) and SB 6..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

20 days left of the 85th session

"...is in its last 20 days, and important bill-killing deadlines come and go fast. First up: today, May 11,..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

The 85th Lege rolls on

"...HB 100 inches closer to passing (and therefore overriding local ordinances), the TNCs are playing the amendment game. Last..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by News Staff

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...law. However, as evidenced by the steady stream of local law enforcement officials from Houston, San Antonio, El Paso,..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Local Flavor

How one tragic accident led to a therapeutic cookbook

"...folks," she writes. "You won't find any squiggly little lines across your plate."..."

June 14, 2013 Books Feature by Gracie Salem

Lege Lines

Texas Lottery, Rainy Day Fund, water, education, payday lenders, and more

"...Fund (effectively a state-run bank to loan money to local government for water infrastructure), $2.9 billion for the Texas..."

April 26, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

"...HB 1719, by Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sher­man, would require local governments that own and control airport facilities to apply..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

School financing, school accountability, beer, redistricting, and more

"...which Estes chairs – sent SB 1467 to the Local and Consent Calendars Committee. It would instruct the Texas..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Committees, school finance, and more

"...vice chair position on Culture, Recreation & Tourism (expect local filmmakers hoping for a restoration of film subsidies to..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Climate Change Crosses County Lines

Study predicts how climate change will affect Texas' future water needs

"...of water shortages may also limit the effectiveness of local solutions – such as acquiring more water from a..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Battle Lines Drawn in City-Police Dispute

The police union walks away from contract talks, leaving civilian oversight in limbo

"...despite repeated requests from both the APA and the local NAACP and other community advocates. City officials argue they..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Eating Between the Lines

Literary Diversions for Foodies, With Recipes

"...young family eventually begins to feel at home in local society...."

June 15, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eating Between the Lines

Books for Cooks

"...foods that are prepared according to traditional methods, with locally available ingredients, in a domestic context. Authentic cooking is..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Eating Between the Lines

Books for Cooks

"...that you should be able to buy or order locally. My recommendation is to buy this book, find some..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Eating Between the Lines

Whether you've got a taste for dishy back-of-the-house gossip from the world of upscale New York restaurants or you're curious about the spice trade in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Chronicle's food writers have you covered in their roundup of books about food that would make for good summer reading.

"...town goes to battle over whether or not a local society matron can enter her black housekeeper's pie as..."

June 2, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Scan Lines

Independence Day

"...Independence Day Either you love it, or you hate..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Screens Feature

Local Palette

58th Faculty Exhibition

"..."old school"; this one, however, resonates more along the lines of "aesthetically brilliant."..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Arts Feature

Crossing the Lines

Women Comic Strippers

"...Horn and Moreno participate in a semi-regular meeting of local comic artists to draw and exchange ideas. But as..."

May 12, 1995 Books Feature by Kate X Messer

Prince Avalanche

Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch co-star in David Gordon Green's pleasing backcounty dramady, whose tone is heightened by its setting in burned-out Bastrop, Texas.

"...head-scratcher. The film entertains, puzzles, and strays outside the lines...."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drillbit Taylor

This mediocre tween comedy that stars Owen Wilson comes from some very talented people – Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen – who appear to be experiencing a delayed sophomore slump.

"...such an obvious rehashing of old ideas and laugh lines that it borders on the insulting. Hartley, Gentile, and..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Power Won’t Be Restored Fully In Austin Until Friday Evening

Slow restoration efforts continue as storm drags on

"...This morning at 9am, local elected officials and Austin Energy CEO Jackie Sargent held..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Bye Bye, Love

"...to their weekend exchange of the kids at a local McDonald's, these men try to be good fathers, friends,..."

March 24, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Côte D'Azur

The French still like to get their sex on, a fact confirmed again and again in this breezy, featherweight sex farce.

"...Laura (Seyvecou). Once there, with passions inflamed by a local shellfish delicacy, the family goes into libidinous overdrive. Erotic..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...Legislature again hold all the power to draw new lines, having held off a Bluenami last November with the..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...light turnout for most of the day – short lines, not much waiting, no shenanigans. We'll keep you posted..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Bleed for This

A boxer returns to the ring in this conventional drama

"...is suffused with such contagious enthusiasm, distinctive performances, and local color that it stands out nevertheless...."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Big Hero 6

Witty charm, lively animation, and a swift pace help this animated superhero story rise a cut above.

"...brother Tadashi (Henney), Hiro is encouraged to give the local university’s robotics program a shot. It isn’t long before..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Ratchet

"...high-tide pools, though not nearly as enticing. Tangled plot lines and enervated direction by Johnson make this 1996 seaside..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Intimate Relations

"...her handicapped veteran husband Stanley putters down to the local pub and crawls inside a lager keg. The couple's..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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