DVDanger: 68 Kill

Writer/director Trent Haaga gets nice and sleazy

"...Zero Charisma, he knew right off that he wanted local actor Sam Eidson for his film. "This guy is..."

Aug. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a first attempt at local property tax caps, and restoring cuts to children's therapy..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Buck Dharma in the 21st Century!

Epic Q&A with Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper”

"...fall asleep every night listening to the radio. The local Top 40 station had a rhythm and blues bias,..."

Aug. 9, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...issue remains the state government's historically low contribution to local district coffers, and its increased reliance on local property..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Musicians on Avoiding the Sophomore Slump

Five trending Austin-hatched acts that sidestepped recording’s biggest pitfall

"...For instance, the whole time local art-punk trio Xetas speak about their insanely good new..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Taking stock of the week that was

"...to say that he blocked extreme measures unpopular with local governments and big business; Patrick will take credit for..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Plax Coalesces

ATX punks premiere new track “What a Waste”

"...unleashes debut full-length Clean Feeling on Aug. 11 through local imprint Super Secret Records...."

July 31, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...meetings this week with Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss local issues at the Texas Legislature. It's no surprise, considering..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature

Lege Lines: Stretching Toward a Sunset

Don't praise the Senate GOP for working quickly to pass what's needed

"...bill," a handful of anti-abortion measures, and bills restricting local control. By Abbott's orders, the additional 19 proposals can..."

July 21, 2017 News Column by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Public Policy Foundation event. The agenda includes limits on local control, anti-choice measures, and school vouchers. See "Lege Lines."..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature

Sandra Bland Remembrance Today

Evening event includes march from Victory Grill to Capitol

"...The Sandra Bland Act, authored by state Rep. Garnet..."

July 13, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

Lege Lines: Does Texas Really Need a Special Session

Save for the sunset bill, does Texas really need a special session?

"...the call. Most are hard-line Republican dogma, like crippling local government budgets and further throttling Planned Parenthood's funding streams...."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

“The People’s Gallery 2017” at Austin City Hall

This year's showing of work in Austin City Hall by a small army of local artists offers satisfaction on multiple levels

"...like a colorful geometric egg or galactic gem. Its lines and planes diverge and reconnect precariously. The sculpture is..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

2017 Revel Solstice Festival

Two recent concerts in the summerlong fest played up the informality and intimacy of Revel's approach to classical music

"...in unexpected and intimate rooms such as, yes, your local bookstore and beer hall. The musicians are in touching..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

In 2018 Election, It's Dawnna Dukes vs. the Field

The beleagured HD 46 rep keeps on keepin' on

"...panel discussion and/or recruiting session from a series of local progressive groups, including the Texas Civil Rights Project and..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bryce Clifford’s Yuppie Affirmation

Sing it all together now, “I Wanna Buy a Condo Downtown”

"...– or make a video for the song. The local singer/guitarist idled in gridlock one day near the W..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Robert Johnson Plays Antone’s Anniversary!

Antone’s resurrects Robert Johnson for its 42nd anniversary

"...for his 42nd anniversary artist bill, depicting recently departed local harmonica legend James Cotton and zydeco king Clifton Chenier..."

June 30, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: Take a Deep Breath

Final spring session enters July break on a run

"...whatever draft eventually reaches Council – and the current timelines (targeting spring of 2018) will be revised to accommodate..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Equality March Hopes to Unify and Empower

Texas queers march on the Capitol Sunday to Demand Equal Rights

"...State Capitol, the protest hopes to draw attention to local and national discriminatory legislation. On Tue., June 6, Gov...."

June 10, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Lege Lines: Greg Abbott Brings the Lege Back for More Fun

It promises to be a very special session

"...session, making a special session nearly inevitable. (Revisit "Lege Lines: Patrick's Hostage Play," June 2.)..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...18 and cover an eye-popping 20 items. See "Lege Lines: Greg Abbott Brings the Lege Back for More Fun,"..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature

Chock-Full o' Racism

"...even funny! How about y'all get someone else, maybe local, to write up something along these same lines, but..."

June 7, 2017 Postmarks

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

What happened during the wild week before sine die?

"...she resign. What makes Dukes' absence particularly galling for local Dems is that one of the few reasons they..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Live at the Lege

The Chronicle counts down to sine die

"...checking out for the day. See this week's "Lege Lines" in the paper for a breakdown of the weekend,..."

May 29, 2017 News Post by the News Staff

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...Funding for the project has fluctuated wildly since its..."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...network company law House Bill 100. As a result, local rideshare rules like Austin‘s background check ordinance will be..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Texas Temper Tantrum

Freedom Caucus wigs out, "chubs," stalls, kills every bill in sight

"...disruption – late last week derailed more than 120 local and consent calendar bills, typically uncontroversial legislation meant to..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The heat is on in the state's House and Senate

"...The bill would pre-empt the current patchwork of 101 local ordinances around Texas, many of which are actually tougher..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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

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