Media Clips

Two Fox reporters, fired by a Tampa station for their report on the continued use of the controversial recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, are coming to Austin to tell their tale.

"...when this controversial product was approved, all the big local grocery chains held news conferences and put out advertisements..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...Local historians might want to note that the first millennium-inspired..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Making Waves

The growing number of cellular towers in Austin has prompted changes to the ordinance regulating the towers.

"...Ordinance and has pushed for stronger revisions to the local regulations, which the City Council is expected to consider..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Use Only as Directed

Patenting the Formula

"...the only way to do real planning that captured local values and could resolve seemingly intractable developer vs. neighbor..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Platters

The Scabs

"...popular band, the Scabs have become something of a local cottage industry. Last year's live-in-the-studio debut, Freebird, and this..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature

Texas Platters

The Rev. Horton Heat

"...On Sinners & Saints, local boy Danny Santos hits the grooves with a collection..."

May 28, 1999 Music Review

Postmarks

Sucking Us Dry

"...to ban cars from downtown and create light rail lines there. The only thing that will improve the traffic..."

May 21, 1999 Column

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...It Down," as ferocious a guitar assault as the local group has ever recorded; "Turpentine" is as pensive as..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

Billy Shakes, Superstar

"...Shakespeare altogether, only that we'll lose him in the local multiplex. He'll still be able to be found where..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dude, It's Mitch Hedberg!

"...So if you were to take a survey of local folks and ask if they knew who Mitch Hedberg..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Reissues

"...high-gloss sound that usually dominates retro-lunch hours on your local "X" station...."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Weird Bands From Texas

"...no different. In 1990, the Cannibal Club was the local mecca of all rock to the left of Bang..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Postmarks

Turner Is Worthy

"...a pedal model but not in the Nashville style). Local legend and former Chronicle employee Herb Steiner (Texas Pedal..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column

Hot Line to Jesus

Edison's Speaking Phonograph

"...That's the beauty of it. Nevertheless, there are certain lines you shouldn't cross. You shouldn't play Journey at a..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Texas Platters

"...a band where Herman's Hermits meets Hüsker Dü. The local trio's debut, Oh So Hi-Fi, has the frothy bounce..."

June 5, 1998 Music Review

photograph by Todd V. Wolfson

Bob Schneider

"...little since the earliest days of Joe Rockhead, the local funk outfit he fronted and the band that gave..."

June 5, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Glass of `93

Five Years of Austin Brewpubs

"...an increasingly appreciative drinking public. The brewers are happy, local beer drinkers are happy, and the whole situation feels..."

April 24, 1998 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

For Whom the Road Tolls

The Death of Touring

"...are actually Abra Moore fans? "It's amazing," says the local singer-songwriter. "It's not like I've been out there for..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Reissues

"...impossible to find his old band's albums at the local diskomat. Fortunately, noted master of pain and barbells Henry..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Exhibitionism

"...refreshing to find a show solely devoted to one (local!) artist...."

March 21, 1997 Arts Review

Shock to the System

Brace Yourselves: Deregulation Is Coming, Eventually

"...131 other smaller utilities, own all of their transmission lines, and control distribution of power throughout the state. Deregulation..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...Comes Love, Chronicle contributor, and NPR commentator. Phil West: Local Literary Top Ten This is a list of the..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Live Shots

"...driven, honky-rock along the Uncle Tupelo/Jason & the Scorchers lines - fine dayncin' music, as we like to say...."

June 30, 1995 Music Feature

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...squalls, with flashes of post-hardcore tension and post-punk grit. Local shapeshifters Proun step in for direct support, while Middle..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Nearly 43 years after opening its doors, iconic local vinyl hub and live music venue Waterloo Records will..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...vaulted leagues of haute couture? Enter Bloodbath Studios, a local upstart dedicated to industry inclusivity. In METANOIA, a phrase..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...to this Halloween season. Whatever the case may be, local family hot spot the Bullock provides a perfect spot..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...she’s haunted by her heritage and folklore, blurring the lines between a mystical spirit world and her current landscape..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...The ATX native honed her songwriting over a decade locally, crafting ballads with a poetic yet direct yearning and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Central Market says they’re running a Grill Outside the Lines promotion through April 5, featuring “top chops and perfect..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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