Mark Norwood Returns to Court

Accused killer in 1988 murder now three weeks from second trial

"...Mark Alan Norwood made an appearance in Judge Julie Kocurek's..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Wondering About Sam Baker and the 'Chronicle's Review

"...Dear sirs, Jim Caligiuri's review of Sam Baker's new album, Pretty World [“Texas Platters,” Music, Aug. 10],..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Postmarks

Simply Irresistible

"...Directed by: Mark Tarlov. Starring: Larry Gilliard Jr, Betty Buckley, Dylan Baker,..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Norwood Trial: Breaking Down the DNA

Accused killer’s ex-wife takes the stand

"...opportunity to learn about the known details of Debra Baker’s death were they briefed on a series of crimes..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Hyde Park Theatre's The Antipodes

A ton of tales enliven this play by Annie Baker, but what do they tell us about the state of storytelling?

"...Playwright Annie Baker has clearly been thinking a lot about stories –..."

July 27, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Norwood Trial: Morton Murder at Stake Monday

Judge to determine whether or not to allow testimony of second killing

"...The turning point in Mark Norwood’s trial for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker..."

Sept. 19, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Off the Bookshelf

D.A.: Prosecutors in Their Own Words

"...by Mark Baker Simon and Schuster, $24 hard..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Books Review

Norwood Trial: Setting the Scene of the Crime

Testimony began Tuesday in long-awaited murder trial

"...Testimony began Tuesday in the state’s case against Mark Norwood for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker. The..."

Sept. 14, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

23 Blast

Actor Dylan Baker debuts as a director with this inspirational film about a blind, young football player.

"...Directed by: Dylan Baker. Starring: Mark Hapka, Bram Hoover, Stephen Lang, Max Adler,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Hyde Park Theatre's John

In playwright Annie Baker's fun twist on haunted house tales, you learn what it is to be watched

"...great ingredients for a horror story, and playwright Annie Baker has jumbled them together in a loopy, fun twist..."

March 17, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

"This Is a Statement of Hard Facts"

Mark A. Norwood's letter from behind bars

"...Mark Norwood is currently serving a life sentence for the..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mark Alan Norwood

Happiness

Solondz uncovers suburbia's dirty secrets.

"...Directed by: Todd Solondz. Starring: Jane Adams, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Ben Gazzara, Jared Harris, Philip Seymour..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Not Forgotten

This unusual U.S.-Mexico border film is a thriller starring Simon Baker and Paz Vega, and it's screening in Austin prior to its national release.

"...Directed by: Dror Soref. Starring: Simon Baker, Paz Vega, Chloe Moretz, Claire Forlani, Michael DeLorenzo, Ken..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Norwood Trial: Retracing the Morton Murder

Testimony admitted, attorneys begin deliberations on second killing

"...Mark Norwood’s trial for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker..."

Sept. 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Alleged Morton Killer Indicted for Unsolved Austin Murder

Norwood charged with 1988 murder of Debra Baker

"...Nearly 25 years after Debra Baker was found bludgeoned to death in her Austin home,..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Norwood Trial: Verdict – Guilty

Mark Norwood sentenced to life for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker

"...Mark Norwood was found guilty this afternoon for the January..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Noises Off!

In this screwball comedy, the behind-the-scenes activity of a traveling acting troupe threaten to bring down the play.

"...Burnett, Michael Caine, Denholm Elliott, Julie Hagerty, Marilu Henner, Mark Linn-Baker, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter and Nicollette Sheridan. Ironic..."

March 27, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Let It Bleed

Riverboat Gamblers: The most thrilling (and battle scarred) punk band this side of the Mason-Dixon Line

"..."I think [Texas] bands are a lot more aggressive," remarks bassist Pat Lillard, gathered with Wiebe and al-Assad as..."

April 21, 2006 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Arrest Made in Morton Murder Case

Mark Alan Norwood's DNA found at two crime scenes

"...Police on Wednesday arrested 57-year-old Mark Alan Norwood, the prime suspect in the 1986 murder..."

Nov. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sherlock Holmes

This movie reinvents the chilly, brainiac sleuth as a tortured genius and occasional backroom brawler, and Robert Downey Jr. almost makes the character work.

"...Ritchie. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan, Kelly Reilly, James Fox, Hans Matheson..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Planet of the Apes

"...Directed by: Tim Burton. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan,..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

How Do You Know

Who would have guessed that a rom-com from the director of Broadcast News and starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson would turn out this wan and dull?

"...Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, Jack Nicholson, Kathryn Hahn, Mark Linn-Baker and Lenny Venito. How do you know when..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Simple Plan

"...Directed by: Sam Raimi. Starring: Chelcie Ross, Becky Ann Baker, Gary Cole, Brent Briscoe, Bridget Fonda, Billy Bob Thornton..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Health Is the New Drug

Boxing Lesson’s must-see music video

"...psychedelic Austin trio’s cosmic journey was made possible by Mark Miks, who built Wayne Coyne’s spacecraft for the Flaming..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Here We Go Again

The Riddlin' Kids -- DIY with a bullet.

"...the Riddlin' Kids. Guitarist Dustin Stroud and frontman Clint Baker met while working at Gumby's Oltorf & Congress location..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Starlet Director: Sean Baker, Screenwriters: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch The film explores the..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...in South Austin, which operates the Sunrise Navigation Center. Mark Hilbelink, lead pastor at the church, told the Chronicle,..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...of Christine's blood mingled with DNA from another man, Mark Alan Norwood, who at the time of the crime..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Morton Prosecutor Wrote the Book on Crime

Judge Ken Anderson as a prosecutor leapt to judgment on Morton

"...one other murder, that of Austin mother Debra Masters Baker, who was killed in her home a year and..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...this public scrutiny is the city attorney, Rex G. Baker III. Questions of Baker's potential conflicts of interests have..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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