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Hearty, affordable fare that won't cost more than the pocket change left over after your visit with the tax man

"...done eating for the day. Zen has made its mark in Austin by offering fast food sans grease, sans..."

April 15, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Bench Mark

"...with grassroots support, a modest bank account, and a heap of faith...."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Crazy in Alabama

"...the slightly addled Lucille Vinson, a housewife in a heap of trouble after murdering her no-good husband, a bore..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Isle of Dogs

Wes Anderson's stop motion wonder is a tail-wagger

"...dangerous quest across the most sumptuous and symmetrical trash heap you ever saw. Of course, this being Anderson, there..."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Listen Up Philip

The director of The Color Wheel is back with this film about a narcissistic and abrasive young novelist.

"...as if his burgeoning literary success entitles him to heap misery upon others. More disturbingly, the emotional abuse he..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Bridget Jones's Baby

Third time's a charm, if a bit forgettable

"...Single and marking her 43rd birthday in fuzzy slippers, alone in her..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The World's End

Twelve pints in 12 pubs – what could go wrong for the Shaun of the Dead gang?

"...Considine, Rosamund Pike, Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan, David Bradley, Mark Heap and Darren Boyd...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wrapped and Ready

"...Rugrats Movie climbing to the top of the box-office heap on its opening weekend and A Bug's Life hoping..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thursday Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...The 2006 Coachella veterans' Fanatic showcase Saturday (Elysium, 10pm) marks another maiden voyage of sorts: the live debut of..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...or just passing through, the Chronicle has left its mark on the many writers who've filled its pages over..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...Lovato and ALOK on self-expression “beyond the gender binary”; Mark Cuban (Mavs owner, Shark Tank personality) and Kendra Scott..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Psychedelic Warlords

The kings of Texas psyche rock, ST 37

"...like Amon Düül and Can, it's probably ST guitarist Mark Stone. If it's not Stone, you can be sure..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Austin FC Leaves No Doubt In Massive Win Over League-Leaders LAFC

The Oaks deliver 4-1 drubbing

"...One of those hard fouls occurred at the 30-minute mark against Driussi, who cleverly dispossessed an absent-minded Jesús Murillo..."

Aug. 27, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Origin Story of the Liberty Lunch Brand

Former venue owner Mark Pratz on Stubb’s potential re-branding

"...name change results from a two-year legal dispute over trademark claims following Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Sauce makers One World Foods..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AISD's Wish List

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gave her facility recommendations, but what's next is up in the air

"...South Austin high school. At the bottom of the heap is tier C, a grab-bag to be punted to..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Stimulus Naysayers Cash In; and Arms Wide Open

"...project – funded by the stimulus bill. Likewise, Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina has had a miraculous conversion..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Two Schools of Thought

The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges

"...5, Ingrid Taylor is stepping down, and community volunteer Mark Williams is the only candidate for her slot. In..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Cheap Booze = Bad Drink..."

July 11, 2003 Column

A Sense of Place

The focus on regional studies at Southwest Texas State University pays off with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

"...Two years ago, Mark Busby was looking forward to the day his Center..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...For better or worse, there's still a heap of new downtown buildings and municipal projects well under..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Oil's Well That Ends Well

"...Douglas Terry's The Last Texas Hero from the dung heap of lost novels and deems North Dallas Forty by..."

May 7, 1999 Books Feature

The Year in Books

What New Book Did You Most Enjoy in 1998 and Why?

"...occasionally hilarious, and thoroughly absorbing novel, which has the hallmarks of definitive work permeating throughout...."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Feature

Radical Radio

Is Hightower's Show Too Liberal for Austin?

"...KLBJ programming director Mark Caesar listed similar timing conflicts, saying, "We're just not..."

April 18, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Restaurant Review: Birdie's

A neighborhood restaurant, for some

"...Next came the simple salad, which was a heap of leaves and herbs, lightly dressed with a white..."

May 6, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Noname Makes a Name for Herself at Emo’s

Spoken-word rapper spits poetic justice

"...mixtape, one studio LP (both self-released), and one giant heap of universal acclaim later, she’s become an earthquake in..."

March 1, 2019 Music Post by Marilee Bodden

Moontower Comedy 2018: Podcast Fever!

With new series, fest dials the number of podcasts up to 10

"...Lauren Lapkus & Jon Gabrus digging through the dust heap of late Eighties/early Nineties television – the shows, the..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Construction Worker’s Death Headed to Court?

Site details indicate "very serious blunders"

"...at issue should have been tossed in the scrap heap long before due to damage. Instead, based on findings..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Hightower Report

Just Like You – Only Way Richer; and Worst of the Worst Contest

"...Friends, if that's true, America is in a heap of hurt. For years I have lived with, dealt..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Saturday-Sunday SXSW Live Shots

Saturday night SXSW showcase reviews

"...hands up Texas' skirt. Everyone was panting for former Marked Man Mark Ryan's new band Mind Spiders, which blew..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. III)

The ancient Chinese knew precious little about football

"...is held together by a wonderful defense but the Mark Sanchez-led offense was pathetic, just as it appeared to..."

Sept. 16, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook

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