The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...the tax rate," commented former Chronicle City Editor Mike Clark-Madison, who spent many years writing about city budgets. "That's..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Wrestler

In the latest film from Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke rips his tattered name from the dustbin of history with his portrayal of an aging professional wrestler.

"...Aronofsky. Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Wass Stevens, Judah Friedlander and Ernest..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: Call Us in 2105

As the city drops its time capsule, we hope there'll be something to drink to – and with – in 100 years

"...by now, longtime Chronicle staffer and City Editor Mike Clark-Madison has shaken our dust from his boot heels and..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I read with interest your reply ["Postmarks," Oct. 15] to Mr. Bradley regarding the article "If..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am a fan of toll roads, but Mike Clark-Madison's "For Whom the Road Tolls" [News, May 21] provided..."

June 4, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...amendment somehow manages to ignore the most important points ["Postmarks," Jan. 23]. Wynn praises the company's idea of capturing..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...detention of refugees from Pacific Rim countries have prompted remarkably vehement protests from the ordinarily conservative, redneck Aussie populace...."

July 12, 2002 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...in defense of our rhetorically and grammatically challenged president-select ["Postmarks: Grow Up Chron, Part 327," Oct. 12]. I'm so..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...or lowering their production to stabilize the world petroleum market and ensure a moderate price that encourages U.S. consumption.)..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...It saddens me to learn that Mike Clark-Madison cannot imagine "any president not taking the same steps..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Reissues

"...country classic "I Can't Stop Loving You," and it marked a turning point toward a more middle-of-the-road sound for..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Election Updates

Shootout at D.a. Corral

"...Contrary to the hoary old Mark Twain chestnut, reports of the death of the Williamson..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...and orb to the oligarchs? Is it okay that Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos rule the world? And fucking..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Boots Riley In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...The Austin Critics Table marked its 25th year of recognizing outstanding achievements on the..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...• Brands & Marketing: LeWeb cofounder Loic Le Meur; Microsoft AI distinguished engineer..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Live From Cowboy Portland

Showtime premieres an Austin-based stand-up show, SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell

"...Cenac, Joe DeRosa, Rachel Feinstein, Todd Glass, Jon Huck, Mark Normand, Iliza Shlesinger, and Beth Stelling. If those names..."

July 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...and Make Conservation Go Viral A. Scott Berg, Wilson Mark Binelli, Detroit City Is the Place to Be: The..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...brand new day. From I-35 east, one finds aging landmarks like the King-Tears Mortuary and the former Masonic temple,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...June 18 in Austin Energy's Green Building Program. Meanwhile, Mark Nathan, aide to Council Member Will Wynn, is leaving..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...11am-Noon Food, Glamorous Food: Colman Andrews, Deborah Madison, Stephan Pyles, Cookbooks Robb Walsh, Moderator: Peter Franklin..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Books Feature

Postmarks

Nofziger Responds

"...Mark Zuniga..."

April 25, 1997 Column

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Soncia Reagins-Lilly resigned as the head of student affairs..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...them vampires, with 13 artists contributing pieces alongside a market of creepy cool vendors. Bloodbangers provided by DJ Blaqk..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...of the troubled romance between an Uzbek-American stripper (Mikey Madison) and the son of a Russian Oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn),..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...(Last Comics on Earth) H.W. Brands (Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics)..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Plus, comedy mavericks Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson, the comedy revolutionaries best known..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In

Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

"...9th Sage, DJ Lavish, and influential Chicago dance deep-diver Mark Grusane. Next up, Sunday at 4pm, local collective Brown..."

June 18, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Year, New Grim Milestones in Austin’s COVID-19 Crisis

Amidst an unprecedented surge, Austin could reach ICU surge capacity within the next week

"...all-time high of 83 for Austin and Travis County, marking a 160% rise in new hospitalizations since Dec. 5...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...on the seemingly world-dominating Nintendo in the home console market with the release of the Genesis...."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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