The Hunting Wives

When the Austin author leads you into the Piney Woods for her new thriller, the trip is sultry and surprising

"...seem to tear your eyes away from her. But maybe you shouldn't sweat it. Maybe summers are for fun-bad..."

May 14, 2021 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Cobb Endorses Lehmberg

Former rival picks Earle's top assistant over Montford

"...Press release from the Rosemary Lehmberg campaign: COBB ENDORSES LEHMBERG IN TRAVIS COUNTY DA'S RUNOFF Respected Prosecutor..."

March 13, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Despite Prosecutor's Deal With Snitch, Cobb Loses Appeals

Despite prosecutor's deal with snitch, Cobb loses appeals

"...Richard Cobb was just 18 when he and a friend, 19-year-old..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit

Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application

"...County Democratic Party Chairman Vincent Hard­ing reject competitor Gary Cobb's application for candidacy on the grounds that it violates..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Inception

Nolan's first film since The Dark Knight is a heist picture with an inventive twist.

"...humans can experience shared dreams, and that nefarious deeds may take place while we’re poking around in one another’s..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 9-15

"...May Cobb: Big Woods In her debut novel, which won..."

July 9, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'The NFL Beat': Week Three

Survive and advance

"...had a big win last week. Even though you may have lost, you are still a winner for having..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Mom's Night Out

The moms take a girls' night out and leave the kids home with their hapless dads. Chaos reigns.

"...Patricia Heaton, Trace Adkins, Logan White, David Hunt, Abbie Cobb, Robert Amaya and Harry Shum Jr....."

May 16, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Undead

This Australian horror film arrives at the tail end of a recent and very substantial cinematic zombie overdose. Unfortunately, there are only so many ways to slice the walking dead.

"...another two years later, the American release of Undead may strike some as too little, too late. The storyline,..."

July 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where?

It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

"...while on-duty, will resume Oct. 16 – but it may not resume in Travis County...."

June 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Happenings

May 1-8

"...a Parks director. (See Naked City, for more.) Thu., May 1, 4 & 6pm. City Hall, 301 W. Second...."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

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

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...impeachment trial that will surely inspire investigative books (and maybe a bodice ripper?), but by November, its grounds will..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

The Texas Book Festival Unveils Its List of Participating Authors

In-person and virtual panels and discussions abound

"...Henry Cisneros Sandra Cisneros Ellen Riojas Clark Ann Cleeves May Cobb Paul Coggins Sarah Coleman Chrsitina Conklin Rodrigo Corral..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

Justice Denied?

Advocates Still Fighting for Lacresha Murray's Freedom

"...R.L. Murray, have taught their children. "Lacresha says, `It may take me longer to get out, but I won't..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Prosecutor Times Four

The four D.A. candidates have their critics

"...to Rick Reed, Rosemary Lehmberg, Mindy Montford, and Gary Cobb, the four candidates in the Democratic primary race to..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Constructing the Illusion of Depth

Four of Austin's master painters reveal the secrets of their craft

"...they get that desired result. All four – John Cobb, Roi James, Will Klemm, and Mark Silva – work..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

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The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...over her face. "I think Daddy's afraid Italian men may all be fruitcakes and he doesn't want us around..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Point Austin: The Chosen One

Jury finds DeLay guilty of money-laundering and conspiracy

"...belated calendar revelations also gave Assistant District Attorney Gary Cobb another avenue of attack in his closing – essentially..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Austin Desperately Needs Lifeguards but Has Resisted Calls for a Wage Increase

Lifeguards in limbo

"...had 237 lifeguards on its payroll as of late May, with roughly 120 more in training. It needs nearly..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Here Comes the Naderhood

Preview of Ralph Nader and Democracy Rising's visit to Austin

"...as much as he does. But with Enron, I may be changing my mind."..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...3ten Austin City Limits Live Fri., May 4, 8:30pm..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

"...commitment to workers' rights. On those economic issues, he may not cross the aisle as easily as Vakil, but..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...to succeed Rosemary Lehmberg was longtime Assistant D.A. Gary Cobb – in fact, for a while, he hadn't even..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

State Representative: Let's Hang the Artist!

Borris Miles decides he is the arbiter of taste and free speech at the Capitol.

"...executions because, he says, he found them offensive. Scott Cobb, president of the anti-death-penalty group Texas Moratorium Network, which..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Glasgow: An Agreement to Quash

The Glasgow-Owens police shooting case is thrown out of court, while many questions remain unanswered

"...the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office, Assistant DA Gary Cobb told the court. Cobb said the DA's office sought..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a new character entered the Tomstown Saga – former Mayor Kirk Watson, who filed suit alleging illegal use of..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Warning! Nudity!

Austinites love to shed their clothes, and a number of them do it onstage -- what's up with that? Some of the city's most nakedness-prone actors, performance artists, and directors expose their reasons to arts writer Ada Calhoun.

"...approach undressing onstage with a wealth of nuance which may surprise you...."

April 14, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...the case in front of them, but how they may affect cases against law enforcement throughout the state as..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...May Wonder Wart Hog jump from the pages of The..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

Bonnie Bishop on Who She Is and Isn't

The singer’s new album and how she almost walked away from music

"..."Maybe it's no one else's fault," concluded the singer about..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

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