Education Reporter Michael Brick Dead

Author of book on Reagan High dies of cancer

"...among the state's small cadre of education reporters. Austinite Michael Brick, a Houston Chronicle reporter and the author of..."

Feb. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

An Excerpt From Michael Brick's 'Saving the School'

Peeking inside a science classroom at Reagan High School

"...a Year in the Crosshairs of Education Reform by Michael Brick (Penguin Press, 276 pp., $25.95)...."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature

Education Reporter Michael Brick Dead

Author of book on Reagan High dies of cancer

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: The Yellow Brick Road Leads to Austin

Michael Sieben illustrates new edition of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'

"...illustrate the book, the publishers called on Austin artist Michael Sieben, who is also known as a member of..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Where There's a Heartbeat, There's Hope

Author Michael Brick and principal Anabel Garza on saving Reagan High School

"...Spoiler alert: In Michael Brick's new book, Saving the School, the main character..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A 'Do or Die' Year at Reagan

A Q&A with 'Saving the School' author Michael Brick

"...Michael Brick: I'm not a policy expert, and didn't have..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Permanent Markers

How a trailer becomes brick-and-mortar

"...Within a couple of years, Hurt had secured a brick-and-mortar location on Burnet Road where customers could pick up..."

April 10, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Breaking Up

"...icy cold, though not from any absence of sparks. Michael Cristofer's screen adaptation of his stage play provides a..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

On Having Heart

Reagan Principal Anabel Garza just wants time

"...circumstances. So why did you open the doors to Michael Brick?..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sphere

"...-- I suggest at least a cursory skim through Michael Crichton's source novel before going to see Sphere. This..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Demolish, Revive, Reuse

Architect Michael Antenora talks about how saving rubble from going to the landfill changed his designs for Penn Field.

"...Chronicle should know: Our offices are in a converted brick-company showroom). Integrating these other traditions, and the architecture that..."

Nov. 28, 2007 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Saved the Union: Ulysses Grant in War and Peace) Michael Brick (Saving the School: The True Story of a..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...Leaders in 2007, it was that pledge turned into brick and mortar: to give a college opportunity to girls..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film What You Know

'Ping Pong Summer' draws on filmmaker Michael Tully's own experience

"...stood as the B&O railroad train station, a red brick building that is now a pharmacy...."

June 20, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Cumbia de la Pachanga!

Nine hours at Fiesta Garden's Latino Music Festival on Saturday turns into a rock en Español empanada

"...rockers Mexican Institute of Sound and Chihuahua-originated black-hat Tejano Michael Salgado – rocked Austin’s Eastside every watt as memorable..."

June 2, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Ransom Center Lands Ondaatje Archive

Author of The English Patient sends papers to UT

"...another literary coup: the archive of Booker Prize winner Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient, as well as..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Panel: Arthouse Awakening: Indie Distribution Today

What's the future of cinema amid a landscape of streaming services?

"...should consider when contrasting the value of distribution via brick-and-mortar cinemas vs. on-demand streaming? Experienced distribution representatives reviewed the..."

March 13, 2017 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Citizen Eatery Ready to Open Doors

Plant-based eatery will offer veggie burgers, juicy booze

"...other other "ians," there’s a surprising lack of plant-based brick-and-mortars in the city limits. So any new entry into..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Author! Author!

The Texas Book Festival brings 250 writers to the same place

"...Patterson: The Fighting Life of Boxing's Invisible Champion), and Michael Brick (Saving the School: The True Story of a..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Spotlight on Texas Book Festival Authors

Taking a look back at the 'Chronicle's coverage so far

"...Michael Brick (Saving the School: The True Story of a..."

Sept. 13, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Civics 101

"...SAVING THE SCHOOL Celebrate the release of Michael Brick's book about a trying year at Reagan High..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Column

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...Beirut-like. In August, we move into the Elgin Butler Brick Company building at the corner of 40th and I-35...."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...Sea Tattoo Company about a block from our office (Michael Corcoran lived in the back storeroom). We had arranged..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

As produced by Austin Playhouse, Tennessee Williams' 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' leaps and lands on its feet with aplomb

"...Big Daddy and the sullen, reclusive alcoholic favorite son, Brick, van Allen offers a depth of understanding in Big..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Young Restaurateurs Learn to Share in Austin's Real Estate Market

Traditional restaurateuring gets a millennial makeover

"...door, started out with a measly $1,000 while owner Michael Craig was "gloriously unemployed." It didn't go very far...."

Jan. 10, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

6 Underground

Michael Bay proves again that he's no James Cameron

"...Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Mélanie Laurent, Adria Arjona, Manuel..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

From Script to Screen

"...separated by necessity after the husband's health fades. -- Michael Bertin..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Chain Gangs

Torchy's Tacos and Verts Kebap: two case studies in culinary expansion

"...Austin, Virginia native and Johnson & Wales culinary graduate Michael Rypka had a pretty high-powered career as a corporate..."

March 28, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...Special thanks to Elgin resident (and Chronicle comptroller) Michael Schwarz for the heads-up about this place. If not..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

The Wiz

The whole ROYGBIV takes center stage in Austin Community College's brightly colored and dazzlingly designed Oz musical

"...mustn't forget yellows (of the hue best suited to brick roads, of course). Yes, the whole ROYGBIV takes center..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

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