Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...had "the safest job in Texas." Or not ... – Mike Clark-Madison Policing the Police..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...Austin Police Association lock in a new four-year police contract, which council members and criminal justice advocates oppose, before..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Brenda Ramos wanted to talk about the loss of her son,..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...but tensions have eased somewhat as the city's leaders, activists, and institutions grapple with how to respond and move..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...at self- reform as "aspirational at best," gave energy to activists, and eventually council members, seeking to oust APD Chief..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Parallel Universe

Ruben Ramos: El Gato Negro's

"...photograph by John Carrico It has been said the..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol

Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform

"...the state for hearings on the proposed George Floyd Act...."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment

Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions

"...been killed 24 hours before while marching with the Mike Ramos Bri­gade. As about 100 protesters moved north along..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...the surgeries I've been through. But running through the actual memory of being shot, and right after being shot..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local Lawyers and Activists Come to the Aid of Protesters

A look at life after the arrests

"...including by the Chronicle, as a member of the Mike Ramos Brigade. She's never been a member of the..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...current version that Doggett represents, violates the Voting Rights Act...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Justice for Breonna Taylor Rally at City Hall

"...a Justice for Breonna Taylor Rally organized by the Mike Ramos Brigade. During the initial gathering, several demonstrators engaged..."

Sept. 24, 2020 Photo Gallery

We Have an Issue: “People Really, Really Are Done With the Murders of Black People at the Hands of Police”

In this week’s issue, we look at the impact of police use of force at protests – and if any changes are going to come from it

"...tear gas, smoke, and beanbag bullets – "less lethal impact munitions" – at close range. One of those so-called..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...Program. Often incorrectly referred to as "film incentives," TMIIIP actually functions as a tax rebate program for the statewide..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...divided by you. And that's not counting the attendant acts the conference sweeps in every year. If you have..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...days, and four nights. You couldn't possibly see every act you want to, so you're gonna have to make..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

General Lee and Me

My life and dirty times as a Jam & Jelly Girl with Dino Lee & the White Trash Revue

"...band that stole the show from Austin's New Sincerity acts on MTV...."

Oct. 26, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...that alone, but he hasn't forgotten how to entertain. (Cactus Cafe, 9pm) -- Margaret Moser..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION: More a consortium of activists than a band, ADF has been raging against Britain's..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...stops in San An­ton­io and Austin on Oct. 30. – Mike Clark-Madison MJ Votes for MJ (and JT)..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...it was damn near impossible to tell whether the act was tongue-in-cheek or fodder for the next Penelope Spheeris..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...her major label debut. Hentges' dealings with the label actually date back to South by Southwest 1994, when Robbins..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

No Law & Order

"...Others conjures cinematic visions wrought in lyrics you can actually hear, backed by spooky Hammond organ and pedal steel..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Out of the Shadows

photograph by Todd V. Wolfson

"...Graham's peers and admirers are much more generous. In fact, it's not hard to consider the significance of Graham's..."

July 25, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dancing About Architecture

Lights! Camera! Gilmore!

"...the studio or on the road right now. Manager Mike Crowley says Gilmore is "just letting the holidays pass"..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Music Column

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Assumption, Refraction Arts Project..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...to the Texas Commission on the Arts, the project's benefactor, was cut. A new task force began meeting last..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...Caligiuri LI'L BAND O' GOLD7pm, Continental Club This all-star act from Lafayette is often billed as Louisiana's answer to..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...Ronald Reagan. Died approximately the same time said Republican actor was cast in the role of President, 1980. That..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...The Lady Bird Diaries, focusing on the life and impact of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, and a long-overdue..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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