Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...preserves and handcrafts. All in all, it's a relaxed, informative, but pretty low-key event...."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Good News and Bad News for Neighbors of Austin Community Landfill

County and operator at odds over expansion

"...that Austin's most controversial landfill might soon be growing, neighbors and activists had been calling a recent vote by..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

APD’s Secret Informants Eyeing Neighbors for “Suspicious” Activity, Leaked Documents Reveal

APD intel center puts spies among us

"...Center (ARIC) is a partnership between 19 local law enforcement agencies, housed at the Texas Depart­ment of Public Safety..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...While a good zoning dispute's great for fireworks and AM presentations can prove enlightening, items from..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Neighbors

Lively performances from Seth Rogen and others brighten an otherwise perfunctory revenge comedy.

"...A perfunctory revenge comedy, Neighbors is elevated by lively, naturalistic performances by Seth Rogen..."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Your Friends & Neighbors

"...is a tough act to follow, the writer-director's sophomore effort, Your Friends & Neighbors, finds LaBute's audacity hardy and..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Seth Rogen learns that girls just want to have fun

"...well worth posing when scoping this sequel to 2014’s Neighbors, in which cool couple Mac (Rogen) and Kelly Radner..."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

First Look at Friends & Neighbors

Eclectic new shop at home in cozy neighborhood cottage

"...houses along E. Cesar Chavez recently opened its doors for guests to stay awhile. Entrepreneurs Greg Mathews and Jade..."

April 9, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Govalle Neighbors Rally to Save Pecan Grove

City-owned property slated for affordable housing

"...Jan. 17, the city Planning and Zoning Department notified neighbors of an upcoming Historic Landmark Commission hearing on a..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

In the Mood for Love

Because the two lovers at the heart of this lush period piece never verbalize or consummate their feelings, “mood” is the right word to characterize this stunningly evocative Chinese love story.

"...never verbalize or consummate their feelings. In the Mood for Love is pregnant with emotion, though rife with repressed..."

March 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Life for Baking Pot? Maybe Not

WilCo drug prosecution lacks probable cause and a warrant

"...avoid spending the rest of his life in prison for the crime of baking pot brownies, if the presiding..."

July 24, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Go for Zucker!

As two German families collide, the film explores its characters’ shared history to unravel the challenges of political and personal reunification.

"...“That poor guy,” says one of Jakob Zucker’s nosy neighbors. “He’s had nothing but rotten luck since the wall..."

March 31, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva,..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...political party affiliation, these descriptors can be useful shorthand for readers, as journalists attempt to convey diverse perspectives on..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...We normally just say, "Vote for the Democrats," when, as has been the case for..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...same sentiment: It's not if, but when, an out-of-control, California-sized wildfire could ravage Central Texas...."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?

West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment

"...River in West Austin, are once again under consideration for massive new development. Neighborhood groups, university departments, graduate students,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...city officials to begin holding ongoing preparedness training classes for citizens like myself...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin's Office of Emergency Management, about how Austin prepares for hurricane season and the lessons of Hurricane Ike. I..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Austin's Top Chefs Come Together for Harvey Relief

Event will donate 100% of proceeds to hurricane aid

"...roster of chefs has banded together to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey...."

Sept. 6, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

All Over Creation: I Was Meant for the Stage

To learn which actors were destined for the theatre, watch how they hold the stage alone

"...the big toe separated ever so slightly from its neighbors, it gave the impression of a tiny mouth opening..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Grant Will Help Make Flower Hill House the Museum Family Hoped For

$30,000 Texas Historical Commission grant will help restore the home

"...a sore thumb among its closely packed, more modern neighbors in Old West Austin. It’s on over an acre..."

Nov. 27, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

Death Watch: Execution Delayed for Evidence Review

Questions about ballistics in Houston drug house murders

"...had been buying cocaine from Rachel and Jose Tovar for some eight months by the time Brown made a..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Questions for ISWMMP

"...Dear Editor, I have a few questions for the Integrated Solid Waste Management Master Plan planners [“A..."

July 31, 2009 Postmarks

Opinion: I Fought for Air-Conditioning in Solitary Confinement. Now I Have to Do It Again.

A Texas woman at Lane Murray prepares for another brutal summer in prison

"...when my arm accidentally touched the burning wall. My neighbors’ desperation resulted in self-mutilation and suicide attempts to get..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

Scare for a Cure Wants to See Your Creepy Yard

Decorate your house, desk, or room for a good cause

"...2020 doesn’t want us to have any fun, Scare for a Cure hopes to keep the spirit of the..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Chronolog Post by Evan Rodriguez

'Madden 08' Wins the Battle for My Free Time

"...quite well-rounded gentleman. I work 40 hours a week for The Austin Chronicle. I have a sweet and beautiful..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Austinites in Section 8 Housing Eligible for Free Internet

Casting the internet wide enough for every Austinite

"...live and work in Austin, remains out of reach for a critical 5% of Austinites, but a quarter of..."

April 22, 2023 News Post by Joelle DiPaolo

For St. Johns Neighbors, It’s Time to Weigh In

Plan for long-awaited development of Home Depot gets refined

"...waiting a long time to see progress at the former Home Depot site that the city has promised to..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Round Rock Honey’s Special Bourbon Barrel Honey Is Perfect for Fall

A day in the life of a local beekeeper for National Honey Month

"...For Terrah Rosecrans, stumbling into beekeeping was a happy accident...."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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