Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council moves to finesse the smoking ordinance.

"...is good, because often when I leave town, bad news breaks out -- like the Oklahoma bombing or the..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mr. Smith Goes to Austin

Writer / director Kevin Smith discusses his new film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

"...how to make funny movies. On August 13, the Austin Film Society will present the regional premiere of Smith's..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Overall Breakdown of Austin's Evening News Broadcasts

"...News Promo/ Chatter Weather Sports Ads KVUE (ch. 24; ABC)..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Column

Not Your Same Old News

Politico Taps Into Latino Affairs With Critical Eye

"...threw out Steve Jobs. In the case of the Austin American-Statesman, Latino affairs reporter James Garcia was one of..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...For decades, Austinites have been calling for the closure of the Fayette..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Section 8 Reopens

Hurry up ... and wait!

"...Eight years ago, Austin residents waited in line for hours just to get..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 8

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Dallas is working out how to offer benefits to married..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Qmmunity Post

Farmers Market Report: June 8-9, 2013

Seasons overlap: strawberries and blackberries at the same time!

"...granola. So I picked up a package of Dad’s Austin Manna last Saturday–Holy Cow, it has got to be..."

June 7, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Point Austin: Chartering a New Course

A thumbnail portrait of the proposed City Charter propositions

"...met to discuss any of these proposals, so "Point Austin" is speaking entirely on its own.) The Big Ones..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King

TDH: 8/26/11

Sanders settlement, elections, WTP4 and other items of actual import

"...The Sanders saga came to an anticlimactic end yesterday,..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin at Large: Suffering With the Statesman

Ragging on the daily isn’t as much fun now, but sometimes it still needs to happen

"...first time?), there was serious bad blood between this newspaper and that other newspaper in the Batcave on South..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything You Need to Know About Your First Austin Election

How and where to vote

"...really, once you're in the swing of voting in Austin, we promise it's easy-peasy. This FAQ should answer all..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin at Large: Easy to Be Hard, Easy to Vote No

What did we learn from the tiny, noisy Texas primaries? A few morning-after insights

"...This issue's election package touches on some of the news made Tuesday that politicos will be chewing, swallowing, and..."

March 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Best Dark Beers in Austin

It's the best time of year for dark roasty ales

"...(512) Brewing Company | Pecan Porter | 6.8% ABV No list of Austin icons goes without a..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an opportunity to fundamentally change the structure of..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...one thing that almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Qmmunity: BT2 Joins Ranks of Gay Bars Austin Has Loved and Lost

We can still do our part to preserve its history

"...BT2 has closed. The North Austin gay bar, which had temporarily closed back in March,..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin Slowly Gets the COVID-19 Testing Data It Needs

Knowledge is power

"...to publish daily statistics, that number had grown to 1,268, with about half processed at private labs. One month..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...state could be in jeopardy of losing at least $8.5 billion in GDP and 185,000 jobs if they passed..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

While Austin Slept

City Council passes major bond package – & lots of other stuff

"...City Council adjourned just before 3am this morning, and..."

June 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Questions for Visa

A few things we might ask before we provide corporate welfare

"...(based only on direct costs and benefits) a net $6.8 million benefit to Austin. Although the company site is..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: November 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Super ally >Chris Kluwe put on his widest..."

Nov. 8, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: Season of Discontent

Bungling a high-profile project is not the best way to ask for a raise

"...not been the hap-hap-happiest time of the year at Austin Energy. Less than a week after taking a beating..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Film News

It's raining cash for film in Texas ... but not a drop leftover for Waco

"...level of flexibility we outlined here recently (see "Film News," May 8). It wasn't easy, insiders say, with the..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Point Austin: Futrell's Farewell

City manager's retirement a curious affair

"...last week and seconded by several of her colleagues, Austin will have a new city manager by spring. The..."

July 20, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Think of the Children!

Health care no match for hot air

"...The 80th Texas Legislature is turning out to be the Session..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Endorsed!

Take a long look at the 'Chronicle' opinions – and then leap

"...endorsements, by which I mean other members of the News staff and I have been researching the Nov. 7..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Politics, As Usual

When it comes to governing, one-liners aren't much help

"...you. I owe my colleagues on the Chronicle's small news staff considerable thanks for continuing their excellent work over..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Film News

Local intrigue abounds; plus, SXSW 07 is ready for your best shot(s)

"...you they're looking for a playful boy between ages 8 and 11 and a soulful woman between ages 35..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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