Whether You Like It or Not...

Eric Mitchell's Redevelopment Dreams

"...has ever had. Relying on a small but vociferous group of supporters, as well as a political sleight of..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...grab one of the vintage cast-iron tables underneath the oak tree, and get a cocktail in a gold-rimmed coupe...."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Summer Fun: It's a Pagan Thing, We Might Just Understand

Celebrating the solstice with some of that old-time religion

"...Chronicle: OK, but that's the sort of thing any group of people might do. Are there other, more definitely,..."

May 15, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sixth Sense

Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street

"...offices of her construction project management firm, Benz Resource Group, on the lower floor, and she moved in upstairs...."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Day Trips

The Fort Boggy State Park wildlife area mixes recreation with a tranquil landscape

"...then tunnels through thick stands of dogwood, pecan, and oak trees. "It's just a beautiful view," the park ranger..."

March 6, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...rather than small classes with less experienced faculty. To view the full report, go to www.texaspolicy.com/pdf/2007-10-PB32-bestpractices-execsummary-js.pdf. – Justin Ward..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...News poll, while 55% said they have a favorable view of the Democrats. At press time, the Democratic Party..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of my life) exist and send e-mail to large groups. But maybe something even larger and more inclusive?..."

May 28, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In numerous zoning cases, including zoning of the entire Oak Hill area, it imposed tougher standards than would have..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Day Trips

"...was worthy of being a state park. When the group got back to their cars parked at Edge Falls..."

May 1, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Ain't That Good News

Getting Real Gospel on the Zach Scott Stage

"...hall on a Saturday afternoon; it's coming from a group of performers working on a play, and the play..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The One-Man Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Park Conspiracy

“Do you see it? Cuz if you don’t, then I’m crazy.”

"...It showed a hand-drawn, aerial view of Auditorium Shores with Lady Bird Lake on the..."

Dec. 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AFS Announces Short Film Grant Recipients

Society breaks $2 million in assistance to filmmakers

"...From tiny acorns, mighty oaks do grow: and so it is with short films,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Mattie's

Austin landmark Green Pastures returns to former elegance

"...behind the new restaurant includes the La Corsha Hospitality Group (Second Bar + Kitchen, Boiler Nine Bar + Grill),..."

March 22, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

SXSW List No. 7

Music fest drafts Dion, Børns, Sun Kil Moon, Faust and 143 more

"...Exploded View (Berlin, Germany)..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Skygazing With James Turrell

Skyspace: "The Color Inside" opens on UT campus

"...of Texas' public art program, Landmarks, was hosting a viewing of the University-commissioned The Color Inside, a permanent Turrell..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Arts Post by Anne Harris

Nonfiction and Memoir

Justin St. Germain, Stephen Harrigan, and more delight with these true tomes

"...desert. He relies on his own memory, surreptitiously conducted interviews with a couple of his stepdads, and police reports..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature

Murdering Oscar

A brief conversation with Patterson Hood of the Drive-by Truckers

"...moved to Athens in 1994. I really liked that group of songs and was really happy with how well..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Biodiesel Industry Fumes Over State's Heavy Hand

Texas environmental regulators come down hard on fledgling biodiesel industry

"...illegal or economically unviable for local retailers. Austin-area suppliers view the TCEQ's actions as a hypocritical counterattack on a..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...in office. Grant has swept nearly all the Dem group endorsements, especially in Austin – no surprise, since he's..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...several thick Seattle neighborhood plans, which he hopes to review soon...."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...to an ordinance adopted Thursday by City Council. The group Chain Free Austin has been campaigning for the measure..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

The Brown Ranch and Hummer House south of Christoval is the summer home of the largest concentration of black-chinned hummingbirds

"...unseen birds in the thick canopy of pecan and oak leaves. Occasionally the chorus is interrupted by the shrill..."

April 13, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wal-Mart Smiley Face Eats a South-Side Trailer Park

The newest bad big-box project prepares to displace poor people on Slaughter Lane.

"...Representatives from Wal-Mart and developer Endeavor Real Estate Group -- also the developer of the other controversial Supercenter..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...at least 2,252 children in 1,560 single-parent homes and group homes), the new version of the bill (not posted,..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Coach's Corner

Coach is playing some serious golf on vacation. Why is it, though they change partners every day, his team always loses?

"...At this moment, the Legends Lodge came into view, and this was a good thing. Before we began..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Postmarks

Rape saga redux and other local imbroglios.

"...to the three high schools listed above, Blackshear and Oak Springs elementary schools and Dobie Middle School were also..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Column

Naked City

The city's SMARTHousing initiative gets its first concrete proposal for affordable housing, a 55-unit complex for lower-income seniors.

"...looks to be a firm commitment from the nonprofit group Volunteers of America to build a 55-unit complex for..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

TV Eye

NBC actually dropped Freaks & Geeks -- the smart, funny, refreshingly true-to-life high school comedy? Well, duh. Also, a look at the WB's DC, the latest ensemble drama to feature incredibly good-looking people.

"...(gasp!), the execs claim the show didn't have enough viewer appeal. It's hard to build viewer appeal when viewers..."

March 31, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...new "boom," "glitter and hype," the "nifty" and "sweet" "view of the skyline," so "exciting to watch" as a..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

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