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

We Fought the Law

"...Michael Ramos was killed by APD Officer Christopher Taylor, one of eight officers who confronted Ramos in the parking..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

San Antonio Takes Top Honors in This Year’s Bourbon Brawl

Our favorite neighbor takes Best in Texas title

"...from San Antonio won Garrison Brothers’ Bourbon Brawl this year...."

Dec. 4, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dana DeBeauvoir Fought for Election Access in a Year of Barriers

"...on it," Dana DeBeauvoir told Wired magazine earlier this year. The veteran Travis County clerk was referring specifically to..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Michael King

Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms

Put on your thinking cap

"...such interactive, kinesthetic science lessons in the new school year is nearly impossible. As a pandemic makes the safest..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

AISD Girds for a Rough Ride Next Year

Sustainable funding, limits on charters highlight legislative proposals

"...School Boards (TASB) Advocacy Resolutions in preparation for next year's 87th Texas Legislature...."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...A New Year's Conspirare Classic St. Martin's Lutheran Church Jan. 8..."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Singer Dorian Wood Channels This Year’s OUTsider Festival Legacy Award Winner Chavela Vargas

Award and performance honor the legendary queer ranchera singer

"...singer in a macho culture. Sporting her guitar in one hand and a pistol in the other, she was..."

Feb. 19, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Diane Zaragoza

An “Awesome First Year” for Austin's Office of Police Oversight

OPO fields more than 800 incoming contacts – comments, complaints, and kudos – in 2019

"...In its first year of existence, the city's Office of Police Oversight fielded..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hangover Helpers: How to Start the Year Off Less Miserable

With a new book and local remedies, we've got you covered

"...If there's one holiday best-known for overindulgence, it's New Year's Eve, and..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Successful Fifth Year for Austin International Drag Festival

Inclusivity, respect, and fabulousness are the rules of AIDF

"...favorite) came from Cher-lookalike Discord Adams, who performed an impassioned take of “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes. Her..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Saskia Henn

A Year in Local Music Crams Onto One Stage at the 2018/19 Austin Music Awards

Unique musical moments make for a night of fan-voted accolades

"...today. That's a tough trio to get all in one place and hold in harmony once there. And yet,..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dial Code Santa Claus Is This Year's Christmas Surprise

You better watch out for this Pere Noël

"...and Kevin McCallister isn't the only kid left home alone. While the Wet Bandits were taking paint cans to..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: What a Difference a Year Makes

Election news, and your city at work

"...are encouraging, so, well, things are better than a year ago on that front, at least. So ......"

Nov. 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

This Year’s Banff Lineup

A plethora of thrills and chills

"...take action and to get out of our comfort zone," explains Whole Earth Provision Co. founder/owner Jack Jones. Proceeds..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

The O. Henry Prize Stories 2016: The Best Stories of the Year

Edited by Laura Furman

"...that makes the reader squirm. You should be reading one now. UT creative writing prof (and esteemed fiction writer)..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

HACA Digital Inclusion Plan Hits Two-Year Mark

Three public housing properties are now connected to high-speed internet, with a fourth on the horizon

"...the first person in her family to attend a four-year university. Wier attributes her academic success in large part..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Year in Food

The 2014 tastes we just couldn't stop thinking about

"...all surprised when this uniquely Texas creation was voted one of the top five gelato flavors in the world..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Election Day One: Turnout Low, Slow

Little sign of unified election day boost

"...beat the 39.86% rate in November 2010, the last off-year election...."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eighth Inmate of the Year Set to Die

Eighth inmate of the year set to die

"...It took just one additional day to find the men police say committed..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Formula One

"...Wilt Chamberlain's first year with the Philadelphia Warriors. Lou Gehrig's record-setting 1927 season...."

Nov. 15, 2013 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin City Limits Goes One Louder

Council considers doubling ACL, plus C3 eyes Auditorium Shores

"...Update: Leffingwell's staff mentioned there was a possibility of this (and most of..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: This Monkee Went to Heaven

The death of the Monkees' Davy Jones butts up against the local In Passing list at next week's Austin Music Awards

"...last week with the death of the Monkees' Davy Jones. The phrase don't sting as hard now in light..."

March 9, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Austin's Violent Start to the New Year

Police record three murders within first week of 2012

"...Seventeen-year-old Mark Brandon Dominguez was shot and killed just after..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

The other music Halls of Fame have had their say – time to focus locally on the Austin Texas Music Hall of Fame

"...The best holiday card I got this year came from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

One Cop, Two Cop ...
How Many New Cops?

Council approves 47 new APD hires – with perhaps a change in the air

"...scheduled for three days but seldom requiring more than one) is largely a formality. Any substantial changes have normally..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

One Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting

Gunman dies in South Austin

"...administrative leave this week after he shot and killed 30-year-old Gilberto Vallejo. Police Chief Art Acevedo told reporters Vallejo..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Year in Books

Freedom, Finkler, and Kids of America

"...yup, it was the book on the tip of everyone's tongue (in this country, and Oprah's, at least). And..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Bob Stoops Is on Line One. Mack Brown Is on Hold.

UT Football Watch

"...but the dice are rolling in my favor. Last year Sam Bradford went down like a sack of taters..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Page Two: Our 30th Year

Unrelated histories and unresolving fantasies

"...Each year leaves its unresolving fantasies..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Column by Louis Black

He's Not a Lawyer, But He Plays One on TV

Austin actor Mehcad Brooks on his circuitous path from star athlete to Southern vampires and L.A. law on an Irving soundstage

"...in 1999 to attend film school. In his junior year he returned to Austin over winter break to work..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

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