The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James may be the world’s first epic of misguided hero worship.

"...subtle visual style, Dominik shows what kind of havoc wide-open space and the constant threat of unnatural death can..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Developing Stories

Why can't Jennifer Kim find a co-sponsor on council for a resolution to explore a public-private partnership for the redevelopment of Northcross Mall?

"...approach owner-developer Lincoln Property Co. with cash on the table as a potential project partner, as a way to..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

So, Basically, Breakfast Tacos and Free Beer

Enjoying good food and drink for $10 a day during SXSW

"...to all bar customers and patrons waiting for a table. No one will give you the stink eye if..."

March 9, 2007 Food Feature by Kathy McCarty

Good Humor Man

Former 'Seinfeld' writer Pat Hazell is funny, upbeat, generous, and, oh, yeah, he lives here now

"...me do my stuff. Different nights of the week, table-to-table, deck of cards, coins, cups, balls, sponge bunnies, whatever,..."

May 26, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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"...Proposition Will Shut Down Government, Not Open It UpDear Editor,..."

April 21, 2006 Column

That One Sad One

Second place

"...in the car because the rest stop's only picnic table was occupied by a woman yelling at four little..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Books Feature by Will Furgeson

Day Trips

Shopping and eating in the Alamo City always seems like a good reason for a day trip to me

"...streets offer a world of goods. The vendors are open daily 10am to 6pm from September to May, and..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...that would need clarification. How many businesses that were open when the ban went into effect are still open?..."

April 8, 2005 Column

Off and On

Can Bellagio combine thoughtful food with thoughtful service?

"...guess from its location in a strip mall. The tables are nicely set with white tablecloths and spaced widely..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Depot Comes to the District Hat in Hand

Austin ISD considers a tax giveaway to mendicant Home Depot, and the question is, who pays?

"...prospects depend on "sending a message" that Austin is "open for business."..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Downtown Dominoes

The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be

"...Austin wants to see Downtown: retail, residential, transportation facilities, open space, and especially cultural and civic attractions. That's why..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Train of Love

Albert & Gage's Christine Albert ruminates on five years of Wednesdays at Donn's Depot.

"...train cars decorated with Elvis paraphernalia and a blackjack table. It has soul because of its history, not because..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Music Feature by Christine Albert

APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...With no real money on the table (aside from the 2% "public safety premium"), it has..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fixing Up the Fringe

"I was sick of the place, and sick of staring at all of the work to be done." This is the fourth in a series of articles by Josh Medsker as he attempts to re-establish a zine library in Austin. For the previous installments, go to austinchronicle.com / issues / dispatch / authors / joshmedsker.html, and keep an eye out here for the fifth and final one.

"...rest of them. I left two boxes underneath the tables to rotate in later. It was in the high..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Books Feature by Josh Medsker

Prescriptions for Survival

When it comes to going back to school, what will be, will be…

"...teachers is always allowed. Good options are picture frames, delectable edibles, gift certificates to local businesses, poetry, and homemade..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...when the Academy of Austin, an Eastside charter school opened by a for-profit national company, abruptly closed in 1999..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...reporting on the local state of the definitive all-American portable meal. Mick Vann, MM Pack, Wes Marshall, Claudia Alarcón,..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

Elegance Never Forgets

Jazz is certainly sensuous music, and a couple of finely fashioned drinks followed by a good meal could work wonders for lovers: Reed's Jazz and Supper Club has it all and offers a terrific spot for romance this Valentine's Day.

"...he decided to close down, redo the interior, and reopen as Reed's Jazz and Supper Club. His goal was..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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"...art events. Last night (Feb. 7) there was an opening at the ACA Gallery of "Go Figure 7" in..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Safety Net

Chillin' with a trio of Austin's hippest emergency-services personnel

"...Street, waiting for the Austin Music Hall's doors to open. Security personnel in black Direct Events golf shirts troll..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Enlightenment Guaranteed

"...Wöhler dispenses feng shui wisdom, meditates, and grooms his coffee-table sand garden; an Orientalist of sorts, he's planning a..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Juke Joint Madonna

Toni Price comes clean.

"...'Well, honey, you deserve it.' That's how Austin is, open arms. In Nashville everyone's like, 'Oh, you're trying to..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Day Trips

"...Opened in 1981 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,..."

July 27, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Agliff Oscar Night Party

"...& Lesbian International Film Festival's new office fund. Doors open at 6pm, with the award ceremony starting at 7:30...."

March 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Faith Healers

A look inside the Teen Challenge faith-based drug treatment in Fort Worth suggests that there are problems with Christian drug rehab programs.

"...built perfectly flat, but it looks that way, as open to the sky as if it were set on..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Council Watch

Council divided on Gotham condo project; Jesus Garza gets a big raise; East Austin residents voice concerns about the future of the brown building and flood control.

"...Griffith wasted no time laying a motion on the table: Deny Gotham's zoning, send Houston developer Randall Davis packing,..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Whenever We're Opened

Mortician-for-a-night, Wayne Alan Brenner ponders life as he faces death.

"...lines of stainless steel. Stainless steel shelves, stainless steel tables, stainless steel gurneys. With bodies on them...."

Oct. 22, 1999 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Double Vision

When in Doubt...

"...swimmers would be traipsing through the back yards and open spaces of his peaceful lakeside neighborhood (à la John..."

July 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Forever in Chimayo

"...illustration by Jason Stout The priest is a very..."

June 25, 1999 Column

Gorging on George

"...Unlike his predecessors, Gov. Bush maintains a friendly relationship..."

May 28, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

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