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May 2, 2025 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants
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"...is the most tenured Supreme Court justice in Texas history. After hearing more than 2,700 oral arguments and writing..."
Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature
Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center
First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity
"...words failed, the Queen of Pop better traversed her history with spectacle, sexuality, and self-assuredness. After all, those were..."
April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...77. Waldrop also played a pivotal role in the history of the Chronicle as the author of our very..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature
Texas Case Has Supreme Court Deciding Whether to Keep Guns From Domestic Violence Offenders
Justices heard arguments this week
"...at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for oral arguments. “It was thrilling,” Blake said. “And I definitely..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files
Records will not be released to the Chronicle
"...but only mete out a level of discipline (like oral reprimand) that does not require public disclosure. Opponents of..."
Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?
The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town
"...moss or carrageen – and has a rich culinary history in various countries ranging from Ireland to Indonesia...."
Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele
Abbott Flirts With Endorsing School Vouchers
Primary challengers pressure the governor from the right
"...funding toward public education than any governor in the history of our state. But all that being said, we..."
Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most
From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021
"...writing program, his move to Austin, and how overlooked oral histories shaped his critically acclaimed novel. 3) “Review: Hyde..."
Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker
Death Watch: Supreme Court Halts John Henry Ramirez's Execution Over Religious Freedom Appeal
Court will hear Ramirez's case for pastor's touch during execution this fall
"...came down: The court stayed Ramirez's execution and scheduled oral arguments in his case for Nov. 1...."
Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel
Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19
"...offers an extensive collection of archives, as well as, oral histories available online via the Nimitz Educational Resource Center...."
March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin
Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county
"...Moore's office stands accused of failing to prosecute cases..."
March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case
Ban of procedure has been called "undue burden" by federal judge
"...panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Whole Woman's Health v. Paxton on Nov...."
Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Point Austin: Disorder in the Court … of Appeals
Triana/Toth race raising unusual political dust
"...what he learned about Toth in reviewing his legal history, such as it is. O'Brien says Toth has little..."
Sept. 28, 2018 News Column by Michael King
Adam Reposa on Ice
Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts
"...decorum to fellow judges, and has somewhat of a history with Reposa: In 2008, he oversaw a contempt case..."
Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Labor Negotiations: A Matter of Police Oversight
Police Monitor Deven Desai brings his agenda to bargaining sessions
"...of discipline that don't rise to that level, including oral and written reprimands, desk duty, and various types of..."
June 16, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
DVDanger: Dead Ringers
Re-examining Cronenberg's overlooked masterpiece now on Blu-ray
"...into a master of modern crime drama with A History of Violence. But this film was the first eruption..."
Nov. 30, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
East Austinite’s Plan to Sell Home Nearly Thwarted
CM Houston's historic lack of compassion
"...described the process as a "proactive" step to collect oral histories and archival information on Eastside properties for guidance..."
Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard
The Luv Doc: Bored People Suck
Actually, that's not true. They don't suck at all.
"...Why? Because bored people are stupid. Their fundamental lack..."
July 8, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc
Giving Voice to the Voiceless
Texas Jail Project tells the stories of people held in jail, pre-trial
"...his car, unable to find housing with his conviction history...."
April 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Page Two: Of Cabbages and Kings
Thoughts on the Constitution, Part I
"...slowly and inadequately. But meantime they allow legislation banning oral and anal sex? Passed by supposed champions of personal..."
Feb. 12, 2016 Column by Louis Black
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Falsely accused of sexual assault as a teen, Michael Arena is free but not exonerated
"...in hundreds of applications to no avail. "The work history," he explains. "I can't put down what I did..."
Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Freud's Last Session
This philosophical debate between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis is richest when it shows their humanity
"...divine or delusional, whether civilization has been guided by moral law or self-interest, whether suicide can ever be justified..."
Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires
Texas Early Music Project's Convivencia Re-Envisioned
Spanish Christian music, Sephardic Jewish song, and al-Andalus melodies meld in this special concert
"...essence of the convivencia, the eight centuries of Spanish history when Christians, Jews, and Muslims are said to have..."
Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin
New Name, Same Game
S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants
"...could avoid deportation of some 4.9 million undocumented immigrants; oral arguments on the merits of the case itself are..."
July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú
UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage
Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning
"...EARLIER: Early this morning, history was made as the first gay couple in Texas..."
Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma
Alejandro Escovedo's United Sounds of Austin
"...Introducing his curated tour through Austin music history, Alejandro Escovedo warned that no presentation on the subject..."
Jan. 17, 2014 Music Review by Doug Freeman
It All Began So Beautifully ...
LBJ Library and Museum houses Austin's key connection to Kennedy's assassination
"...focal points of the room are floor-to-ceiling snapshots of history: Jack in the convertible, the motorcade traversing the avenue,..."
Nov. 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer
Roe Turns 40
And fight over legal abortion rages on
"...nothing more than a tragic footnote in our nation's history."..."
Jan. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
When You Say 'Planned Parenthood' You Say 'Abortion,' Court Rules
State may regulate speech in Women's Health Program
"...three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit has ignored that history – which actually comes from a previous 5th Circuit..."
