Bike Thief Draws Four-Year Sentence

Clayton cops a plea deal

"...Clayton's attorney, Ben Dominguez of Houston, was still working out the plea arrangements for the..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Blanton Museum of Art

Ned Rifkin, former Smithsonian undersecretary of art, is the new director of the Blanton

"...That's Dr. Ned Rifkin talking to The Washington Post's Jacqueline Trescott following the announcement of his resignation as..."

May 22, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...March, compared to the same period in 2008, the Houston Chronicle reported last month...."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Love for Perkins

Senators rejected her nomination for parole board, but she's back this week trying to get them to change their minds

"...Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, was joined by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, to block..."

May 20, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

Fried-chicken fans rejoice, Perla's and Max's come to Austin, and more

"...the Tell Us Your Story contest are encouraged to post memories and photos online at www.pokejos.com from now through..."

May 8, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Prause Meat Market in La Grange makes barbecue the 105-year-old-fashioned way

"...Prause's barbecue pit boss, Monroe Schubert, uses post-oak wood to slow cook the meats with a mild..."

May 8, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Microscope Zooms in on Anti-Science SBOE

Legislators try to rein in controversial education board

"...a state board of education before you read this post?) and crazy fundamentalist candidates fly in under the radar...."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Diversion Program for Vets Clears Committee

Bill proposes treatment, not jail, for vets who run afoul of the law

"...establish a program to divert from jail veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Targeting Wrongful Convictions

Bills attempt to right the wrongs that put Texas at the forefront of wrongful convictions

"...of Judge Charlie Baird. It was the state's first posthumous exoneration. (Cole's family is now working with Gov. Rick..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Dog fetches meteorite, prank faxes in space, and more

"...Herbert, and Tom Robbins were writers for the Seattle Post-Intelligenc­er, whose last print edition was March 17...."

March 27, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Handicapping SXSW 09 Wednesday night showcasers

"...with You & I (Frenchkiss), an exuberate slab of post-punk longing that comes completely unhinged live. (Also: Thu., Emo's..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

One last night of band blurbs!

"...its 1986 inception as a byproduct of Grindin' Teeth, Houston's Rusted Shut epitomized a symphony of industrial decay giving..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

SXSW Showcases

Friday

"...backed Boozoo Chavis on 1952's "Paper in My Shoe." Houston's Little Joe Washington plies electric blues iconoclasm with a..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Aztex MLS Madness Continues

Aztex face defending MLS champs this Saturday; also Champions League news

"...Austin Aztex were much improved Saturday night, holding the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 draw in the second of..."

March 11, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

UPDATED - It's Done: Voter ID Passes Senate

After marathon all-nighter, Republicans now send bill to House

"...term “voter ID” means; if you don’t, read this post.)..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

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

"...one time Fort Boggy included a sawmill, store, and post office...."

March 6, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...to boost Senate Bill 182 by Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, which would encourage women seeking an abortion to see..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Blood on the Tracks

The ballad of Griff Luneburg and Cactus Cafe

"...Connecticut, and New Orleans – before settling into late-1960s Houston. In high school, he nursed a love for early..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

And If McCaul Runs for AG …

who replaces him in Congress?

"...(If you're behind on this story, read this previous post.)..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Strayhorn on Woodside Trails

Former comptroller defends her actions on foster care

"...says Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who was elected to the post in 1998. Thus, she says, she was compelled to..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

An End to TYC's Problems ... and to TYC?

The Sunset Advisory Commission recommends drastic action to remedy the problems plaguing the Texas Youth Commission: dissolve the agency

"...supporter – Criminal Justice Committee chair Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, praised the staff's bold vision and called it "a..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis Bench Is Solid Blue

Dems pick up another local judicial post, plus another high-court seat

"...blue on election night. Incumbent judges reclaimed each judicial post (none was actually facing challengers), and with the election..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Regrets for a Disappointed Doherty

Larry Joe Doherty didn't win the race, but he made it winnable, which was no small feat

"...professional campaign ever run by a Democrat in the post-2003 gerrymandered Congressional District 10 still wasn't enough...."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

... And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

"...formed its own label, Richter Scale, a subsidiary of Houston's Justice Records, TOD rings chimes of freedom throughout Festival..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Control

Gretchen Phillips admits she wasn’t Just Comforting that girl

"...You can trace the thread of post-1970s Austin music – and the undercurrents of a larger,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Feature by Cindy Widner

Cornyn Has Some Chutzpa, Continued

Senator's theft of the Chronicle's footage keeps making news

"...That's the caption of a blog post at Texas Politics, blog for the capitol bureaus of..."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Good events for good citizens, Oct. 23-30

"...WHAT SHOULD HOUSTON DO WITH ITS TREE DEBRIS? The city of Houston..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Chairman Allan Polunsky. DPS spokeswoman Tela Mange told the Houston Chronicle that the new rule is part of an..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

CD 10 Ads Now Hitting the Airwaves

McCaul and Doherty both buying TV spots

"...any doubts about whether Congressional District 10 – the Austin-to-Houston district once considered unwinnable for Democrats – has really..."

Oct. 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

UT Who? The Tale of the Invisible Bobcats.

"...on Austin television? Why did the local daily only post it on its Web site (uh, guilty as charged..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

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