Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...I walk the dog at twilight so I can glance in strangers'..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...You might not feel any different this morning, but Mike Sheffield is happy that the Austin Police..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...Lobbying for the rights of gays and lesbians is not..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...Forget "compassionate conservatism." While you're at it, toss the "reformer with results." Education, taxes, welfare reform -- none..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

In Person

Helen Ellis' serious satire Eating the Cheshire Cat resonated in some unique ways with the audience at her reading at BookPeople last week.

"...On February 3, Helen Ellis read the first chapter of her debut novel Eating the Cheshire..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

The Electoral Collage

Single-Member Debate

"...Single-member districts have been the great white whale of modern..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206 Mon-Thu, 9am-8pm; Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-'til they run outta food...."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Rock Around the Biological Clock

Yes Sir, That's My Baby

"...Sara Hickman, 36, first established herself as a singer-songwriter in Dallas before moving to Austin in the early..."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Wisdom of Years

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

"...To hear Willis tell it, the only thing more personally traumatic than her years as..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

How the West Was Sung

The Newton Boys Soundtrack: An Oral History

"...THE NEWTON PLAYERS..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

And the Winner Is...

Who Will Benefit the Most From Annexation?

"...Sam's Bar-B-Que owner Dan Mays says rising costs for city services are hard on small businesses...."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...Writing about Bob Bullock bears an unnerving resemblance to reporting..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Look Back in Wonder

The British Invasion, Part One: Theatre, 1956-1996

"...The atlas has London sitting several thousand miles from Austin...."

Nov. 8, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...On the city's letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...It's a huge victory for the city."..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Film Encounters of the in*situ Kind

Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine

"...Experimental films and videos often elude the uninitiated. One is unlikely to stumble upon these unusual..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Screens Feature

In Defense of Paul McCartney

Milquetoast Balladeer or Songwriting Stud?

"...by Mindy LaBernz..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Music Feature

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...For the 45th in their ongoing Window Dressing series, ICOSA pretties..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: MASS Gallery Dives Into the Work of a Pioneering Pornographer

A life told through ephemera in “Toxic Masculinity: The Old Reliable World of David Hurles”

"...David Hurles had the face of your youngest uncle. His eyes were soft,..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Album Review: Hayes & the Heathens

Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens capture Southern-fried synergy

"...During the pandemic, the Band of Heathens kept their creative..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Monday 23 & Sunday 29, AFS Cinema..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Parker Woodland Affirms You as You Are in Video for “Makeup”

“You don't owe them anything!”

"...Since the Sixties, it seems the body has been a..."

June 11, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Red Solo cups were raised in memory of Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song was..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...I have lived in a lot of hot places: El Paso; Phoenix; the..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

"...The four-week murder trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival

"...From packing into the dusty Stubb’s mosh pit to rain sheltering..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

The Luv Doc: A Sick Person

One of our freedoms is the freedom to be obstinately modest

"...I got married to an incredible woman last year. I love her with all of..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music

"...Pride in Local Music 200 block, West Fourth, Saturday 24..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...The Austin Record Convention Palmer Events Center, Friday 5 –..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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