Evolution: Hanging On by Its Fingernails

Fundamentalists on the State Board of Education (barely) lose their fight against science

"...like that of Kansas? Only a vote or two away...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

The Top 10 day-tripping events of '08

"...a perennial favorite in the Texas Monthly barbecue listings, passed away Sept. 6. He was 69...."

Jan. 2, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fruitcake

One light version, one dark

"...Ford, to be stored until the following Thanksgiving. She passed away before the holiday, and the family couldn't bear..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Young@Heart

Even though this documentary about a choral group of lovable octogenarians whose perform songs by Sonic Youth and the Talking Heads sounds gimmicky, it is really about something to which we can all relate: our own mortality.

"...found out that a member of the group has passed away, the group dedicates their rendition of Bob Dylan’s..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

1-2-3-4!

Marky Ramone defends the Ramones, Phil Spector.

"...kill her. There wasn’t enough evidence to put him away this time and I don’t think there ever will..."

Nov. 21, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Touching All Those Hands

Remembering Boyd Vance, his life and legacy

"...Boyd Vance passed away...."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Common Law

A relative passed away recently and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. She left a will. Where do I start? Can I do this without a lawyer?

"...A relative passed away recently and the duty has fallen to me..."

May 7, 2004 Column by Joe Marrs

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

"...and Ginny continued with her caretaker duties. When Dick passed away, she found herself a beneficiary in his will...."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2003

"...for 26 years now, and while founder Mike Gribble passed away some time ago, Craig “Spike” Decker holds down..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

"...of Dick Roberts' work. The curmudgeonly but loveable Roberts passed away in April at the age of 78. During..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The second year at the Hogwarts is better than the first, but still a bit sophomoric.

"...actor Richard Harris (as the impish headmaster, Dumbledore), who passed away last month, and director Columbus (who'll stay on..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Chronicle, for the past decade, even though I moved away from Austin several years ago. Reading his column on..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Column

The Cockettes

"...film turns especially poignant when ex-Cockette Anton Dunnigan, who passed away before the film's release, recalls those happier times:..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

Everyone is retiring or dying.

"...that the Alamo City's "Chicano Blues Man" Randy Garibay passed away last Wednesday after a brief struggle with lung..."

May 31, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...Beckerofku, prosim," he asked a young waitress, as she passed by...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Vertical Ray of the Sun

"...of the sisters' mother, a year after she has passed away; the film ends one month later with the..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...If he hadn't been driving the getaway car, Tim O'Connor might have punched Willie Nelson...."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Day Trips

Sandora's Box in Dallas fixes up some mighty fine vittles.

"...Peterson, who passed away a couple of years ago, moved Sandie and..."

May 25, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dancing About Architecture

Willie Nelson, not burnt down

"...Austin musician and co-founder of Austin's own Killer Bees, passed away last week after a long bout with heart..."

May 25, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

A New Year and those who didn't and almost didn't make it

"...Harold Burroughs Rhodes, inventor of the electric piano, also passed away this week at age 89. Finally, for now..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Day Trips

Baseball, bats, obits, no buts, and environmental action figure into this year-end wrap-up.

"...John G. Prude, 95, passed away in late February. As patriarch of the family's..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Genghis Blues

"...longtime fan of both Tuva and throatsinging, who sadly passed away before he was able to journey there himself...."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Source

"...on added significance since these artists have all since passed away. Home movie footage of Kerouac and the legendary..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Roots, Reckonings, and Resolutions

Roots

"..."One reason I stayed away from guitar for so long," says Matthew Jr., "is..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Habit

"...and a pocketful of woe. His father has recently passed away, and his girlfriend Liza (Woodbury) has picketed for..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca

"...play the part of the beloved artist when Julia passed away. The film is presented as a series of..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sun City Undercover

The Spinning of Del's Webb

"...dry in full view of the street). When Webb passed away, there were only two Sun Cities, both in..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Rock

Explosions and tough-guy heroics rule in this Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer production.

"...This may be the capstone to Simpson's career; he passed away last year, and, as such, it's an above-average..."

June 7, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reissues

"...Homegrown Tomatoes is out of print," and sending them away in near tears, I can only say "Thank God"..."

July 28, 1995 Music Feature

The Postman (Il Postino)

"...share screenwriting credit with three other writers. Sadly, Troisi passed away from a heart condition the day after principal..."

July 7, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

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