Glory Road

Even though Glory Road presents a fictionalized account of what many count as the most significant NCAA basketball game ever played, the film remains a predictable sports rouser.

"...for recruits. White players won’t come to the unranked, cash-poor Texas Western, and so Haskins turns to black players,..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...testimony, the seemingly impenetrable treasure chest is "land rich, cash poor," and its handlers aim to sell the land..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

To Make a Long Story Short

"...list of songwriting credits, there's Marcia Ball, Alejandro Escovedo, Patty Loveless, and the Highwaymen, (Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings,..."

April 2, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...ultra-high-tech hospital beds for very sick people. Critically ill patients and others unable to move often develop bed sores,..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Public Notice

Bob Newhart

"...Rm. 104. 323-2329. Wild Buds Spring Break! Ahhhhh. The pitter-patter of little feet, the leaving open and the slamming..."

March 7, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

"...proving to be just fine in Victory, Tango and Cash and the underrated Nighthawks. Lately, Stallone's turned his eye..."

Feb. 28, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...changes to the weights by which districts get more cash for forecastable educational expenses, such as teaching kids with..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much for a Trustee Seat?

Local and outside money moving into AISD races

"...Ted Gordon: $8,176 raised, $9,846 cash on hand..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...a sparkly masked suit and flung $100 in real-deal cash into the air. Zach Person boldly tossed not one..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Naked City

"...2002. That was the Monday decision of District Judge Pat Priest, who dismissed the election code charge against DeLay..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...reason of insanity on Tuesday. When police found Ngai spattered with Martin's blood, he continually repeated "computer chip," and..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...in Doggett; we're happy to take this opportunity to pat the Congressman on the back.U.S. Rep., District 21: John..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Accepting the Challenge

Meet the candidates for AISD Board of Trustees.

"...Pat Whiteside Whiteside, a CPA by trade, and the board's..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards firm up the line-up, while Ozzy Osbourne sneaks in the SXSW back door with the film conference.

"...and join in on any sing-alongs. (I wonder if Pat Blashill will show up to not take pictures?) For..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Wrong John, Wrong Reason

"...used as a restaurant, with tables spilling out onto patios and people there keeping an eye on the park,..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Column

Record Reviews

Abbey Lincoln

"...literate, compelling performer in reggae music today. A Jamaican expatriate living in England, his wedding of politically charged poetry..."

April 2, 1999 Music Review

Scanlines

Traveller

"...a Traveller. Occasionally, such as with the father of Pat O'Hara (Wahlberg), a Traveller marries an outsider and is..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

TCB

If John Lennon had attended this weekend's ACL Fest blowout he might have screamed, "I've got blisters on my feet!"

"...the big screen at the Cingular stage played Johnny Cash's "Hurt" video before the impromptu tribute necessitated by the..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...When Pat Forgione retired last year after a decade as superintendent..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...seemingly unbroken stream of bad news has tested the patience of riders, area politicians, and taxpayers. For many, that..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Eyed Cat is an eclectic beer-bar shrine to Johnny Cash, with much supporting memorabilia; owner Chris Marsh named it..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...about New York's Inspectah Deck, easily the conference's most anticipated hip-hop entry. Then again, those in the know seem..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

The Pen-Ultimate Fest

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriting Conference & Festival

"...and writing teachers, seemed without fail to respect and empathize with their audiences. Perhaps recalling their own not-so-distant lean..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...and untamed, feral passion with, like, tastefully esoteric synth-bass patterns – noisy rock in Austin remains an overflowing bounty,..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...dependency as his ambitions steer him down a criminal path. Cast: Aml Ameen, Lucy Griffiths, Michael Hyatt, Peter Vack,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: The First Carstarphen Budget

New AISD superintendent prepares her first whole budget

"...budget. Spending priorities had been set under retired Superintendent Pat Forgione, and interim Chief Financial Officer Steve West oversaw..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Quorum-Buster Ponders Craddick's Fate

Will the House Speaker keep his job, or will the Craddick casualties see him get his comeuppance?

"...were then purged during their party's primaries. Take Rep. Pat Haggerty, R-El Paso, who led the quorum-busting Craddick-baiting walkout..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...solved the problem of high schools," said AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione. "We seem to have pieces, but how you..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...deferred until later this spring a decision on Superintendent Pat Forgione's recommendation to close Webb Middle School. See "Left..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Immigrants Flex Muscle

Day Without an Immigrant work stoppage and boycott draws more than a million people into the streets nationally; thousands turn out locally

"...the National Immigrant Solidarity Network and other organizers, the much-anticipated May 1 work stoppage and boycott drew an estimated..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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