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"...Paxton’s Political Payback: Attorney General Ken Paxton is putting generally low-profile races..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Strays

Talking dog comedy returns with this R-rated riot where the pups get revenge

"...the street and eyeballs passersby. As for Reggie’s epic payback, hilariously orchestrated to the tune of Miley Cyrus belting..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...we have residential ... businesses ask for a quicker payback to do solar," says Jasuta. "But we think that..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Does she help, or allow them to suffer as payback? Director in attendance...."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cara Connors’ Authentic Queer Self

Queer comedian talks straight passing camp in a tiny cowboy hat

"...the time. So I just feel like, you know, payback’s a bitch.” Having found her most authentic queer self,..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Public Notice: Boards and Commissions in Revolt

Moving meetings out of City Hall is not a popular idea

"...active attempt to discourage citizen participation, and perhaps even payback for some harsh criticisms his departments have had to..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

"...In most cases, the miniscule savings amounts to a payback of as long as 248 years. While the program..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

Writers on Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez as He Leaves His Post

The retiring editor left deep imprints on all who wrote for him

"...over and they'll owe you one. In my case, payback came when Raoul made me review a Yanni concert...."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Solar-Powered Suds

Texas breweries reducing beer's carbon footprint

"...a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "The payback period was, at the time, like 20 years ......"

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

True to the Game 2

Trust us, you'd be better off playing tiddlywinks

"...interested in her, and she inexplicably falls for it. Payback themes aside, this sequel is ostensibly about Gena getting..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Austin At Large: Let Me Make Things Clear

Yes, we need to move ahead quickly – but not recklessly – with a new land code

"...Kitchen, Pool, or Alter) do so this year, as payback for their LDC defeats, when a new, larger, more..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Young Restaurateurs Learn to Share in Austin's Real Estate Market

Traditional restaurateuring gets a millennial makeover

"...goes really well, you're still looking at a four-to-six-year payback. Which is like, whoa: Do you wanna sit around..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Not Enough HAAM to Go Around

Patronage sought after funds run out for free musician insurance

"...Back in July 2017, HAAM Executive Director Reenie Collins..."

Nov. 12, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Recommends: The Best of Austin

Our recommendations of the finest movies from and about the ATX

"...ferocity. Pretty maids all in a road rage wage payback on Kurt Russell’s Stuntman Mike following a vehicular goregasm..."

Nov. 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

The Gospel According to Lee Fields

Soul man tells it all ahead of Saturday’s ice cream social

"...AC: Charles had nothing but love. He was a..."

June 22, 2018 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

American Berserk Theatre's Killer Girls

When the killer girls of this timely satire strike back at abusive bros, revenge is sweet, smart, and hilarious

"...treatment of women is taken to an extreme, and payback has to come in equal measure, in the only..."

May 18, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

ICE Misled Public on Raid Arrests

FOIA shows number nearly three times previously reported

"...The arrests, political payback for noncompliance policies Sally Hernandez enacted after taking over..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Gay Place

Here and queer – UT Austin launches an LGBTQ Studies program

"...hosts Arielle Norman and Ralphie for a night of payback. Wed., Jan. 31, 9pm-12mid. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

ICE Found Snooping on Council Member Greg Casar

The Intercept uncovers monitoring of elected officials' social media

"...Andrew Austin disclosed that the arrests were in fact payback for the immigration policy Sher­iff Sally Hernandez adhered to..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...for the next decade. But even after subtracting this payback, Rio Grande City's revenues are short 6.6% compared to..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...punish the sheriff herself. Instead, the governor's petty political payback destroyed vital programs that support victimized families, traumatized juveniles,..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Beside the Point: What’d You Expect?

On immigration and elsewhere, best to have a plan

"...ICE ran in February that's since been confirmed was payback for Hernandez's new policy...."

July 28, 2017 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...Gov. Abbott’s threat to “hammer Travis County” and his payback on county services for Sheriff Sally Hernandez’s ICE policies...."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

No Sanctuary

Adler, mayors, receive “no clarification” from Homeland Security

"...Specifically, Adler said, there was no opportunity to ask..."

March 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

ICE Payback for Sheriff Sally Hernandez's Policy Confirmed

Immigration enforcement agency targeted Travis County

"...criminal background, leading many to believe the raid was payback for Hernandez limiting cooperation with the federal agency...."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Cold as ICE

For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand

"...It seems appropriate that a federal judge would let..."

March 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Texas Hammer: Immigration and Sanctuary Cities

County sheriff wants to keep ICE out of Austin

"...so-called "sanctuary cities" a legislative priority. In clear political payback, the governor pulled $1.5 million in Criminal Justice Division..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ICE Continues Its Raids in Travis County

“Callous disregard for the climate of fear” in immigrant communities

"...to find out if the disproportionate arrests were political payback for Hernandez's change in policy. Travis County Judge Sarah..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Music Live: Willie Nelson and Avett Brothers Fête Ray Benson

GSD&M b-day bash for Asleep at the Wheel leader runs three hours

"...Better still, cardboard coffers had collected tens of thousands..."

March 15, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...However, many believe the non-criminal crackdown is direct political payback for Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez's unwillingness to comply..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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