On the Lege

Christian Sabotage?

"...Nixon. Christian and Nixon both represent Jasper, the East Texas town where James Byrd Jr. was tied to a..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Column

From Southerners to Seventh Grade

"...it (and are usually right) are as commonplace in Texas lore as horses and bad weather. Yet modern-day readers..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Books Feature

PAC by Popular Demand

Critics Say ALLC's Reforms Won't Stem the Tide of Big Money

"...janitor on the same level with the CEO of Texas Commerce Bank."..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Big Land, Big Stories,& One-Eyed Jacks

Western Roundup

"...stories of all here in this big land called Texas are about that legendary and unique law enforcement agency..."

April 18, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Day Trips

"...the Sierra Club's philosophy of "to explore, enjoy, and protect the nation's scenic resources."..."

March 7, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Illbient for Spooky

"...sometimes unsettling, can bring about progress and innovation. In Texas, we are faced with great changes in the telecommunications..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

311 Story in Error

"...Mister Bill!" Vol. 16, No.7]. SBCA's contribution to the protection of Barton Springs over the last 10 years is..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...went all the way to the Supreme Court of Texas, but no relief was had by the Log Cabin..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature

Austin, California?

The West Coast Goes to the Southwest

"...growth is to avoid overdeveloping our naturally abundant Central Texas region in the same way that parts of California..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...many anti-civil rights bills creeping their way through the Texas Legislature is Senate Bill 17, which would bar Chinese..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...purposes already here – an increasingly perilous season in Texas, when extreme heats can cause the kind of emergencies..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...of Austin abruptly ended its controversial partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety on July 12, but a..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Can Plum Creek Handle City of Kyle’s Exponential Growth?

Plum dumping

"...pollution regulations. At a March 30 meeting of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the Kyle Public Library,..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...announced Tuesday, April 19, that it would expand Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians in the U.S. An early March..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature

It Wasn't Just ERCOT: Task Force Slams City's Freeze Response

Winter Storm Review Task Force finds fault in city's Uri response

"...pointed to ERCOT – the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state's independent electric grid and power..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Faster Than Sound: KUTX Beacon Jay Trachtenberg Retires

Jay Trachtenberg retires from KUTX, Rick Carney steps down as Music Commission chair, and Johnny Bush ascends to honky-tonky heaven.

"...cover package called them pillars of the University of Texas frequency, which had just begun internet broadcasts and spun..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...of much of the community he was appointed to protect and serve...."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...is hearing such stories everyday. Shelter-in-place orders aim to protect public health during a crisis, but for those experiencing..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Adjusts to Life Without Gigs

Creative pivots, City Council relief resolution, and meet Quinn Ryan Curtin!

"...like a glossary of Austin music advocacy, including Austin Texas Musicians, Black Fret, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians..."

April 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity

Voting while queer

"...what we want to see for the future of Texas," says von Stilb. Over the last few years, politicians..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...Premiere, 93 min. D: Yoshio Kato Four strangers come together to commit suicide using explosives. But they discover that..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...Citing “viewpoint discrimination” and First Amendment protections, Garcia also put a stop to punishing local officials..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...special session will pass. Earlier this week, he told Texas Monthly that aside from passing any essential sunset legislation,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...2016 SXSW Film Festival runs March 11-19 in Austin, Texas. Look for the Chronicle's SXSW Film Preview issue, which..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Setting the Table

How Thanksgiving meals make their way to Austinites in need

"...to begin spreading Operation Turkey to other cities in Texas. San Marcos was the first, followed by Dallas, Houston,..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

News Roundup: Tragedies and Textbooks

Another officer-involved shooting; Waco shootout update

"...a pre-existing inflammatory disease that causes vertebra to fuse together, limiting or preventing spinal flexibility." – C.H...."

July 13, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Perils of Big Data

The up- and downsides of student information collection

"...helping, it has seemingly caused more problems. Patrick Briggs, Texas state director for AVID, explained, "You look at [No..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Underutilized Business

AISD weighs equity study to improve its limited program for minority- and women-owned firms

"...It's a vicious circle: For decades, government entities in Texas would not do business with them, so they couldn't..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Golden Years Wagoneers

Wagoneers ready a resurgence

"...Wagoneers fan. So that's what I've become. I cherish and protect the Wagoneers."..."

April 12, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Consider 'The Source'

Houston crisis pregnancy center, with Perry's help, hopes to become new provider in Texas Women's Health Program

"...As the state rolls out its revised Texas Women's Health Program, a central question remains: how to..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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