Point Austin: Special Treatment

The Statesman goes after Glen Maxey – and gays, and the mentally ill

"...The Eager story also allowed a series of eyebrow-raising references to Maxey's "long-term intimate relationship" with Eager –..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...Suicide Story Guy," by Paul B. Joiner. In the hope that others might learn from my mistakes...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...group says. While RG4N says it has steadily been raising cash, the looming Nov. 13 trial date against Lincoln..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Weathering the Storm

The Austin Lightning look to gain a foothold in Austin as soccer is primed for the national spotlight

"...yet to be toppled. Today the great U.S. soccer hope is British soccer legend David Beckham, whose rock-star-like status,..."

June 22, 2007 Sports Feature by Joe O'Connell

Beside the Point

With only one meeting to go until summer break, City Council should be mob scene

"...Las Manitas is well and good and "weird," let's hope council recommits to more pressing issues Downtown – maybe..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: How Are We Managing?

Targeting city manager may be hunting the wrong game

"...over the Wal-Mart itself, which are continuing and still raising enough official frustration that Mayor Will Wynn lamented it..."

April 20, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Holywood Squares?

A local church rents out the Alamo Drafthouse South for a conference on Christians and film

"..."Then there are films like Raising Victor Vargas, In America," Akel continues, "these real slice-of-life..."

April 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...more fair and uniform deal-making. Brewster McCracken says he hopes to start with a scoring system for PUD (planned..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Secrets Shared

The documentary photos of Donna DeCesare

"...resulting social, economic, and emotional trauma creates rage and hopelessness. Stigma perpetuates the cycle." Devastated post-war communities are especially..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

FronteraFest Short Fringe Best of the Week, Week 4

The Best of the Week for week four of the 2006 FronteraFest Short Fringe lived up to the high expectations for 'the fringe theatre event of the Southwest'

"...began with "Aucun Espoir Pour L'Homme" (loosely translated, "No Hope for the Man"), a French clown melodrama in which..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Point Austin: A Lege Too Far

Sine Die or school bells, perhaps they toll for thee

"...and congressmen to a classroom of impressionable middle-schoolers. Let's hope they weren't taking notes...."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...race wasn't quite weird enough.Austin Stories• Two Austin attorneys hope to be the Democrats' choice to challenge Rep. Todd..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Top 10 State Stories

Our state leaders bumble through the year

"...set the scandal in motion by moving his corporate fundraising operation into Texas for the 2002 legislative elections; and..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...an HBC (historically black college), been a single father raising my son, and conducted grassroots organizing on affordable housing,..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

Lance on Tour

Lance talks about his work with the LAF

"...Angeles to Washington D.C. – with the Tour of Hope cyclists (www.tourofhope.org), raising support for cancer research. Armstrong rode..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...should include that telling piece of information in his we-balanced-the-budget-without-raising-taxes campaign spiel. White has vowed to fight to restore..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...sunrise," City Manager Toby Futrell replied. "The message is, 'Hope is on the way.'" (This was the mantra of..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Texas Beautiful for their ongoing efforts with Operation Restore Hope – the NCAC-designed plan for cleaning up distressed neighborhoods..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...is rightfully very angry about redistricting," she says. "I hope I don't feel the backlash, because I'm not an..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Mixed Farewell to ACC's Fonté

ACC President Richard Fonté steps down and reflects on his administration and its discontents

"...been publicly identified, board chair Rafael Quintanilla says he hopes a new president will be in place by June...."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the 2000 election, and hopes Nader will see the light before providing President Bush..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...issue is real estate or reproductive rights -- we hope our readers will join us yanking negotiations out of..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...issue is real estate or reproductive rights -- we hope our readers will join us yanking negotiations out of..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...been around since 1994, and this is the worst fundraising climate we have encountered in nine years. It can..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...won't happen. The Chronicle used to do that. I hope it will again...."

July 26, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...time and money perfecting their craft, entertaining others, and raising funds for worthy causes. As for the "boys in..."

June 21, 2002 Column

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...their eyes and I believe in their dreams and hopes. They have the right and the obligation to graduate..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Public Notice

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, among other things, and "Public Notice" wants you to feel the love.

"...coming Monday, Oct. 2, 10am, is the official Ribbon Raising Think Pink Campaign kick-off for the month's activities at..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

The Chronicle endorsements (or lack thereof) under fire.

"...What does the Chronicle hope to accomplish by kicking the mayor in the teeth["Endorsements,"..."

May 5, 2000 Column

Salt of the Earth

Local activists remember Cesar Chavez on the seventh anniversary of his death.

"...remind me that things aren't as improved as I'd hoped they would be. Sometimes you look upon I-35 as..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Paul Ciavarri

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