Day Trips: Ray's Drive Inn, San Antonio

The west side institution is the original home of the puffy taco

"...Ray's Drive Inn's puffy tacos have comforted thousands in San..."

June 10, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Out of Sight

Soderbergh adapts Elmore Leonard in this caper movie that features great performances, gritty milieus, and clever creative flourishes.

"...Directed by: Steven Soderbergh. Starring: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Dennis Farina, Albert Brooks, Steve..."

June 26, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Spy Next Door

Jackie Chan plays an undercover CIA agent who turns out to be a disastrous babysitter for his girlfriend's three kids.

"...by: Brian Levant. Starring: Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Madeline Carroll, Will Shadley, Magnús Scheving,..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tamaladas y Posadas

Mexican Christmas Traditions Alive and Well in Austin

"...annual tamalada. PTA mom/attorney Cynthia Biggers, PTA past president Ray Lopez, and Travis Heights assistant principal Carola Garcia-Lemke proudly..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Special Election Fills One of Three Vacant Seats in Texas House

Dem Art Fierro wins HD 79 while Houston's HD 145 goes to runoff

"...Art Reyna and former San Antonio City Council Member Ray Lopez...."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

West Campus: No Right to Party?

Outcry over plan to restrict events leads to Council action

"...Bueno, who broke the story, Austin Police Department Officer Ray Lopez made it clear that under strictly enforced regulations,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

DVD Watch: 'Freaked'

Alex Winter talks cult classics and the Butthole Surfers

"...Surfers. Alex Winter's lost gem Freaked, which arrives on Blu-ray today, has them all. Winter said, "It was made..."

Aug. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eco-Education 101

The DUD: New Heitz or New Lowz?

"...and one of the baseball team's biggest promoters, musician Ray Benson. Some of the Chronicle's own columnists were the..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Erotique

"...and Lizzie Borden. Starring: Tim Lounibos, Hayley Man, Kamala Lopez-Dawson, Priscilla Barnes, Michael Carr, Peter Kern, Camilla Soeberg, Priscilla..."

Sept. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cured HAAM

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is now served

"..."For example, a plain film X-ray could cost from $5 to 15, but an MRI..."

May 13, 2005 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards lineup starts to trickle out.

"...Music Hall. On tap so far are emcee Paul Ray, bands Vallejo and the Gourds, and an all-star revue..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Playback – Now Hiring: Austin Music Office

Austin’s top governmental job in music is up for grabs

"...get to work? No, says EDD Deputy Director Alejandra Lopez, selector of Pitts' replacement...."

April 28, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Wingate, Alex Bach, Zach Spicer, Joy Jorgensen, Miranda Kahn Rayelle Martin, a commercial cleaning woman in Gary, Indiana, stumbles..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...reincarnation of Bon Scott. (The Metro, 9pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Sausage Shrines

A pilgrimage

"...corner of the square. Opened 46 years ago by Lopez family patriarch "Chano" Lopez and sister-in-law Maria as a..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...His Purple Majesty added blistering guitar solos and Jennifer Lopez shook her posterior front and center. At the height..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Day Trips: Drive-Ins

Carhop service available at these drive-ins

"...Storm's Drive-In and Ray's Drive Inn offer food service to your car using..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Sound Unseen is Blowing Up Your Stream

The hybrid music and movie fest unifies the ATX and the Twin Cities

"...would premiere at fests, then go to VOD or Blu-ray six months later. Now those windows are crushed. They’re..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...puts the values it transmits into question. Cast: Sergi Lopez, Emma Suarez, Lola Dueñas, Alex Brendemuhl, Alain Hernandez, Francesc..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...in large part to Sean Connery’s charismatic and captivating portrayal. Bond journeys deep underground to thwart the evil schemes..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...& Brew), Nathan Lemley (parkside), Mia Li (Kuneho), Geronimo Lopez (San Antonio’s Botika), Rick Lopez (La Condesa), Harold Marmulstein..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Stuff the Cooler – With Black Tar Heroin!

APD trumpets big heroin bust

"...Haley Ruth Skaggs 11) Cynthia Alba Ontiveros 12) Abel Ray Martinez (also known as “Raz”) 13) Jose Antonio Anzurez..."

March 12, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TV Eye

Who was left off the list for this year's Emmy nominees.

"...comedy series nominees: Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Everybody Loves Raymond (CBS), Friends (NBC), Sex and the City (HBO), Will..."

July 25, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Fear Not

Salvador rocks for the Lord, and plans to sell a lot of records.

"...come out of Austin for sure. I'm sure Stevie Ray Vaughan had a record deal that was pretty big...."

Aug. 4, 2000 Music Feature by David Garza

America Circa 1999

"...not going to scream, but you do." -- Karen Lopez, 14, in Times Square to see 'N Sync on..."

June 11, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

In With the New

So Long, Seis Salsas and Green & White's Groceries

"...haunt of governors (Mark White) and popular musicians (Stevie Ray Vaughan) alike. The restaurant's fame was built by word-of-mouth..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Director: Michelle Savill, Screenwriters: Michelle Savill, Eli Kent, Producers: Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn When a broke and anxiety-ridden architecture..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

Jeff Cole Leaves Doolittle Records, Marc Katz Leaves Top of the Marc, Hank Sinatra Returns and so does Ray Benson (again!). Plus all the news that pitches a fit.

"...with Shawn Sahm & Augie Meyers, Terri Hendrix & Ray Wylie Hubbard, Texas Trumpets, Kelly Willis, Bob Schneider, and..."

March 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...Just how much Puff Daddy does anyone besides Jennifer Lopez (ay caramba!) really need?..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Further Reflections

"...Patrick, Bo Hopkins, Duane Whitaker, Muse Watson, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Raymond Cruz, Brett Harrelson, Bruce Campbell...."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

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