Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...this week concerns the “wooly devil.” Readers will be alarmed to learn that a new species of sunflower has..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Doyle Bramhall II glanced over his shoulder and gave me a..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...first time in a decade, voters in Texas' 35th congressional district will nominate a Democrat who isn't named Lloyd..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: White Horse and Sagebrush Regular Jordan Matthew Young Rises on The Voice

"You're just cool, man." – Nick Jonas

"...National competition television couldn't have come calling at a better..."

April 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin at Large: For Team Blue, So Much Green

More money, more voters for Texas Democrats aiming to flip the state House

"...a stat you should find intriguing: According to state Rep. Celia Israel, chair of the Texas House Dem­o­cratic Campaign..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

After Three Years Dem Congressional Nominee Julie Oliver May Seal the Deal

The Road Warrior of Texas Congressional District 25

"...Back in 2011, a wealthy car dealer and big-time GOP fundraiser from Weatherford named..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Adding to Pile: SXSW’s Fifth Artist List

Kirin J. Callinan, Heart Bones, Texas Gentlemen, and 97 more

"...lineup for their new favorite acts. May we suggest aesthetically unpredictable Aussie singer/guitarist/artiste Kirin J. Callinan or Har Mar..."

Jan. 24, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

20 Special Occasion Restaurants

We pick our favorite spots for a night out

"...dream job and are ready to splurge on some upscale eats? Check out some of these posh Austin options...."

Nov. 30, 2018 Food Post by The Food Staff

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...supporters gathered at the South Austin Third Base that local attorney Anne Wynne had just called to concede the..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...sold 19,000 copies. Today, Dury proclaiming the titular vices "all me brain and body needs" remains his most enduring..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club was not unusual in form. The man known universally as "Smitty" schmoozed..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

U.S. House of Representatives

Redistricting happens when? Not soon enough!

"...If there was a winner in the Texas con­gres­sional races, it was gerrymandering. With neither Senate seat up..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fill a Bowl for Stickland

State rep's stoner past comes out in primary

"...rejoice! You can legitimately claim that notorious gun nut Rep. Jonathan Stickland is not one of you. Old forum..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...to "be done with this place," Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Ryan Burger took a Glock 40 pistol..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Zimmerman Talks Housing

D6 CM explains his position to the Chronicle

"...Member Don Zimmerman thought his constituents would use the dismal Saturday weather as an excuse to skip his Feb...."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...single mother, Carol Cook shoulders the weight of parenthood alone. When her son Jason developed behavioral disorders and uncontrollable..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas and the Congressional Suicide Caucus

Lone Star GOP on the losing side of shutdown fight

"...The passage of most Congressional House Resolutions goes blissfully ignored: Not when House Resolution..."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: October 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...ladies, Todd Staples enters the ring, and Dowser Dan falls in with the wrong crowd. Conservation is on the..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: August 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Rick Perry makes a catty remark, and Cathie Adams prepares for end times. Catastrophe is on the News Ticker...."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...The Chronicle editorial board (consisting of the News staff and Publisher Nick..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...dozen zoning casings clog the list, and there's a formal vote whether to let Hostelling Internation­al keep its site..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature

Eco-Currents: Talking Trash and Raising the Roof

Anti-litter campaign aims to clean up Austin creeks

"...Some of the most influential stewards of Texas' environment will convene in Austin on..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 7-14

"...MOPAC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Share your thoughts on upcoming changes along the MoPac corridor. 6-8pm. O. Henry Middle School, 2610..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

"...CLEANTX FORUM presents a discussion on natural gas and clean energy, asking whether they are "Friends..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 22-29

"...Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt keynotes this evening of all things green. 5:30-8:30pm. Austin Community College Eastview Campus, 3401..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 12-19

"...AUSTIN FIREFIGHTER CALENDAR PARTY 6:30-10pm. Cool River Cafe, 4001 W. Parmer, 835-0010...."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Climate Bill

Doggett worries that the climate bill may be worse than doing nothing

"...On the morning of June 26, Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett was denouncing HR 2454, the American Clean..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...packed – traffic backs up in both directions for several blocks approaching the site – and some folks have..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

"...LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS RECEPTION with special guest Mary G. Wilson, national president of the LWV,..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Your do-good guide for Nov. 20-27

"...LIVE MUSIC MARCH Join the march to City Hall, and show your support for a thriving live music..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

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