Requiem for Bulk Trash Day

Get used to the pile in your garage – Austin Resource Recovery isn't rescheduling spring bulk collection pickups

"...Bulk Trash Day – also known by its legal name Residential Bulk Collection – is a momentous occasion in..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Resurrection of Kinky Friedman

From Houston to Echo Hill, the self-proclaimed Texas Jewboy sings a new tune

"...around him. Inevitably, a few fans arrive pre-soundcheck to meet him, and perking into persona, he's happy to indulge..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

What If Your Contact Lenses Could Change with the Light?

Acuvue debuts Oasys with Transitions, all eyes breathe a sigh of relief

"...– as I do every year. Because I’m a longtime reporter with The Austin Chronicle, and I’m assigned to..."

April 3, 2019 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

They're Here! Fantastic Fest Wave One Arrives

Overlord, Apostle headline fest opening salvo

"...and it's already bringing the big guns, with the announcement of the world premiere of action-horror Overlord...."

July 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: "Your Job Is to Get the Paper Out"

On the road from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, overwhelmed with wonder and the terrible history

"...Preparing for Israel, I was unprepared. Overwhelmed with wonder – at the land, its history, its..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Column by Louis Black

News Roundup: Cams, Carnage, & Climate

Zimmerman sides with Abbott over Adler

"...from coming into Texas, Mayor Adler says all are welcome in the city; APD plans to announce information on..."

Nov. 30, 2015 News Post

The Luv Doc

Wherein the Luv Doc describes an act of deep, unsettling perversion

"...to go to a concert in San Antonio with me. The day before the concert, she said some friends..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Column

Richard Jenkins Wields a Bone Tomahawk

Old Western horror with the Six Feet Under star

"...a small frontier town is shattered by troglodytes so merciless and brutal that even warriors avoid them, and a..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Remember to Donate

"...Help the Hungry,” [News, Nov. 29]: You have done me a great service by reminding me of the Capital..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Postmarks

The Adventures of Tintin: Season One

Gift Guide: On Tintin, that intrigue-chasing young reporter

"...It should come as no surprise that I still own the 44-year-old..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Street Connections

Reclaiming the humanity of people living on the streets by telling their stories

"...on the park bench. We see them all the time, these people in the midst of our city but..."

July 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 (plus one) Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2007

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires recalls 2007, in the theatre

"...a marvelous party," sang Noël Coward once upon a time, and that was my thought after seeing Dave Steakley's..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TCB

Halloween tricks and treats from the Rolling Stones, Pet Shop Boys, White Ghost Shivers, and Palm School Choir, while yet another Austin outdoor festival is born

"...You Got Me Rocking Before the lights went out, the fireworks went..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Rebel Radio

Four guys, six 'Star Wars' films, and endless possibilities

"...rights should be a matter of total indifference to me. There's nothing about American politics or world events or..."

April 28, 2006 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I'm also a former Easterner, but my toll memories are not nearly as..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

Food-o-File

Since you've been good boys and girls this year, Virginia B. Wood fills your stockings with lumps of foodie news instead of coal.

"...all the hastily scribbled notes off my desk before time runs out! Let's see what news items Mrs. Santa..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Council Member McCracken Responds..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column

Eight Years Later, Elgin Man Becomes a 'Terrorist'

A 1994 outburst lands a local man in jail -- last fall

"...In September 2002, Elgin police arrested Lawhorn at his home for allegedly threatening to "blow up" the Wylie Municipal..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Denying Marisol

Third Place

"...of Las Floras. She is pedaling toward a pivotal moment in her life -a moment that will send her..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Nancy Moser

Crikey!

TV's Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin wrestles a new beast: the Hollywood movie.

"...12, he hopes to conquer his fans with a message of conservation and armchair zoology...."

July 12, 2002 Screens Feature by David Garza

Texas on the Plate

"...in West Columbia was featured at the impressive Texas Meets Tuscany event, and I had the opportunity to sample..."

May 3, 2002 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Clash of the Titans

William Shatner and Harry Hamlin come to Austin to talk up their indie collaboration, Shoot or Be Shot.

"...their new film Shoot or Be Shot, an indie comedy about an escaped lunatic/wannabe screenwriter who forces a film..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Throughout the five-week trial of the Branch Davidians' case against the federal government inWaco, the ghosts of 84 people killed at Mount Carmel haunted the courtroom.

"...for the Branch Davidians presented their rebuttal to the government's defense in the Davidians' $675 million wrongful death lawsuit..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Coffee Table Books That Depict and Provide Escape From

"...Since objectivity is pointless, really pointless, when it comes to coffee table books, why not throw it out..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Kill the Wabbit

"...cars over, and then deflated to proper size, leaving me with the perfect slot. I could carry a sack..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Record Reviews

"...interesting young vocalists and composers, Oumou Sangare, but capable instrumentalists including, in addition to African musicians, ringers such as..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Music Review

A New Day at ARA

Is PR Facelift More Than Skin-Deep?

"...illustration by Doug Potter Remember "opposite day," where everything is the opposite of what..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Ripping the Shrew

The Rude Mechanicals Tear Into Shakespeare

"...illustration by Robert Faires Press Release: Rude Mechanicals is proud to present their 97/98 season premiere, curst..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Picking Apples

The Art and Commerce of Product Placement

"...Product placement -- the practice by which companies effectively "loan" their..."

May 16, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dying For Dollars

Observer's 4,000 Subscribers Are Not Enough

"...The Texas Observer publisher Geoff Rips (left) and editor..."

March 21, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

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