SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...SXSW). The new version, directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground), seems to continue into..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...24 Beats Per Second titles that includes metal master Ronnie James Dio (DIO Dreamers Never Die), prog pioneers King..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...had begun meeting with Fusebox spark and leading light Ron Berry to talk about partnerships. Berry knew of Bursey..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...of execution pending appeal for Terry Edwards and Ramiro Gonzales, two death row inmates named in the five-inmate petition..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival 2013

Oct. 28, 2013. 36 photos.

"...paired with novelist Meg Wolitzer (l). Obst produced Nora Ephron’s 1992 adaptation of Wolitzer’s novel This Is My Life...."

Oct. 29, 2013 Photo Gallery

'Derby Baby' Growing Up in Public

New doc tracks the complex adolescence of Roller Derby

"...in Ireland. The Colorado-based indie film-makers started making their chronicle of the ever-widening derby experience in 2010, and concentrated..."

Jan. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Officials Jet Off to England

City says it's not a pleasure trip

"...On June 26, the county commissioners split 2-2 (with Ron Davis absent) on the circuit's offer and so had..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...vote. Not only that, the incumbent Austin congressman won strong majorities across the district, which seemed doubtful at first..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Other Contested Dem Races

And the rest of the ticket

"...March 23. County Commissioner, Precinct 1: Richard Franklin III, Ron Davis*, Victor Gonzales, Arthur Sampson..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...week.) Read up on our complete election coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections. President: Barack Obama..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...The Texas-specific Lone Star States sidebar has been axed..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...It takes a brave candidate to file for office..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...East Austin. From the road, you can see the front of the house belonging to artists Philippe Klinefelter and..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Lege Races: Austin and Elsewhere

These candidates are all over the map on issues

"...attorney David Sewell has gained traction on the fundraising front...."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Joe R. Lansdale talks about the Bubba Ho-Tep sequel, King of the Hill gets canceled … again, Owen Egerton and pals sell a script, and more

"...Belle in the Austin area as well as in Gonzales, Victoria, and Wimberley. Larosa also wrote the script, which..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Who Did He Serve?

Scott McClellan on Bush, bipartisanship, loyalty, and duty

"...But when McClellan called the Chronicle from Washington, D.C., last week, his first thought was..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...area residents for several years – Webberville Mayor Hector Gonzales first wrote to Travis Co. Commissioner Ron Davis pleading..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

March 4 Election Results

"...Ozmun64,942 (51.7%) Madeleine Connor60,607 (48.3%) District Judge, 427th Jim Coronado80,940 (66.6%) Karyl Anderson Krug40,551 (33.4%) District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg49,765..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Early Voting In

First numbers for Travis County in.

"...Nelda Wells Spears* 74.06% Pct. 3 County Commissioner Albert Gonzales 36.69% Karen Huber 63.31% ==================== Republicans President Ron Paul..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Plans for Webberville Land Cause Big Stink

Austin may use 2,800 acres of undeveloped land owned by Austin Energy for industrial purposes

"...and furthermore direct the city manager to initiate an environmental site assessment for the aforementioned land uses. Assistant City..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...election day, March 4. See voting information and the Chronicle endorsements...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

March 4 Joint Primary Election

Travis Co. Sample Ballots

"...Jim Coronado..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...might run to replace outgoing Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle, but her decision not to file leaves the..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meurer Demurs on Replacing Earle

Meurer not among Democrats hoping to replace Ronnie Earle

"...biggest surprise comes in the district attorney race. With Ronnie Earle stepping down, the heavy speculation had been that..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Yes, We Have Candidates!

Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot

"...(Meurer, meanwhile, told the Statesman that should District Attorney Ronnie Earle indeed decide to retire, she's looking to fill..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...homes "a strategic win for homeowners, business, and the environment."..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I think it's unfortunate that..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "What Las Manitas has given..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Akins High School's New Boss Departing Current School Amid Tension

Teachers at El Paso high school have filed grievances against Daniel Girard, Akins High School's incoming principal

"...the arena of employee relations, and AISD needs another Ron Gonzales like Dick Cheney needs another heart attack...."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

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