A Forced Confession?

Jurors spent much of week three of the yogurt shop murder trial of Michael Scott watching nearly 20 hours of an exhaustive videotaped confession he gave Austin police in September 1999.

"...Scott sharing background info about himself with APD Detectives Ron Lara and John Hardesty. He claimed ignorance about the..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...Justice, last year 66 state officials claimed exemptions from electronic finance disclosure requirements implemented in 1999. The new law,..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Rush

In Ron Howard's Formula One racing pic, the drama trails the action.

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

APD whistle-blower files another retaliation allegation

"...the APD Gang Unit, even though Gang Unit Sgt. Ron Lara had tapped White to fill the vacancy. After..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Grounds for Appeal?

A brief list of possible grounds for appeal in the yogurt shop murder prosecutions.

"...Over strong objections by the defense, Judge Mike Lynch ruled that..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Testimony concludes in the trial of Robert Springsteen IV, accused of taking part in the infamous "yogurt shop murders."

"...W.Va.) with Austin Police Department detectives Robert Merrill and Ron Lara, during which -- after nearly four hours of..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Testimony ends in the first full week of Robert Springsteen's trial in the yogurt shop murders case, and jurors are left with the question: What evidence do prosecutors have?

"...1999 interview, Springsteen told APD Detectives Robert Merrill and Ron Lara that he was at Northcross Mall the night..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Scene of the Crime

Revisiting the yogurt shop murders: A cold case reconsideration of the 1991 crime points away from the prosecution's assumptions and conclusions

"...evidence suggesting that prosecutors and Austin police had been wrong all along about their theory of the crime –..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Yogurt Shop Saga

Springsteen and Scott are free men – for now

"...doesn't seem that either Lehmberg or Austin Police Sgt. Ron Lara, who is now supervisor over the department's cold..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Somebody Has to Die

The conviction of Robert Springsteen in the yogurt shop murders leaves many questions unanswered.

"...On Friday afternoon, Springsteen again stood virtually motionless in front of the court and, again, jurors were crying. Their..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol and environs, and you can expect the authors to cover almost..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

"...Directed by: Hironobu Sakaguchi. Is it live, or is it Memorex? And..."

July 13, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Name for a Ghost to Mutter

In her new script A Name for a Ghost to Mutter, playwright Cyndi Williams uses the fuel for great drama: colorful writing, focus on relationships, big climax, tidy resolution. But while all the hard parts are accounted for, all the right moves taken, the play stops just short of smoking.

"...Four storylines chronicle four generations of a Southern family. Skillful David Jones..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the first festival to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but this virtual edition brings a slate as..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Moonlight and Magnolias

With its quick tempo, rapid-fire jokes, and backstage look at Gone With the Wind, Austin Playhouse's Moonlight and Magnolias is accessible, short, and extremely entertaining theatre

"...Moonlight and Magnolias is Ron Hutchinson's behind-the-scenes comedy based on actual events, which supposedly..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

Live Shots

"...on cello, Ames Asbell on viola, Leigh Mahony and Lara Hicks on violin -- played impeccably, though the temperatures..."

July 2, 1999 Music Feature

Slouching Towards Gomorrah

At the Intersection of Jazz and Lounge

"...Lara of Lara and Reyes in the foreground at the..."

June 6, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Verge of a Nervous Breakdown); Oliver Stone uncovers football's front-office conspiracies in Any Given Sunday; Neil Jordan (The Crying..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Chronicle Kills Poster Art

"...Twice now the Chron has had articles decrying "The Death of Poster Art."..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...Spike Lee chronicles the Million Man March in Get On The Bus..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...were stalled by a Delta variant surge and subsequent Omicron-fueled cancellations, 2023 ushered in the production of full season..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

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

Halloween Cocktails

Cocktail recipes for Halloween 2012

"...• Lara Nixon of the Boxcar Bar will be using bitters..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires (arts), and freelance writers Rob..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Race With the Devil

"...Starrett (1975); with Warren Oates, Peter Fonda, Loretta Swit, Lara Parker...."

Sept. 8, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

November Previews

"...(Fleiss) makes his first advances toward adulthood, he must confront his dictatorial father in order to earn respect for..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Balls to the Wall

"...given time to actually talk to Leno?! - in front of millions of viewers. The band made the best..."

May 29, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck