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"...display – from Airstream, Princess Craft, Crestview, Blue Compass, Ron Hoover, and more.   – Wayne Alan Brenner Austin..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...The eagerly-awaited biopic stars Taron Egerton (Rocket Man) as Henk Rogers, the Dutch game..."

Feb. 1, 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

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...On the documentary front, Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar come straight from their..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Our collective state pride pervades all that we do,..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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

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

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...I sat and listened to the discussions," says Doug Matthews, chief communications director, saying he then "gleaned from that..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Election Gaffes

"...Libertarians thought they could poach votes from U.S. Rep. Ron Paul's free-market-friendly revolution. Then their own presidential candidate, Bob..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

An End to TYC's Problems ... and to TYC?

The Sunset Advisory Commission recommends drastic action to remedy the problems plaguing the Texas Youth Commission: dissolve the agency

"...closing three more facilities (Victory Field, West Texas, and Ron Jack­son II) and integrating TYC's and TJPC's Austin headquarters...."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ethanol Usage, Production Heat Up in Texas

Production of renewable fuel source still pollutes but offers longterm potential for clean energy

"...The ethanol craze has its critics. Environmentalists have blasted efforts by federal legislators to relax emissions..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Change Ain't Easy

County reluctant to rename courthouse

"...next largest amount of public support was for George Matthews, who worked for Travis Co. for 50 years up..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Zabor) was one of the last performers under the patronage of legendary UK deejay John Peel. It's not hard..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Sustainable SUV Challenge Kicks Off at Freescale

Designing the SUV that's fuel-efficient and marketable

"...improve fuel economy, and look at our alternatives," said Ron Matthews, a UT mechanical engineering professor and team adviser...."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

TV Eye

Garry Trudeau and Robert Altman had an answer the last time a Bush was in the White House

"...ways, disturbingly prescient. Cameos throughout the series include Chris Matthews, Bob Dole, Linda Ellerbee, Kitty Dukakis, Hodding Carter, Sidney..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...up where the Refused left off, however, crafting aggressive, electronic-tinged hardcore. Like Atari Teenage Riot with real songs. (Back..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Page Two

In such intense and crazed times, film and music of soothe and feed the soul; SXSW 2003 provides plenty to feast on.

"...a great year for all three events, with very strong programming for the Film and Music Festivals. The Austin..."

March 7, 2003 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...much like their hometown in that they're what? Goth? Electronica? Circus clowns? Singer Bleu Prolly gets compared to Gwen..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...paving the way. It's a good bet it'll sell strong out of the box, and that he will prosper..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Presidential Vote

"...local boxes away from Republican incumbent railroad commissioner Charlie Matthews -- who isn't even such a bad guy, as..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...(2.4%) 72,625 (1.2%) * Railroad Commissioner R: Charles R. Matthews 144,180 (60.4%) 3,629,387 (77.0%) L: Carolyn Fields 41,379 (17.3%)..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Editors' Note: Readers of the Chronicle are familiar with Gov. George W. Bush's record on..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...R: Ron Paul..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Editors' Note: Readers of the Chronicle are familiar with Gov. George W. Bush's record on..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Readers of the Chronicle are familiar with Gov. George W. Bush's dreadful record..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...Ron Coughlin of Matthews Southwest, developer of Southside at Lamar,..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Steven Soderbergh; with Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Conchata Ferrell, Jamie Harrold, Scarlett Pomers...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

More record label shuffles for the Meat Puppets, the Hole in the Wall gets bigger, Ray Benson gets taller, and music lawsuits get uglier

"...to bring you the fascinating, unpredictable results), but the Chronicle is of course wishing the best to Asleep at..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I read this letter to the editor in the Chronicle last week, and this girl Babich isn't very happy."..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column

More Toons

"...Mark Arm, Thurston Moore, Mike Watt, and original Stooge Ron Asheton. High marks for the New York Dolls underground..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

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