Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

"...and it's all guesswork. Living in the present is, of course, no less tricky. Maybe that's why I've always..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

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

"...What do the creator of the 10,000 hour rule, a Supreme Court Justice, and..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Mighty 300

Authors for Fest 20 include Lethem, Lemony, Pitts, Diggs, Hart

"...and Leonard Pitts, Robert Christgau and Jessica Hopper? The Texas Book Festival, natch. And for its 20th edition, the..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Short History of Professional Baseball in Austin

"...1839: The city of Austin is established as the capital of the Republic..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Money Flows to Waller Creek

Council approves construction on tunnel project

"...With the passage of a suite of items and approval of a special..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The City Council Blues ... Again

The price of all these things, twice

"...work sessions – called in response to the Crisis of Austin's Democracy – actually have the effect of making..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

El Diablo

Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.

"...He's just another one of the boys of summer. Between games of dominoes at..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

"...changes for that wall. The wall becomes a monument of sorts, part of the skyline, another broad brushstroke in..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Road House, but now it's added the world premiere of one of the year's most eagerly anticipated directorial debuts:..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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Interfaith's Socialist Agenda

"...I am ashamed at the actions of the leaders of Austin Interfaith. These so-called leaders are..."

April 23, 1999 Column

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Texas Our Texas loves Texas; Neighbors for Neighbors hate strip-mining; Justin B. Andrews returns; and other delighted and dismayed letters from readers.

"...Dear Louis,..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...the surrounding area about which I think a lot of people would be likely to join forces. I don't..."

May 28, 2004 Column

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"...Dig In," News]. There was no balance. Your coverage of the "anti-abortion" side was paltry and highly patronizing...."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

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"...Government" propositions ["Page Two," April 7]. This reminds me of the PATRIOT Act, where officials label horrible legislation with..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Mother Courage

Melba Martinez's legacy at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...as a term for her physical stature – most of her students at St. Edward's University towered over her..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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Our readers talk back.

"...Sorry to hear that Robert Bryce lost his job,..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I like Louis Black saying something is poorly..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

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"...I am a regular reader of the Chronicle, and despite my interest in the arts..."

July 1, 2005 Column

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Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...quote from an Austin council member at the end of the article was most interesting. It concluded, "They may..."

July 28, 2000 Column

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"...I remember when "some changes" came a couple of years ago, but is the paper really supposed to..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...for $80 million in corporate welfare under the guise of Smart Growth. Jackie didn't listen to her friend, whistleblower..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Austinite keeps her political signs up until her candidates of choice take the oath of office. That transaction occurred..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

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Park and Ride

"...2 authorizes $19,110,000 for the acquisition and initial development of two new recreation-based parks in Precincts 2 and 4,..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Well, to quote the great Simpsons –..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Pioneer Spirit

"...campaign a hand. Critics call them a Who's Who of corporate and lobby bigwigs, solicitors who are scoring extra..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...in the makeshift Tentooine villages return to the end of the line as soon as their current ticket stubs..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the week: "We also ensured that millions of Texans..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"..."the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance, just about the only piece of evidence that the City Council under Mayor Frank Cooksey..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

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"...In response to Nick Barbaro's January 18 "Page Two"..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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