Cracks in the Ceiling

An extended Q&A with Ann Richards biographer Jan Reid

"...didn’t know anything about her Dallas experiences, or her unpleasant experiences coming face-to-face with LBJ or Jimmy Carter, or..."

Oct. 25, 2012 Arts Post by Michael King

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...own home is a perhaps surprisingly corporate-looking office on San Jacinto; a little less than two weeks before ACL,..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Although it's a sanctimonious truism (except on the Chronicle's "Page Two") to denounce..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Food-o-File

What foodies are reading, and updates on local culinary news.

"...periodicals to pore over. First, there's the mainstream publication, Williams-Sonoma Taste, from San Francisco cookware maven Chuck Williams. Taste..."

March 16, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Friday Picks..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...can order a variety of smoked meats by the sandwich, the plate, or the pound. There's even a mini-ice..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Films Without Borders

Cine Las Americas

"...(l-r) Lara Gocer, Sandra Guardado, René Renteria, Celeste Serna Williams photograph by Kenny..."

April 24, 1998 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

They'll Be Booming

By the Time I Get to Georgetown...

"...So they'll be joining the masses who cross the San Gabriel Rivers, north and south, and the Travis County..."

July 5, 1996 News Feature

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...3. In the Cut by Susanna Moore..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Fox and CBS Pull the Switcheroo Musical Affiliates

KEYE Channel 42

"...a weekend anchor for cable television's Travel Channel in San Francisco. Spelce left KTBC in March, joined the public..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

After Three Years Dem Congressional Nominee Julie Oliver May Seal the Deal

The Road Warrior of Texas Congressional District 25

"...dealer and big-time GOP fundraiser from Weatherford named Roger Williams, who'd served as Texas secretary of state under Gov...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...well in CD 21, which runs up from north San Antonio to western Austin along I35 (through San Marcos..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

AISD Board Signs With Johns Hopkins, Approves Backup Plan

Board votes 8-0 for one-year contract

"...to wait for final approval from Education Com­mis­sioner Michael Williams...."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Out of Bounds: The Lineup

"...Will Durst (San Francisco)..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Outer Limits

"...either at the Austin City Limits re-taping for Lucinda Williams or the big KGSR concert featuring Williams, Bruce Hornsby,..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dan Morales v. Harry Potter

Louis Dubose examines Dan Morales' "Rule 202" filing against a former colleague in the Texas tobacco litigation.

"...five lawyers -- Walter Umphrey, Wayne Reaud, John Eddie Williams, John O'Quinn, and Harold Nix -- worked on contingency,..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Dancing About Architecture

Girls and Cats this week: Schrödinger's Cat, Libbi Bosworth, Lucinda Williams, Dixie Chicks, Shawn Colvin

"...When Lucinda Williams rolls into town these days, it's with two tour..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dreaming ART

This year in Austin, autumn brings a Spring Storm, and with it Actors Repertory of Texas, the realization of the city's long-cherished dream of a locally based professional theatre company.

"...York City bring life to this drama by Tennessee Williams, while producer Charles S. Duggan takes in the performance..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Reflections

"...mother tried to encourage her to visit the Villa San Michele, built by Swedish author Axel Münthe. Designed as..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Casar is the best choice to be Austin and San Antonio's new voice in Congress. Note we said "new"..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Come for the dodgy CGI fighting, stay for the ... rom-com?

"...by: Andy Serkis. Starring: Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott and Stephen Graham...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...may be tempted to skip over. They are all partisan races, in which the Chronicle has encouraged you to..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...then inevitable, Battle of the Septugenarian Stars between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden for Texas' big bag of delegates..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Releases First Wave of 2018 Performers

Marlon Williams, Jay Park, Shamir, and 204 more

"...with “Bist Du Down,” Dead Oceans-signed dark songwriter Marlon Williams from New Zealand, funny Indonesian rap sensation Rich Chigga,..."

Oct. 11, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Sound on Sound Fest Is Set, but What About Fun Fun Fun?

SOS Fest dropped its lineup this week, but what of predecessor FFF?

"...annual announcement over all others: which acts booker Graham Williams landed for his fall festival...."

June 23, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...based on characters in children’s books illustrated by Garth Williams. The new works of art at the Abilene Civic..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Death Watch: The Quality of State Killings

Why is the TDCJ so reluctant to test death drugs?

"...Mark, Ruiz shot Rodriguez in the head in her San Antonio garage; the brothers were trying to collect on..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Capital City Black Film Festival Returns

Year two gets even more ambitious

"...In a recent interview with Winston G. Williams, one of the two founders (along with his brother,..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

Techno-Artistic

Katie Rose Pipkin and the new art

"...called glitch video. I've seen young graphic artists in Santa Fe likewise insert poetry or famous quotes into video..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Arts Feature by Matthew Irwin

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Found a Job

If your job isn't what you love, then something isn't right

"...only thing I knew about it was watching Cindy Williams read a title from it on The Tonight Show..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

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