Annexation Relief Act

Council Aids Its Newest Citizens

"...squelch? Last week's emergency meeting of council was, in fact, an unavoidable part of the unprecedented annexation of 13,000..."

May 1, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Different Stages' Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Like the separate parts of the Creature's body, the technical and performance aspects unite to create a delightfully provocative production

"...scientists, slow-moving monstrosities, and flashing lightning are burned into our collective horror consciousness, Different Stages had its work cut..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Outlays Another $3.5 Million

City program supports 28 venues with ongoing grants as national Save Our Stages funds stall

"...created last October alongside COVID-19 relief efforts under the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) Fund, allocated $5 million..."

April 23, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Venues React to Stage 5

New city recommendations halt shows at many venues ahead of New Year's Eve

"...restaurants under wiggly state orders – but local officials encouraged closure of indoor dining spaces. Left to interpret for..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Taylor Wallace Takes Over KUTX Morning Show

KUTX replaces morning show mainstay John Aielli with Taylor Wallace after the iconic ATX deejay suffers a stroke.

"...to have a lot of fun. If you're in your car right now driving to work, you're probably really..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Pays 73 Venues

Ongoing funding under Phase 2 to begin in March.

"...of the fund's total $5 million for concert hubs impacted by COVID-19...."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: City Funding for Music Venues Still MIA

Live Music Capital flagships await aid as costs pile up.

"..."Seems like our leadership has given up on us," says Tamara Hoover,..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Growing Up Margin Walker

I've only ever experienced Texas music under the independent reigns of Graham Williams. I didn't know how lucky I was.

"...Upon entry, the singer of Chicago shock act the Dwarves dislodged my sunglasses and told me to..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...interviewer Andy Langer inquired whether Willie Nelson missed his tour bus. The pandemic marks the 87-year-old's longest tour gap..."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...the Americas on Memorial Day and Black Pumas' unprecedented four sold-out nights at Stubb's just after Labor Day, spring..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

The Road Warrior of Texas Congressional District 25

"...in TX-25) to tout his backing of the federal Save Our Stages Act to protect live music venues. "I..."

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

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...this land is like a beat, how am I enacting myself over this beat? Are they separate?"..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Venues Are Out of Money

Following last week’s Barracuda closure, a domino effect will continue without emergency city funding

"...prior. Despite lengthy discussion by City Council, no CARES Act dollars have made their way to Austin music venues...."

June 19, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In your "Council Contest Primer" section [April 12] you wrote the..."

April 26, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...like to both thank you and chide you for your article published in today's Chronicle about Tesía Samara ["The..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...with downright made-up lies. Even my 11-year-old son read your article and asked me why they were being mean..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...the waterfall, and when I got out saw a four-foot snake slithering along the rocky creekbed...."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Slusher Kicks Ass!

"...thinks Daryl Slusher has an "image problem" with Austin activists and environmentalists ["Council Watch," Vol.17, No.25]. Funny, almost none..."

March 13, 1998 Column

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...is preventing state and federal authorities from taking the actions necessary to save the salamander from extinction...."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Our readers talk back.

"...Stand Up for Our RightsDear Chronicle,..."

March 18, 2005 Column

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...chill in comparison to the ensuing pandemonium, but when our writers hit the clubs – and a cinema –..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Naked City

"...at its finest. ... Get rid of them, and our politics becomes just about commercials on TV." – Houston..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...girls. After the shockingly on-target coitus during which the practiced youth assuages his young lover's fears with hollow promises..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Sxsw

"...only one person, with two legs, three days, and four nights. You couldn't possibly see every act you want..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...to watch Snipes and Swayze transform themselves into their characters Noxeema Jackson and Vida Boheme, contestants in the annual..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...ex-mayor, and begins a public access TV show called Our Town that airs in the Sunday night "family hour."..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Outdoor Stage Presented by MGM Resorts, 5pm Selena tribute act? Guitarist Rene Chavez recently told KLRU, Austin's PBS affiliate,..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...over 1,400 artists to play on more than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Nature's Water Clinic

Drought Has San Antonio Over a Pump

"...home: Water is Texas' most precious, and most endangered, resource...."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Secretly Canadian/ Sounds Familyre8pm-2am, Buffalo Billiards If you like your indie pop skewed and scrambled, the Secretly Canadian/ Sounds..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

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