The Best-Case Scenario

After years of work, Envision Central Texas goes majorly public.

"...It's not that hard to find local leaders who don't have particularly high..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Déjà Vu

Austin's perennial SMD hobby approaches another reprise

"...Last week's 8-7 vote in favor of single-member districts by the City Council-appointed Charter Revision Committee was not..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Richard Linklater Constructs a Frustrated Architect in Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Cate Blanchett's character is the opposite of Frank Lloyd Wright, but no less complicated

"...Richard Linklater has a secret. When he's not making films,..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

C.D.A. Merger Plan Stumbles at Finish Line

Commissioners Court won’t pursue merger of prosecutors

"...In the end, District Attorney Margaret Moore's forecast – "Maybe we're not..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Checking In: D-Madness Calls Getting Cut-off ‘Pure Hell’

Multi-instrumental funk marvel holds on tight to his sound-makers

"...Imagine supporting yourself as a performing musician and watching your industry cease wholesale. Now imagine that same..."

Aug. 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Big Changes in Big D

Cowboys offseason happenings

"...Usually the offseason for the Dallas Cowboys is marked by multiple free agent signings and..."

March 5, 2009 Sports Post by Justin Sanders

D-Day for Taco Xpress Deal

Walgreens / Maria's plan goes to City Council

"...A Walgreens proposal to build a drive-through drugstore in a funky South Austin neighborhood..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Scenarios at a Glance

Five different versions of Austin's future

"...To understand your role at this point in the comprehensive planning..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin @ Large: The Results Are In ...

The Envision Central Texas planning survey confirms a popular vision that the power brokers just don't want to see.

"...At the press conference Monday to announce the findings of Envision Central Texas' big..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Comp Plan Combo Platter

The comp plan process reaches critical density

"...public outreach, the city's comprehensive planning effort has now entered the third round of community forums – the most..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

In-Comprehensible? ANC Balks at Comp Plan.

ANC fears Imagine Austin will unravel neighborhood planning efforts

"...The Austin Comprehensive Plan is well into its third phase of public input, a process that began in..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For regional planning, it's a great day to go back to the future

"...So it's turned out to be a pretty good week for Will..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Parents, Teachers a Tough Sell

AISD board slated to vote on charter school plan Dec. 12

"...The Austin Independent School District's hard sell of handing over Eastside schools..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Graduation

This high school bank-heist caper flunks out.

"...Directed by: Michael Mayer. Starring: Shannon Lucio, Riley Smith, Chris..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

La Ciénaga

Martel's debut film is a family portrait of people falling down the class ladder.

"...Directed by: Lucrecia Martel. Starring: Graciela Borges, Martín Adjemian, Mercedes..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Good Day, Ramón

This Mexican hit tells a heartwarming story about a teen who's forced to rely on the kindness of strangers when he travels to Germany to find work.

"...Directed by: Jorge Ramírez-Suárez. Starring: Kristyan Ferrer, Ingeborg Schöner, Héctor..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...In late October, I visited the HQ of Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks,..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...The scene of the crime was the small two-bedroom house at 8767 Birmingham Dr. in South Austin. The..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Attacked by Lesbians

Just three good ol' boys, never meanin' no harm

"...In the shadows of the futuristic, phallus-laden Houston skyline, there is rock...."

May 26, 2000 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Merging the Travis Attorneys?

D.A. Moore and C.A. Escamilla networking a possible consolidation

"...In the return of a notion that has circulated at Travis County for years – one old county..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

'Chrome Underground' Goes Classic Car Hunting

Motoreum's Yusuf & Antonio talk about the biz and their reality TV debut

"...'Here's the scenario: You're in a sketchy neighborhood in Mexico City in..."

May 22, 2014 Screens Post by Jordan Smith

Lifetime Picks

29 years, 29 albums

"...I’ve got a birthday this week and to celebrate I’m looking back at..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Now or Never as Toros Come Home

Round two of the NBA D-League playoffs

"...Here we are, with a trip to the D-League Finals within reach, with everything we've seen, everything we've..."

April 21, 2012 Sports Post by Will Schmidt

Uncomfortably Happily : Yeah, You Know What That’s Like

New graphic novel from D&Q nails the modern creative life

"...Even if you’re not somebody who has a lot of extra money stashed away,..."

Sept. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Rep. Dukes to Quit in January

With health issues, scandals looming, veteran to retire

"...Add another election to the slate: After months of quiet..."

Sept. 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Recommends: Insane Films

Question your reality with these freaky flicks

"...Every month, the Chronicle’s film critics select a theme and offer movie recommendations. While March Madness is traditionally used..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Early Christmas: WWE Raw in Austin

WWE's annual pre-holiday taping plays both naughty and nice

"...Tuesday night, for the second time in five months, WWE..."

Dec. 18, 2013 Sports Post by Will Eidam

This Week's Waste of Time

A free browser game for the uninitiated

"...Here's the scenario: You invite your nongaming friend over to play something..."

April 9, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Cabela's: Not Just for Deer Hunting

The store for hunting weed dealers!

"...Austin office of the U.S. Marshals Service last week announced the capture of fugitive Ricardo Jaimes, who was indicted..."

March 3, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Modulates Frequency of KOOP's Bid for Unbeaten Season, Wins Instant Classic 7-5

"...Collectively picking up a softball and delicately cupping it between their fingers and palm for..."

July 23, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

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