The Hightower Lowdown

Sweat It Out; Old School

"...Sweat It Out When he was mayor of Philadelphia, Frank Rizzo was charged with nepotism in the..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...The last night of 2005 will be the first night..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: February 1

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Brinker goes to bat. Today’s AggreGAYtor’s been bitten by the green-eyed monster...."

Feb. 1, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...decision as a City Council member, it's coming from the perspective of someone who's been a city employee, someone..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Council: Follow the Props and the Money

It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election

"...The ball is still rolling toward a November city charter..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Because the Night Playlist

Daylight savings end-times tunes

"...The light changed this week. The sun that sucks streams..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Council Stoked for Last Meeting of Year

Agenda lineup: affordable housing, Barton Springs Zone, PUD, and more

"...all year for this: City Coun­cil's last regular meeting of 2012 is today, Thursday, Dec. 13, and its agenda..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A DAWA benefit, A Giant Dog album release, and a country showcase headline our recommended Austin shows

"...started hosting $2 shows in L.A. as a high schooler, Austin-based organizers $3 Shows have been fundraising for various..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Column by Adam Cherian

The AggreGAYtor: August 27

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...gay crush, Candi Cushman worries about “sexual chaos,” and the 49ers score. Today’s AggreGAYtor is reading the defense...."

Aug. 27, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...In advance of the Nov. 5 election, the Chronicle editorial board offers..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: September 28

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Chris Kluwe shakes them haters off, JK Rowling tries a little tenderness, and..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: September 21

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Rick Perry keeps pace with Satan. Today’s AggreGAYtor is the anthem. Get your damn hands up!..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Courtney Barnett, Kid Cudi, Butch Hancock, Marisa Nadler, Robert Earl Keen, and more

"...Here & There Festival: Courtney Barnett, Indigo De Souza, Ethel Cain..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile, Red Young, Chucky Blk, and more recommended shows

"...guiding conscience returned. Though our decaying world expected salvation, the messianic MC rose bearing an evasive, eremitic double LP..."

July 15, 2022 Music Column by Julian Towers

Apple Takes a $1 Billion Bite of Robinson Ranch

Tech giant heads just up the road to double its Austin footprint

"...While the nation's attention was focused on the Amazon HQ2 farce,..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Watch/Learn at America’s Academy of Professional Wrestling

WWE-style wrestling on the north side

"...seen it on TV and we've all driven past the Erwin Center and seen the advertisements splayed across the..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Sports Post by Carly Yansak

The AggreGAYtor: November 30

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Oz practices bad medicine, and Chris Kluwe gets sassy. The answer, my friend, is blowin' in today’s AggreGAYtor...."

Nov. 30, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Council: Of Public Power and Inside Chess

Council takes up the MACC, TXI, etc.

"...25, and 26. All three concern variations on a theme: a proposal to sell (in one of three staff-proposed..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

The LuvDoc chats with lactation specialist and writer Kristine Kovach

"...I met Kristine Kovach at the Austin Music Awards maybe like 10 years ago. Could..."

Aug. 6, 2012 Chronolog Post

A Brief History of Holiday Tamales

And where to acquire these little bundles of iconic Texan year-end tradition

"...my family is tamale time," reminisces chef Andrea Juarez of Walton's Fancy & Staple. "For one raucous weekend, we..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Playback: Start the Presses – Gold Rush Vinyl

Austin’s first major record press opens, and more music news

"...Inside the industrial complex of a remarkably indistinct North Austin office..."

April 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 was a week away, the final music festival of Austin's yearly marathon, but Saturday..."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Count the Blessings

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival at 25

"...The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival turns 25..."

April 16, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Art Basel this year? Can’t afford even a painting of a private jet? That’s where you may be wrong,..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cine Las Americas Schedule

"...New York City's Broadway: If musicians can make it there, they can make it anywhere. David Turnley's documentary of..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature

More Charter School Stats

"...There are 230 charter schools listed in the state accountability..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: November 19

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...thinks about ones and zeroes, and Sheldon Stephens makes another calculation. Today’s AggreGAYtor is crunching the numbers...."

Nov. 19, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: October 17

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Rosie O’Donnell feels like the “lesbian Tom Cruise,” which hopefully means she plans to..."

Oct. 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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