Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...streets are named after house music legends, she was shocked by the size of Austin's scene...."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Qmmunity

Take care

"...had this attitude: It's 2019, this can't happen. I'm shell-shocked that – even in Austin – this can happen."..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Yes, Dan Patrick Is Really That Petty

Committee assignments spawn high-school drama in the Senate

"...for the "lewd" comment about a "female staffer that shocked everyone." (To see what Patrick really thinks about lewd..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Police Seeking Leads in Hate Crime Investigation

Investigators, gay bars ask for information on Saturday's attack

"...someone else breaks my heart.” He also admitted he's “shocked” that “even in Austin this can happen.”..."

Jan. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...JB: We were shocked. I’ll tell you this: We thought we were going..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Morrison Didn't Deserve It

"...Dear Editor, I was shocked to read in the latest edition of the Chronicle..."

Jan. 2, 2019 Postmarks

The True Story of the Somewhat Lost Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger star in this largely forgotten sequel

"...of, shall we say, original Austin weirdness echoed the shell-shocked psyche of a country not yet ready to come..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Soccer Watch

"...Host Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates shocked Argentina's River Plate in the FIFA Club World Cup..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Luv Doc: Not Metaphorically Speaking

You can say "Cleveland Steamer" and not be accused of profanity

"...parents, my parents, and my grandparents. I was totally shocked. Everyone was. My husband tried valiantly to change the..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Playback Punches Out

After six years and 388,000 words, "Playback" hands off the music column

"...deserved to know. Regarding the latter, I was often shocked by the impact of the reporting in "Playback": That..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Blue Wave Blues?

Something for everyone in Tuesday’s results

"...Locally, Mayor Steve Adler's 40-point margin of victory shocked everyone except perhaps Hizzoner hisself. Urbanists can rightly celebrate..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Houston Deserves Gratitude

"...Dear Editor, I was surprised – shocked actually – to read these words in your City..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Postmarks

Austin Film Festival Brings Paul Dano's Wildlife to Town

The actor becomes director with literary family drama

"...a couple for more than a decade. Dano was shocked when she tore apart his first version of the..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Headlines

"...Ora for Laura: This is our shocked face – departing District 1 Council Member Ora Houston,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature

"Other Forms of Life" at the Contemporary Austin

With her mysterious and compelling artwork, Huma Bhabha puts us face to alien face

"...quite unlike a traditional living room piece. I was shocked at how uninviting the hollow features of the serpentlike..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Arts Feature by Sumaiya Malik

Twins, Genes, and Destiny: Lawrence Wright Meets Three Identical Strangers

Texas writer on the study behind the shocking new documentary

"...had them sealed until 2066? "I think he was shocked by the findings," said Wright. Psychology is based on..."

July 23, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fetal Burial Law Considered in Court

Five-day trial challenges state's latest anti-choice law

"..."Shocked, upset, and confused" by the limited choices, Norton requested..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Army’s Future Is in Austin

Futures Command to set up shop in our fair city

"...was on to something. The leader of North Korea shocked Central Texans in 2013 when he put the city..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Luv Doc: The Marrying Kind

What is needed here is not some sort of grand gesture

"...about the love I have for her she was shocked. One day I called her and told her everything..."

June 15, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Sudden Death for McKalla Place?

It's June. Expect a soccer showdown.

"...at $9.6 million. Pool, who attended the meeting, was shocked at the discrepancy, and said she would look into..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...megacareer, so every time I mention the film I'm shocked by how many people have missed it. From bedazzled..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

New PBS Documentary Uses Austin Photographer to Explore Death

What we (don’t) talk about when we (don’t) talk about death

"...6,000 films. I found that the people that were shocked to mortality were the ones who were saying, 'I..."

March 23, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: A Tuba to Cuba

Preservation Jazz Hall Band doc is filled with life and joy

"...a two-week Cuba tour by the PHJB. I was shocked when I heard that time frame, because the film..."

March 15, 2018 Screens Post by Michael King

Fasten Calls It Quits

Another rideshare bites the dust

"...leaving many in the community – including RideAustin – shocked at the news of their departure. At a RideAustin..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...was just another routine babysitting job – until she's shocked to meet the client. As the day goes on,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Victor Crowley

Adam Green and Kane Hodder head back to the swamp

"...and then it was on tour immediately. I'm still shocked that it worked."..."

Feb. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...and redemption. Morgan plays Tray an ex-con who is shocked to see just how much the world has changed..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Homophobic, Much?/Take Two

"...Nevertheless, I felt compelled to say that I was shocked and disheartened by News Editor Chase Hoffberger's response to..."

Jan. 2, 2018 Postmarks

Top 10 Food News Stories of 2017

"...pub closed suddenly in November. To the dismay of shocked employees, patrons, and food writers, it was back rent..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...at her chest during every Capitol meeting. "I felt shocked, vulnerable, and uncomfortable," Cato remembered. "It got to the..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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