SXSW Film Review: Bad Axe

Audience award-winner follows a family surviving Covid and racism

"...resilient portrait of his family and their restaurant in small town Michigan, the ugliness doesn't take long to emerge,..."

March 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Carnitas El Güero Got So Good at Its Namesake Dish

What started with takeout orders in a gas station has become a small empire

"...kinds of salsa, pickled onions, cilantro, lime, and a small, crispy doradita, a deep-fried tortilla pocket with a mix..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Food Feature by Raphael Brion

Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe Pass The Beta Test

How the indie filmmakers burned Hollywood down

"...lives. "The internet connects people, and it's great for small business, and it's terrible for the gatekeepers," said Cummings...."

Nov. 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...Matt Ott chimed in with Black Fret's method for small, masked gatherings, explaining in the chat, "There was an..."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Discover local restaurants, retail..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Local Couple Provides Red Beans and Rice to a Hungry Community

Maris Clegg and Chris Cubas offer some community nourishment

"...a bar, have a raffle, get the support of small business. And we realized that getting people together in..."

July 10, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Have an Issue: How’s Your Blood Pressure?

Platitudes don't help. Now is 100% the time to get political.

"...GOP, the "corporations are people, too" party, advances big business interests over those of regular people and, ignoring public..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Closes Bars, Dining Rooms in Latest COVID-19 Measures

Gatherings of 10 or more prohibited; orders in effect through May 1

"...efforts" to mitigate economic impact and help residents and businesses in need are being pulled together at the local..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

South Austin Mainstay Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe Has Closed

Original owners say they will reopen after rebranding and renovations

"...Cafe closed this week after almost 13 years in business, thanks to an increasingly common problem in our rapidly..."

Feb. 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

A Look Back at Central Market as it Celebrates 25 Years

Plus gourmet cooking classes and a chance to win $2500 gift card

"...Austin institution Central Market celebrates its 25th year in business this year, and to mark the occasion they’re looking..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Remedy Review: Willie’s Other Bus

Sampling the Red Headed Stranger’s CBD line

"...On the Remedy bus sits Devin Jamroz, whose scrappy small business was miraculously transformed by Willie and his wife..."

July 12, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

City Council Considers the Convention Center

Plans big and small for the city center

"...of Architecture (with help from the McCombs School of Business). A panel of researchers, led by CSD's Dean Almy,..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Luv Doc: Drop Crotch

The difficult conversations we don't have are often the ones that alter the course of our lives

"...plenty of children. People were just going about their business like everything was normal...."

March 15, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Chronicle Endorsements

Dec. 11 Run-off Election; Early Voting Nov. 29-Dec. 7

"...for the Dec. 11 run-off will likely be a small swell compared to the vote tsunami of Nov. 6,..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Awakened Bean Delivers Coffee, Vegan Donuts, and Positive Vibes

Local roaster infuses its treats with consciousness

"...Awakened Bean, a small Austin roasting company that launched this year, will deliver..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Crime Month: Investigating True Crime on Netflix

Which shows deliver the criminal goods and are worth the watch

"...True crime is big business these days (even the Duplass brothers are in on..."

July 25, 2018 Arts Post by Danielle White

"Juntos/Together" Ties Austin's Activist Past and Present

Shedding light on action & initiatives by local minority communities

"...From pictures of old Austin residents to records of businesses long gone, Garcia has been keeping alive the history..."

March 28, 2018 Arts Post by Acacia Coronado

HD 46: Ready for the Main Event

High stakes in Dukes' race

"...Boards Assoc­iation, and head of a health care consultant business; Casey L. McKin­ney, a U.S. Air Force veteran and..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue

It's not just about workers' rights

"...While Work Strong Austin, a coalition of small-business owners and local nonprofits, is championing the measure, a..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Island Motor Bikes, Port Aransas

Port A bike shop is back in business and ready for vacationers after Hurricane Harvey

"...and put a new coat of paint on the small bike shop across the street from the IGA grocery..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Local Sparkling Waters to Help You Get Your Topo Chico Fix

Waterloo, Big Swig, and Rambler break into the fizzy business

"...toppled soda as the most popular drink in America. Small wonder, then, that Coca-Cola recently purchased the U.S. rights..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Public Notice: Transect, We Hardly Knew Ye

Deadline looms to comment on zonings that no longer exist

"...go take a quick look at your home or business with the CodeNEXT mapping tool (www.codenext.engagingplans.org), because it's likely..."

July 7, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Page Three: How the Sausage Gets Made

A few words on the Day Without a Woman strike

"...to hobble itself for 24 hours, or for a small business to scale back its operations. Those practical consequences..."

March 10, 2017 Column by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Ramsay Midwood Buys the Bar

Ramsay Midwood co-acquires Sam's Town Point, record store news, and Spoon teases upcoming Matador Records LP.

"...got married here had wakes here," says the new small-business co-owner. "Musicians met here and played their first Austin..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Moore Maker Tool Company, Matador

Largest tool and knife maker in Texas started small in Matador

"...the country and shop the room piled high with small green gift boxes holding fancy knives...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Boiz of Summer

Austin's drag kings return with a new venue and new tricks

"...wig and inky mermaid gown, Gemmi Galactic of Frisky Business Burlesque guided a somewhat-shy audience through "Gothic is the..."

July 15, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Louisa Jackson Spaventa

Trevor

An aging chimp in show business provides the focus for this engrossing vehicle for Capital T Theatre

"...have a great career as a chimp in stage business. The lack of work is inexplicable to him...."

May 27, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

SXSW Film Review: Preacher

Cynical reverend searches for atonement in West Texas

"...for mature readers) staked its success, made it their business explaining America to itself...."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Jacob Clifton

News Roundup: Commissions, Complaints, and Candidates

Intrigue and drama over technical lobbying laws

"...decision to hire a "consumer advocate" for residential and small business Austin Energy ratepayers for lack of a qualified..."

Dec. 7, 2015 News Post

First Look: Kettle & Brine

A chic new take on culinary retail

"...Although young proprietor Tarica Navarro describes her new business as a kitchen supply store, the Kettle & Brine..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

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