Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...a list of previously announced titles that includes keynote speaker Olivia Wilde's first feature as a director, Booksmart; Texas..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...runs through Feb. 29. We endorse only in contested races, and by consensus – explaining some of the divided..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

The Great Debaters

Denzel Washington directs and stars in this inspirational but predictable drama set in the Jim Crow South of the Thirties.

"...the others and experiences some of the period's harsher race lessons more intimately. (Farmer Jr. grows up to found..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Tom Craddick say they've resolved a monetary crisis for..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Crawford to announce her intention to run against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if Pelosi does not move to impeach..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...as he withdrew his challenge to Tom Craddick for speaker of the Texas House Headlines• The 80th Texas Legislature..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Little Miss Sunshine

Like any indie comedy worth its weight in quirkiness, Little Miss Sunshine is packed with offbeat characters, all struggling to find meaning in life – in this case on a road trip to a children's beauty pageant. And the film is so much fun, it's almost impossible not to enjoy the journey.

"...traditional story that delivers in a satisfying way. Sunshine embraces the well-paved comedy road-trip structure with more than one..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...stemming from his fundraising activities in the 2002 legislative races. Only one indictment remains, but prosecutors hope to gain..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...challenge former Mayor Kirk Watson in the Democratic primary race for the Senate. Watson wants to succeed veteran Sen...."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...governor. Of Texas. Because having Kinky Friedman in the race wasn't quite weird enough.Austin Stories• Two Austin attorneys hope..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...his vow to defeat Green last November, by the grace of a mere 333 votes out of nearly 40,000...."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Redistricting: Follow the Bouncing Pols

Redistricting trims Texas Dems and progressives from the Lege ranks. Start worrying.

"...powerful figures on funding and education, close allies of Speaker Pete Laney, D-Hale Center, and likely to win if..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Tit for a Tat

Five Snapshots in the Struggle Against Breast Cancer

"...kind of woman, too. I interviewed the 80-year-old author, speaker, and political pundit for a Chronicle story in September..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Features Feature by Margaret Moser

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...rose to prominence by innovating the campaign against critical race theory, a formerly obscure academic theory whipped into a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Groping Women, Ducking Questions, Fighting Lightweights, Bashing Bonds

Election notes from the city, state, country, and beyond

"...This Presidential Race? Just Relax and Enjoy It: Shades of Claytie Williams..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Replacements: A lot of folks want to replace House Speaker Dade Phelan. On Tuesday, James Frank of Wichita Falls..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...Having already announced speakers including Palme D'Or-winning French filmmaker Julia Ducournau and former..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Growing Pains

Tell us something we don’t know

"...the same period). Austin's Asian population was the fastest-growing single-race group since the 2010 census, today making up 8.9%..."

April 22, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...The Ozzman will officially appear as a Featured Speaker Session along with his son Jack Osbourne and comedian..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

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

"...In a rematch of the 2014 race, John Bucy defeated three-term incumbent Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park,..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...not a hate crime, as he targeted no specific race. See "Stabbing at Trailer Space" for more details, and..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...San Antonio faces two different races, both from the same cause: Senate District 26 and..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...sufficient documentation to the lieutenant governor and the House speaker who, along with the governor, are supposed to oversee..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Eco and TribFest: Festivals for the Rest of Y'all

Sate your inner policy wonk at these two fall favorites

"...The big speaker will be former U.S. senator-turned-novelist Byron Dorgan, who has..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...coup over the weekend, replacing Tom Craddick as the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. See "Looks Like..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

Craddick Withdraws

Smithee touted as new conservative candidate for speakership

"...The impossible seems to have come true: Speaker Tom Craddick will be speaker no more...."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the next legislative session starting on Jan. 13, the race to replace Speaker Tom Craddick has gained momentum. First,..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...20-31. As a rule, we endorse only in contested races on the Travis County ballot, although we reserve the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Election Notes

"...• Most likely because of the hot Democratic presidential race, early-voting turnout is like a runaway train here in..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...IN A DEBATE SPONSORED BY CNN FEBRUARY 21, 2008 SPEAKERS: SEN. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, D-N.Y. SEN. BARACK OBAMA, D-ILL...."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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