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"...Drag City labelmate Azita Youssefi. The singles have continued weekly since, each a new cover and collaboration, ranging from..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Public Ed's Future Hangs in Balance

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but you'd never know it at the Lege

"...budget cuts, and changes to employment law, it is Teacher Appreciation Week in Texas. The bitter irony of the..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roller Derby Update 6/10/11

Texas Rollergirls in school on Saturday, Lonestar on the road

"...The Texas Rollergirls are hot for teacher, and the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls are on the road..."

June 10, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Food & Wine Recognizes Austin, Duck Camp Brings the Free Crawfish, Texas French Bread Loafs You So Much, Lick Ice Cream Delights with New Flavors, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the first week of May...."

May 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Shout Out to Ya' Teach

"...Dear Editor, This Teacher Appreciation Week, our family would like to recognize two..."

May 4, 2020 Postmarks

Labor: Failure to Thrive

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...union-killer. The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers released a statement after the bill passed the Senate,..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Excused Absences and Quality Subs

Depleted rosters mean high marks for newer Texas Rollergirls

"...Talk about gut check moments. At Saturday's teacher appreciation night, the Hell Marys face their season's roughest..."

June 13, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

State Offers Exciting New Incentives Package to Retain Public School Teachers

Tough times for teachers, but the Texas GOP is here to help

"...of what was to come. Amid a crisis of teacher retention in the state's public schools, companion bills passed..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by the News Staff

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...was taking a class in American studies, and my teacher, David Gaines, introduced me to her: Pauline Kael. It..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...she says. She recounts a Saturday morning a few weeks ago when she stopped by a McDonald's to fetch..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Terrence McNally Knows About Lasting Impact

About to open a new play at Zach Theatre, the Tony Award-winning playwright talks about what endures

"...at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference. The following week, he celebrated the opening of Frankie and Johnny in..."

June 7, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Professor Dumpster Wanted a Dialogue – He Got One

Nora Ankrum responds to the bowtie backlash

"...Biology Amanda Masino in an email exchange over the weekend. “For example, we present the challenge of supplying fresh..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Nora Ankrum

Rob Thomas' Unlikely Route to Young Adult Fiction

'Veronica Mars' creator dishes on teens, fans, and the movie

"...by makeup artists during a photo shoot for Entertainment Weekly. “There were people rushing around, and all this food..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...updates.) General CampsCALUSIO CREATIVITY CENTER hones young imaginations through weeklong sessions of creativity-inducing programs, along with physical activities like..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

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Hyde Park Baptist foofaraw and assorted cultural allegations.

"...Scotland and write to you in that capacity. Two weeks ago my colleague Dr. Mia Carter was attacked in..."

March 9, 2001 Column

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...handmade microphones, and Allie's illustrations on Etsy. Streaming 52 weeks a year leaves little room for vacation, as they..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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Our readers talk back.

"...kids because of a learning disability! My third grade teacher's method of dealing with my occasional disruptive behavior was..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column

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"...anything constructive to say about anyone or anything. One week it is the girl with the swastika on her..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Epiphanies for the Blind

Who's Teaching Who at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired?

"...coveted triangle or the seat next to the beloved teacher -- the only difference being that these kids will..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Writers on Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez as He Leaves His Post

The retiring editor left deep imprints on all who wrote for him

"...Consider the roles of impactful figures in one's existence. Teacher, therapist, parent, friend, coach, and priest – Hernandez's approach..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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"...Arts Appreciation..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 6-12

"...that features emeralds. 4. Increase your awareness of and appreciation for birds. 5. Don't be attracted to folks who..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Bach's Herd of Harpsichords V: Double Play

You'll always find something unexpected at a La Follia harpsichord concert, but you can expect the instrument to be well-played

"...Costello of La Follia Director Keith Womer. Whatever Jones-Ragona's teacher played, Womer's goofy pupil had to repeat, which the..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Becoming Herself

What role the 'Universe of Texas' played in the life and art of Marcia Gay Harden

"...she's been invited back to the Forty Acres this week to address all of this year's graduating students. But..."

May 21, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Capitol Chronicle

Bill Bennett sells his virtue for lucre from "virtual charters"

"...Academy" were scheduled to be back in town this week for what looked like a sure thing: selling the..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Texas Book Festival Wrap-Up

"...it did hint that poetry's making requires a deep appreciation of magic rather than an actual, card-carrying magician. ó..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Books Feature

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"...I wrote to express my appreciation to you for such a well-thought-out commentary on the..."

July 11, 2003 Column

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"...Dust off your boots; it's square dance time! Last week's global warming announcement confirmed that the Bush administration's toxic..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...about not possibly being able to read it all week in, week out. Pagination, meanwhile -- transmitting the paper..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

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Balcones Responds

"...[Ed. Response: In last week's "Council Watch" [Vol. 16, No. 13] the Chronicle referred..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column

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