Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...and accompanying mask instructions. While the early years were devoted to homages to horror movie icons, the mask has..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Austin's Blue Surge Pushes Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel Toward D.C.

After losing recent elections, two candidates come out fighting

"...his 9-point win in 2016, but even less than Ted Cruz's 2.7% edge over Beto O'Rourke in the 2018..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Cruz (Out of) Control

Whose well-being does the junior senator have at heart?

"...U.S. Senator Ted Cruz sent an official message to his constituents on..."

May 15, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Amazon Takes SXSW Streaming

Film festival director Janet Pierson brings some gems to your TV

"...It started as a Twitter thread. When SXSW was canceled before..."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...his cool and had a good night, his wings lifted by the praise of the center-stage candidates for his..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New York Times Bestselling Author Brené Brown to Speak at UT Austin

Limited tickets available to the public for Oct. 29 event

"...An extremely limited number of tickets are available to the public for..."

Sept. 18, 2019 Arts Post by Alyssa Quiles

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...The announcement has been expected for some time, although Davis has reflexively responded that..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Music Lab Explores Consolidation

Rehearsal space’s Oltorf location posted for sale; Hi, How Are You Day draws the Flaming Lips; and Esme Barrera tribute launches Girls Rock El Paso

"..."No decision has been determined," asserted the Cabelas. "We do not know all the answers..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...writing. Since nearly half of Travis County has already voted, it’s uncertain what a “boycott” would look like…..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Groping Women, Ducking Questions, Fighting Lightweights, Bashing Bonds

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

"...to distance itself from their nominee. Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted about "[d]eeply disturbing rhetoric by Trump," calling his recorded..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Night Returns: We've Only Just Begun

Now that the primaries are over, get ready for the run-offs!

"...in ready supply here. On the GOP ballot, the reanimated corpse of Joe McCarthy, beloved Senator Ted Cruz, just..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Texas-Tied GOP Candidates Race for Debate Spot

GOP primary candidates prioritize Aug. 6 debate invite

"...in an average of five national polls will be invited to attend the debate. With 16 names in contention,..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...all three races with more than two candidates were expected to go to run-offs: In District 1, the smart..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cruz's Shutdown Backfires

Support plummets as shutdown continues

"...When Texas freshman Sen. Ted Cruz filibustered the federal budget to derail health care..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Irresponsible Opposition

The Republican leadership would rather demagogue than govern

"...met with local officials and health care professionals, then held a brief City Hall press conference to declare that..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Column by Michael King

News Ticker: July 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...of the prison scene from Silence of the Lambs, sweater-vested former Senator Rick Santorum has flung himself into the..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Then There's This: Razing History

Old home set for demolition to make way for parking lot

"...Sometimes the demolition starts before the permit is even granted, and is easily explained away with a "whoops" apology...."

April 26, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Government by Panic

The 'sequester' says more about our politics than our economy

"...I confess my spirits lifted a bit at the news that, nationally, "a few..."

March 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Gray Band

How can a band singing almost exclusively about serial killers engender so much life?

"...of the worst sex murderers of all time. Police arrested the 31-year-old man after a high-speed chase Wednesday morning...."

Jan. 14, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Jax Neighborhood Cafe

New neighborhood joint serves up the basics

"...where Drungo Ice House and several previous spots once held court. There's a large dog-friendly patio on the east..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Campaign Money Fattening Local Coffers

The latest campaign finance reports show who's supporting which candidates for mayor and council

"...Council, and while unusual circumstances surrounding the mayor's race resulted in less money for this reporting period, which covered..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election 2006: All Their Base Are Belong to Us

Crunching the numbers on the November 2006 election

"...is the MoPac corridor, Austin's swing belt, where people voted for KBH and against Perry...."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2006: Control of Congress

Democrats conquer Congress, and even conservative Texas helps out

"...... … a major seismic shift occurred in the United States Congress Tuesday when the American public, sick of..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...more selective than usual. Rather than endorsing in all contested races – since many of these are frankly walkovers..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...more selective than usual. Rather than endorsing in all contested races – since many of these are frankly walkovers..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over

City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park

"...a special called Parks and Recreation Board public meeting held Monday night. Nearby residents, parks and environmental activists, and..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Page Two

Watching the watchmen

"...in terms of executing its power. Their apologists have twisted themselves into hideous knots trying to justify the stupidity..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...season at a public hearing the Board of Trustees held to get input on the proposed $754 million budget...."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Later Perry apologized for the "inappropriate banter" that he insisted was actually directed at aide Robert Black.Headlines• On Saturday,..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...developments and residential subdivisions larger than 20 acres in unincorporated parts of the county. But after a frenzied week..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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