Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by the Supreme Court decision that redrew five Southwest Texas congressional districts, including districts 21 and 25 in Austin...."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...the city-making circuit this fall, something feels different. At events organized to address how Austin can best develop and..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Follow the Lederhosen

Celebrating Oktoberfest all over Central Texas

"...so much fun that it was held again, and eventually became an annual event, dubbed "Oktoberfest" in 1872. It..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...up for local control and take decisive action to prevent wholesale grandfathering that would, quite literally, ruin Austin. Sincerely,..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

Food-o-File

Random Musing on This Year's "Stars Across Texas"

"...presented by the participating restaurants at the "Stars Across Texas" event at the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food..."

April 23, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Is Back, Baby!

Mask up, vax up, and join us in person for the 31st annual event

"...staff completely reconfigured this time-honored fest as a virtual event, and this year, as screwy viral load would have..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Value Appreciation

The Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards enters its fourth year

"...Cultivating an annual event is tricky business, especially an awards show. Most such..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Invoking Ken Lay

Health care reform opponents use odd ally to deflect criticism

"...that couldn't be said for Tuesday's anti-health care reform event, when the capitol press corp quizzed three business groups..."

April 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...as new good deeds and resources pop up and Texas begin to heal. Please share the love and spread..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Land of Plenty Time

The fifth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...deserving people," explains Evan Smith when asked why the Texas Film Hall of Fame doesn't award in consistent categories..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

It's Time for Wine and Swine

Annual cook-off raises grant money with porkiliciousness

"...pig cook-off this Sunday, Nov. 23. More than 20 Texas chefs will demonstrate their mastery of pork cookery while..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

April in Austin (Part 2)

Austin is still buzzing with events for this Spring.

"...with food, artistic aptitude, sound sensation, and some fine Texas sunshine...."

April 10, 2013 Events Post by Alayna Alvarez

Creative Action's I Spy Pie a Big Success

Kids and families enjoy art, music, and pie

"...to throw a good party! The I Spy Pie event last weekend on the deck outside Central Market attracted..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Water’s Aquifer Storage Project Steams Ahead

Project aims to store drinking water underground in the event of another supply issue

"...by 2035 to significantly bolster available supply in the event of another drought or freeze...."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sour Duck Market Previews Pastries at Benefit Bake Sale

Proceeds support Jabo's Garden at Zilker Elementary

"...– October 7, 10am-1pm, or until sold out – benefits Jabo’s Garden at Zilker Elementary and the sneak peek..."

Sept. 27, 2017 Food Post by Reanna Zuniga

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...On April 23, things were looking good for the Texas film industry. After months of negotiations, marquee names from..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How to Get to Portland

Full recap of the Texecutioners triple win at last weekend's Battle Royale western regionals

"...'08, they were probably fibbing. Because, like so many events in the gulf region post-Hurricane Ike, there were nerves..."

Oct. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Cannabiz Hometown Hero Fought Delta-8 Ban and Won

"Hemp and cannabis industries here in Texas have never had a brighter future."

"...of the fight against the Delta-8 THC ban in Texas...."

July 16, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...New York kids who flew out for this year's event, and from its blur of parties I recognized a..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

Summer Fun: Conquering the Coastal Bend

Corpus Christi bike race bookends the end of summer

"...If you're a fan and/or follower of Texas bicycle road rides, there's a good chance Conquer the..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Chronolog Post by Carmen Rising

Postscripts

Benefits

"...who can make good on his botched miracle, Jesus. Texas Writers Month, etc...."

April 23, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Epiphanies for the Blind

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

"...not the children themselves that are perplexing since the Texas School for the Blind and the Visually Impaired is..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

The Sunday Survey: 8/29/10

Worst. Monday. Ever.

"...Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival today at Waterloo Park. The event benefits the Capital Area Food Bank, so bring three..."

Aug. 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quesoff Judges Announced, Tickets Now Available

Annual event dares to ask: How much cheese is too much cheese?

"...Quesoff, the cheesiest event in Austin, opened up ticket sales for its 2022..."

Aug. 9, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

L’Oca d’Oro Co-Owner on the Future of the Restaurant

Right now, they can’t do what they do – so what’s next?

"...there. When they asked if we would host the event months ago, I was touched...."

April 27, 2020 Food Post by Adam Orman

HavenCon Calls It Quits

Austin's geek and gaymer convention says 2018 will be its last year

"...afternoon that this year will be the last for Texas’ first and only LGBTQ focused geek and gaming convention...."

Jan. 24, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 8-10

Not so’s to overload your entertainment schedule or anything, right?

"...An embarrassment of riches, is what they call it:..."

Sept. 7, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Just past halftime of the 79th Lege, the Texas Senate took up its own public school finance plan..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...extend its recruiting efforts beyond placing ads in five Texas newspapers and some professional publications, and that "well over..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...What they got was another rhetorically preening, self-important, Texas "journalist" smearing a person with the temerity to dissent..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

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