Honky-Tonkers Don't Cry

Dale Watson's heads for the streets of Baltimore

"...sawdust and manure, echoing the dusty days of rural Texas. Papa Spoke James White leans comfortably against the tall..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Point Austin: The Prosecutor and the Pariah

Don't know about you, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for Tom DeLay

"...fellow Republicans at the Capitol into slicing and dicing Texas into congressional gazpacho, U.S. House Majority Leader (currently on..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Terms of Engagement

If 'We Can't Make It Here,' then James McMurtry's in big trouble

"...There's fear and loathing in Crawford, Texas. You can see it in the brake lights of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Whut It Dew

They don't call DJ Rapid Ric the Mixtape Mechanic for nuthin'

"...latest effort, Whut It Dew 2, is hosted by Texas hip-hop legend Bun B of UGK and features a..."

May 20, 2005 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Jason Moran: Once you leave Texas you realize how different it is. You're so used..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

On the Lege

The GOP prepares to vote down Robin Hood without bothering to craft a replacement school-funding system.

"...for those who believe the attempt to provide every Texas child with an education (as the state constitution requires)..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

"...running it. That was echoed in October, when the Texas Society of Architects recognized Art in Public Places for..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The Texperts made some great choices on the "Texas Top Forty" [Nov. 8], but you've got to eject..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Column

Capitol Chronicle

Ideology, not need, shapes the energies of the incoming Legislature.

"...civil union" between persons of the same sex. Since Texas law already defines marriage as solely between a man..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...a hill in regal splendor. Originally built for the Texas Military Institute, to Bradley and his associates it is..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly

September 1988-August 1991

"...work of mine they had seen in the Chronicle, Texas Monthly assigned me to do an essay for them...."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

The Player

With Adventures of a No Name Actor, a comic memoir of his adventures in the screen trade, anonymous player Marco Perella is finding literary stardom.

"...know, they gotta keep the schedule." What movie? "MC Hammer. One of those VH1 movies. I'm the white guy,"..."

July 6, 2001 Books Feature by Katherine Catmull

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...of the frustrations of local realities like answering for Texas' Most Famous Resident when friends from overseas ask if..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes speaks on taxes, Gov. Bush, and the state of the state of Texas.

"...running for office. If he were, his opponents would hammer him over his plans to raise taxes and increase..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...14. "Come Down" by Ginger Doss for Velvet HammerPop1. Trish Murphy 2. George Devore & Roam..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...When music and community come together under a big Texas sky, plenty of Shiner Bock in white plastic cups,..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

A Grave Injustice

Small Houston funeral home operator claims state agency is coming down hard on him while going easy on funeral giant SCI.

"...funeral business, and both are having difficulties with the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC). But to hear Bill tell..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Hadrian's Walls: A Novel

"...with the idea of a little town in East Texas named Shepherdsville as a kind of potential Eden brought..."

May 14, 1999 Books Feature

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...sleeping late this Saturday: A half-day brainstorming session to hammer out a community vision for the 54-acre Town Lake..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature

Bombs Not Bullets

Austin Hip-Hop Mushrooms

"...Baby Jesus, things may just be changing faster than Hammer's quick-jump from rapper to reverend. A trio of loosely..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...on the advisory committee's picks. The council plans to hammer out the final list of bond items, as well..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

A: The Flatliners

"...had previously attempting to open a location here. Under Texas law, a business owned by a liquor company cannot..."

May 15, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Austin Interfaith

Organizing Austin One Congregation at a Time

"...Blackshear - to join forces with Interfaith and the Texas Education Agency, in a program that allows the schools..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...for more ACL Fest recommendations? Find our picks for Texas-affiliated acts playing Zilker Park here, as well as interviews..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...Peter Northfelt anticipates about 100 attendees from all over Texas, as well as international folks. Speakers' meetings are free..."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...instrumentation like the yanggeum, saenghwang, and piri (variants on hammer dulcimer, mouth organ, and flute, respectively) with contemporary production..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...Lavender, and Comal Blanc, a wild saison ale with Texas-grown Blanc Du Bois grapes, have been notable standouts...."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

The 2020/2021 Austin Music Awards Came Bearing a Pandemic Stimulus

Hop in the Winner Wagon and see who we surprised with this year's unique awards

"...Jackie Venson, Vintage Machine..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...BEST TEXAS RECORDINGS..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Black Pumas x 4th Tap, AISD Produce Boxes, Swoop House’s Happy Food, and More Bite-Sized Food News

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

"...boxes – prepared and delivered by The Common Market Texas, and funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation..."

July 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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