... And Justice for All?

Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger's Paradise Lost depicted the grossly mishandled trials of three Arkansas teens. With Paradise Lost 2: Revelations, part of the Texas Documentary Tour, they return to the scene of the crime.

"...Alamo Drafthouse Wednesday, April 12, as part of the Texas Documentary Tour. What the filmmakers discover in this sequel..."

April 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

Dog-Sniff Jurisprudence; and Gov. Goober's Border Cams

"...Two criminal cases in Texas have raised quite a stench about a smell test..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Double Bogey

An ingenious prank -- steal a bad script, make it better, and shoot it all on shaky cam -- turns sour for "The Sean Connery Golf Project" filmmakers, Rhys Southan and Sara Rimensnyder.

"...it undetected. The result was "The Sean Connery Golf Project," a 17-minute documentary (which screened at last year's SXSW..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...on Comal -- has as its goal a mixed-use project that is both affordable and respectful of the existing..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Differing takes on Town Lake going Greek; too many zeros for Babich; and the Chronicle film reviewers take another hit.

"...with Datatel and its other community college clients in Texas to share solutions and find ways to make a..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ocean's 11 Years in Prison: The Texas Senate passed a bill last week that would allow..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature

Paxton Indicted on Three Felony Counts

Prosecutors confirm grand jury handed down three felony charges

"...on Monday. That's where and when three indictments against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to be unsealed...."

Aug. 1, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Introducing the Constitution

Texas Civil Rights Project remains a 20-year work still in progress

"...Despite its still rather tentative name, the Texas Civil Rights Project – which has turned out to..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Justice Anthony Kennedy in the majority opinion concluding that Texas' 2003 re-redistricting of CD 23 violated the Voting Rights..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

WilCo Pot Baker Takes a Plea

Lavoro might avoid jail time

"...4 and 400 grams (of entire weight) carries a Texas prison sentence of 5-99 years. And the possession and..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...time, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the Texas re-redistricting case. Our Michael King is in Washington and..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...booming to the condos across the street. “This is Texas drag, y'all, we do not fucking play! Make some..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abortion: Whole Woman's Health, the largest abortion provider in Texas, shuttered its four clinics in the state this week,..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature

Off the Record

Decking the halls with Kickstarter, a new holiday sampler, and Michael Nesmith's Videoranch

"...From Sara Hickman's Texas Music Project to Shearwater's dossier for The Golden Archipelago..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...Prehistory The Village VoiceAustin History The Daily Texan, The Texas Ranger, The Texas Observer, The Austin Sun, The Rag,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Last week, Inside Texas, the newsletter written by irascible sports junkie Robert Heard,..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...battles on two fronts. The American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Fair Defense Project, and law firm Covington & Burling..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Death Watch: Man Set to Die Pleads for His Life

Texas has executed 574 people since 1976; the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended clemency for five

"...a death row inmate makes before the state of Texas carries out the execution. It amounts to throwing oneself..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Falsely accused of sexual assault as a teen, Michael Arena is free but not exonerated

"...removed from the 12 years he spent with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. In late 1999, he and..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Postmarks

Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...Some newcomers to Austin have asked about the South Texas Nuclear Project (STNP, aka "The Nuke"), recently mentioned in..."

June 23, 2000 Column

Lawmakers Ask District Attorney to Free Rosa Jimenez

Texas Attorney General's Office urges she remain incarcerated despite poor health

"...she be retried or released by Feb. 25. The Texas Attorney General's Office, with Moore's apparent consent, is trying..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even during a global pandemic...."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...Texas abortion providers struck back at state officials with a..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...Highway Pipeline” intended to transport natural gas from West Texas...."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

House Committee Hears "Discriminatory" Voter Suppression Bill

SB 9 would punish voter form errors with state jail felonies

"...expanding voting rights in a state with dismal turnout, Texas Republicans are busy pushing legislation that could suppress the..."

May 16, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Film Society Announces 2017 Film Grants

$143,000 in cash and support awarded to 34 filmmakers

"...The Austin Film Society supports Texas filmmaking in myriad ways – workshops, work-in-progress screenings, mentorships..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...claiming the city of Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ discrimination will hurt Texas business;..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...billion, and filmmakers, TV producers, and game developers in Texas are scratching for funding. So how tough is it..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway 277, approximately..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...not as if taxes haven't ballooned, and the ill-fated jail project wasn't badly botched. Yet you endorse all the..."

March 1, 2002 Column

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