Fantasmaville

Raul Garza's timely drama challenges the change that's brewing in Austin

"...here in 2001: I shed a tear for the Texas Showdown Saloon every Friday. Everybody wants the Austin they..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Raul's Redux

Toasting an old venue, and a new one.

"...well-behaved crowd of about 25 that gathered at the Texas Showdown at 2610 Guadalupe on Saturday, Jan. 26. We..."

Feb. 4, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

'Friday Night Lights': Running the Numbers

"...with the bi-district playoff round. Here's what the Central Texas playoff picture looks like, district by district. Bear in..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Life at the Cha-Cha Palace

Stephen MacMillan Moser takes a trip down the yellow brick-laid, disco ball-lit memory lane in the world of Austin's Seventies Disco scene.

"...or the Village People. Raul's on Guadalupe (now the Texas Showdown) reigned supreme alongside of Tex's Colorado Street (where..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Songs in the Key of Ethan

A Postmodern Fear of Significance

"...of the Mothers met one Saturday afternoon at the Texas Showdown to get to the bottom of things. Bassist..."

June 30, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Page Two

"...point, the various circles in which our friends traveled: CinemaTexas -- a graduate student-run film society at UT, The..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Column by Louis Black

2013 Austin Food & Wine Festival

April 28, 2013. 46 photos.

"...Taste of Texas Kickoff Event at Republic Square for the Austin Food..."

April 29, 2013 Photo Gallery

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Texas Hold ’Em Beyoncé Mini-Ball/Listening Party..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines

"...oh yes, transportation network companies (aka "ridesharing"), with a showdown between a TNC-underwritten petition campaign and proposed city regulations...."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...crowd to gather. Until the mid-Eighties, the capital of Texas hadn't much use for improvisation, preferring its humor from..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...than it will be in a long swath across Texas to the south and west of the capital city...."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

TRIO at the Four Seasons' Todd Duplechan won the Texas Chef Showdown last week during Go Texan Restaurant Round-Up, and the event's produce proved that even corporate restaurants are supporting local food sources

"...The centerpiece of Austin's participation in the Texas Department of Agriculture's Go Texan Res­taurant Round-Up was the..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...have broken from containment: a shitty bill from our Texas Lege; another reactionary opinion from our Humpty Dumpty-ass attorney..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...journalism career, including past roles as publisher of the Texas Observer and Austin Monitor (and Chronicle bylines). The punk..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

We're Loving Eberly’s Loo, Bakery Lorraine’s Proud Macarons, Satellite’s Greek Tacos, Eastciders’ Yellowbird Flex, and – Who Says Mañana (Dos) Never Comes?

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

"...deep in the left ventricle of the heart of Texas...."

Aug. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chi’Lantro Expands, Taco Flats Expands, G’Raj Mahal Preps a Return, Delucca Opens, Épicerie Spotlights Kallas-Lee, Central Market Celebrates Hatch, and More, More, More

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

"...deep in the left ventricle of the heart of Texas...."

July 27, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Event Menu

Foodie events around town, Sept. 25-Oct. 2

"...pairings at NXNW Restaurant & Brewery (10010 Capital of Texas Hwy. N., 467-6969, www.nxnwbrew.com). Tickets are $35 per person,..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

No rest from the fests; plus, Paul Petersen in the pages of Esquire

"...busy folks at C3 Presents are throwing another big Texas music event with a major culinary enhancement. The Big..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Spotlight: Archie Bell

Houston's Archie Bell still knows how to "Tighten Up"

"...ran into a lot of people that heard Houston, Texas, in 'Tighten Up,' and it made everybody want to..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Qmmunity: Queer Alt-Country Trio Next of Kin Debuts New Single

Be part of the country collective this Friday at the Continental Club

"...Texas Roller Derby pairs with Weird City Sisters Austin for..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by James Scott

Soccer Watch

"...top four teams in the conference split their four-game showdown over the weekend, as Nebraska broke Texas A&M's 24-game..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Happenings

"...expected to converge at the state Capitol Saturday for Showdown in Texas, a multifront challenge to GOP and Bush..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

"...criminal justice advocacy groups, among them Counter Balance: ATX, Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, Austin Justice Coalition, and Grassroots Leadership...."

Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

APA Chief Punches Horse-Molester

Union head unlikely to face consequences

"...closed Friday evening – a misdemeanor offense under the Texas Penal Code for Interference With Police Service Animals. An..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Tesla vs. Edison? Live And With Sparks A-Flying?

Yes: It's the Showdown at Unobtainium, coming soon

"...Out there in Dale, Texas, thirty minutes to the south of Austin, near the..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Event Menu

Spring brings farm activities for the whole family, or you could run a 10K or enjoy a Chef Showdown

"...10K run this weekend. Dress up as your favorite Texas icon, fresh fruit or vegetable, or the best example..."

March 25, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...Tree time. The southeast corner of Texas illustrates the old saying that you can’t see the..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Tesla vs. H-E-B Showdown: Tesla is the largest tech employer in the Austin..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...of Tejano. Through Oct. 15, the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos will display a sort..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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