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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of hours. Officials at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said demand for air conditioning hit the grid during..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

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"...to vote the full ballot and then the following month being ineligible to vote a run-off ballot in a..."

June 17, 2005 Column

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"...one of the most diversified and cultured cities in Texas, I see little to no interest in the black..."

March 4, 2005 Column

Every Woman Everywhere

UT, ALLGO, and Resistencia honor the life and work of the late Gloria Anzaldúa

"..."Speaking in Tongues: A Letter to 3rd World Women Writers" published in This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

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"...Nichols' column quoting Peggy Venable on behalf of the Texas Citizens Action Network ["We Got Reds in Our Webs!"..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column

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"...people living in those five counties. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, high levels of ozone can..."

June 20, 2003 Column

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"...I have had for my life is my West Texas upbringing. Ultimately, it has been the bedrock of any..."

April 4, 2003 Column

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...it to be more than that. The University of Texas turned out to be a great success, but other..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ace in the Hole

Who is Clay Blaker and why are all these famous people recording his songs?

"...When it comes to Texas songwriters and performers, Clay Blaker is easily one of..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...below the fold, in a much smaller type, befuddled Texas legislators intensified their grumbling about not having enough money..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Personal Effects

"...transition from subservient childhood to autonomous adult life. The writers of these memoirs document a catalog of malevolent forces..."

April 16, 1999 Books Feature by Stacy Bush

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"...10 years of experience each, in South and Central Texas broadcast news...."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

Lyle Lovett

"...austere black-and-white photos of himself with many of the songwriters whose work he interprets on the album, Lovett is..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

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"...The Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference and Austin Film Festival begins tonight (Thursday) and..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Column by Louis Black

An Easy Read

NPrint Brings Books to TV

"...This month, NPrint will begin appearing on about 100 TV stations..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Screens Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...a Niman Ranch charcuterie table.   – Kimberley Jones TexAss: A Queer Comedy Show..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...the Chronicle has left its mark on the many writers who've filled its pages over the years. – K.J...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...of burlesque and spoken word featuring the Queen of Texas Burlesque, Chola Magnolia; a program of short works by..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Who Is Cast in the Story of Austin Food?

Eight underrepresented views from the local food scene

"...in his field. For his book The Tacos of Texas (released with writing partner Jarod Neece last year), the..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Big Picture

Taking stock of Austin music's female legacy

"...Rosie & the Ramblers faces similar problems here in Texas...."

Nov. 28, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows

Austin Music Awards Director Margaret Moser goes out with a bang

"...Ray Vaughan took home top honors for his debut Texas Flood; Butch Hancock beat out Townes Van Zandt for..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...recognizing excellence. One minute, you and a half-dozen arts writers are handing out honors to local theatre artists in..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 6-13

"...PROJECT SPRING WORK PARTY Help fulfill book requests from Texas inmates. Fri.-Sun., May 7-9. Inside Books Project, 827 W...."

May 7, 2010 News Column

Plays With Expectations

Jake Silverstein mixes fact and fiction, funny and bleak, to dramatize one journalist's coming-of-age

"...was studying fiction and poetry at the University of Texas' Michener Center for Writers (where we were classmates). He's..."

April 16, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Austin, Texas – February 4, 2010 – The South by Southwest..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Little children and Little Children; plus, the Texas Bigfoot

"...premiere first-run film Confessions of a Superhero or the Texas Book Festival showing of Little Children, based on Tom..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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"...the extraordinary visual-arts offerings right here in Austin. Both writers presented interesting, insightful views free of bias. It is..."

June 27, 2003 Column

Mental Health Care Meltdown: Is There Room for Hope?

Austin police and mental health advocates make recommendations for patching Travis County's tattered safety net.

"...Last month, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee's task force on mental..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...by the surrealistic haze has made May the strangest month. Literally, this is no poetic metaphor being spun. As..."

May 29, 1998 Column by Louis Black

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Mixed Notes

"...Austin Writers' League director Jim Bob McMillan has been in that..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

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