The B-Boys of Beaumont

First place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...The business ward had lots of tall buildings but they..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Linden Dalecki

The Bird Boys Brings Crime to 1970s Beaumont

Lisa Sandlin's characters try to solve the mysteries of themselves

"...to your skin on a humid August afternoon in Beaumont. If that reference sounds awfully specific, it's because the..."

July 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Nine Lives of Ol' Possum

An overview of country legend George Jones' life and career.

"...Near the door of Ray Hennig's Heart of Texas Music on..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky Erickson's electric autoharp genius. "The outlaw thing was pretty big. Austin became a music..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Winners

The winners of the 12th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...First Place: Linden Dalecki, "The B-Boys of Beaumont" Linden Dalecki recently expanded his short..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature

'Kid B'

Linden Dalecki's new novel: an excerpt

"...In February of 2004, four of the best fiction writers in the..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Judges

"...Ann Cvetkovich is professor of English and women's and gender studies at the..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Books Feature

UIL Boys Basketball Tourney Runs Thursday Through Saturday at the Erwin Center

"...2007 UIL girl's basketball state champions. This weekend it's the boys' turn, as their state tournament gets underway at..."

March 7, 2007 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Finding God in the Gumbo

Once in the Ninth Ward and now in the Hill Country, the Smoking for Jesus Ministry serves up Real New Orleans Style fare with a side of spiritual nourishment

"...you Hurricane Katrina, decimating your entire community and way of life? The answer for one New Orleans East church..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...The good news is that for at least three days..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Power of Three

With ZZ Top mowing down the Backyard this weekend, the power of three – trios – comes into play

"..."The trio is," declares Billy F. Gibbons, "a nat'chul fave,..."

April 13, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Whole Bow

Alvin Crow fiddled it his way

"...or baseball, find Alvin Crow. If you're looking for the best fiddle player in Austin, Alvin Crow's your man...."

Nov. 12, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Mixed signals: KUT takes over the Cactus Cafe, Pachanga owns Fiesta Gardens

"...During his workshop at the Niños Rock Pachanga stage on Saturday, David Garza outlined..."

May 28, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

12th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The winners and the judges

"...Even when you consider that about a quarter of the 500 submissions The Austin Chronicle received for its..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...beefs up its 2016 Music lineup this morning with the third and largest artist announcement yet. Highlights include 83-year-old..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Untrained Wonders

UT's Exhibition of Self-Taught Artists Features Miracles

"...The Quilting Bee by Fannie Lou Spelce On the night..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Football Behind Bars

Field of Dreams Offers Young Offenders Second Chance

"...players during a time out. photograph by Robert Bryce There were no cheerleaders, pep squads, marching bands, or letter..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 6, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

His Name Was Gary Poulter

Meet the homeless man who became a movie star

"...He was a smart kid from California who dreamed of joining the circus. He was a Navy man and..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I'm not going to be a whore..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Mighty Fine

Dixiecrat Jesse Dayton ain't banging his head against a wall

"...it, most people have a stock word or phrase they use to punctuate conversational pauses. Know what I mean?..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

More Charter School Stats

"...There are 230 charter schools listed in the state accountability..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

Day Trips

The Babe Zaharias Museum is a tribute to one of the greatest female athletes of all time, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias

"...career that spanned 23 years, she amassed a collection of medals and trophies that spills out of a small..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Tales

For those of you who are still pondering the eternal question that seems to arise wherever beer and English majors appear together in the Lone Star State, the answer is: Texas does indeed have a separate and distinctive literature, Tom Doyal writes. If you have been arguing the other side of this proposition, the writers and publishers of Texas have issued you a sharp rebuke in their new spring releases.

"...If White Kids Die: Memories of a Civil Rights Movement Volunteerby Dick J. Reavis..."

May 25, 2001 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just calm down. So what if..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

TCB

Super Bowl weekend? Try Snooper Bowl weekend, Austin style.

"...The scene was just as abysmal at the Coors Light..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Friday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...changeIAN HUNTER/ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO6pm, Auditorium Shores Were it not for the fact that Alejandro Escovedo looks good and sounds like..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Saturday SleepersAll showcase times subject to change. Please check official SXSW schedule...."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

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