The Secret History of Tuna

Tuna isn't the only Texas town with which actor-writers Jaston Williams and Joe Sears can be closely identified. Austin has played a significant role in the development of their town, and in return Sears and Williams have changed the face of the capital city.

"...Two men and a town. That pretty much sums up the careers of Joe Sears and Jaston..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Welcome to the Primaries

The Chronicle tells you what this year's state primary candidates are all about: Money, media, and dos Morales-es.

"...Chapter 1 (Statewide Races) If you've been living right, you..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

The New Police Chief Was Respected in Cincinnati. Will Austin Feel the Same?

Lisa Davis gets officially sworn in

"...Lisa Davis is now Austin’s chief of police...."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...During the first two nights of Halloweekend’s Levitation, the Chronicle music..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Is All Forked Up, NADC Burger Smashes Those Idle Hands, Industry Is Off the 86 Board, Marufuku Ramen Noodles Its Way to Mueller, and (How D’ya Like It?) More, More, More

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...days until South by Southwest hits. With today’s initial music lineup – including street poet Maxo Kream, glam punks..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The AggreGAYtor: October 10

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Obamacare aids the gays, Time Warner pulls a big "oops,"..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Page Two: Feels Like the First Time

On onion rings, barbecue, and the never-ending "Best of Austin" debate

"...The first time I visited Austin, we drove down from..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Some Bars Cross the Smoking Line

A few local proprietors have publicly broken rank and thrown their support in favor of the proposed full smoking ban

"...As the May 7 city election approaches, more of Austin's bar..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Two for the Read

Off the Bookshelf

"...Cowboy Angst by Jasen Emmons..."

July 14, 1995 Arts Feature

The Favor, the Watch and the Very Big Fish

"...Directed by: Ben Lewin. Starring: Michel Blanc, Natasha Richardson, Jeff..."

June 12, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mufasa: The Lion King

Live-action Lion King story continues with a sequel and prequel in one

"...Directed by: Barry Jenkins...."

Dec. 20, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Tuesday

Bartees Strange, Coco & Clair Clair, plus a PinkPantheress misfire

"...Day two of South by Southwest Music fired on all cylinders, with long lines reappearing on..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Nayeli Portillo

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...How many local judicial races will Travis County Democrats see on their..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas' 35th..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The cute critters return, but breaking the pack up means no one has as much fun

"...Directed by: Chris Renaud...."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Organ Great James Polk Works Wonders Outside the Limelight

We speak with Austin’s esteemed multi-instrumentalist and former arranger for Ray Charles

"...Cogent and considered recollections of older black men from Texas..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Chairman of the Board

Antone's Blue Monday boss Derek O'Brien keeps the music alive and blue

"...A choice bit of little-known Austin music history: Guitarist Johnny Copeland..."

April 25, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Small Screen, Big News

'Revolution' comes to Austin, plus 'Modern Dads' and more

"...You've seen plenty of big-screen news in Film Flam and Trailer Park of late,..."

May 13, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Big Range Austin Dance Festival

Choreographer Ellen Bartel is stirring up the local dance scene again with a bigger, more sophisticated dance fest

"...Three years after pulling Austin's contemporary-dance scene out of the gutter with the Hot September..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Sipping Between the Lines

Chronicle wine writer Wes Marshall reviews the wine lists at two Austin hotels, the Driskill and the Four Seasons.

"...Driskill Hotel604 Brazos, 474-5911..."

March 17, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Fight Against Unsolicited E-mail

"...selfish, greedy abuse that lessens everyone else's enjoyment of the Internet. -- Gene Crick, President, Texas Internet Service Providers'..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...On the city's letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Walser Keeps the Top Hand

"...Don Walser's heard his share of comments lately about how he should dump his weekly shows..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Music Column

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A farewell party for Jim Eno, Rock the Park with Rosie Flores, and more recommended shows

"...I Want More: A Salute to Jim Eno + Public Hi-Fi Antone’s Nightclub, Monday 5..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The AggreGAYtor: April 9

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas gets gay married in style, LBJ's civil rights legacy includes LGBTQ, and Chick-Fil-A sees the way..."

April 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Big Range Austin

The festival that packs a year of contemporary dance into two weekends

"...Most of the year, Austin's contemporary dancemakers are pretty far-flung, across the..."

June 25, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Epaulets, Hard-Plastic C-Cups, and a Superhero Cop

NCsoft's gaming love-in

"...Walking into Dave & Buster's, I scan the big-screened palace for signs of local video-game developer..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Paying the Piper Online

Stations, labels, and musicians wrestle over new Web royalties

"...In an alliance of unlikely compatriots, the current fight over Internet radio..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Complete Trance Syndicate Discography

"...TR01: Crust, Sacred Heart of Crust (12" EP/CS)..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature

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