The Client

"...Parker, Anthony Lapaglia and Ossie Davis. “Objection, your honor! The protagonist is being willfully stupid! Again!” All through this..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...The good news is that hospital profits are way up...."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

The Case That Wouldn't Stay Closed

The facts: a tragic house fire, a man executed, a governor under suspicion. Everything else is a mystery.

"...The case of Cameron Todd Willingham, tried and executed for..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW EDU Panels Tackle Stopping the School-to Prison Pipeline

Proposing policy solutions at SXSWedu

"...A commonly held belief is that poverty is the best predictor of whether or not children will drop..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

Inside the Warehouse at Austin Printing Company Canworks

How the local-but-expanding manufacturer is kicking the can up a notch

"...When you step into Canworks printing company, there’s not much to see up front. An office to..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Food Feature by Hasina Shah

Other Worlds is Back With a Return to the Galaxy

Genre fest is back with an in-person horror all-day minifest

"...Other Worlds, the local celebration of all things SF and..."

April 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...It's the third Wednesday morning of the month. Rosewood Apartments resident..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Putting the Squiggle in Metal

Tombs, Kill the Client face their black metal Waterloo

"...you read Wednesday Rewind recently, you would have seen the staff of Waterloo Records scratch their heads over black..."

June 29, 2011 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Banging on the Tomb Door

Tombs and A Storm of Light scour Red 7

"...Considering the number of practitioners it has attracted, there still does..."

June 22, 2011 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: How Much Should You Trust the Label on Weed Products?

Experts at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference discuss the reality of lab reports

"...that it’s not particularly dangerous. I know most of the kids are for legalizing it. But on the other..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

A chat with Meg Bodi, master of esthetics

"...Along with a dozen or so other part-time degenerates, Meg and I tubed the San Marcos..."

Aug. 15, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...Austinites remember the big floods – the expanding, treacherous storms that ransack..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

The Joseph Stack Manifesto

Reprint of pilot's suicide note

"...The pilot who crashed into the building in North Austin..."

Feb. 18, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...tanked in sophisticated company. You head on down to the Warehouse District, and plop yourself at any one of..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

The People's Court

Justice of the Peace Races Not So Peaceful

"...It doesn't take long to figure out which of the three races for Justice of the Peace will be..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Lee Simmons

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...The 911 call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Bounce Back

Charming film pits two love gurus against each other

"...A likable romantic comedy, The Bounce Back may not scream true love, but it’s..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Total Package

The Decoder Ring's Christian Helms provides everything you could want in a design – or a designer

"...Helms comes at you with everything firing. In fact, the energetic designer is a refreshing surprise. Far from the..."

June 13, 2008 Arts Feature by Sergio Burns

The Common Law

Need to talk to a good lawyer about your specific situation? Contact Austin Lawyer Referral Service.

"...The Common Law regularly gets questions from people that need..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...1, following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a string of budget amendments seeking..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas

"...ask friends, family, and co-workers for recommendations of lawyers they have had positive experiences with in the past. But..."

March 20, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

My Lawyer Won't Return My Call

"...a $2,500 retainer. I've called him a lot in the last month, and I can't get through to him,..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...To Lila Rose, the founder and president of the anti-abortion group Live Action,..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Chapman File

Terry Keel defends his client, but sworn testimony seems to contradict him.

"...Who knows? There's been an information vacuum concerning the independent inquiry into..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him

Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

"...The Chronicle will be in the courtroom and provide ongoing..."

Oct. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Common Law

How do I file a grievance against an attorney?

"...I want to file a complaint regarding the ethics (or lack thereof) of an attorney. I don't..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Beside the Point: Represent, Represent

County commissioners consider the right form of indigent defense

"...Friday, May 4, marks the deadline for applications for a Holistic Defense Grant through..."

April 27, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

The Woman in Black

Daniel Radcliffe jumps from Hogwarts to this movie's haunted mansion where he stars as a young widower under siege from a malevolent ghost.

"...he graduated to his first adult film role since the conclusion of the Harry Potter series. Too bad. Magic..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wedding Planner

"...Directed by: Adam Shankman. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Lopez, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Justin Chambers, Judy Greer,..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Projecting the 21st Century

"...around. Originally from California and formerly a member of the Green Berets, Gary was director for several years of..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

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