Media Watch

Despite naitonwide tune-out trend, Austin viewers keep watching local TV news

"...As the local TV news operations ramp up for the key..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass

Media Watch

KXAN promises a new approach to 'Austin News' – but will it go beyond just a new set?

"...with as much hoopla as local TV can muster. The set is the linchpin of a far-reaching rebranding campaign..."

July 13, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass

Day Trips

The Brown Ranch and Hummer House south of Christoval is the summer home of the largest concentration of black-chinned hummingbirds

"...The first thing you hear when you step out of..."

April 13, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hamlet

Vortex Repertory Company's new production of Shakespeare's Hamlet has a strong contemporary feel, but ultimately it diminishes some of the power of the tragedy

"...The Vortex, through March 31..."

March 23, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Belles on Her Toes

Trying to shake Gene Tierney

"...tent (Frank's black eye), so movie night crams into "the Swamp." Onscreen, the Spider-Woman clutches her prey...."

Oct. 6, 2006 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Media Watch: Libel Suits Ain't Pretty

Suit against KVUE alleges story defamed local modeling and acting school owner

"...Vic Feazell denies he feels any special pleasure in the lawsuit he has brought against Belo Corp.-owned KVUE-TV, charging..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Day Trips

The Lone Star Coffee Bar in Johnson City is a caffeine oasis among the peach stands

"...The Lone Star Coffee Bar sits on the southern edge..."

June 17, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Page Two

Prelude to a column on cinematographer Haskell Wexler – by way of defending the ideological, political, and philosophical passions of John Sayles and Maggie Renzi against the intellectual bankruptcy of most current film criticism

"...The room was startlingly white – white poles, white ceiling,..."

June 3, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Is Walgreens Too Big and Unfunky for South Austin?

Neighbors challenge the drugstore chain's plans for a store at Lamar and Bluebonnet Lane.

"...Council vote July 17 that could land one of the nation's largest drugstore chains in a neighborhood of eclectic..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

"...The Havana Riverwalk Inn has been selected by readers of..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Storm's Drive-In in Lampasas looks about the same as it did in 1958 when Elvis Presley..."

July 19, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...FredericksburgThe Bierschwale Estate Bed & Breakfast (28)..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Day Trips

Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke

"...At Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke, the golden-brown chicken is piled high on the serving platter..."

July 20, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

After a Fashion

Our Style Avatar's career in fashion design dons funeral black.

"...REST IN PEACE The fabric and sample sale at IDoL Gallery happened recently..."

March 9, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Day Trips

"...be in every glove compartment that travels outside of the city limits. Better still, they should hand this book..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Johnny Belinda, Magnificent Obsession, All That Heaven Allows

"...Music, I Video, Vulcan Video, and Waterloo Video for their help in providing videos, laser discs, and DVDs.)JOHNNY BELINDAD:..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Glossing the heights and depths of fashion, as reflected by last Saturday's big show at the Austin Music Hall.

"...THE DECLINE & FALL The critic's pronouncements of success or..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Day Trips

"...The courthouse in Waxahachie is the grandest of Texas county..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Exhibitionism

"...THE TAFFETAS: POPTO-BISMOL Zachary Scott Theatre Center, through January 1..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Arts Review

Let It Sno, Let It Sno

Cool and Colorful 'Cones

"...photograph by John Anderson Call them New Orleans snowballs, Mexican raspas, or the more literal..."

May 23, 1997 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Day Trips

"...The Guenther House provides the perfect excuse for a field..."

July 12, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Creeping Tarantinism

"...Look at me. I'm the guy who's going to tell you the way it..."

Nov. 3, 1995 Screens Feature

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

On Leaving Dove Springs

A meditation on neighborhood, fear, family, and change

"...visit to my parents' house in Dove Springs, my mother showed me the hiding spot: the place where I..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Never Coming to a Theatre Near You

Stephen Romano's continuing adventures in fake movies

"...Film trailers at their best are the seductive and primal essence of the..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...assessment: "We can do better than this." Cruising along the street (there's no way to walk it), you see..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Then and Nau

Of Kash-Karry, Casiraghi's, and Jeffrey's: Clarksville's culinary history

"...Street inspired me to take a Sunday drive through the historic Old West Austin and Clarksville neighborhoods recently. I..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...To Austinites dismayed at the failure of White Lodging Corp. (and its development client,..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...First, thanks for the editorial addendum to my last letter to the Chronicle..."

May 19, 2006 Column

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...earliest memories are of woefully dubbed English emanating from the mismoving mouths of Japanese people. This is, on the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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