The Making of an Endorsement

"...legislation by referendum, and I don't see why, if these payments are optional anyway, that people can't just apply..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

(Further) Beside the Point

Council members – some for their very last time – attempt to dot all their i's and cross all their t's before summer break

"...The Wednesday, June 18, City Council meeting had it all..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Disneyland has its civic virtues

"...what you're thinking: Coming off a two-week absence, doesn't the voice of "BTP" owe his dozens of readers an..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Customs of Christmas

Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood and food writers Pableaux Johnson, Mick Vann, Wes Marshall, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry, and Barbara Chisholm share their Christmas memories.

"...Waffles, the Cookies, Then Santa Claus Though my mother never prepared..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...The Unity Show w/ Heartless Bastards, Deezie Brown Haute Spot,..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Brisket Thief Strikes la Barbecue, Easy Tiger Works Some Pretzel Logic, Garbo’s Claws a Sunday Service, the Carillon Chimes Back In, and the Quesoff Is on Its Cheesy Way Again

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Adrian Lipscombe at Canje, Grounds & Hounds for Austin Pets Alive!, Provision Dining House Returns, Snoozing for Pride, and Here Comes the Bourbon Brawl

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

June 8, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Internet’s Most Sensational Hot Sauce Brand Stakes a Claim in ATX

Truff enough for the city

"...It's a relief, almost, that the Truff brand of truffle-infused condiments tastes so good...."

Feb. 4, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crab Rangoon Pizza, Justine's Justin Returns, Lutie's at the Commodore Perry Estate, Rosen's Goes Brick-and-Mortar, and More

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

"...some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene in the first week of April, as wrangled from numerous PR..."

April 7, 2021 Food Post

Shop Local During the Holiday and Fill Your Belly With Delicious Carbs

Treats to soothe your soul

"...The holidays will certainly look a little different this year,..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Other Four Candidates for Senate District 14

More and merry candidates join the fun

"...Special elections in Texas – typically called by the governor to fill the unexpired terms of office vacated..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Soccer in Austin: The Road to Realness

What'll happen at McKalla Place? Good question.

"...Thanks to City Council's approval of a resolution directing the city manager to complete a "community engagement process" and..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: After the Flood, Part II

Cleaning up is hard to do

"...to be a major issue in this part of the country for a long while. There are a lot..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: The Mayor’s Tightrope

Tip-toeing our way toward a consensus on housing supply

"...Last week's City Council meeting featured a briefing on the city's Strategic Housing Plan, currently in draft form and..."

March 31, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Driving the “Austin Bargain”

Mayor Adler's dream of a compromise on housing supply

"...in [his] power to ... protect immigrants and refugees." The Credo folks are obviously petitioning a lot of mayors,..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...This November may mean the end of the line for five district leaders who..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Public Notice: Waitin' for the Money

Budget, bond drama overshadows all else

"...It's all budget all the time in city government right now, as City Council..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Long Trip up the 'Dark Mountain'

Writer/director Tara Anaïse brings her wilderness horror to Austin

"...If there are two terrible fears to combine, it's claustrophobia and..."

July 29, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The End of the Dewhurst Era

Will the Senate strip the powers of the next lite guv?

"...With the primary defeat of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, a 12..."

June 5, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...The new 10-district City Council will feature at least nine..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Over the last several weeks, we've been compiling a catalog of..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

House to Bridge the Road Funding Gap

Lower chamber meeting at 2pm today for third special session

"...Day seven of the third special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, and..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Hole in the Wall, A Snake in the Hand

New season of 'Justified' opens with an old mystery and a new snake

"...The date on the screen is 1983 and a man..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File Is On the Range This Week

There's a red hot serving of local restaurant news right here.

"...know of three important ones that have happened within the last week. We've got the scoop on lots of..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Two Hotels for the Price of ... Two?

Convention center hotels seek city waivers

"...It's no secret that Austin could use another convention hotel to meet growing demand to host bigger..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: The Mystery of the Mayor's Desk

Wherein many questions are asked ... and zilch are answered

"...New Year's Eve, inside a dim, musty storeroom in the bowels of City Hall. The Austin City Council is..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Making a bonfire out of a campfire

"...Of all the indignities newly resigned Director of Com­mun­ications Acuña suffered in..."

June 27, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Exciting things to see and do at this week's council meeting

"...liquids, gels, and aerosols into terror-proof 3-ounce vessels. In other words, I'm ready for vacation...."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

As Kim makes her exit, Austin heeds the heavens' wrath

"...It was clear when they took the dais last Thursday that City Council had..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Best of Food in 2007

Top 10 Sandwiches of 2007

"...which include design-your-own deli combos and grilled specialty sandwiches. The No. 1 draw for me is the luscious, garlicky,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by MM Pack

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