The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...Even though Jason Reitman’s new film The Front Runner revisits politician Gary Hart’s failed campaign to..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Handicapping The Front Runner

Jason Reitman on the scandal that changed politics

"...When does the private life of a politician become a matter of..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gary Hart Biopic The Front Runner to Close Austin Film Festival

New films by Yorgos Lanthimos, Asghar Farhadi added to fest

"...nominees and winners at this year's Austin Film Festival. The festival dedicated to the work of the screenwriter just..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Front-Runner Emerges for CAMPO Seat

Capital Metro board mounts search to fill vacancy

"...so much bubbling at Capital Metro, eyes are on the selection of a new Cap Metro board member to..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Romney Offensive

Perry gets mean as his campaign loses steam

"...There is a certain desperation in some quarters about wanting..."

Oct. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...Mayor Will Wynn reports that immediately after the holidays, national personnel search firm Arcus will bring the..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Squaring the Triangle

The Three Austins Collide at a Central-City Crossroads

"...-- symbolizes a lot of things, but one of them is "change." And whatever else the three-cornered empty space..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Putting the Austin in Austin Film Festival

What ATX and Lone Star titles are screening at next week's fest?

"...Austin Film Festival is just around the corner. But in between major international screenings like Natalie..."

Oct. 17, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...It will be a slow March 2 for the Travis County Democratic Legislative delegation, but with filing for..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fear the Walking Dead Casts Its Shadow Over Austin

The AMC spin-off smash brings the dead to Texas

"...Like any good postapocalyptic drama, The Walking Dead zombie franchise has always had a little..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The ABBA Beat Goes On

Kerry rolls on, Clark drops out, and Bush gibbers like an idiot

"...And then there were five. Wesley Clark dropped out of the..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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 Fearless James Hong

Star of 'Big Trouble in Little China' revives the raunch

"...sit down, but when you're James Hong, you've earned the right...."

Jan. 24, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Democrats, Scrambled

Climb on the roller coaster, the ride has just begun

"...Whatever else happens this week, the Democratic primary campaign is far from over...."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Scandalous: The True Story of the National Enquirer

The shocking history of America's sleaziest tabloid

"...This rollicking documentary about the rise and fall of America’s premier supermarket tabloid The..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lege Lines: The 84th Session Begins

News from the first weeks of the 84th legislative session

"...Get ready for another war over the Public Integrity Unit:..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...could point to her aggressive reorganization and rebuilding of the D.A.'s Office, to her dramatic reduction in prosecutions of..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Latest News From Austin Election Campaigns

District 5 and 8 candidate forums, Beto gets around, and so do local endorsements

"...The candidate forums sponsored by the city and League of..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Texans Season Preview Part 2: The D

Phillips will turn struggling defense around

"...In my last installment, I talked about the Texans prolific offense and how Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson,..."

Sept. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Musicians on the Menu

In concert or in the kitchen, these locals have the chops

"...Austin has the well-deserved reputation as a city that fosters creative expression..."

May 12, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...For those who prefer their period pieces down and dirty, look no further than..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

Gentrification and Affordability Shapes the District 1 and 3 Races

Never-ending Eastside stories

"...Velásquez is the front-runner in the six-person D3 race, with the endorsement..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD: Refilling the School Board

Candidates jockey to fill Saldaña's seat

"...The Austin Independent School Dis­trict's board of trustees is moving..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Van de Putte Sets the Date

SA senator to announce 2014 election plans next week

"...The eyes of the Texas Democratic Party will on the..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: MVP or Not, Sebastián Driussi Is Something Better for Austin FC

Wolff: “When it’s crunch time, the guy delivers”

"...him (lowercase), pronoun. Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin at Large: The Bold Eye of the Beholder

Watson releases his first housing proposals, puts his “get it done” brand to the test

"...When Kirk Watson was mayor in the late 1990s, he acquired a reputation as a dude..."

July 22, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AOC Brings the Texas Heat

Progressive star stumps for Casar, Cisneros campaigns

"...The brightest young star in deep-blue heaven descended unto the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...is in full campaign mode. "Yesterday was crazy, today there's a lot of things to do. Meet my canvassers,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...now into its fourth year, meaning it's graduated from the toddler stage and into early childhood. Already we're seeing..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...The quadrennial challenge for state Democrats is finding the perfect..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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