Handicapping the Holidays

We narrow the field for the gamer on your gift list

"...RocksmithPS3 & Xbox 360 Ubi Soft $80 The Ace:..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

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

Finding Sasquatch in Summoning the Spirit

How a Texas bigfoot migrated to Oregon for new cryptid horror

"...Is there a word for fans of bigfoot movies? There are..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...that this is a perfectly sized South by Southwest. The streets are strollable, long lines are scarce – though..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Days of Being Wild: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Reflects on Source Tags & Codes

Twenty years after its release, the band and producer look back ... while always looking forward

"...Maybe there's a reason why ecstasy is the young person's synthetic..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

“Marianne Levy: Grimm Re-Articulated” at the Dougherty Arts Center

This exhibition of ceramic sculptures recasts fairy tales with animals who are more human than the people in the originals

"...long black cape; high curled collar; bloodred jewel at the throat – who rocks that eerie ensemble but Her..."

July 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Uncovering the Mysteries of Austin’s Speakeasies and Secret Bars

A guide to some of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) bars around town

"...us, when alcohol is clandestine, people want it more. The fun is in the secrecy, so the most exclusive..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Half-Century Psych of Shiva's Headband

13th Floor Elevators weren't the only local psych act exploring Austin's outer limits – and still doing so

"...There have been bands skirting around the edges of city..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, Song to Song

As heard in the movies

"...For our Summer Fun issue, we’ve created themed playlists to go with each story. Find more playlists..."

May 19, 2017 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: Drawn to the Screen

Some animated selections from beyond the House of Mouse

"...There comes a point in every film fan's life when,..."

Dec. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Tortilla Strip

A trio of taco joints spice up midtown

"...tacos. Ann Richards ate tacos; Molly Ivins did too. They inspired one of Willie Nelson’s most poignant love songs...."

Oct. 24, 2013 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Ministering to the Dead

A death row chaplain has a change of heart in At the Death House Door

"...If there is such a thing as a typical convenience-store killing,..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

10 Pounds of Blue Horseshoes in an 8-Pound Game, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Loving 'the Best of You'

"...I witnessed Super Bowl XLI – although one of the doctors is a New England Patriots fan, the hated..."

Feb. 11, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Paying the Cost To Be the Boss

Q&A with the "King of the Blues"

"...You try interviewing the "King of the Blues." Robert Johnson may embody the..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Walking the Straight Edge

Texas Documentary Tour brings Jem Cohen's documentary on Fugazi, Instrument, to the Alamo Drafthouse.

"...In the early-to-mid-Eighties, Washington, D.C., played a role on the global..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Common Law

Can a 14-year old work a summer job in texas?

"...you are allowed to work in Texas – but there are some rules about the types of jobs you..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Luke Ellis

Nighttime Heats Up With the Return of Austin After Hours

Taylor Ellison kicks off season two with an impressive lineup of guests

"...There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of innovative and..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Events Post by Sarah K. Wolf

The Common Law

Can I see my employment personnel file?

"...Generally no. In Texas, a personnel file is considered the property of the employer, not the employee. As a..."

May 11, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half

A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?

"...time to ask your employer for a raise. For the first time in more than a decade, it may..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

127 Hours

An unrelenting tour de force thanks to Simon Beaufoy's clever script, Danny Boyle's inspired direction, and James Franco's amazing performance, 127 Hours is primarily an unforgettable examination of the human spirit under extreme duress.

"...Williams, Kate Burton and John Lawrence. Danny Boyle's 127 Hours is the calm, cool, and tear-your-hair-out exciting mirror image..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Little Hours

Foul-mouthed nuns can't save this comedy

"...cinematic laughs, and that holds true in Jeff Baena’s The Little Hours, which is loosely based on a story..."

July 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

Michael Bay lends his firepower to this war that's not really a war

"...Adapted from Mitchell Zuckoff’s nonfiction book, 13 Hours is less about the catastrophic events of American foreign..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Hours

The French filmmaker Olivier Assayas (Irma Vep, Demonlover) has upped his game with this new work of uncommonly lyrical humanism.

"...we look at our lives, we tend to regard the things we accumulate as representative of lives well- or..."

June 12, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Adjusting to the Mise-en-Scène

Nine nonfilmmakers – artists out of place – make one in 48 hours

"...The 48 Hour Film Project came storming through Austin for..."

July 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Sleeping With the Television On

Teething Problems at the Austin Music Network

"...will star George Kennedy, and if you flip on the Austin Music Network, you'll see footage from the Austin..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

New Podcast Listens to Austin 24 Hours at a Time

KUT stays in one place to get a better sense of the town we live in

"...like Austin, a person can easily get lost in the hustle and bustle. Your daily commute, a trip to..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Hasina Shah

Austin Flight Attendants Picket to Be Paid for Work Hours on the Ground

Amid longer delays, they are asking for better conditions as well

"...morning, dozens of unionized flight attendants showed up on their days off to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s pickup area..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Former Sidewinder Space Now Open as After-Hours Club the Cut

Victory Grill owner and partners hope to fix long-idle outdoor stage

"...A familiar spot in the Red River Cultural District is now home to a..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Who Does 46 Hours of Comedy Improv Nonstop?

Eight stalwarts of the scene flirt with exhaustion and insanity

"...The Hideout Theatre & Coffeeshop has been running this annual..."

June 17, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Standing Around on "The Corner"

My Big Role as a subUrbia Stand-in

"...Behind the saw- horses and police tape, onlookers fidget. A child..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature

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