Christy Hays' Watershed Moment

One foot in Austin, one in Montana, the singer-songwriter jumps in with both on breakout River Swimmer

"...way to summer. In Butte, moisture still hangs in the air, pulling the grit of the mining town to..."

July 20, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Becoming an Enlightened Carnivore

Outrider helps facilitate responsible hunting experiences

"..."See this? This is all because of pigs," says Catherine Manterola, shaking her head from behind the wheel. "They're..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...Barring any unforeseen circumstances, construction on the 10-acre Plaza Saltillo redevelopment will begin Wed., June 28,..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Robert Kurtzman Invades Garth Manor

FX legend talks Evil Dead 2

"...was practical effects masters like Robert Kurtzman that defined the genre as much as the actors and directors, and..."

July 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...The scene of the crime was the small two-bedroom house..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Full-Court Press

Meet the slam-dunk speakers of SXSports

"...Other panels may boast more prominent speakers – Bill Simmons,..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...Co-founder and director of the SOS Coa­lition; elected to City Council in 1993, served..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...During an interview before a live audience in the KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wednesday Sleepers

The 'Chronicle' says see these SXSW acts directly afterwards

"...The Soul of John Black..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Caroling casualties: The 12 nays of Christmas

"...There's debate in the academic world as to the meaning..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "As we start down the stretch, Bell is..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Keeping Cesar Alive

Actor Ed Begley Jr. explains how he was inspired to write a musical honoring his friend Cesar Chavez

"...Victor Ehrlich on St. Elsewhere, or any of his other 200-plus performances – then you might find the tall..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Small Victories

The Travis Co. Lege delegation closed shop with a few achievements

"...When Democrats ruled the House, Austin Reps. Elliott Naishtat and Glen Maxey –..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Hearing Voices

An institution unto itself, the DVD commentary track can provide insider dish, impressions of mommy, and the startling depths of one movie star's know-how (or lack thereof).

"...A requisite on most new releases, the DVD commentary track is becoming an institution unto itself...."

Jan. 17, 2003 Screens Feature

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...respect for everyone who's here," Daryl Slusher announced at the start of the City Council's June 27 public hearing,..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who Owns Sixth Street

Is Austin's Sixth Street Entertainment District undergoing an identity crisis? -- and who are the designated shrinks?

"...midnight on any given weekend, Sixth Street swarms with the seemingly random activity of an anthill. Bouncers barking on..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Policing the media, mediating the police.

"...The Police & the Middle Class..."

April 6, 2001 Column

Lobbying for Little People

A Profile of Austin's Center for Public Policy Priorities

"...Sure, most of them dress alike. Dark suits and ties are part of..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...when Jay Leno used to be funny? Back during the early Eighties? David Letterman had recently found a home..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...is Preston Hubbard. From 1984-94, I played bass for the platinum-selling, multi-Grammy award-nominated Fabulous Thunderbirds. Besides recording five albums..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"...It may be winter everywhere on Earth below the equator, but that technicality hasn't stopped the Olympic Committee..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO AUSTIN: A faith-filled congregation of some..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Manchester Perps

Interview with Chemical Brother Ed Simons.

"..."We have a party on the line."..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Transformation Is Its Power

The Spiritual Connection

"...It was Ruth St. Denis, the mother of modern dance in America and also one..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Dancing About Architecture

A Fright on the Townes

"...right. That fact was established when I came into the office Monday to find a package from a Mr...."

June 18, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...are a supporter of 14-year-old Lacresha Murray, you know the answer all too well. Murray remains in Giddings, sentenced..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Nonprofit Needs

"...Thank you for taking the effort to conduct an exhaustive review of CEACO in..."

March 19, 1999 Column

Digital Anvil Chorus

Wing Commandeer Takes Flight to the Big Screen

"...photograph by Bruce Dye Let's face it, the track record for video/computer games adapted to the screen..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

An SOS from AMN (or:) AMN: RFP or RIP? (or:) The MAN comes after the AMN

"..."If the musical equivalent of S.O.S. [Save Our Springs] doesn't happen,..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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