Unlocking the Joys of Austin’s Puzzle Rooms

Escape rooms bring the solitary diversions to life

"...solve a series of puzzles that lead you to the key that allows you to escape...."

July 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Marc Majcher

The Eagles Come Home to Roost

Three-hour documentary spawns an epic live tie-in

"...Platinum ego encases History of the Eagles, a three-hour rock doc (on Netflix and mailed..."

May 20, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Email From the Mayor

Adler solicits public support for expanding official staff

"...today's proposal to “add additional staffing and resources for the Mayor and Council offices.” The proposal had a rocky..."

Feb. 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...to a close. As run-off results come in for the mayoral and Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...It took until 2:20 in the morning for the Texas Senate to determine whether 12:02am..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

'The NFL Beat': ACL Edition

Art mirrors life mirrors NFL

"...Regular marchers to "The Beat" know that one-half of my double-life is compromised..."

Oct. 13, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...The doorbell rang just before 7pm on April 18...."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Saturdays With the Superintendent

AISD Task Force gets called in after school

"...There was an unexpected gathering of the AISD Facilities Master..."

Jan. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...Back in the early Eighties, Dave and Joann Gunlock bought themselves a..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Turkish War on Terror

The Turkish decision to go after terrorists in Iraq could get as bloody as the American decision to do the same thing in 2003.

"...There was probably a collective gulp in the State Department..."

Oct. 18, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Oaxaca, Mexico -- Those of us who report from the front lines of the social justice movement in Latin..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Meet the Fockers

You can Fockerize Meet the Parents all you want, but this new movie is a lame sequel to the comic hit of 2000.

"...Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, Spencer Pickren and Bradley..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Twenty Years of Battle in the Barrio

The two main Eastside neighborhood camps -- and other figures on the margins -- each try to take the reins of redevelopment.

"...a few blocks south of Plaza Saltillo -- it's the one whose fence is covered with political campaign signs..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Wild Bunch

"...O'Brien, Warren Oates, Jaime Sanchez, Ben Johnson, Emilio Fernandez, Strother Martin and L.Q. Jones. “Let's Go.” “Why Not? Then,..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Louis Black

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...Alongside the Austin Music Awards’ annual Hall of Fame inductions, much-loved..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Verde Report: “The Show Goes On” as Austin FC Continues Magical Run to West Final

The Verde and Black are two wins away from the MLS Cup

"...now. Austin FC is two wins away from lifting the MLS Cup. A thought that would've been downright laughable..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election

The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race

"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is not only a..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...The Texas State Board of Education, a perennial hotbed of..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Summit on Race in America: Motown at 60

Detroit pop icons continue in the name of love

"...On the five-year anniversary of the Obamas’ visit to the LBJ..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Progress and Justice With the San Antonio Four

Women hope to help the rest of the wrongfully convicted

"...Nearly four months after the exoneration of a sexual assault conviction that sent the..."

March 15, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Pleasure of the Paynes 2016

Annual theatre awards think Terminus is the living end

"...at a ceremony where awards are being handed out, there's one show that just seems to have generated some..."

Oct. 27, 2016 Arts Post

'Before Midnight' Takes a Bow at the Paramount

Richard Linklater on the future of his beloved trilogy

"...Before Midnight would begin before midnight, but as expected, the third installment of Jesse and Celine’s saga was well..."

March 10, 2013 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

'The NFL Beat': Lomas Brown's Fraternity

Admits to sabotaging Scott Mitchell's career

"...No bond unites NFL players. This is not the "fraternity" that it's often referred to as...."

Dec. 22, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Choose Your Monitor: The Four Finalists

Candidates to be Austin's next police monitor speak out

"...The four finalists to become Austin's next police monitor appeared..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: The Results Are In ...

The Envision Central Texas planning survey confirms a popular vision that the power brokers just don't want to see.

"...At the press conference Monday to announce the findings of Envision..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Into the "Not Done"

The Dances of Jean Fogel Zee

"...Fogel Zee wants to show you glimpses of God. The Austin artist wants each member of her audience to..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Arts Feature

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...Southwest is getting ready to expand your view of the cosmos with the announcement of a truly cosmic key..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Local Lawyers and Activists Come to the Aid of Protesters

A look at life after the arrests

"...have a podium, so I guess that makes me the press secretary," said George Lobb, one of the 30..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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