Texas Platters

Surfin' Senorita

"...Utter the words "Herb Alpert tribute compilation" too loud in my..."

March 5, 1999 Music Review

Reissues

"...THE MUSIC FROM U.N.C.L.E. (THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AFFAIR)..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Edmund Morris' 'Theodore Rex'

Edmund Morris was spanked by critics in 1999 for introducing a fictional contemporary of Ronald Reagan's in Dutch to help explain the trajectory of that president's life. Now the second volume of Morris' study of Theodore Roosevelt has been published, and it's apparent all over again why he is one of the nation's best biographers.

"...During a national crisis, we like to gather 'round and listen to stories about our noble forefathers...."

Dec. 21, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Day Trips

The historic hotels of San Antonio.

"...The historic hotels of San Antonio offer a combination of..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Local Palette

58th Faculty Exhibition

"...with "old school"; this one, however, resonates more along the lines of "aesthetically brilliant."..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Arts Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The idea for an electronic monitoring device was inspired by..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Get the Facts Straight..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Stompy Jones

"...It was early Sunday evening, dusk, twilight racing the weekend into history. With the sliding glass doors wide..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...breaking her nose. A few minutes later, he hit the same fan while she was being taken out on..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

If I Had My Way

Guitar hero Evan Johns lives!

"...The old man in a hat walked up to Dale..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Another Pro-Heckler Heckle..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Day Trips

"...The historical museum in Belton details many of the contributions..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Worth a Thousand...

Words Play Off Images in Four New AMOA Exhibitions

"...Septima Poinsette Clark, photographed by Brian Lanker Consider the value of words slathered like paint on an artist's..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Day Trips: Taxidermy

Stuffed and mounted animals may have their place in museums, but they're kind of creepy

"...may be a scientific art form, but to me there's something creepy about looking into the glassy eyes of..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 29-Nov. 5

"...to discuss ideas for Austin's new central library with the architectural team that will be designing it. 6-9pm. City..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 14-19

"...DOUGLAS BRINKLEY The author of The Wilder­ness Warrior talks about the last..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Book Reviews

John Taliaferro's biography of a man and a mountain

"...Great White Fathersby John Taliaferro..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Review by Shawn Badgley

Mardi Gras 2015: Gather Your Krewe

Follow the purple-gold-green rainbow to our online Mardi Gras series

"...Hardcore Mardi Gras ballers have already got their itinerary sorted for this year's party. Clock's-a-tickin', but there's..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

City Hall Hustle: Do You Feel Lucky, PHHS?

Council committee takes next step in reorganizing social service funding

"...Public Health and Human Services Committee is kinda like the "Dirty Harry" Callahan of council committees: It gets all..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Plot Against America

'The writing and the ideas here are unimpeachable, and one could hardly question the audacity of the premise,' writes Josh Rosenblatt of Philip Roth's terrifying look at a reimagined America, 'but there is something vital missing'

"...The Plot Against Americaby Philip Roth..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Books Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Letters @ 3AM

The cancellation of The Reagans by CBS was an act of cowardice in the face of noise from the afar-right banshees.

"...but because most were spineless. One cowardly compromise after another, succumbing to the bluster of bullies, quickly created a..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Day Trips

The exhibit of flags in Houston reminds us of what it took to come this far.

"...The Texas flags exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice

Public Notice is noticing a lot of public service types getting into the holiday spirit. Events big and small are happening all over town, as are opportunities to give, give, give.

"...will be playing obscure, pre-'78 Kiss songs (none of the hits, none of the time!) for the throng of..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...That's Hobo With a Shotgun, to be exact – the Rutger Hauer-starring exploitation pic that set cult-movie fans salivating..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Our goal for this process was to create..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Page Two

The House Democrats' walkout was their best option in light of Republicans' vicious and highly partisan day in the sun; ending The Chronicle Hour quiets the right-wing voices in our head.

"...to political events is usually determined by partisan affections. The current situation regarding the walkout by House Democrats is..."

May 16, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers talk back.

"...Child Needs a Mother Figure..."

May 9, 2003 Column

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"...The Chronicle gave its endorsement in the Precinct 2 county..."

March 1, 2002 Column

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...There is a great deal of editorial hand-wringing these days..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

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