SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has announced..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Author Tim O'Brien Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

'The Things They Carried' author on life, fiction, and truth

"...The Austin Chronicle caught up recently with Tim O’Brien, an..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Books Post by R.U. Steinberg

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...Charlie Baird: Well, I'll tell you, honestly – and the reason I'm hesitant is..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Catastrophe and the Cure

Behind the scenes of Explosions in the Sky's most challenging and personal album

"...Each member of Explosions in the Sky is branded with the same emblem: the black..."

July 1, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Explosions in the Sky

"...Explosions in the SkyTake Care, Take Care, Take Care (Temporary Residence)..."

April 29, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

The Long Vindication

After 35 years and a lengthy sentence for robbery, Ronnie Barrs remains determined to prove his innocence

"...Barrs has insisted that he was not involved in the 1973 robbery of an Austin Minimax grocery store, a..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"..."Any time the citizens of Austin feel left out, it only causes..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...There is no doubt that the crime for which 33-year-old..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...The current commissioner's [Karen Sonleitner] letter to the editor on..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column

Explosions in the Sky

Record review

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Nov. 11, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

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Our readers talk back.

"...News Editor Michael King responded to my letter in the May 6 Chronicle ["Postmarks"] clarifying that the site of..."

May 13, 2005 Column

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"...The U.S. taxes more corporate income at higher rates than..."

June 18, 2004 Column

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...When Karen Johle arrived home from work on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 18, her youngest son, 13-year-old..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Born on the Fourth of July

Explosions in the Sky are blowing up. (Sorry, we resisted the pun as long as we could.)

"...A surge of lightning flickers as thunder cracks above the rumble of molten lava...."

Oct. 24, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

The Classical Perspective

"...Seeking a fresh perspective on Explosions in the Sky's instrumental rock, the Chronicle queried the single most..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Explosions in the Sky

"...Explosions in the SkyThe Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place (Temporary..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

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Our readers talk back.

"...Hi, I am Joe Sullivan, the proprietor of House Park Bar-B-Q. I just listened to..."

May 23, 2003 Column

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"...A Child Shall Lead Us..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

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"...The truth is, representatives of WW/D1 went out of their..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Column

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Texas Platters

"...Explosions in the SkyThose Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Music Review by Michael Chamy

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

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Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta and the "TV Eye" column. I can't imagine why Dr. Austen..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Behind the Desk

"...Catherine Berry, Geography..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Music Column

The New Rites of Spring

The Last Word in Instrumental Rock

"...It's an overly romanticized notion, the idea of every generation having some sort of defining..."

April 27, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Spotlight: Explosions in the Sky

Austin's Explosions in the Sky rise above most instrumental music.

"...The bassist swayed back and forth, coiled dangerously like a..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

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Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...The Rainey Plan..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Over the 8 Ball

Anna Hanks consults one of the world's most enduring toy fortune tellers just in time for Halloween.

"...Imagine how children across America will feel when they discover that one of their most enduring and popular..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Features Feature by Anna Hanks

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ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

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June 20, 1997 Column