Katrina Through the Eyes of an EMT

Philipp Meyer, a fellow at the Michener Center for Writers at UT and an EMT, drove to New Orleans and spent 24 hours working with a local police department as an EMT.

"...Last Sunday, Philipp Meyer, a fellow at the Michener Center for Writers..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Philipp Meyer

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Doyle Bramhall II glanced over his shoulder and gave me a piercing..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The director of <i>The Lobsteri> returns with another salvo

"...Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Poetry of Pain

The Fires

"...by René Steinke William Morrow & Co., $23 hard..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Books Review

The Outskirts of Hope

Jo Ivester launches civil rights-era memoir

"...Local writer Jo Ivester’s story changed dramatically in 1967 when her..."

April 14, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

I See Dead People

The Black Angels conjure Austin's psychedelic renaissance

"...Stephanie Bailey lives with a ghost...."

May 9, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...The morning starts normally for Lucinda. Well, maybe not normal,..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Adventures of Sancho Panza

Guitar Techs

"...by Mindy LaBernz..."

June 23, 1995 Music Feature

The Memories of the Long-Distance Runner

After surviving a holocaust, Gilbert Tuhabonye runs through life to tell his tale

"...As he lay amid the dead bodies of his schoolmates, Gilbert Tuhabonye vowed..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

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..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

The Kingdom of Heaven

Psychedelic pioneer Powell St. John, on the Right Track Now

"...The band's been playing at least an hour, but it..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

The Language of Light

The Children's Photographic Collective at Andrews Elementary

"...There's a slide projector beaming an image onto the white..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature

The Memory of Music

Discovering Moby Grape's Skip Spence via his only solo album Oar, and it's new tribute album, More Oar

"...In order to tell this story, I have to start..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Louis Black

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..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

The Spirit of the City and the Letter of the Law Collide at Sekrit Theater

Beau Reichert struggles with the city over his backyard arts complex

"...A welcome sign at the end of Beau Reichert's driveway greets..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Power of Poetry

Johnston High English teacher makes poets out of school's urban immigrant youths

"...The five Johnston High School seniors met twice a week..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

The Peril of Memory

"...My memories are dangerous. Dangerous to myself, dangerous to others. If..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

The Role of Mentor

Austin Actors Teach by Example at St. Edward's

"...Teaching acting -- the phrase conjures up images of classrooms..."

June 28, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

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

"...We were bold and life was great..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

What's Earp in the World of Animation These Days?

Craig Staggs & company break the legendary OK Corral's funnybone

"...There's something funny about Craig Stagg's Earp – and I..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...In early 2008, Jodi Stodder-Caldwell, an inmate at the Ellen..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

A look back at the Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

"...About an hour into Urban Cowboy, Scott Glenn is explaining to Debra Winger..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Spirit of Improvisation

"...Ephraim Owens photograph by John Carrico Ambient energy still pulsed..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Dedicated to Beth Westbrook, Ceci Gratias, Tes&iacute;a Samara, Lauryn Paige..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Best of the Rest The Summer of '95, Part 2

"...Do you believe in magic? Silly question. You're human. You obviously believe..."

June 9, 1995 Books Feature

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...Back in 2004, when aerial drones were still synonymous with Hellfire..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...Michael Ramos bears not a single distinguishing characteristic of the..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Defining the Name of the World

Denis Johnson's new novel is about grief, but told anew, as if we didn't know anything about it.

"...The Name of the Worldby Denis Johnson..."

July 7, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

How a Genetic Disorder Drove Abby Solomon to the Forefront of Science and Music

After supplying a scientific breakthrough, this Austinite improves one show at a time

"...When Abby Solomon dropped out of college, she picked up the hobby of so many..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Celebrated for the Least of Reasons

Chronicle reviewer Tom Doyal has took to writin' just like Larry L. King, the playwright behind The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (and much more, Doyal reveals, in his review of King's new book of letters).

"...Larry L. King: A Writer's Life in Letters, Or, Reflections in a..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

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