To Be Conversant

Fusebox Festival gets Austin talking – with leading artists from all over the world

"...Ron Berry has an awesome job. As the artistic director of..."

April 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Page Two: Free to Be You and Me

'Chronicle' letter-writers and the editors who love them: a field guide

"..."Would you like to know a secret, just between you and me..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Column by Louis Black

'There's Going to Be Some Changes'

The latest Mala Sangre testimony dismantles the APD party line

"...Was Austin police Officer Jeff White transferred as punishment for raising unpleasant questions about the Mala Sangre scandal? Did..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What It Is to Be Human

Actor Martin Burke, now in the midst of his fifth sell-out run as David Sedaris' Little Elf in The Santaland Diaries, talks about that show's success and his career as an actor.

"...I wish everybody could sit down and talk for an hour or two with Martin Burke. This accomplished..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Information Wants to Be Worthless

Money was never the most interesting thing about the Internet. Which is a good thing, since now it's gone.

"...I can't wait for this next South by Southwest Interactive. I don't know..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Bruce Sterling

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...Pity the poor constables of Travis County. Every four years they have..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Where the Sea Used to Be

"...by Rick Bass, Houghton Mifflin, $25 hard..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Books Review

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...hasn’t filled out yet. It’s 10:30pm, which is early for the club kids, who need time to warm up..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...On April 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after May 1. From what I..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

City Scrambles to Get $15 Million to Struggling Austinites

The RISE-ing tide

"...9, City Council unanimously approved $15 million in relief for low-income Austinites thrown into financial turmoil by the COVID-19..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward on a plan to expand and redesign..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sarah Cook Invites Diners to "Be Here Now" at Kyoten Sushiko

An unlikely artist at Mueller's satellite iteration of Otto Phan's omakase restaurant

"...A handful of years into her culinary odyssey, chef Sarah Cook is practicing the..."

June 28, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

A Good Time to Be Lawrence Wright

With new book God Save Texas, The Looming Tower series on Hulu, and his play Cleo at the Alley, Lawrence Wright is the man of the moment

"...them swarming you," Lawrence Wright said across the little outdoor table. His words seemed to come not from his..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...From the top of a Downtown skyscraper, looking west, there's a better..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Run This Letter as Written or Not at All

"...Dear Mr. Black, I have read closely the Jordan Smith article in the Sept. 2, 2011, Austin Chronicle,..."

Sept. 27, 2011 Postmarks

Things Not To Fear: 1) The Reaper, 2) The World Horror Convention in Austin

An Interview with Convention co-chairs Nate Southard and Lee Thomas

"...Southard and Lee Thomas, the co-chairs of the annual World Horror Convention that's invading – like some chthonic force..."

April 27, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Not to Pick a Police Chief

As the search reaches full speed, so do complaints about the process

"...In the backstage jockeying over the city's search for a new Austin Police Department chief, three common themes..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How to Be a Popular Girl

What will shy novelist Sarah Bird do now that she's back in the limelight, Dick Holland asks in this profile of the author of The Yokota Officers Club.

"...Sarah Bird is coming over for lunch and she's promised to bring her latest production..."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Whether You Like It or Not...

Eric Mitchell's Redevelopment Dreams

"...During his three-minute ration of participatory democracy, gadfly and homeless person Kirk Becker recently offered..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

The Sunny Side to Every Situation

Defending Ethan Hawke and the virtues of John Wayne in a wet shirt

"...First of all, my apologies to our faithful readership, who no doubt have been wondering..."

Aug. 21, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Princes to Act

"...made a deal with myself many years ago never to speak ill of Kate Winslet (if only on the..."

Aug. 21, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Austin PBS Takes to the Streets for Muraling Austin

Three-part series will explore the vibrant art of our public space

"...Austin's public art doesn't live on plinths or in galleries: instead, it's found on the walls. The..."

Feb. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austen, Say Hello to Austin

Three local authors toast Jane Austen at BookPeople today

"...Jane Austen shuffled off this mortal coil some 200 years, but she's still got us..."

May 19, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Treatment or Jail

Often rehab is the only way out of a jail sentence – even if you don't have a drug problem

"...More than half of all people admitted to rehab for..."

Nov. 3, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

ACC Launches Military Network to Support Students

A dedicated space for military families, veteran students

"...Austin Community College opened a first-of-its-kind Military Network on Wednesday to help veterans and their families adjust..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Rally Planned to Oppose Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Coalition will hold rally before SBOE public hearing on Tuesday

"...Sept. 13, academics, lawmakers, and activists are gearing up to fight against proposed Mexican-American textbooks deemed racially offensive and..."

Sept. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Chrontourage Guide to Local Business Month

Recommendations for how to get the most out of IBIZ districts in April.

"...have sales, special offers, and parties throughout the month to emphasize shopping locally. We've navigated the long list of..."

April 15, 2014 Events Post by Parisa Kosari

Alamo Drafthouse Latest Austinites to Get Dose of Reality

Cinema chain featured on A&E's 'Shipping Wars' tonight

"...Seems like every time you turn on the idiot tube, there's another shot of the 'Hi, How Are You'..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“Attainable” Tiny Homes, RVs Will Be More Widely Allowed in Austin

In backyards, no less

"...City Council Member Leslie Pool continued her campaign to increase the supply..."

Sept. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...you’ve found yourself in Austin despite the big cancellations or you’re a true local, now is the time to..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

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