Point Austin: The Lege v. Austin

The Austin-bashing bills are not just about water – also property, power, and democracy

"...It's hard not to take personally the portrait of Our Fair City that is perennially on..."

May 27, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Rich From the Journey

The crazy quilt career of Kimmie Rhodes.

"...In the waning daylight of a winter Sunday afternoon, Kimmie Rhodes..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Music Feature by Virginia B. Wood

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Want to hear the music that Austinites are buzzing about right now, before..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Calling the Shots

The women defining Austin's cocktail culture

"...I love the feeling of camaraderie that springs from sitting at a..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

In the Public We Trust

Is the Public More Trustworthy Than City Staff?

"...as making sausage. And Beverly Griffith, complete with hand gesticulation and a generous "Whoom!" depicted it as a barreling..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

In Through the Out Door

And Vice Versa: Politicians Hit the Revolving Door

"...Governor -- admired for his intelligence and command of the issues. John Hall was praised for his integrity while..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...From legacy Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by Southwest..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

The CD 25 Delicatessen

"...No shortage of cold cuts along the Austin-McAllen campaign trail: a little sausage here, a little..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congress: The Texas Five, Plus One

Down to the last inning of Tom DeLay's little game

"...still feeling dismembered can take little present comfort in the Oct. 18 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Manresa: An Edible Reflection

"..."When you find something you love to do, then Work can become the highest form of Play." –..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...We've already teased some of the highlights of the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup –..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Take Out the Heat

Sure, complaining about the heat only makes it worse. A long string of 100 degree days presents an unsolvable problem but it just so happens that there's one summer problem we can solve. What to do about dinner on a day when the ambient blast furnace is stuck in the triple digits and operating any appliance hotter than a microwave is a sure sign of madness? Where to go, what to buy, how to put a tasty meal on the table without working up a sweat?

"...I know, I know, complaining about the heat only makes it worse. A long string of..."

July 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Dark and the Wicked

Gone to Hell, gone to Texas in this intergenerational horror

"...Michael Abbott Jr., Xander Berkeley, Lynn Andrews, Julie Oliver-Touchstone, Tom Nowicki and Mindy Raymond...."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Momentum and the Mountainside Sound

Dylan's bottler of magic, Bob Johnston, on the nicest guy ever, plus Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Michael Martin Murphey, and more

"..."Johnston had fire in his eyes. He had that thing that some people call 'Momentum.' You could see..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

The Luv Doc: Kitten Milk

Yes, even a little bit of milk

"...ex-boyfriend broke up with me nearly two years ago. At the time, he said he felt trapped and that..."

June 17, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Dependables and The Discoveries

The year in food, 2004

"...1) Lemon Curd: My friend Suzann Dvorken gave antique apothecary jars of this rich, tangy spread for Christmas gifts,..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Blame It on the Bossa Nova

"...illustration by Nathan Jensen..."

July 2, 1999 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Playback: Start the Presses – Gold Rush Vinyl

Austin’s first major record press opens, and more music news

"...Inside the industrial complex of a remarkably indistinct North Austin office..."

April 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fighting for the Right to Clean Energy

The first Texas Clean Energy Congress issues its call to action

"...The first Texas Clean Energy Congress, with more than 150..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The New Look of Fine Dining

Austin's emerging restaurant empires

"...Food culture has changed a lot in Austin since the days when Mark Miller's Coyote Cafe famously flopped after..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

The Things We Do for Love

One theatre ensemble just can't quit that miss of myth, Psyche

"...The story goes that the mortal Psyche – you remember..."

June 25, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Banks of the Blanco

Environmentalists and Hays County clash over river-clearing project

"...wanton environmental damage, it's hard to top a clamshell excavator dumping full-grown trees onto a bonfire. That's the scene..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...Standing at the end of Rutledge Spur Road at the far..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Railroaded at Third and Lamar

"...On almost any day of the week, about 600 pedestrians -- many carrying bicycles --..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mud Still Flowing at Lick Creek

The West Cypress Hills development still can't make the Lick Creek water run clear again

"...At the West Cypress Hills subdivision these days in Western..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Fortress of Solitude

Why are we reviewing Jonathan Lethem's The Fortress of Solitude when everyone else is? Because it's the finest novel of the past five years.

"...The Fortress of Solitudeby Jonathan Lethem..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Off the Record

KUT announces a new Cactus Cafe manager, plus this week at the movies

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 16..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Movies From the Mount

Sundance Film Festival

"...Buffalo 66 Independent films are all the rage these days. Suddenly, everyone wants a piece, be..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...George wanted was some peace and quiet. In 2013, the 41-year-old former Texas General Land Office agent and his..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

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