Twelve and Holding

This disturbing but emotionally authentic story about adolescent life treats its subjects with bravery and compassion.

"...Sciorra, Jeremy Renner, Jayne Atkinson, Conor Donovan, Jesse Camacho and Zoë Weizenbaum. I saw L.I.E., Cuesta’s prickly, ominous first..."

June 30, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...he is an aficionado, one for whom the beat and the noise and fury was All, punk rock has..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

Blood and Memories

"...but rather because I was watching Stevie. He was standing off stage left, his curious brown eyes transfixed on..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"...as he seems to cover himself in the muck and gristle of the characters he portrays, Miller never disappears..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...They're out early, long before lunchtime, in the off-and-on rain, staking out corners and putting out their signs..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Residents

Twelve essential Austin residencies

"...Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame inductee Margaret Wright holding court Thursdays & Fridays at the Skylark Lounge, Austin's..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Weekdays at Bernie's

Film's best-known dead guy is alive and kicking in Austin

"...Terry Kiser did. He brought the mustache for me. And alongside him, a large man named Al was fastening..."

June 28, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...future of Christopher Taylor, an Austin police officer who stands accused of first-degree murder for fatally shooting, while on..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Zombie Ball at ACL Live 10/29: The Craziest, Sexiest, Most Disturbing Halloween Ball of Them All!

The Zombie Ball makes a big impression on chrontourager Ashley Hardy

"...Blood, sex, and rock'n'roll. Whatever images those three words bring to mind,..."

Nov. 1, 2011 Events Post by Ashley Nicole Hardy

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The Contemporary Austin tonight to share..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Place of Honor

Twelve rounds between Hiroko Shimbo and Tyson Cole

"...teaching at Central Market Cooking School in spring 2003, and I had the opportunity to meet her and spend..."

June 1, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...A kitten with a hand gripping the scruff of its neck and a needle..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...on the historic downtown parks (Republic Square, Wooldridge Park, and Brush Square). "That's when we began the process of..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...He's the youngest member of the Legislature, and looks even younger than his 29 years, but James..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

You Oughta See the Pictures

Hollywood forever: New film books reviewed

"...follow-up to her 2013 memoir about growing up in Ireland with (and frequently without) her filmmaker father John Huston,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Feature

The Luv Doc’s Holiday Gift Guide

What you need is enough morphine to send you sweetly into that good night

"...going to advise you on what to get friends and loved ones for the holidays – gifts of both..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Bulemics Record Review

Something Wicked This Way Comes (Slope)

"...Murder, sexual depravity, and proudly being a fuckup: Welcome to Gerry's world. On..."

April 1, 2016 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"..."Close the door, boy," barked the drunker and rougher of the two burly men sitting closest to..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Die Hard

Die Hard

"...McTiernan (1988); with Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De'voreaux White, William Atherton,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Review by Louis Black

Faster Than Sound: Headlines From a Year in Limbo

A year-in-review of Austin music news

"...Austin music spent much of the year in limbo, and here we are again – holding our breath as..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top Chef Texas, Week 8: Crack Kills

Top Chef Texas finally lands in Austin, where dreams come true.

"...tuxedo-clad Qui looking like a boss with slicked-back hair and a red sports car. This leads to an assumption..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Testosterone Rules

Third Place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...R. humored me. A roomful of older couples, sequined and shining. Spinning like they'd star in the next Viagra..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Ameni Rozsa

Response to the Number Nine

Honorable Mention

"...numbers. They have no real connection to my life, and they quantify me uncomfortably. I certainly don't remember being..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Rebecca Beegle

Naked City

"...by Louisa C. Brinsmade, with contributions this week by Andrea Barnett and Dave Cook...."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

The 12 Bars of Christmas

Holiday drinks specials are way better than geese a-laying

"...(does anyone really have space for both a partridge and a pear tree in their garden these days?), gift..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

'Forgive Me: A Novel'

An excerpt

"...be her bedroom, Nadine sat at the kitchen table and shared an afternoon beer with George. George was writing..."

June 15, 2007 Books Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...being "that guy." Most folks won't discuss race issues and gentrification on that level. Not only did you discuss..."

May 5, 2006 Column

'Never the Same Again'

Jesse Sublett's 'Rock 'n' Roll Gothic': an excerpt

"...[Ed. note: Jesse Sublett is a contributing writer for and a friend of The Austin Chronicle; Lois Richwine, his..."

May 7, 2004 Books Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...There must be, because his brain works ass-backwards 24-7 and if he tried to dress himself he'd be wearing..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...point out what goes on in Texas state prisons and jails on a daily basis ["Beaten by Wackenhut," July..."

July 12, 2002 Column

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