Crystal City 1969 Brings Mexican American History to Life

Celebrating 50 years of UT's CMAS with a live reading

"...place of the hot Texas sun, 20 actors will perform an intimate reading of Crystal City 1969 at the..."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Sage Dunlap

Landmarks Debuts Michael Ray Charles Sculpture at UT

For his Landmarks art commission, Michael Ray Charles transforms crutches into stars

"...Crutches may be designed to be helpful, to aid folks..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

UT Not Color Blind to Mexican Americans

"...a unilateral decision of the CMAS director, Jose Limón. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that the UT..."

Sept. 15, 2003 Postmarks

How UT’s Tom Schatz Shaped Austin’s Film Scene

Austin’s film community looks back at the 45-year legacy of a guiding force at UT RTF

"...Thousands of students are arriving for the new semester at the University of Texas, changing..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Flamencos, Mariachis, and Murder Announced for Austin Opera 2023-24 Season

New year kicks off with murderous classic Pagliacci

"...Austin Opera's current season is not yet over, but before last night's final dress rehearsal for this weekend's..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute songwriting Legend Cindy Walker, Daikaiju, A Giant Dog & Go Fever, Sonic Movidas with Carrie Rodriguez, and Temple of Angels

"...Bubbles in My Beer: A Tribute to Texas Songwriting Legend Cindy Walker..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...Steve Adler stood in blue jeans and a white button-down shirt before a crowd outside of City Hall. "I..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Closing the Books

A UT editor says he lost his job at the Center for Mexican American Studies for complaining about administrative malfeasance.

"...of Texas' West Mall office building, the home of UT's Center for Mexican American Studies, where for 15 years..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Next Bush in Line

Split opinions on George P. Bush as “Latino Leader”

"...– in particular his status as a leader of Latino-Americans – today is your day to express it. He’s..."

March 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

CMAS, CMAS Books, and Víctor Guerra

The Center for Mexican American Studies and CMAS Books share a proud history at UT and nationally.

"...The esteemed UT folklorist and literary scholar Américo Paredes founded UT's Center..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, telling the Statesman's Ben Wear about the vast impact SH 130 will have on local..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postscripts

Maya Angelou at UT

"...Celebration of Storytelling." Among Angelou's many accomplishments are her autobiographical I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which became..."

April 11, 1997 Books Column by Lee Nichols

Postscripts

AWL Workshops

"...The Austin Writers' League (AWL) is now taking registrations for spring workshops and classes. Among the offerings: On April..."

March 28, 1997 Books Column

Short Cuts

"...meeting of the Film Alliance of Austin is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 10am-noon, at the Austin History Center..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Teaching Truthiness

Activists, lawmakers call on State Board of Education to reject racist Mexican-American textbook

"...of whom traveled from all over Texas – gathered outside the William B. Travis building on Tuesday, Sept. 13,..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Postscripts

Mixed Notes

"...Zapatista Youth is organizing a benefit to help pay for Raul..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Books Column by Clay Smith

La Onda Chicano

Tejano music, as a genre, might be on the ropes, but Sunny Ozuna – one of the genre's architects – is anything but

"...October demise of the city's last Tejano radio station ("Outlaw Onda," Music, February 17, 2006), the sticky-hot spring night..."

July 21, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Postscripts

Noticias

"...UT's Center for Mexican American Studies sent news via their..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Books Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a stage crew (except in wardrobe). I will never forget the excitement and dismay over a woman carpenter at..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Column

Rolondo Hinojosa-Smith Honored

"...The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at the University of..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Books Feature

Postscripts

In Memoriam

"...age of 83. A remembrance of the founder of UT's Center for Mexican American Studies appears in this week's..."

May 14, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postscripts

AWL Meeting

"...Vallie Fletcher Taylor, author of Rebel Private: Front and Rear, will speak on..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Books Column

Man on a Mission

Professor, Collector, Leader Gil Cárdenas

"...They buy because art makes them whole. The quest for more is never-ending, although it occasionally shifts direction, waxes..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

Postscripts

Upcoming events in Austin's literary life.

"...in the fourth floor auditorium of the Harry Ransom Center on the UT campus (21st & Guadalupe). Open and..."

April 6, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postscripts

"...Cindy Weigand. Hall, who has taught high school English for 28 years, has won several awards for her writing...."

Feb. 7, 1997 Books Column

U.T. Should Be Thanking Victor Guerra

"...Dear Chronicle, Thank you for the article on Víctor Guerra and the dismantling of..."

Sept. 25, 2003 Postmarks

Media Clips

The Latino USA radio program is building a national name for itself out of its KUT headquarters in Austin.

"...of the great mis-takes journalists make is waiting around for some sort of hook to peg a story on...."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Postscripts

Manos de Mujer

"...A reception will be held for Luz Marina Delgado to commemorate the publication of her..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Books Column

Stephanie Elizondo Griest Tracks Injustices on U.S. Borders

The award-winning journalist discusses her latest book, All the Agents and Saints

"...Although former Austinite and globe-trotting author Stephanie Elizondo Griest has won..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Arts Feature by Marc Savlov

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