Under the Covers

All of a sudden, it's cool again to play other people's songs – not to mention fun!

"...of his shows. Eager fans would roar in unison, and he would strum the opening bars of John Lennon's..."

May 14, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Red, White, and Blue

Second place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...crystal meth garage labs of the San Gabriel Valley and the leafy marijuana acreage of Humboldt County, when we..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Garth Mueller

'Spy Kids,' Small Planes, and Surly Senators Star in Mueller Sequel

The State Aircraft Pooling Board's long goodbye creates turbulence at Mueller for the city -- and Robert Rodriguez.

"...former House Speaker Pete Laney does, as the world and the Dept. of Homeland Security are now well aware...."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Zykos

Texas Platters

"...sound is far-reaching on its debut, the driving piano and lush keyboard tableaus of Catherine Davis setting the mood..."

May 16, 2003 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Texas Eastside Kings@Victory Grill

"...Texas Johnny Brown (who's headlining the Victory this weekend), and Gatemouth Brown. Featuring drummer Willie Sampson, bassist James "Taxi"..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

Travis

Record Review

"...TravisThe Invisible Band (Epic)..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Sad Stories and Steel Guitars

Tearjoint Troubador Ted Roddy's Country Soul

"...Time, Ted Roddy's first recording since 1995's Full Circle and the first under his velveteen-country Tearjoint Troubador guise, is..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Cars and Speed and Flight

Just prior to his appearance at SXSW Film for a retrospective of his work, Monte Hellman talks about a career in film.

"...been saddled with the "American auteur" appellation since his almost-breakthrough -- Two-Lane Blacktop -- skidded to a nonexistent box..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...previously limited success in the guitarless world of techno and electronica had resulted in less-than-amazing draws, despite occasional heavy-hitters..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Open and Shut Case

Morales' Opinion on Judges' Records Seems Self-Serving

"...was barely in circulation before it played a strange and short-lived cameo in the 1998 election season. Morales' Open..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder

Boom and Gloom

Austin's Budget Struggles to Keep Up

"...taxed by this year's budget process. photograph by John Anderson Last year, when we wrote about the city budget,..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pony Shows and Horse Trading

Councilmembers Trot to the East Side; Some Claim Attendance at Swap Meet

"...Reynolds' politically convenient crusade against the garbage sticker fee, and Bruce Todd's Lamar Bridge expansion were only some of..."

March 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Notebooks on Cities and Clothes

"...D: Wim Wenders; with Wenders and Yohji Yamamoto. VHS Home Video..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature

7 and 7 is

"...the jawbones of rock & roll: Indicative of the band, but only partially - and they make fine fossils..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Music Feature

Fox and CBS Pull the Switcheroo Musical Affiliates

KEYE Channel 42

"...a multi-million-dollar CBS affiliate. Upah's 6'3" frame moves swiftly and purposefully across the station's empty parking lot to show..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

“Un/Broken” Stitches Together Art and Trauma

Artist Yuliya Lanina presents her newest multimedia works at Ivester Contemporary

"...trauma leaves a body in. For artist Yuliya Lanina and her exhibition “Un/Broken,” currently on view until April 5..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Alejandro Puyana Explores the Humanity and Hardship of Venezuela With His Debut Novel

You can’t go home again

"...The seeds of Alejandro Puyana’s debut novel, Freedom Is a Feast, were first..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events

Find some arts this week

"...Breathe in, breathe out, and become one with the universe. CloudTree Gallery and atmospheric..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: I Can Now Legally Possess Cannabis Oil and Edibles

Meet the newest patient in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program

"...I just drizzled cannabis oil under my tongue with an oral syringe and started a..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"..."It was through that experience working firsthand in our jail that I..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Rondo and Bob

An Austin film legend's obsession with a Hollywood monster

"...Starring: Ryan Williams, Kyle Hanson, Joseph Middleton, Kelsey Pribilski and Adam Littman...."

May 20, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

“Queer and Then Nerd Convention” Haven Con Returns

Local queer fandom convention is all rainbow, all geek, & all set to go

"...has changed little about this irrepressible spot of queer fandom festivity in Texas...."

April 19, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Sloke One and Billie Buck Discuss Their Art This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show

Graffiti and gig poster art take the stage in new exhibits

"...up, Nate "Sloke" Nordstrom. Sloke grew up in Austin and learned what he could accomplish with a can of..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Race, Raids, and ... Us

Trump’s latest outrage fits a pattern from D.C. to Texas

"...You certainly do learn something new every day. Under U.S. House precedents dating as far back as Thomas..."

July 19, 2019 News Column by Michael King

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...the apartments where the ice plant used to be, and downstairs into the ditch. It's crowded, cold, and dark..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City on Montopolis Negro School: Ours, Through Eminent Domain

City must agree to terms with Austin Stowell

"...Montopolis Negro School from KEEP Invest­ment Group's Austin Stowell through an eminent domain lawsuit following Coun­cil's unanimous June 28..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...election, Austin Mayor Steve Adler stood in blue jeans and a white button-down shirt before a crowd outside of..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...parenthood alone. When her son Jason developed behavioral disorders and uncontrollable seizures as a result of oxygen deprivation during..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Common Law: Boating Laws and Night WaterSkiing

Boating Laws and Night Water Skiing

"...My group of friends like to water-ski and wakeboard late in the evening when there's less boat..."

July 5, 2013 Column by Luke Ellis

Texans Fight Through Adversity, Win First Division Title

Yates captivates Houston fan base

"...the Texans beat the Bengals, “Google the word 'team' and you'll get the Houston Texans.” The Texans are the..."

Dec. 13, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

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