Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...puffs of bright pink, teal, and rose bounced up the Texas Capitol steps and stood, swaying to classical mariachi..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Ballad of Davy Jones

Hickoids guitarist keeps breathing

"...a roar of rushing words that goes something like, "ohGodnoI'mdyingpleasejust-givemeanotherchance."..."

May 22, 2015 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Music News

"...Any question as to the collective clout of Austin Music People was answered last..."

April 8, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

AISD: The First Carstarphen Budget

New AISD superintendent prepares her first whole budget

"...When the Austin Independent School District board of trustees passed the..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Making 'Pregnancy Centers' Tell the Truth

Proposed ordinance would require CPCs to provide full disclosure

"...On the Austin City Council's agenda for its April 8 meeting..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

An all-star tribute for a Red Headed Stranger, Girl in a Coma awakens with help from Joan Jett, and Tia Carrera constructs its Electric Ladyland

"...its addition to iTunes. Of course it helps that the album is backed by Joan Jett, whom the San..."

May 9, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Fighting the War: Wilkerson sentenced, activists press Congress

Soldier faces seven months in prison for refusing Iraq service

"...choice between his freedom and his conscience. He chose the latter, and now he's paying the price...."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

MM Pack on the 10 Best Austin Neighborhood Stores

"...Whip In's motto – "keeping it good for our 'hood" – aptly captures the spirit of Austin's neighborhood food..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Playing the Numbers

"...The first couple of months of each new Lege session,..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Our area of the world here

"...at the Chronicle is aswirl with tabulation. Music Poll ballots are..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Column by Louis Black

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Yes, they're coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...The Paramount Theatre's Summer Film Classics features mostly double bills..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Fantastic Fest Review: Terrifier 3

The goriest horror franchise in theatres gets mythological

"...The Nightmare Before Christmas said that it’s all right to..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card's supposedly unfilmable militaristic sci-fi novel makes the leap to screen.

"...Directed by: Gavin Hood. Starring: Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfield, Ben Kingsley,..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Take 10

The annual 10 Under 10 showcase spotlights collegians with cameras

"...One of the short films included in this year's 10 Under 10..."

May 7, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Price Above Rubies

"...and Kathleen Chalfant. Not since Melanie Griffith strode among them in A Stranger Among Us a few years ago..."

April 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Assassin

The bestselling series hits the screen

"...American Assassin aims to be the first film in a new action franchise based on..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rookie Season

Behind the wheel of Rebel Rock Racing’s inaugural IMSA season

"...There are hierarchies to racing. At the top, there is..."

April 15, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hotrod Golgotha

In this collection, the Austin poet delivers a high octane paean to cars and all that makes them cool

"...and who is more likely to be found driving under the speed limit than over it, I may be..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

We Have an Issue: Rocky Road

In this week's issue, the brawl over what to do with I-35 rages on; plus, the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is back, baby!

"...Few things unite Austinites more than their hatred of I-35, the interstate highway-slash-hellscape that cuts through..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Austin Music Census

The Austin Music Census hits the fan. As does Tyler, the Creator!

"...Grim assessments of the Austin music industry aren't hard to come by. Ask..."

June 5, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Don't Let Me Fall

One ancient, cracked 45 opens the doors to the church of the Relatives

"...It's 104 degrees, and the ice cream truck is stalled. Kids run around the..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Rendition

Intelligent and well-meaning, Rendition is nevertheless an oversimplified and uneven attempt to arouse righteous indignation among its viewers.

"...Directed by: Gavin Hood. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Omar Metwally, Peter Sarsgaard,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tsotsi

Winner of the 2005 Best Foreign Language Oscar, this South African entry is a harsh but ultimately redemptive tale of a young gang leader who lives in a Johannesburg shantytown.

"...Directed by: Gavin Hood. Starring: Presley Chweneyagae, Terry Pheto, Kenneth Nkosi, Mothusi Magano,..."

March 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Snake Eyes

As Perry's session goes down to defeat, the rest of Texas celebrates a victory

"...To nobody's surprise, the special session of the 78th Legislature collapsed of its..."

May 21, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Gigli

"...Crider. Critics and audiences were already primed to hate the laughably monikered Gigli, a film made immediately infamous for..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

New Russian Drama Festival

Austin gets another taste of contemporary Russian drama, and so does actor Joey Hood

"...The Russians have Hood again...."

Feb. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Civics 101

"...EJC ANNIVERSARY AND GOLF TOURNEY Celebrate the Equal Justice Center's 11th year of serving low-wage working..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Column

Wes Craven Presents: They

"...Ethan Embry and Laura Regan. Robert Harmon's 1986 film The Hitcher is a classic of nail-gnawing suspense (with vague..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Extra Credit

Grading the Governor

"...As the current legislative session enters a critical period in which..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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