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Being an adolescent girl of color in the working-class suburbs of Paris is no easy job
"...and a christening of sorts with her new name, Vic...."
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April 10, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom
Fired whistle-blower says management has ignored serious problems for years
"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned about problems in the city's..."
Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The Tire Mound of Mystery
Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance
"...a field southeast of Downtown are thousands of tires – perhaps as many as 6,000, estimates Victor Almaguer, who..."
Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The Ice Harvest
Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ sardonic new comedy is more like an uncongealed river of slush.
"...potential. The plot opens as sleazeballs Charlie (Cusack) and Vic (Thornton) steal a couple million dollars from their boss..."
Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Bad Company
"...plays Nelson Crowe, an ex-CIA operative recently hired by Vic Grimes (Langella) to become one of the elite members..."
June 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Girl With the Needle
Psychological horror based on real events is set at an adoption agency in 1919 Denmark
"...Directed by: Magnus von Horn. Starring: Vic Carmen Sonne, Trine Dyrholm, Besir Zeciri, Joachim Fjelstrup, Tessa..."
Jan. 31, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
The Luv Doc: Exposed Nipples
Unlike our president, a warm, sweaty, glitter-speckled nipple is nothing to be embarrassed about
"...Last weekend during the breathtakingly awesome Janelle Monáe set at ACL, I watched a couple have a..."
Oct. 26, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc
Austin’s Popular Gallery of Graffiti Searches for a New Location
Keeping HOPE alive
"...be moving from Baylor Street to a new location – though it has yet to find one...."
Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross
The Name Game Visits Auditorium Shores
City delays renaming in honor of Vic Mathias
"...the brakes on renaming part of Auditorium Shores after civic leader Vic Mathias may have created one of the..."
May 30, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith
It Begins! SXSW Announces First Bands
Plus application date extended, and Hurricane Sandy relief fund
"...Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers (San Francisco CA) BNegão & Seletores de Frequência (Rio De Janeiro BRAZIL) Boats (Winnipeg..."
Nov. 9, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker
Kicking the Tires at Fleet
City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.
"...Documents recently obtained by the Chron­icle show that officials within the city's Fleet Services Division,..."
July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Blowing the Whistle
E-mails show what city officials knew and when they knew it
"...Beginning in May 2008, service-center manager Daniel Lomas began reporting problems in Fleet operations..."
July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
ACC Run-off: Villarreal Takes the Day
Villarreal becomes ACC board's newest member
"...some drama for at least one person: the winner, Vic Villarreal...."
June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols
'Chronicle' Endorsements
Our picks for the June 12 run-off elections
"...co-leadership post on the 2008 bond advisory task force – knowledge and experience that would serve the board well...."
May 28, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
ACC: A Second Round for Villarreal and Reiter
Sosa prevails while two others return to the trail
"...The message from Saturday's Austin Com­munity College board of trustees election: Being a known commodity..."
May 14, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols
'Chronicle' Endorsements
Our recommendations for the May 8 elections
"...Considering that many board candidates polish their election résumés with decades-old teaching experience, having a real district teacher..."
April 23, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Untiring Efforts
The investigation has just begun, but already one city employee has been put on administrative leave
"...week, the city of Austin has placed one Fleet Services Division employee on administrative leave pending further investigation, and..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Don't Ash, Don't Tell
The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining
"...A cartoon posted on the door of Vic Zuliani's office underscores the restaurateur's intense personality: A pelican..."
Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper
Record Reviews
Ani Difranco
"...industrial base coupled with a shift to a more service-oriented economy has caused great hardship in certain regions of..."
Feb. 5, 1999 Music Review
Music Reviews
"...is utterly faithful save for the absence of the original's hilarious guitar quote from "Roundabout") or else completely destroy..."
Sept. 20, 1996 Music Feature
Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events
Step outside and appreciate some art
"...work creates reflections that light up the space. These – the titular “caustics” – can be manipulated by the..."
Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events
Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general
"...Thursday 4, Vic Mathias Shores..."
July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Day Trips: The Lady in Blue, San Angelo
Statue illustrates the story of Native American legend
"...Jumanos' miraculous conversion collided with the story of Sor María de Jesús de Ágreda. The cloistered Spanish nun reported..."
April 15, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
New Organizations Step Up to Provide Free Local Food During the Pandemic
"...you to seek out their individual features. Chris Cubas & Maris Clegg / Red Beans & Ricely Yours..."
Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape
How Much Harder Can Skeleton Get?
They’re already the most savage specimen of homegrown hardcore
"..."All we want out of music," says Victor Ziolkowski, 26, drumming vocalist/leader of Austin hardcore outfit Skeleton,..."
July 27, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall
Austin July Events Guide
The fun isn't over yet. Summer is just getting started.
"...Vic Mathias Shores, July 4, 8:30pm..."
June 28, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo
SXSW Releases Final Artist List
Ryan Adams, Lil Yachty, Neko Case, and 184 more
"...Francis & the Lights (Oakland, Calif.)..."
March 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Garbage Still Rates a No. 1 Crush
Grunge-era supergroup hasn’t lost a step
"...“Milk.” Commencing a four-song encore, Garbage’s bang-up take on Vic Chesnutt’s “Kick My Ass,” which they covered for 1996’s..."
Oct. 15, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow
Don't Suck, Don't Die: Giving Up Vic Chesnutt
A love song from one Georgian to another
"...wherever it falls," coaxed Kristin Hersh to a mulish Vic Chesnutt, hurling cinnamon Jolly Ranchers at him while parked..."
Oct. 16, 2015 Music Review by Neph Basedow
Council: For the Birds
Taking on bullhooks, FFF Fest, and more
"...training) and Fun Fun Fun Fest. The bullhook ban – a growing national trend, to which Ringling Bros. Circus..."
