Letters at 3AM

As events unfolded on September 11, it became difficult to overcome the impression that no one was in charge.

"...8:45am EST; The New York Times says 8:48; The Wall Street Journal, "about 8:50." The Los Angeles Times, USA..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...minutes before the confessional was available, or perhaps despairing of the condition of his soul – the man swallowed..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...occurrence on multiple levels and coming from guards more often than other inmates. Ask anyone who has been inside..."

July 12, 2002 Column

Hill Country Breakdown

"...with water bottles and harmonica braces. At the front of the stage stood a single microphone. When headliner and..."

June 4, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Further Reflections

"...Theatre. photograph by John Anderson Included here are reviews of some of the films that played during the SXSW..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

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Contradictions Exposed

"...Cayce as "great reading", and he accuses someone else of using a false premise? ["Postmarks," Vol. 16, No. 18]..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

The Luv Doc: Bonging Molly

The latest drug craze not threatening America's youth

"...Dear Luv Doc, You’re obviously a man of the world, so riddle me this: My friends and..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Column

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers for the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Border Security Expo

Immigrant rights activists and border security entrepreneurs mix it up in Austin

"...the Austin Convention Center featured border-minded speakers and demonstrations of the latest technology available to anyone with serious spying..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

No American Talent 3 – The Common Deceit of Reality: Basim Magdy

Basim Magdy's "The Common Deceit of Reality" questions the scientific and historical postulates we derive from partial evidence, but parts of the installation undercut the whole

"..."No American Talent 3 – The Common Deceit of Reality: Basim Magdy" Okay Mountain, through May 26..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Review by Salvador Castillo

Do Right Woman

Polly Parsons, only child of Gram Parsons, comes full circle in Austin with the Hickory Wind Ranch, sober living for women

"..."You know what this place reminds me of?"..."

July 31, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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"...Government" propositions ["Page Two," April 7]. This reminds me of the PATRIOT Act, where officials label horrible legislation with..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Flip the Switch

"...ringing. Who? "Somebody with the Rolling Stones," yells an office mate. Yikes. Hello? Yes -- wait, let me sit..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Last Vance McDonald Letter to Appear in the 'Chronicle' That Says Exactly the Same Stupid Things as All the Others

"...subdued. We [Muslims] have to be above you.” Testimony of convicted September 11, 2001 mass murderer Zacarias Moussaoui. “The..."

April 24, 2006 Postmarks

Public Notice: Thinking Outside the Litter Box

A less than purrfect solution to police staffing?

"...you live. Police suddenly showed up with a number of cars, and with all the flashing lights in the..."

May 12, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Let's Imprison Everybody!

"...It's been a busy couple of weeks for top drug cop John Walters, head of..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Hyde Park residents win a key Planning Commission vote preserving an alley beside Hyde Park Baptist Church's existing garage, but it's still unclear if they can win the war against a second garage proposed for an adjacent lot.

"...many months yet, but after two postponements, countless hours of public testimony, and more than a few sleepless nights..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Blame Star Search

"...karaoke stars to pop heroes and planted the seed of superstardom in the mind of every little runt who..."

June 11, 1999 Music Feature

Gay Place

Saying 'Eff You' to the new administration by raising money for women's organizations

"...Like the five stages of grief, we've passed through fear and denial – but..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Hightower Report

Franken v. Roberts; and Stomping on America's Workers

"...Wellstone, is shaking up the Washington establishment on behalf of regular folks. Instead of going along to get along,..."

July 16, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Skate the Rainbow

Gay Night at the Roller Rink Brings the Eighties Home

"...tried to convince me to go, with the promise of lots of cuties. I really wasn't buying that one...."

May 11, 2001 Features Feature by Verushka Gray

The Bridge Burner

Aaron Brown can write, no doubt about that, but in his new play The Bridge Burner the Austin playwright has used his fine ear for dialogue, skills of characterization, and sense of outrage to cover familiar territory in the vein of dysfunctional family drama.

"...hetero) brother Stan. It's also about the other members of Brian's shattered and dysfunctional family trying to deal with..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Page Two

"...Wednesday morning, while reading a stack of papers, I came across two interesting quotes. One was..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Column by Louis Black

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...The eyes of a child? An adult? Both?..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Will 'Safe-P' and TDCJ Be Held Accountable?

Legislative committee will hear testimony on a controversial substance abuse treatment program

"...A SAFPF day of reckoning may be at hand...."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Developing Stories: Counting Cars and Fears

Officials say their hands are tied at Northcross – but is that true?

"...interests when the going gets tough? As the saga of the contested redevelopment of Northcross Mall has unfolded over..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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"...Seems as if your paper has been putting lots of effort into whistle-blowing and finger-wagging at the supposed wrongdoings..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Column

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"...therapist, and the other laboratory, research, and clinical staff of Community Clinical Research is willfully ignorant, full of flat-out..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Column

Denying Marisol

Third Place

"...Marisol caught light like a mirror; bounced it off the jars of her hair, bent it in wells..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Nancy Moser

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