Best of Austin 2001

"We Can Be Heroes, Just for One Day..."

"...that fateful day last month: 9-11. Since those images are burned forever into my brain -- not so much..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Best of Austin Feature by Kate X Messer

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...in class. They’re just learning that stuff and they were having to learn Zoom etiquette, too.”..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The COVID-19 Long Haulers

Nearly 1 in 3 coronavirus survivors have strange, often changing symptoms without known causes or cures. Here’s what they and their doctors are doing about it.

"...individuals have come to be known as "long haulers," experiencing what's sometimes described as "post-COVID-19 syndrome," or "long COVID."..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...The Venn diagram sweet spot of people who are going to fangirl over..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Checking In: Sweet Spirit Alights to Trinidad

Austin glam rockers’ third LP casts a deep digi/Tropi spell

"...“Instead of doing interviews from the road, we get to do them from the comfort of a..."

May 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin at Large: Call the Cops, Send In the Clowns

We could just not put up with the same old nonsense, for a change

"...This past weekend, thousands of Austinites peered out of our virtual and..."

April 24, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Honolulu’s Oil in the Alley to Rock the Hideout

Hawaiian trio takes the Downtown stage for an improv-fueled joyride

"...It’s not every improv rock band – we’re sure there must be thousands of them out there,..."

Nov. 14, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...Welcome to Austin! It hasn't always been like this. Will..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...fifth term representing most of the city in the Texas Senate. His committee posts have included Finance, Health &..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Happy Grunting!

There are certain smells that even love can't overcome

"...have to admit that is out of habit. What are your thoughts on semi-public pooping?..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Dog Luv

The corporate culture here at the brick bunker is that there are no bad ideas

"...This week, Chronicle News Editor Chase Hoffberger came to me with..."

May 26, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Untapped Austin Releases Brewery List

One day, more than 75 beermakers

"...If you are one of those weirdos who hates both beer and..."

April 6, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Pluckers Hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle

Contest entry deadline looming

"...Bar owners Mark Greenberg, Dave Paul, and Sean Greenberg are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their homegrown sports bar..."

Aug. 18, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW LGBTQ Pro Tips: UPDATE

Finding community in the land of overstimulation

"...Welcome to Austin! (or… if you live here, Welcome to..."

March 17, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

DVDanger: Of Flesh, Blood and Boners

"The Final Member" gets phallic, plus "Dracula" and "Ravenous" bite

"...is a frail thing, and that the greatest myth we teach ourselves is that we are eternally inviolate...."

June 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Archive of Reelings

Reflections on a town hall meeting: A love letter to "community"

"...when conversations about assessment and reflection and personal goals are particularly germane – the “I want to be fitter,..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Film Flam

Old Murder House's dino fever, 'Do Over,' and casting calls

"...The dinosaurs are breeding… and they’re giving birth to the latest epic..."

March 21, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

After Bin Laden

Local experts discuss how one raid reshapes the world

"...of Osama bin Laden means to the world. So we thought we would ask some real experts: Kamran Bokhari,..."

May 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Safe. Mutual. Respect.

JD Samson (wo)mans up for the Gay Place.

"...Bar Thursday, March 31. See you there! – Kate X]..."

March 30, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Cindy Widner

Evacuation Nation

From 13 shelters this morning to 21 tonight, Austin's got about 6,000 new guests this weekend... or beyond.

"...no intention of coming to Austin, but here they are. Vincent and a group of his family and friends..."

Sept. 13, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Not Your Daddy's Facial Hair

Kate Messer brings us up to date on the drag king scene in Austin.

"...can be unnerving, most often my retort is a sweetly delivered, "Thank you, ma'am" to the barely shaving Eminem-wannabe..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Big in Austin, Big in Japan

If a holiday gift trend is big here this year, chances are, it was already big over there

"...case you hadn't noticed, while you and your Gap exposed-seam cowl neck sweater were sitting comfy in your Ford..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

We're Not Naive

"...We thank you for your mention of South Congress Avenue..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Column

Malcolm, Movement, Memory

With subjects that range from Malcolm X to choreographer Alvin Ailey, Orlando Bagwell's documentaries depict the African-American -- as well as American -- experience.

"..."Make it plain" was Malcolm X's terse instruction to those who introduced him before a..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Playback: John Doe Moves to Austin

X's John Doe moves to Austin, Adam Nurre celebrates his late bandmates, and The Shopkeeper takes Congress House Studio to the movies

"..."I'm a man of the world," declares John Doe, singer/bassist of seminal Los Angeles punk band..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

John Doe on SXSW Hit-and-Run

“Very strange feeling to be that close, but not be aware”

"...Baltimore, and Los Angeles returns his seminal punk unit X to Mohawk on Saturday, April 11. Besides a new..."

April 10, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

State Blackmail Over Health Care Funding?

Is women's health funding in jeopardy?

"...of the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas, which earlier this year won the right to grant..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pearl

Mia Goth shines madly in the delicious period prequel to X

"...Directed by: Ti West. Starring: Mia Goth, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, David Corenswet..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Riding While Female

Women athletes make their mark at X Games Austin

"...Many of the world's greatest extreme sport athletes ride into town this weekend for the..."

June 5, 2015 Sports Feature by Jessi Cape

The Daily Hustle: 10/27/10

Local campaign finance report rundown

"...coming up, and that means eight-day-out campaign finance reports are in from groups sounding off on the city's $90..."

Oct. 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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