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"...and swimming at Barton Springs and reveling at the Backyard amphitheatre are among the best of both. Imagine living..."

March 26, 2004 Column

Alert From SOS

"...and swimming at Barton Springs and reveling at the Backyard amphitheatre are among the best of both. Imagine living..."

March 24, 2004 Postmarks

Road Shows

"...FRI 11 Barenaked Ladies, The Odds, Backyard..."

April 11, 1997 Music Feature

So You’re Thinking of Keeping Chickens

Tips for finding the perfect flock

"...which makes them highly trainable. As part of a backyard composting program, chickens keep food waste out of landfills..."

June 30, 2017 Food Feature by Ashley Moreno

Playback: Robert Johnson Plays Antone’s Anniversary!

Antone’s resurrects Robert Johnson for its 42nd anniversary

"...Backyard Breaks Ground: Hair care mogul and music enthusiast John..."

June 30, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Multiple Departments Investigate Deputy's Homicide

Sergeant Craig Hutchinson was shot and killed behind his Round Rock home early Monday morning

"...found dead near a creek behind his Round Rock backyard Monday morning after requesting backup from his colleagues...."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mike Rila Cooks With Fire

Savory experiments in robotics

"...for this story, he had pork cooking on the backyard rotisserie, water going in the garden, and he was..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Bee Cave Mall Back on Fast Track?

Developers try – quickly – to get reapproval for a controversial big-box project

"...would wipe out the Hill Country milieu of the Backyard, a live music landmark surrounded by towering oak trees...."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Road Shows

June

"...FRI 5 Manhattan Transfer, Backyard..."

June 5, 1998 Music Feature

Scanlines

Time Indefinite (1993)

"...Sherman's March (1986) Backyard (1984) Charleen (1978)..."

April 3, 1998 Screens Feature

Road Shows

"...FRI 12 Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra XL, Backyard..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...FRI 12 Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra XL, Backyard..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...FRI 12 Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra, Backyard..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...FRI 18 Patty Griffin, Freedy Johnston, Backyard..."

April 18, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...SAT 29 John Prine, Backyard..."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature

Daytrips

"...to most people, but barbecue lovers who remember Laird's backyard barbecue stand as a hit-or-miss proposition will delight in..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Column

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...it may be poking over a fence in a backyard...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Where The Devil Roams

Diabolical art horror rides into a Great Depression carnie hell

"...stories that no studio would even contemplate. They were backyard cinephiles who burst into the indie horror scene with..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Walter's provocative powerhouse pop vocals.  – Doug Freeman Cajun Backyard Party Sun 19, 2pm, Sam’s Town Point..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Luv Doc: Privacy Fence

A really dense hedge makes good neighbors, too

"...seems like any time I go out into my backyard to let my dog go to the bathroom –..."

April 15, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Diggin' Way Down Into Life With Carolyn Wonderland & A. Whitney Brown

For Valentine's Day, we bring you a snapshot of life at home with a blues musician and her comedy writer husband

"...Prints, who hangs out on a leash in the backyard because "he objects to the existence of dogs" –..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Trumpet Colossus Kenny Dorham Towers Alongside the Jazz Gods

The Austin musician stands alone in showing up Miles Davis in his autobiography

"...track starts with Dorham's last transcendent solo. Kenny Dorham's Backyard..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Jennifer Sherburn's Riverside

With her new site-specific dance Riverside, choreographer Jennifer Sherburn says, "Come on in, the water's fine!"

"...Zandt, introducing herself and the idea of using his backyard swimming pool at his Tarrytown home for the site..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Craig Hutchinson’s Death Ruled a Suicide

TCSO sergeant had received diagnoses for anxiety and depression

"...sergeant in September, shot himself in his Round Rock backyard at 1:28 that Monday morning. Gravell confirmed at a..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

A Tour for the Chicken-Curious

Backyard chicken coops as a path to zero waste

"...The scene in Brett Davis' backyard is remarkably pastoral, considering its location just off busy..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Climbing Mount Compost

Austin's next big zero-waste project is feeding nature's recycling program

"...on her own, and shouldn't pile trash in her backyard, but can effectively compost her organics there. From a..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

First Look at Friends & Neighbors

Eclectic new shop at home in cozy neighborhood cottage

"...of snacks from the counter to enjoy in the backyard, including Siggi's Icelandic yogurt cups, vegan Red Rabbit baked..."

April 9, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

10 Minutes with Widespread Panic

Bassist Dave Schools and world’s largest ball of twine

"...I remember going to see Widespread Panic at the Backyard before the turn of the century and having a..."

Oct. 23, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

'Suicide by Cop' or Preventable Tragedy?

Family and friends tried to get Herbert "Denny" Babelay the help he needed before he died

"...April 21, Babelay was shooting a gun in the backyard, he said. The next day Babelay went to the..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

La Barbecue Turns Up the Heat With Secret Pit Technology

Is this special new smoker a brisket game-changer?

"...Barbecue, spent more than three months toiling in his backyard to create the ultimate dream pit from scratch...."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

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