The Smoke Clears In Lege Races

White contemplates recount as Strama's victory is secured

"...Charles Soechting said in anticipation of the 2006 legislative races...."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Tougest Boat Race to Document

"...This digitally shot documentary captures the Texas Water Safari races held annually on the San Marcos River. Showing before..."

Aug. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

The council member appeals to history to keep Town Lake Park alive and the boat races dead.

"...William Archer's instantly controversial proposal to revive high-speed performance boat races on Town Lake, which Slusher slammed in a..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...is from a protest against the Austin Aqua Festival boat races in 1978. Hernandez is standing in the grass..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Young One

"...voice screaming “Rape!” as a young black man (Hamilton) races off in a motor boat. Fleeing a lynch mob,..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tracking the MACC

A Brief History of Austin's Latino Cultural Center

"...the Austin Aqua Festival ó or, more specifically, the boat races held in conjunction with Aqua Fest. Held on..."

June 12, 1998 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Naked City

"...The revived boat races haven't capsized yet; local businessman William Archer has..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...and Wine Festival4/26/20134/28/2013 Asian American Cultural Center - Dragon Boat Races4/27/20134/27/2013 Austin Rowing Club - Texas Rowing Championships4/27/20134/28/2013 Farmers..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in my teeth to cut the lights during the boat races...."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column

Why Crazy Carl Is Called Crazy

"...in my teeth to cut the lights during the boat races. The least of the reasons for breaking those..."

Oct. 6, 2003 Postmarks

Austin at Large: Lowrider Knows Every Street

Digging deeper on the Eastside car club story reveals both our past and our future

"...(that is, Chicano, like César Chávez, whose name now graces the entire neighborhood), and the new residents of the..."

April 2, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...is high time to go to the rodeo, horse races, and music festivals...."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Name Game Visits Auditorium Shores

City delays renaming in honor of Vic Mathias

"...Residents opposed the loud ruckus created by the festival's motorboat races on Town Lake. Protests turned violent in 1978,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

No Rush to Rename Auditorium Shores

Council delays name change to "Vic Mathias Shores"

"...Residents opposed the loud ruckus created by the festival’s motorboat races on Town Lake. Protests turned violent in 1978,..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Move Lips to Larger Venue

"...put an end to the whole deal (remember the boat races?)...."

March 11, 2013 Postmarks

The AggreGAYtor: October 31

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...a secret. Today’s AggreGAYtor is gonna need a bigger boat...."

Oct. 31, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Day Trips

"...Outlaw Boat Races at Atlanta State Park breaks the peace and..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dancing About Architecture

A Day at the Races

"...the one by Bill Brakhage and Rory Skagen that graces the front of the Carousel Lounge. It also features..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Commissions, Committees, and Comments

"...Well, not quite; Aqua Fest had to delay their boat races until the 26th and 27th due to Tropical..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Day Trips

"...Lakefest Drag Boat Races on Lake LBJ in Marble roars through the..."

Aug. 11, 1995 Column

Eastside Community Organizations

"...several notable street-level successes (the relocation of the Aquafest boat races) and electoral near-misses, El Concilio reached its mainstream..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Is it Mr. King's contention these races are of so little importance to the Chronicle readers..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the May 8 elections

"...school board and Austin Community College board of trustees races. The Editorial Board has considered the contested races and..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 20-22, Port Aransas, portaransasmuseum.org..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by a mere 33 votes, while the other two races were decided by larger margins. Hartnett said he sent..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...And with runoffs likely in at least two council races, Austin voters can rest assured that it ain't over..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...And with runoffs likely in at least two council races, Austin voters can rest assured that it ain't over..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Gay Place

This is the summer to have fun, get wet, take a road trip, and stay fired up

"...fam – being gaybies, chosen, or blood. Expect sack races, storytime with local queens, face painting, and a great..."

May 19, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Kinky's Questions

Campaign consultant Colin Strother explains the Friedman Dem race switch

"...[Farouk] like a brother." Now that both men changed races, he added, "I don't think much changes for Kinky...."

Dec. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

When the Sun Rises

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, a group of teenage filmmakers galvanize the tales of their island

"...a "cookie-cutter community." There are all different social groups, races, classes. And the film takes over where he leaves..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

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