Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...Austin Chronicle: You've emphasized in your campaign that you're "a..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Page Two: The Best of Austin

A concept in search of an author; characters in search of a form; memory in search of meaning

"...sky, a Model T drives up to the top of a hill. A dog jumps out to run across..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Louis Black

In Deep Sorrow for the Animal Community of Austin

"...Dear Editor, Well it finally happened. Two of the least compassionate members on the Animal Advisory Commission..."

April 23, 2007 Postmarks

Seeing Downtown Through the Eyes of Austin’s Caretakers

An afternoon with Austin’s ambassadors

"...he has to stop himself from picking up litter off the sidewalks. That’s what happens when you’ve been a..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor

Abbott seals the deal with new ruler

"...Proclaiming "an end to a century's worth of frustration and a great day for the schoolchildren of..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: A Decade of Austin’s Queer History

Plus Iron Bear says farewell to Eighth Street and Joterias returns!

"...wont to do when facing the end (and beginning) of an era. As the years go faster, it's almost..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Real Estate Council of Austin Wraps Its Mind Around Affordability

Developers group to learn about peer city challenges

"...Long a bugbear in the "Weird" parts of town (and often within these pages), the Real Estate..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District

Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.

"...and Symphony Square. Between them runs a sleepy stretch of office buildings and not much else. And yet, mirroring..."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Celebration of Austin’s Black Cemeteries

Cemetery tour to help re-discover Austin’s lost black history

"...Cemetery, located along Springdale near 12th Street, in front of Sims Elementary School. The first observation upon making the..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Page Three: Hell in a Handbasket
or, the Worst of Austin

A week in the life of local government

"...certainly hitting the fan this week. From the Chamber of Concrete/Austin American-Statesman war on public education to the eternal..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Nick Barbaro

Sound & Color: Four Visual Depictions of Austin's Musical Identity

A whole palette of music-related art happenings of late, from a new Daniel Johnston mural to Bob Dylan's depiction of the Hole in the Wall

"...The Contemporary Austin Unveils New Daniel Johnston Tribute Mural..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Good News and Bad News for Neighbors of Austin Community Landfill

County and operator at odds over expansion

"...After months of worrying that Austin's most controversial landfill might soon be..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...May 10, 2015, Carson Creek Ranch, Austin: Levitation's three-day bacchanal honoring sounds and philosophies wrought at..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

20 Years of Austin Gifts

... And a slew of other local businesses celebrating significant anniversaries

"...In case you hadn't heard, The Austin Chronicle is celebrating 20 years in Austin. We've seen..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: “Best of Austin” Finalists Revealed

Plus: Our annual habit of breaking big news at the beginning of April

"...issue, we unveil this year's finalists for our "Best of Austin" Readers Poll. Tens of thousands of votes were..."

April 1, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Verde Report: Top 10 Defining Moments of Austin FC’s Season

The highs and lows of the squad's Q2 debut

"...2021 was the Year of Soccer in Austin. The city welcomed Austin FC, the..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

16 of Austin's Best Downtown Restaurants

Excellent eateries to explore on foot

"...If you’re spending a day in Downtown Austin, don’t bother looking for a ride when you get..."

July 22, 2019 Food Post

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...a lake, with boats, and lily ponds, and lots of trees, and of course roses, and gravel paths to..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Desegregation of Austin's Movie Theatres

A history of the stand-in movement

"...businesses, a nasty explosion jolted the room, spraying shards of stained glass and lead through blasted-in windows. Jim McCulloch,..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Screens Feature by Jordan Buckley

Lily Tomlin, Citizen of Austin

The comedian on our town, Ann Richards, and getting hitched

"...at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, a trip to Austin is practically a homecoming. In the Eighties, she did..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sons of Austin

Murph and Ben Willcott develop a new paradigm for the next generation of a beloved family business

"...father, Ben, 40, and their uncle Murph, 48. Children of a linguistics professor, the Willcott brothers grew up around..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

City of Spirits

Austin is a town for the liquor-store sophisticate.

"...Austin is blessed with a multitude of high-quality liquor stores...."

March 28, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

We Have an Issue: Time to Cast Your Vote in the The Austin Chronicle's "Best of Austin" Readers Poll

Shout-out the people and places that make Austin so special

"...The Austin Chronicle's "Best of Austin" Awards are back! Longtime readers..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

House Delays Closure of Austin SSLC

Amendment scraps SSLC closure

"...House amendments have helped prolong the closure of the Austin State Supported Living Center, for now...."

May 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

We Have an Issue: Time to Vote for Your Favorite Local People and Places in The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

Show your appreciation for the good work folks are doing

"...that Mayor Kirk Watson struck a deal with state officials to place state troopers on Austin streets, that story..."

March 31, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: KAZI, "The Voice of Austin," Perseveres for 40 Years

Austin’s first-ever community-run station debuts new general manager and KUTX collab

"...Marion Nickerson wasn't around for the founding of KAZI 88.7FM, but he got there as soon as..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Brief Guide to Some of Austin's Many Tiny Taco Shops

ATX's formidable population of taco purveyors offers meaty, regional delights

"...The late Jonathan Gold, chief food critic of the Los Angeles Times, wrote, "Taco should be a..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

30 Years of “Best of Austin”

Some of the stories behind 10,484 awards

"...10,484 total "Best of Austin" Awards over 30 years (an average of 349..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Ott Says Thanks to City Staff, Austin Energy

Utility completes repairs: updated photo gallery

"...Austin Energy has announced that they completed repairs at 2:30am..."

May 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Joel Baker Named Next Chief of Austin Fire Department

Recently retired chief in Atlanta moves west

"...The Austin Fire Department should have a new chief on Dec...."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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