The Insider's Outsider Guide to Texas

Remembering Bud Shrake

"...they ever got any writing done. Truman Capote's fans, for example, know just as much about his famous Black..."

May 15, 2009 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Boots and Suits, Scheming and Dreaming

The Wilson Brothers on The Wendell Baker Story

"...release – "Four cities," says Andrew dryly, "five including Fort Worth" – before widening two weeks later...."

May 18, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...The exact date and place of his birth aren't certain – records suggest he was born..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Texas Hold ’Em Beyoncé Mini-Ball/Listening Party..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

After a Fashion

How does Stephen M. M. repeatedly get such hot dates? By being the Avatar's Avatar, that's how. See what local gigs he appeared at this week …

"...COUTURE FOR A CAUSE Two weeks ago the fall preview fundraiser..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'Sleep Toward Heaven'

We're not reviewing Amanda Eyre Ward's debut novel, Sleep Toward Heaven, and we're not interviewing her as an author, either, because she has contributed to The Austin Chronicle for more than three years. It would be a conflict of interest. We are, however, excerpting an early chapter of the book, and we are proud and happy to do so.

"...either, because she has contributed to The Austin Chronicle for more than three years. I am a friend of..."

March 21, 2003 Books Feature

Live Shots

"...it. Mmm hmm, five goofy-looking guys from Sacramento. That guitarist looks like an AV nerd from high school. But..."

June 30, 1995 Music Feature

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...The Austin City Limits Music Festival is a work in progress. After every three-day extravaganza, the..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...It's just before 8pm on a Saturday night in January, and Richard..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Three True Tales of Urban Infill

Believe It, or Not...

"...As one who is charmed almost totally by the serendipitous, a designed city..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...from thrilling debuts to decades-built career bests. Hear these promising and playful picks on the @AustinChronicle Spotify, or even..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...If Texas is the state with the richest folk songwriting history, the..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Hopdoddy Goes Fusion, Tso's Gets a Jjim/Bom Bonus, Antonelli's Appears IRL, Garrison Bros x South Congress Cafe, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...We told you (rather excitedly) about L’Oca d’Oro’s reopening..."

May 12, 2021 Food Post

Central Market Announces Curbside Service at Their Original Austin Store Location

And other not-to-be-missed local food news bites

"...Here are six not-to-be-missed food news bites with events starting tomorrow...."

Jan. 25, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Taming the East Austin Studio Tour

With EAST’s huge growth, artists work to keep the focus on their art and creative process

"...Studio Tour have rosy memories of a time when visitors would languidly bike or walk from backyard to backyard...."

Nov. 10, 2017 Arts Feature by Melany Jean

Buns, Hon

ACL doubles down on comfort food

"...This year's Austin Eats is keeping things simple, adding only..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I was shocked and disgusted by the cover of the Chronicle this week ["What..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

Casual Kosher

HEB Serves Up a Kosher Cafe, Austin Style

"...The Kosher Deli at HEB Far West photograph by..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in Austin

How local authors who work beyond the world we know meet, connect, and launch themselves into the business

"..."When I moved to Austin in 1998," says Christopher Brown, who presents his dystopian debut novel, Tropic of..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Letters at 3AM: As Time Goes By

"I'm not quitting. I'm turning," says Michael Ventura in his final column

"...Michael Luciano spoke no English until he entered public school, then grew to speak..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Luv Doc Recommends: Texas State Arts Festival

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Saturday, March 1, 2008

"...If you don’t think laser hair removal is an art, think again. It’s not all about carving..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Heat

"...My 12th summer my best friend abandoned me. She twisted her straw-colored hair up into a bun and held..."

July 13, 2001 Features Feature by Robin Bradford

Food-o-File

Artz hangs on while Starlite shuts down, Woodland expands, and Izzoz Tacos makes a grand entrance

"...Earlier this week, restaurateur Art Blondin described himself as "overwhelmed" by..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...lives on Central Park South, and I like to visit her to put my life into perspective. Unfortunately, every..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Full of Schtick!

Greg Beets sends up Austin's wacky pop-punk-cum-Saturday-morning-send-up band, the Peenbeets.

"...the Peenbeets, but no one can doubt their fealty for Denny's "Moons Over My Hammy" ham-and-egg sandwich. Immediately after..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Coach's Corner

"...For the past two weeks, The Coach has been out..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coach's Corner

"...The room is dark, eerily illuminated with blues, reds, oranges, yellows, and..."

May 23, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Day Trips & Beyond: September Travel Updates

Go the social distance

"...The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site joined the Texas Historical Commission’s..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

We Have an Issue: Greetings From the Very Near Future

Notes from a week in isolation

"...are some of the things that are bringing me comfort right now: Making my own tortillas. The Ringer Podcast..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Bucket List

Dip your toe in local culture

"...Austin has hosted four-wheeled fare for over a decade, but where the novelty wanes, the..."

June 20, 2016 Columns Post by Molly Burke

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