We Have an Issue: Everything You Need to Know About The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

When to vote, why to vote, and how to campaign

"...In this issue we kick off another Best of Austin Awards cycle...."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Wash Your Damn Hands

On SXSW, and coronavirus, and SXSW and coronavirus

"...their business, ergo the Chronicle would lose all its ads. It's evolved a fair bit since then. SXSW is..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

'Chronicle' Ads Pimping Products

Sept. 16, 2007 Postmarks

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...lawyers. T.A.B. President Hammond has argued that these are "issue ads" -- that is, ads that do not explicitly..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Key Court Rulings Expected in T.A.B. Case

The Texas Association of Business's legal future rests in the hand of two Travis Co. judges.

"...million political ad campaign for GOP candidates. Although the ads attacked certain candidates and praised others, T.A.B. maintains the..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Call It a Draw

Last year's eye-catching Earthlink commercials imitated local animator Bob Sabiston's -- and his software's -- style. A little too much, in his opinion.

"...The ads, which featured a series of "interviews" with satisfied Earthlink..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

CBS OKs an anti-abortion spot from Christian conservative group Focus on the Family and nixes another from a gay dating site. Foul!

"...in running it. In the past, the Super Bowl ads were limited to such wholesome products as beer, cars,..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Violation From the Brewster Nation (Updated Again)

Mysterious pro-McCracken group pinches Leffingwell on parking

"...Both ads are the work of the Brewster Nation, a self-described..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The T.A.B. Timeline

Reviewing the major events in the ongoing controversy of T.A.B. expenditures during last fall's campaigns

"...have to publicly disclose who paid for the campaign ads. That's one central issue in the district attorney's investigation..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

Angel Eyes

"...in retrospect) have assembled it from a set of standard-issue components. The photogenic Lopez is a Chicago cop with..."

May 18, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Zac Efron and Adam Devine are a bratty fraternity of two

"...plans an elaborate destination wedding in Hawaii, their parents issue an ultimatum: Find a couple of respectable girls to..."

July 8, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Of Politics and the Production Block

Take two with Austin's voice-over studio

"...If you read this week's issue about the Production Block, Austin's original dedicated voice-over studio,..."

Dec. 22, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...undisclosed corporate dollars. Hammond says the mailers were nonpolitical "issue ads" that were protected by the First Amendment; critics..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"...money in political campaigns and prohibit anonymously financed attack ads, or so-called "issue ads," 60 days before an election...."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Oh, Now They Care About Ethics

Former Democratic rep gets $10,000 fine; similar fine for Republican successor was reduced

"...The effort targeted Kitchen in a number of negative "issue ads."..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

"...This issue's cover is a bit of an inside joke. Fifteen..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Column by Louis Black

More 'Slack'

The Chronicle's 20-year love affair with Slacker

"..."Rick would often come by the Chronicle to bum ads for AFS screenings and to politic for editorial, often..."

Jan. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

State senate districts 1 and 31 are in play before the special session

"...industry ties calling itself Americans for Job Security ran "issue ads" denouncing Merritt -- provoking a campaign finance law..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Evolution of The Austin Chronicle Logo

As we debut our print issue redesign, we revisit our changing masthead

"...promotional materials – but it only lasted for five issues in the publication itself (six if you count the..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Gary Clark Jr.: The Chosen One

‘Bomber’ issue of ‘Rolling Stone’ also features Austin hero

"...us the “nickel tour.” The magazine’s now infamous “Bomber” issue lay on the table in the waiting area. I..."

July 26, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

More Funny Numbers From Strayhorn

Carole doesn't understand the difference between money "gone" and money "owed"

"...As is so often the case in political ads – especially those from Strayhorn – it would be..."

April 30, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Wynn Weighs In

Mayor talks about Green Home Tax (and how there's no such thing)

"...Using Cid's father's Republican background against Cid in print ads has left a bad taste in a lot of..."

June 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Maxey and Spears (Aleshire) Spar Over Deadbeat Dads

Challenger says tax assessor doesn't do enough; incumbent's spokesman calls charge "big fat juicy lie"

"...The last big push for campaign ads is coming hot and heavy now, and former state..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

T.A.B. Heads to D.C.?

"...a statement. "These courts have seen that the real issue in this case is actually quite simple: whether the..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

New Wearable Tech Offers Peace of Mind for People With Limited Mobility

Unaliwear's new watch brings emergency response to the 21st century

"...Some may remember the ads from the 90s of an elderly woman toppling to..."

Feb. 8, 2018 Screens Post by Milo Webb

Point Austin: The Stakes

From the statehouse to D.C., the journey begins with a single vote

"...TAB was only "educating" the voters with constitutionally protected "issue ads." And except for this $10,000 fine and the..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Briefs

"...addressed spending limits as well as the controversy surrounding "issue ads," which are designed to promote or slam a..."

April 27, 2007 News Column

Bell Pushes Ethics Reform

Chris Bell lays out his Don't Mess With Ethics campaign

"...Texas Ethics Commission with meaningful enforcement capabilities, banning phony "issue ads" within 60 days of an election, and closing..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Plead Ignorance

In the wake of the TRMPAC indictments, the big players are scurrying for cover

"...doors open" on the 2002 legislative election – using "issue ads" that were transparently partisan. But the entire cabal..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Sharpstown vs. Tomstown

Will "Tomstown" be as big as Sharpstown?

"...of the Texas Association of Business' highly dubious 2002 "issue ads" violated Texas campaign cash laws; and..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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