Review: Geraldine's

Rainey Street dining matures

"...a wonder how hotel restaurants choose to use their real estate. They shove restaurant space near downstairs lobbies, maybe..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?

With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.

"...mean the hunger for authenticity underneath is any less real...."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...economic winds buffeting them from both directions – skyrocketing real estate prices and cost-of-living increases on this side, stagnant..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Finding Their Métier

South First shop is a cook's paradise

"...tomes like Larousse Gastronomy fill up some of the real estate, but the vintage cookbooks are the real finds...."

Aug. 4, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The Luv Doc: Whipping It Out

A bold, decisive move that requires a lot of data points

"...mainly in used car sales, crack deals, and shady real estate transactions, but when it comes to sex, it’s..."

May 23, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Playback: Headhunters Closes

Headhunters shuts down, Psych Fests both successful and contentious, and Wayne 'The Train' Hancock recuperates while Sons of Fathers call it a day

"...last appraised at $394,308, was purchased by ubiquitous local real estate investors World Class Capital, whose CEO, Nate Paul,..."

May 9, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Leffingwell Announces ‘Rail – or Fail’

In final ‘State of the City’ address, mayor strongly pushes urban rail

"...Leffingwell engaged the Four Seasons crowd hosted by the Real Estate Council of Austin with his characteristic self-deprecating humor,..."

Feb. 25, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Commissioners Court Candidates Take On Property Taxes

Hopefuls share philosophical approaches to government

"...assessed has artificially lowered the tax rate on commercial real estate – thus shifting some of the property tax..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Lebanon Calling

The Lebanese connection: ACL booker Charles Attal's bond with Zilker Park

"...influence in Austin – in the areas of fashion, real estate, entertainment, retail, and politics – the story of..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Going Places

By merging technology and old-school community-building, Heyride just may revolutionize how you get from here to there

"...I couldn't get a cab – it would be really cool if I could just walk up, go to..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...social obsessions now driving the GOP. But beyond that real victory, in the local context, the successful defense of..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Dog Years

Austin's version of the Band – the Gourds – steps into those brown shoes almost literally with Old Mad Joy

"...For the band's rabid fans, it was the dream realized: Austin's version of the Band recording on the real..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

sxswm: Foo Fighters, Sound and Vision

Grohl's gang hit Paramount and Stubbs

"...of the biggest touring acts on the planet. The real story is about how they became a real band..."

March 16, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Not So Hot TODs

Sputtering rail, sputtering economy – the uncertain fate of Red Line development

"...but certainly not nearly at the level of fully realized visions. There's a nice brewpub. And some mixed-use residential/retail,..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Republicans Vie for Bolton's Seat

Workman and Turner go head to head for chance to wrest HD 47 from Dems

"...ads accused the former Fort Worth resident of not really being local enough (see "HD 47 GOP Primary: Attack-Ad..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...member of the Wailin' Jennys, is known for her ethereal vocals. She hails from Winnipeg, and her Celtic sound..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...ambience that recalls a more gothic Dead Can Dance. Real Estate, likewise, notched two sleepier hits of 2009 with..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...on a huge personal bankroll and grand promises without realistic foundation. While the Repub­lican candidates engage in a high-speed..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

City Hall Hustle: Discount Government

That beeping you hear is the rollback rate, backing up

"...Good news, of course, for the city and Californian real estate, but not likely that great for the rest..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Get a (Second) Job

"...not say that lightly, because I know that it's really hard to give up free time. However, what's happening..."

June 10, 2009 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: And They're Off!

Leffingwell announces, and the mayoral sparring begins

"...Austinites through which they can "learn the value of real work" by assisting their city...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

It Came From the Back Yard

House of Torment's yearlong scare tactics pay off in Halloween screams

"...some of the best haunted houses we'd ever seen, really makes us proud of what we've done here." Not..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...(largely due to pressure from the Austin Board of Realtors and other real-estate interests): It's for "mandatory back stop"..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Growing Pains Hit West Campus

Area's utilities systems weren't built to support rapid development taking place

"...of adequate street contouring, according to Mike Mahone, a real estate consultant and mediator for the neighborhood developers. He..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...November. Demo­crats have the luxury of choosing between two really strong candidates for president and the historic opportunity to..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Hollywood vs. Ocean: Be There!

Former Cowboy Hollywood Henderson circulates angry petition in Central East Austin to fight proposal to tighten restrictions on house sizes

"...neighborhood lots and that the 40% limit is more realistic. But Henderson, who lives in and owns several lots..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Density Bonuses

Three concepts

"...In each model, the "Value to Developer" column uses real-world ballpark figures for Downtown Austin real estate sales: $500/square..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Writing the Climate

Flannery and Kolbert on the accelerating pace of global warming

"...change could be so swift. And then once I realized that, I thought, 'Surely people are sorting these big..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

We Were the Urban Pioneers

Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown

"...past the one-bedrooms – anything under 1,000 square feet, really – Burton and Shanti deign to consider Plan D,..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...the central city are doing something we love: demonstrating real community-minded spirit by going the extra mile to preserve..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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