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"...surveillance of the modern American upper-class neighborhood – Ring cameras, doorbells, etc. – that so often imbue city dwellers..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...turns heads. Ninety percent of onlookers have their phone cameras out and smiles on their faces, but there's also..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...why Hartman was still on the force. With TV cameras rolling, Watts and the chief faced off, standing 3..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...A portrait of humanity as captured by its surveillance cameras. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...they had secured justice for Adil. Away from the cameras, they expressed their doubts. Dghoughi said he's been told..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...remembering his first car. "When I pull up, there's cameras and tape recorders out and everything. So I'm like..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Faster Than Sound: The Fall Music We Always Talked About

Music columnist returns to two major venues and a new one

"...After the cheers and cameras emerged for midset familiars, the artist offered verses and..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Stays the Course on Mask Precautions

Steady on safety guidelines, Austin promoters and club owners juggle an unclear concert calendar

"...self-titled album displayed prominently in a distanced multi-stage setup. Cameras panned to Pumas singer Eric Burton clapping after Styles'..."

March 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...music, television and movies (in front and behind the cameras), the cultural resonance and timeliness of their series, and..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...actions of a Black president, deftly jumping between the cameras of Fox News Nation and the causes that fired..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Book Review: The Body Double

Emily Beyda's debut novel is ready for its close-up

"...Norma says, "There's nothing else. Just us, and the cameras, and those wonderful people out there in the dark."..."

March 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Video: Local Music Ambassadors Project ATX6 Prep for Reeperbahn

Or is Hamburg’s red-light district fest prepping for the ATX6?

"...located in the same cultural district as Hamburg’s infamous red-light district, the Reeperbahn. Off the tongue, it even sounds..."

Jan. 8, 2020 Music Post by Chris Brecht

Vision Zero Goals for No Traffic Fatalities Not On the Horizon

City Auditor finds goal unlikely

"...limit Austin's ability to reduce speed limits and prohibits red-light cameras. Nearly all pedestrian deaths in the first half..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rep. Jonathan Stickland’s Not Running Again and You Can Thank the Lord

Curtains down for the notoriously belligerent legislator, aka Sticky

"...his first (and only) bill, a measure that bans red-light cameras, this year...."

June 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

In Memoriam: Bill Wittliff

Legendary writer/photographer/collector/benefactor dead at 79

"...with. He began to take a real interest in cameras in the late Sixties and put them to serious..."

June 12, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...carrying measures to limit or prohibit the use of red-light and speed-zone cameras and of the data being generated..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...July) is such a breath of fresh (CO2-filled) air. Cameras follow the former veep around the world as he..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Council: It’s Always Something

This week's City Council, courtesy of CodeNEXT

"...three years) for "video imaging vehicle detection systems (intersection cameras)," appliances treated with contempt or suspicion from Austin's libertarian..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Dance Hall Days

New doc celebrates Austin institution the Broken Spoke

"...With cameras set up on the dance floor amid the two-stepping..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...picture of what's going on. You got social media, cameras. You have people climbing on officers' backs to get..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Day Trips & Beyond: Luminous Lagoon, Jamaica

The glow of the water is a natural phenomenon rare in such abundance

"...a greenish glow. On a rocking boat even modern cameras have a hard time focusing on the small amount..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Bringing Body Cameras Into Focus

Public Safety Committee considers new technology

"...The prospect of body cameras for Austin Police Department officers now imminent, attention turns..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...staff added ghost witnesses to support his bill banning red-light cameras, but the House rules are not "specific enough"..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature

Transportation: Diverging Roads

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...pushing a measure to get rid of red light cameras (House Bill 142), was forcibly removed from the room..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Bonus Bill of the Week: Mandatory Gun Shows

Undue haste to tie county hands and force them to cut rates

"...attacks on local control, from fracking to red light cameras. But the latest would force local convention centers to..."

May 8, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Jonathan Stickland annoys his colleagues

"...favor of House Bill 142, Stickland's measure banning municipal red-light cameras (apparently because if a cop doesn't see you..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...

"...creates a uniform policy for Texas cops wearing body cameras while on duty. But there's another local control bill..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Transportation: Pay As You Go

Transportation bills focus on funding and taxes

"...enthusiasm for pro-gun legislation, doesn't care for those scofflaw-inhibiting red-light cameras; his HB 142 would ban the technology, offering..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Estate Sale Roundup: June 12-15

If you don't have a truck, shop small and stuff the trunk

"...twin-sized beds with frames; Panasonic Blu-Ray deck; two digital cameras; Velodyne sub woofer; E. Martin violin; Wii Fit board;..."

June 12, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Better Than OK 'Computer'

Andrew Bujalski's 'Computer Chess' is an unlikely winner

"...do something on the old, outmoded black-and-white tube video cameras. I'd seen some footage that William Eggleston shot in..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

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