Carter Family Files Civil Rights Suit Against Officer and City

Suit claims officer used excessive force

"...The family of Byron Carter, the 20-year-old man killed during..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Carper Family

Imagine the Carter Family writing songs about texting

"..."It went from five people, just the regulars, to crazy. One hundred people for happy hour."..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

UPDATED: Take It To a Jury: Judge Rules in Carter Shooting

Conclusions similar to those in confidential city memo

"...judge denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the city and Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner in connection..."

May 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

10 Minutes with Carlene Carter

The Carter Family meets up with a couple of outlaws

"...After opening John Mellencamp’s most recent tour, Carlene Carter brings her one-woman show to the Cactus Cafe on..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

UPDATED: Testimony Concludes in Carter Case

Closing arguments scheduled for Tuesday morning

"...Austin Police Corporal Eric Cleveland heard the shots before his radio ever crackled to life. When..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Unknown Soldier

Bill Carter steps out from under the shadow of Captain Jack Sparrow

"...Hyde Park Bar & Grill says she likes Bill Carter's big silver skull ring. It's from the set of..."

May 3, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

The Little Vampire

"...Uli Edel. Starring: Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter, Alice Krige, Rollo Weeks, John Wood, Pamela Gidley, Tommy..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

10 Minutes with the Alvin Brothers

How a near-death experience became a Big Bill Broonzy tribute

"...In 2012, while touring with the Blasters in Spain, Phil Alvin died and was brought..."

Aug. 7, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Carter Called Home Before Fatal Police Shooting

Lawsuit questions APD's version of shooting

"...By all accounts, 20-year-old Byron Carter was a nice guy, says attorney Adam Loewy. He..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge on Byron Carter Shooting: Take It to a Jury

Judge clears the way for family of victim of fatal police shooting to pursue civil rights suit

"...Yeakel denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the city and Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner in connection..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Skeleton Key

A top-notch cast is mostly wasted in this atmospheric but prosaic hoodoo spooker.

"...Peter Sarsgaard and Joy Bryant. A top-notch cast was gathered and then wasted in this atmospheric but prosaic hoodoo..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Music for the Eyes

Annie Leibovitz's portraits of American musicians reveal her true oeuvre

"...Here's Lucinda Williams on a country road outside Austin, the photograph taken during a visit to South by Southwest..."

July 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Blood Simple: The Director's Cut

"...Dan Hedaya, Frances Mcdormand and John Getz. Back in the early Eighties when, film-wise at least, Texas was best..."

July 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim. Dancers..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements to registered..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Breaking Down the Barricades

Aussie songstress Kasey Chambers becomes Austin's darling.

"...America had ever heard of singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers, despite the fact she's something of a phenomenon in her homeland..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas was nicknamed..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beyond 'The Electric Company'

Can a bunch of toddlers watching television save the world?

"...A bunny cowers in fear. A shadow spreads across the ground...."

May 25, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Behind the Music

George Hickenlooper and 'Mayor of the Sunset Strip'

"...taken from "Daydream Believer: George Hickenlooper and Mayor of the Sunset Strip," Austin Chronicle daily, March 18.] One of..."

April 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...illuminates a flick past those first few weeks in theatres and keeps it lighting up screens and imaginations for..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...Hyde Park address, bright natural light pours in through the large windows of a house owned by the reigning..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...Back when she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...Like this country's forefathers, it came from England. Though it didn't originate there,..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...The phrase "shit-hot," cribbed from some international band's bio, comes..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963

Local music journalism pioneer takes on all of rock & roll

"...rock history's been written. Rolling Stone made three attempts, the third of which, 1986's Rock of Ages, was co-authored..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Chairman of the Board

Antone's Blue Monday boss Derek O'Brien keeps the music alive and blue

"...Austin music history: Guitarist Johnny Copeland lived here in the early Seventies. The Louisiana native spent formative years of..."

April 25, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The 'Tease That Binds

The Texas Burlesque Festival builds community among those who are hip to the strip

"...a hook – that little something unique that snags the audience. It can be a shake or a shimmy..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Chicken and Egg Deal

Getting Press: The Haves

"...on music press. "All I have to say on the subject is this: `The squeaky wheel gets the grease.'"..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations began after passionate closing arguments

"...UPDATE: The eight-person jury tasked with considering the civil rights case..."

June 11, 2013 News Post

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