The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The Brewer's Table Is Not Your Average Brewpub

Discussing the core values of Austin's forthcoming public house at SXSW

"..."It's not about how beer and food pair together," says Jake Maddux, founder of East Austin's upcoming restaurant,..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Adrienne White

DVDanger: The Burning and The Town That Dreaded Sundown

Another gruesome twosome for your weekend's viewing

"...Y'know, it's funny. Considering that the filmmaking Weinstein brothers of Miramax fame made their feature-writing..."

May 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...inexplicable symptoms. As it happened, a relative visiting at the time was a doctor of physical therapy, and he..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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

No Prozac for the Wicked

The Cool Capers of Donald Westlake

"...Like God and the Devil, - - writer Donald E. Westlake has many..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

20 days left of the 85th session

"...Tick, tock, tick, tock, the session is in its last 20 days, and important..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...The Linda Lindas & Momma Free Shows..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Looks like the Academy has finally caught on to something Austin’s known..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...very, very tired) music team, Friday was filled with the Chronicle’s wild day party at Hotel Vegas and witnessing..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...living, seething, bouncing bridge between pioneering local post-punks of the Eighties (Scratch Acid and Butthole Surfers) and their contemporary..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

March Toward the Booze, Ye Thirsty Citizens All!

These fine tipples may be precisely the slaking fortress you seek

"...St. Patrick’s Day? Who said booze is all about the Irish, or that the Irish are all about booze?..."

March 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Down From the Mountain

There was no snow at Sundance this year, but a strong slate nonetheless.

"...annual festival of independent film -- and so was the glitz factor. This meant that not only were more..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Esther’s Follies: January Revue..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Off the Record

Another progress report from Red River, the return of Sixteen Deluxe, and Papa Mali's American beauty

"...The local venue landscape is shifting faster than the weather...."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Gospel According to Hollywood

Easter is a time for resurrectiing Hollywood's biblical epics.

"...Biblical epics are a weakness of mine. They don't have to be good so long as they're..."

April 13, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Flip the Switch

"...The phone is already ringing. Who? "Somebody with the Rolling..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Tuning Into Old Settler’s

Five headliner LPs to soundtrack your festival weekend

"...about, this weekend’s Old Settler’s Music Festival. As in the past, its focus remains different strains of Americana. Yet..."

April 17, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Best Music of 2013 (So Far)

Geezerville rounds up the class of 2013

"...January through June suggests 2013 might be one of the best years for local roots rock in quite some..."

July 10, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The James Hunter Six

"...The James Hunter SixMinute by Minute (Go/Fantasy)..."

March 15, 2013 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Jason Isbell Headlines Old Settler’s 2019

Brandi Carlile, Del McCoury, and Los Legends also stock initial lineup

"...Old Settler’s Music Festival has rolled out the initial lineup for its 32nd annual campout, taking place..."

Nov. 13, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL 2016: Sunday, First Weekend

"...Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Photo Gallery

Old Settler’s Daily Lineup Revealed

Jason Isbell caps Friday, Brandi Carlile stars Saturday

"...announcement, Old Settler’s Music Festival organizers have now revealed the daily schedule for their 2019 outing, transpiring April 11-14..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Big Wheel Keep On Turning

Bluegrass, new grass, song grass, tropical grass – roll some Old Settler's Music Fest

"...and Wobeon World Music Fest were all warm-ups for the second half of spring music cornucopias that follow South..."

April 19, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...Hank Skinner fought prosecutors – in Gray County and the attorney general's office – for the right to DNA-test..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint chiefs of staff to the wrestling ring: SXSW..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...The Sundance Film Festival released its first programming wave this..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Overnight Sensation

Sword of Dracula' creator Jason Henderson is taking over the (fantasy) world

"...Listen. The only thing you'll ever really need to know about..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Holiday in San Antonio

The birth of Austin's punk scene: the Sex Pistols at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio, 25 years ago this week.

"...winter mornings: gray, but not terribly cold. It was the same in San Antonio -- except for the rumbling...."

Jan. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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