Firestarter

Annoying adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of pyrokinetic terror

"...Keith Thomas' follow-up to his innovative shiva horror The Vigil. That was a story overflowing with empathy for those..."

May 20, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Inside Austin's Recent Gaming Shake-ups

Lots of layoffs, but a Nation of Indies rises from the ashes

"...It all started two weeks ago when Vigil Games closed. Employees there were already on edge following..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

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

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...we've got to educate ourselves." The Media and the Vigil..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Protester Killed at BLM March, Shooter Released From Custody

Foster remembered at defiant vigil: "Garrett was a hero"

"...The vigil was followed by another march, like the one the..."

July 27, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Vigil, Hyde Park Theatre..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sally Jacques' Book of The 64 Beds Project Under the Covers

"...event entitled 64 Beds. The event involved an all-night vigil in the Mexic-Arte Museum, incorporating 64 beds created by..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Arts Feature by Stephanie Beauchamp

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...in Hays County. Mid-level city Planning Department employees Mapi Vigil and Amalia Sondgeroth seemed particularly effective. Vigil, the case..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Ascension Solves Blue Cross Crisis, Moves On to Several Others

The nonprofit healthcare giant is under attack on many fronts

"...similar conditions; on Jan. 26 they held a candlelight vigil outside Ascension Texas' headquarters in Mueller to protest the..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Doggett on 1/6: "I Continue to Think Our Democracy Hangs by a Thread"

Reflecting on the Big Lie, the Trump Coup, and what comes next

"...not all dark, even if we're doing a candlelight vigil tonight [at the Texas Capitol] on the edge of..."

Jan. 6, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment

Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions

"...they stand for, it shows that they like racist vigilantes who do their work for them." A Constant Presence..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Three Faiths, One Message: Welcome the Stranger

Faith communities come together in support of refugee resettlement locally and statewide

"...speakers, who had gathered in solidarity for an interfaith vigil protesting Governor Abbott's and President Trump's anti-immigrant policies. In..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

Krum Bums

Punks take it to the street

"...downtime after two years of near-constant touring. Bassist Javier Vigil has been a married man for less than 24..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Wage Vigilance

Local businessman under fire for owing money to employees of his former West Lake Hills restaurant

"...Labor Net­work of Austin, which recently held a candlelight vigil at the Cumberland Road Salvation Army in an effort..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Seven Straight Nights to Shine Light on Gay Rights

Straight folk go to bat for queer folk

"...Week, Seven Straight Nights is a series of sundown-to-sunup vigils taking place in 30 different cities, with each city..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

"...of deportation hearings, is gaining steam this month. Hutto Vigil IX will take place from 11am to 4pm Saturday,..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...victims of violence will be remembered in a candlelight vigil at 6:30pm Saturday in Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe...."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In coordination with a nationwide vigil hosted by MoveOn.Org, there was a gathering of 300-plus..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column

Bring Soldiers Home

"...To the editor, In coordination with a nationwide vigil hosted by MoveOn.Org, there was a gathering of 300-plus..."

Sept. 13, 2004 Postmarks

Smooth Ride

When Lana Dieterich is acting, nothing seems calculated or forced, no step is false. Her performances are smooth as glass, as silk, as a ride on the bike that she pedals regularly around her Hyde Park neighborhood.

"...later, Dieterich teases us with another drunk scene in Vigil, the play she is currently performing with Ken Webster..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Vigil

In Vigil, playwright Morris Panych has written a rich character study that is also an extremely perceptive, wise rumination on death, but it's also very funny, and Hyde Park Theatre's production allows Panych's script to shine like a light through a lonely window.

"...Vigil: Shining Through..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Public Notice

Susceptible? Predisposed?

"...the public, but you must first register. 800/624-2542 x3775. Vigil With a Vengeance..."

April 9, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...of sorts.   – Joe Gross Conspirare Presents: All-Night Vigil..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...and Staff for Justice in Palestine held a silent vigil on the steps of the Tower to support the..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Restarts Bid Process for Family Resource Centers

The bidders broke the rules, administration says

"...RFP-related communication with district personnel or trustees,” CEO Sharon Vigil said in a statement to the Chronicle. “We are..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...Amerika Garcia Grewal, a member of Border Vigil Eagle Pass, a community group that advocates for a..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for Cease-Fire: The Austin for Palestine Coalition held a vigil outside of City Hall Dec. 23, honoring Palestinians who've..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

A Very Jewish Horror in Attachment

Filmmaker Gabriel Bier Gislason discusses cultural authenticity

"...Marcin Wrona's Demon, and more recently Keith Thomas' The Vigil...."

April 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2022

"...residents listen to Council Member Vanessa Fuentes during a vigil for fellow resident Greg Hopkins on August 4, 2022...."

Dec. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

Uprooted Community at Congress Mobile Home Park Grieves for Neighbor, Neighborhood

Disposable residents in far South Austin

"...his home in the park. Community members held a vigil for him last week. The park's community has long..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Under the Hoof of the Merciless Kandisha

Julien Maury on a Moroccan myth, and what scares him

"...with a new wave of supernatural horror, like The Vigil and The Djinn, which center on Jewish and Middle..."

Aug. 10, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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