The Duchess of Palms

Remembering Texas trailblazer Nadine Eckhardt

"...2009 memoir Duchess of Palms, Nadine Eckhardt summarizes her personal journey as of 1977: "I emerged from divorce [from..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Study: Less Contraception, More Medicaid Births After Planned Parenthood Ban

Where contraception access is strained, Medicaid births rise

"...out of a preventative health program? Less access to contraception and more taxpayer funded births, according to new research...."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: In Memoriam

On the wars that never end all wars

"...too expensive to take care of our veterans, then don't send them to war." – Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont..."

May 30, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Star Reporter

Rachel Maddow blazes her first trail to SXSW

"...nicely with the book release and cross-country tour of one of the busiest women in news, but Interactive Director..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

How to Train Your Dragon

Soaring animation should make this story about a Viking boy who befriends his enemy a perennial favorite.

"...by: Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders. Whether Viking-born or contemporary American, all children want to control their dragons, be..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

All the Ladies in the House

Texas authors Sarah Bird and Diane Wilson win Dobie Paisano fellowships

"...the 2010 Dobie Paisano Writing Fellowships – prestigious writing awards that involves both an extended stay at the 254..."

May 15, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

UT and VA Combine Forces to Study Brain Trauma in Iraq Vets

UT’s J.J. Pickle Research Campus will conduct state-of-the-art brain imaging research on combat soldiers.

"...in North Austin this morning, officials announced plans to conduct brain imaging research on combat soldiers in hopes of..."

Jan. 17, 2008 News Post by Andrea Grimes

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"...LCRA Has Forgotten Its MissionDear Editor,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Page Two

Fighting a traditional war in Iraq dooms us to failure; knowledge and understanding are the real weapons of the future

"...district doesn't seem an obvious right choice to you on its own merits, then listen to the opposition. If..."

May 14, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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"...Ex-Mayor Cooksey Responds..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

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"...The SIMS Foundation was established in 1995 with the vision of helping..."

April 5, 2002 Column

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"...I was deeply offended upon viewing this week's cover[Dec. 7]. I hope I will..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

Huckleberry Minh: A Walk Through Dreamland

"...It's been almost 25 years since the fall of Saigon, yet for many it's still a deep and unhealing..."

May 28, 1999 Books Review

Seven Years in Tibet

"...by: Jean-Jacques Annaud. Starring: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.d. Wong, Mako and Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk. Forget the trailers: Seven..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision

Oscar-winning documentary about the famed artist.

"...clothing, this particular ad struck me because of its inclusion of Lin, best known for her design of the..."

March 22, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Antonia's Line

"...Steen, Veerle Van Overloop and Wimie Wilhelm. The writing on the wall reads “Welcome to our liberators” as Antonia..."

March 22, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Asian American Film Festival Raises Its Profile

Asian cinema is back on the calendar and AAAFF celebrates its filmmakers

"...the global Asian experience. Now it returns after an 18-month hiatus, and Programming Director Jenny Nulf describes this year's..."

June 14, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...Directed by: Jason Reitman. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Panel Recap: Sex & Text: Breaking Down Movie Stereotypes w/ AI

StoryFit on dismantling unhealthy gender roles in Hollywood

"...Thirty percent. That’s the average amount of speaking time women characters enjoy in the typical Hollywood movie...."

March 12, 2018 SXSW Post by Sarah Marloff

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB 8

Health providers hope to strike down second-trimester abortion ban

"...Center for Reproductive Rights – the legal team that won Texas women a major victory at the U.S. Supreme..."

July 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Black Sabbath: Never Say Die

Doom pioneers bid dramatic farewell to North America

"...Consider Black Sabbath’s final North American show at San Antonio’s..."

Nov. 14, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Fantastic Fest Goes for the Big 10

Kevin Smith's 'Tusk,' 'ABCs 2' and 'V/H/S 3' in first titles

"...Get giddy. Fantastic Fest, Austin's world-renowned celebration of all cinema geeky, strange, terrible and bizarre, has..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

100 Proof

Speed Rack Texas showcases the fastest, fiercest women bartenders around

"...Is that a woman holding your highball glass and lemon swizzle? No, great optimist. That's wildly too progressive. If..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Food Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Climate Change Stories: A Traveling Sisterhood

The Climate Wise Women visit SXSW Eco

"...data can sometimes obscure the ordinary human cost of environmental politics, and one small group of women is using..."

Oct. 14, 2013 News Post by Jessi Cape

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...cautiously approached the scene. As they came in sight, one of the fighters broke and ran. In quick pursuit,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Soldier's Heart

Thousands of Iraq War veterans will come home to face serious psychological problems and a system unready to help them

"...The first time Kristin Peterson's husband hit her, she was asleep in their bed...."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Dan Frosch

If It's Summer, It Must Be Shakespeare

Summer is the time for Shakespeare, so naturally here are a couple of the Bard's plays being staged in the Austin area -- Julius Caesar from the Austin Shakespeare Festival and Two Gentlemen of Verona from Different Stages -- and directors Paul Norton and Norman Blumensaadt to explain how they came to produce them this season.

"...Summer is the time for Shakespeare. Dozens upon dozens of companies throughout the country spend the vacation..."

June 27, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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"...Great editorial regarding Seton and Children's Hospital in last week's Chronicle. But I'd..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Three Canyons

The Southwest Edge of Texas Hill Country -- Home to Lost Maples and Garner State Park -- Is Rich in Both Beauty and History

"...place is the southwestern edge of the Hill Country, consisting of three large river valleys, the Sabinal, Frio, and..."

May 18, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Wandering Preachers, Holy Fools

What best describes the modern playwright? Itinerant preacher? Holy fool? Several artists with an intimate knowledge of the playwriting life offer their views in this roundtable discussion.

"...autumn, that image rises up. Erik Ehn, Daniel Alexander Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Ruth Margraff -- these are not the..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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