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Oct. 1, 2004 Column
News 8 at 5
Can Austin's little news station that could survive the grim reapers at Time Warner?
"...director Kevin Benz is attempting to explain why his 24-hour news channel is different from the other local TV..."
Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass
The Hightower Lowdown
Wal-Mart cares about its employees -- especially the dead ones; giving the finger to corporations could cost you your privacy; and Tattered Cover stands up for its customers' rights.
"...stop these secret death policies. Contact his office at 202/225-1688...."
May 24, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower
Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly
September 1988-August 1991
"...the consequences of the bust followed by a slowly recovering economy. Austin politics will be forever defined by the..."
Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature
Judge Chip Kidd by His Covers
"...believes that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Publishers spend a lot of money hoping that's exactly..."
Sept. 8, 2000 Books Feature by Cary L. Roberts
That Figures
City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.
"...meeting, City Manager Jesus Garza presented his $1.8 billion 2000-01 spending plan as routine business, and was received in..."
Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Eve of Destruction?
The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition
"...Year's Eve celebration -- a downtown convergence regrettably dubbed A2K -- is Watson's brainchild. The charge of ensuring that..."
Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer
Tongue-in-Cheek Terror
"...Flush with success, 1986 (l-r): Gibby Haynes, Theresa Taylor,..."
Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature by Ken Lieck
Record Reviews
Abbey Lincoln
"...In 1982, when Mississippi-born Cassandra Wilson moved to New York City..."
April 2, 1999 Music Review
One of the Great Ones
"...The tall pine bookcases take up the entire west..."
Nov. 6, 1998 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett
Picks & Sleepers
Sxsw
"...SXSW schedule look, then? Well, if you can't find 20 or 30 bands worth seeing in that time period,..."
March 20, 1998 Music Feature
A Watershed Year?
"...the property would be allowed to have 57% impervious cover...."
Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Burgers, Burgers Everywhere
The Chronicle Guide to Hamburgers in Austin
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June 20, 1997 Food Feature
Beautiful Loser
Keith Ferguson: No Apologies, No Regrets
"...story originally appeared in the Dallas Observer dated March 28, 1996...."
May 9, 1997 Music Feature by Josh Alan Friedman
Record Reviews
"...But it's time to talk about appropriateness. Griffith can cover Kate Wolf and John Prine exquisitely (as on Other..."
May 9, 1997 Music Review
Qmmunity: Transing Pride
ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride
"...event ATX Trans Pride – happening this Saturday, Aug. 12, 7pm to 2am, at Cheer Up Charlies, with more..."
Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Austin Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Intersex Rights
Plus, don't miss this week's queer Halloween parties
"...Happy Intersex Awareness Day, y'all! Celebrated annually on Oct. 26, IAD recognizes the voices and rights of intersex folks,..."
Oct. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan
Qmmunity: Hot Queer Nights
Black & Queer AF variety show, Die Felicia, and more to keep Austin cool in this Pride Month heat
"...House of Garçon, and DJ Akasha Luxe from season 2 of HBO Max's ballroom reality competition series, Legendary...."
June 18, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan
Jade Bird Crowns Her New Austinite Status With Austin City Limits Taping
UK Songwriter refracts Different Kinds of Light with ACL debut
"...Jade Bird hit Austin for South by Southwest in 2018, the young UK songwriter rode a significant wave of..."
June 15, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman
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
"...each other this question back in the summer of 2019, when Nate Paul's spots got raided by the FBI...."
Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re listening to
"...wrote late Chronicle Music godmother Margaret Moser in a 2011 cover story about the Bright Light Social Hour on..."
Sept. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re playing
"...www.asleepatthewheel.com, Saturday 25..."
July 24, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
Masks for Docs PPE Operations at Native Hostel
"...Since forming on March 22 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, global foundation Masks..."
April 9, 2020 Photo Gallery
As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood
Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.
"...(Houston's average is 49.77 inches per annum; Austin's is 34.25.) Less rain means drier soil, which makes creeks less..."
April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine
Time Bandits in Uniform?
APD officers question whether union 'leave time' deal violates their contract
"...city-funded ABL – through which the city pays his $101,200 salary plus benefits – while he is not actually..."
Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George Jones/Devo
"...Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George JonesRodeo Austin, Travis County Expo Center, March 22, 24, 25 DevoACL Live at the Moody Theater, March..."
April 1, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez
Event Menu
Local foodie events for the week of Nov. 6
"...at the Central Market Cooking School (4001 N. Lamar, 206-1014). $45 per person ($10 discount for Austin Film Society..."
Nov. 5, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Confessions of a Romance Virgin
Harlequin heats up a new market with its kickass Bombshell heroines
"...prolific purveyor of hugs and kisses – 30,000 and 20,000 of them, respectively, over the past 40 years –..."
Oct. 22, 2004 Books Feature by Nora Ankrum
Steady as She Goes
Li'l Cap'n Travis humbles its way into Austin's musical heart
"...spreads ear to ear, and he giggles like a 12 year old. Jeff is smiling too, more out of..."
