The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

November Election roundup

A developer offers to complete the Town Lake trail in exchange for a height variance on a residential tower. Is it worth it?

Striking a balance among the various interests wanting a slice of the city bonds pie

Hundreds of economists sign on to "manifesto" urging Congress and state policymakers to raise the minimum wage, an act of defiance that is apparently generating some disconcerted murmurs

An underwhelming Martha Stewart was a keynote speaker at the sold-out, fem-lite Texas Conference for Women last Thursday at the Austin Convention Center

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

Take a long look at the 'Chronicle' opinions – and then leap

City Hall's Colossal Cyber Scandal

Cleaning Up Congressional Corruption; and The Blockhead in Charge of Whistle-blower Protection

With "Luca Cambiaso, 1527-1585," the Blanton bucks the trend toward superstar exhibitions and spotlights a lost Renaissance master

New information from the UT Performing Arts Center about the $14.7 million makeover of Bass Concert Hall and what the PAC will be doing during the 18 months that it's dark

Midway through Palmer Auditorium's transformation into the Long Center for the Performing Arts comes a new image of the center's crown jewel:2,300-seat Dell Hall

The Eastwoods Neighborhood Association is raising funds for a sculpture of Eeyore to commemorate the park's part in the launch of that Austin rite of spring, Eeyore's Birthday Party

Still time left to get some free theatre, laurels for historian Oscar Brockett and director Don Toner, and a new baby for the first couple of Salvage Vanguard Theater

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center revival of 'The Rocky Horror Show' provides Austin, and especially fans of all that is Rocky, with an experience worthy of the word classic

The play 'Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back' seeks to honor the New Orleanians affected by Hurricane Katrina, but the level of intensity in the UT staging often makes it hard to connect to

Tony Hoagland's book of essays doesn't waste a second on justifying himself or poetry

Pamela Ribon's second entry into what might be a "Weird" franchise, a Sweet Valley High for the savvy Internet set

ACC offers students two restaurants' worth of opportunity

CKC Farms' farm-fresh goat cheese

David vs. Iron Chef

In memoriam:Ron Bannon; and other news and events from the culinary world

October 19-26

Previewing the 12th Austin Film Festival

Director Douglas McGrath on the other critically acclaimed Truman Capote biopic, 'Infamous'

Making movie-music magic 'Infamous'

Growing Up as the 'Living Dead'

'The Dreams of Sparrows'

Blogging revolutionary Mena Trott outlines her company's latest advance

The Panel Channel

Michael Haneke's first two films

Stalking the Stones across Europe

Saying adios to Texas music titan Freddy Fender, and bienvenidos to a little band called the Rolling Stones

A Piano:The Collection

Nashville Rebel

If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It

There Is a Season

Letters to the editor, updated daily.

Stephen weighs in on the Belmont and what Dubya might be reading these days...

What is the best kind of air purifier to use in my home to help reduce allergens?

Can I smoke in bars? – The latest on Austin's smoking ban

The Atkinson Candy Company of Lufkin still makes its delicious Chick-O-Sticks and Peanut Butter Bars the same way Grandpa did back in 1932

Catch the Lady Longhorns while you still have a chance, and more

News and scores from the U.S. and abroad

The origins of the Purple One and Clark Kent's raison d'être

Got a question? He's got the answer.

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A rambling recommendation to shore up that hole in your social calendar