Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...this bridge. It is really going to be a special place.”..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...does it say about our students that are receiving special education?”..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...entertainment and Peeka Ranch Alpacas offering a “peek-a” some special alpaca friends.   – Kat McNevins Sip & Paint..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...end of the summer. The bad news: third-graders in special education are not learning fast enough...."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Texas Outlaw IVF Following Alabama Ruling?

Abbott not pushing legislation, but signals support for IVF

"...do the same? Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t called a special session or pushed for legislation to protect IVF yet,..."

Feb. 27, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...is coming together to look after him with a special, star-filled fundraiser of Elysium regulars, including Jurgen Engler of..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...hurdle in its goal to keep control of its special education services. At its meeting on Feb. 8, the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Collective School of Music. Between his 2010 album In Session and wide-ranging experience, Santos’ Brazilian quintet owns plenty of..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

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

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...of the types of charges – smuggling, evading arrest, possession of a controlled substance, etc. We had not received..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...talent; stay for the vendor market and a promised special secret surprise.   – James Scott Kitten Yoga Benefiting..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Oil Billionaires Start a Spinoff PAC

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks replace Defend Texas Liberty

"...You will recall that until recently Dunn and Wilks..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Kathy Valentine Departs “This Town”

Bluebonnets’ unsappy UK sendoff invites John Doe and Sue Foley

"...tradition for goodbye shows, the evening packed covers and special guests. McInnis took the mic for “Be My Baby,”..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...Featuring vendors Kitty Titties and JP & DM Creations, special callouts, popcorn, and more. Sun., Jan. 14, 7pm. The..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...Watson won a shortened two-year term in 2022 thanks..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...As the last legislative session's fruits take effect this January, public universities are being..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...selfless by spending over my credit limit. These are special little gifts for all my special little guys, like..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Red Ribbon Revelries

Local Austin health orgs celebrate World AIDS Day 35 with fun and educational events

"...at 6pm on Dec. 2. You can also attend special events like a yoga session presented by Waterloo Counseling..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...promised to immediately take over the district's provision of special education services...."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Eyes of Evil MoPac Are Upon You

Austin’s favorite anonymous Twitter account is the city’s newest podcast phenom

"...complicated: endless development, the pandemic, a governor really into special sessions, the culture of Elon Musk and Tesla, the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...Hunter moved that the profile include "a prioritization of special education, with specific reference to inclusive practices and a..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...this month, Abbott called the Legislature into its fourth special session, at a price tag – for legislators’ per..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"..."As a recording artist and especially a frontman, the game is more than not influenced..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Greg Abbott’s Private School Voucher Plans Stay Dead

Promise not to promise this anymore, Guv?

"...known as school vouchers, ever since the Texas Legislature’s special session began on Oct. 9. With the session ending..."

Nov. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...school vouchers only days before the end of the special legislative session. While Abbott took to social media to..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial

Court is in session

"...Through the course of their investigation, detectives with APD's Special Investiga­tions Unit interviewed several witnesses to the shooting but..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Preschool Funding Loophole has Tax Dollars Going to Religious Schools. Who Benefits?

Private school partnerships boost district enrollment

"...the education savings accounts (ESAs) proposed in the legislative special session say this is the foundation for a plan..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Divina: Noche Drag Latinx Hostess Tatiana Cholula and special guests serve an evening of Latinx queerness. Every other..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...Buress' rap alias, Eshu Tune, pops up as a special guest. With FlyLo following Oneohtrix Point Never the night..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...tactics to get them to consider you. In this session featuring author and co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Abbott Says School Vouchers Are Coming, Rural Republicans Don’t Seem Convinced

A Guv can dream, can’t he?

"...lawmakers are close to approving vouchers in the current special session...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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