Brant Bingamon

Staff Writer

Brant Bingamon arrived in Austin in 1981 to attend UT and immediately became fascinated by the city's music scene. He's spent his adult life playing in bands and began writing for the Chronicle in 2019, covering criminal justice, the death penalty, and public school issues. He has two children, Noah and Eryl, and lives with his partner Adrienne on the Eastside.

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A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events
A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events
Don't pretend like you don't need chicken tips

Arts, July 25, 2024

Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
Advocates and families say there are dozens of active cases

News, July 25, 2024

Proposed City Budget Raises Taxes and Utility Bills, but Doesn’t Spend Enough on Priorities, Advocates Say
Proposed City Budget Raises Taxes and Utility Bills, but Doesn’t Spend Enough on Priorities, Advocates Say
Advocates want more spending on homelessness, parks, climate

News, July 18, 2024

Texas’ Secret Supplier of Execution Drugs Is Accused of Enabling Drug Dealing
Texas’ Secret Supplier of Execution Drugs Is Accused of Enabling Drug Dealing
Death penalty critics call it a “pill mill”

News, July 18, 2024

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events
A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events
Party hard this weekend

Arts, July 18, 2024

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays
An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays
Don't let the workweek get you down

Arts, July 18, 2024

With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers
With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers
Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November Election

News, July 11, 2024

Ruben Gutierrez Set to Be Executed
Ruben Gutierrez Set to Be Executed
Texas has denied his request for DNA testing

News, July 11, 2024

Advocates Overwhelmingly Oppose Expanding Juvenile Jail Campus
Advocates Overwhelmingly Oppose Expanding Juvenile Jail Campus
They say services shouldn’t be tied to incarceration

News, July 3, 2024

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge
The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge
Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

News, July 3, 2024

Movies, Mothers, and 4th of July Fun Highlights the Week's Events
Movies, Mothers, and 4th of July Fun Highlights the Week's Events
Make your holiday weekday worth it

Arts, June 27, 2024

Last AISD Board Meeting This School Year Covers Budget Plan, Underperforming Students
Last AISD Board Meeting This School Year Covers Budget Plan, Underperforming Students
Yes, there will be a request to increase property taxes

News, June 27, 2024

$250M Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Facilities Under Consideration
$250M Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Facilities Under Consideration
Commissioners court will decide whether we need more buildings

News, June 25, 2024

State Prepares to Kill Murderer, Spiritual Leader on Death Row
State Prepares to Kill Murderer, Spiritual Leader on Death Row
Ramiro Gonzales has “so much potential”

News, June 20, 2024

Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land
Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land
Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

News, June 20, 2024

Suicides in Texas Prisons Have Dramatically Increased
Suicides in Texas Prisons Have Dramatically Increased
Brooklyn Hogrell’s mother says our prison agency failed her

News, June 13, 2024

Amid Budget Crisis, Austin ISD Leaders Push Vaguely to “Rethink How We Work”
Amid Budget Crisis, Austin ISD Leaders Push Vaguely to “Rethink How We Work”
Sense of doom as no one solution will be enough

News, June 13, 2024

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend
Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend
Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

Arts, June 13, 2024

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week
Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week
Dare to go out on a school night!

Arts, June 13, 2024

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts
Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week in Austin

Music, June 13, 2024

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table
Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table
Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

News, June 6, 2024

Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Burglary as a Teen Hopes for Parole
Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Burglary as a Teen Hopes for Parole
Central Texan is now approaching 60 years old

News, June 6, 2024

Rise in Absenteeism Is Costing Austin Public Schools Millions
Rise in Absenteeism Is Costing Austin Public Schools Millions
Mental illness seems to be driving the absences, group says

News, June 6, 2024

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events
Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events
21 ways to get out of the house

Arts, May 30, 2024

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?
How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?
Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

News, May 30, 2024

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall
How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall
Recapture is just one puzzle piece

News, May 23, 2024

Killer of Protester Garrett Foster Pardoned, Released From Prison
Killer of Protester Garrett Foster Pardoned, Released From Prison
Convicted murderer Daniel Perry has Gov. Abbott's support

News, May 17, 2024

Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse
Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse
Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

News, May 16, 2024

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events
Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events
Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

Arts, May 9, 2024

From Erwin to Hartzell: 60 Years of Conservative Politics at UT
From Erwin to Hartzell: 60 Years of Conservative Politics at UT
Treatment of current protests is just the latest action against progressive students and faculty

News, May 2, 2024

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