Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...The city of Austin has opened an investigation into why a top police..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...their job,” UT law professor Jennifer Laurin told the Chronicle. “Yet, structurally, you could not say with a straight..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?

It's on Council's to-do list, as city awaits lawsuit ruling

"...Two months after Ezra voided Austin’s STR regulations, Dallas property owners sued the city over..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...In the summer of 2022, Austin police officers were dispatched to a suspected drowning call..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Having avoided a third consecutive snowpocalypse, Austin’s enjoying a spectacular spring, so KUTX’s four-part Rock the..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Two Cents on Nickel City

"...Hello Austin Chroniclers, I hope the move is going swimmingly. Your..."

April 17, 2024 Postmarks

Road Woes Continue for Austin FC in Loss to St. Louis City

Season-long goal drought away from home drags on

"...the road meant a return to the doldrums for Austin FC as the Verde and Black lost 1-0 to..."

April 14, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin Pets Alive! Workers File to Become Largest Animal Shelter Union in the U.S.

Working conditions “are the living conditions of the animals”

"...Back in 2022, when Austin was starting to become aware of its increasingly overcrowded..."

April 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...legislators, the NAACP, and a university professor united against UT-Austin’s handling of Senate Bill 17’s ban on DEI-related programs..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...is a disconnect,” said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if our..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...George Jones-loving ex-art-rockers have arrived just in time for Austin’s current honky-tonk revival. Broken-Heart Dogs..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...Readers of the Gannett-owned Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester, N.Y., and the Gannett-owned Austin American-Statesman here..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic and touching lives of..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...got a job as a crew member on PBS's Austin City Limits, a lucky break that turned into a..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...us on a new path to tackle some of Austin’s biggest long-term challenges.”..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Following last year’s notable move from Nashville to Austin, the CMT Music Awards presented a not-always-cohesive collage of..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...a match from the third category Saturday night as Austin FC defeated the San Jose Earthquakes, 4-3, in a..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...Ground Game told the Chronicle its board of directors made the decision late last..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Old Settler’s Music Festival Announces Last-Minute 2024 Comeback

The Spring Pickin’ Party runs May 9-12, despite property sale plans

"...collectively as the Wonder Women of Country); the South Austin Jug Band; Luke Bulla; Kalu & the Electric Joint;..."

April 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools

Good examples are out there – can they be replicated?

"...Austin ISD wrapped up its look at the college readiness..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Off Beat: Celebrating Nané Day, Two Years After Daniel Sahad’s Death

Soulful funk-rock band, with special guests, plays Empire April 7

"...his life. The rising pop-rock outfit, fresh off an Austin City Limits Festival performance, had just enjoyed a city-designated..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: KB Brookins’ Poetry Book-Turned-Art Exhibit

“Freedom House: An Exhibition” heads to Prizer Arts and Letters

"...in which art contributes to liberation. Speaking to the Chronicle, they recall pondering: “If freedom was a house, how..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Appraisal districts play a key role in determining what..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...It’s become increasingly dubious since 2020 whether or not Austin’s major transit overhaul, Project Connect, will ever get built..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...At least 60 people have lost their jobs at UT-Austin as a direct result of the university’s implementation of..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival April 10-21, Austin, www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin FC Beats Banged-Up FC Dallas for First Win of Season

Club faces struggling San Jose Earthquakes next

"...Austin FC earned its first win of the 2024 regular..."

March 31, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

We Have an Issue: Everything You Need to Know About The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

When to vote, why to vote, and how to campaign

"...In this issue we kick off another Best of Austin Awards cycle. For 34 years, we’ve been asking our..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...of a host of local orgs and leaders including Austin City Council members, HABLA, PODER, and more, commemorates Chavez’s..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...served as the launch of live music events at Austin’s Q2 soccer stadium...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

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