UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

A new state-of-the-art gaming arena creates a space for all students

"...There's still plenty of bowling and billiards available at the Texas Union Underground,..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

The Verde Report: Austin FC Introduces Emiliano Rigoni as LAFC Clash Looms

Western Conference rivals make the most of the midseason transfer window

"...measured against as we head toward the business end of the MLS regular season and into the playoffs. That..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Sizes Up Champions of Mexico as Veteran Felipe Joins the Squad

The Verde and the Black gear up for a preseason friendly against Atlas FC

"...Wednesday, Feb. 16, for a preseason friendly against some of the stiffest competition on the continent. Atlas FC, fresh..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...eat the nails. Then wash ’em down with one of Austin’s magnificent lagers being brewed right here in the..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Verde Report: Stakes Raise as Rivals Columbus Crew Come to Town

A win will feel positively critical against the Crew at Sunday’s second-ever home match

"...Q2 Stadium delivered all the passion, spectacle, and emotion of an Olympic-sized curtain raiser. The tifo – a visual..."

June 25, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...exception as the festival has just announced The King of Staten Island as one of its Headliner titles...."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wrestling Legend Dustin Rhodes Keeps Steppin'

The Austin native continues a family legacy with a new TV show and a revived career

"...In professional wrestling, they call it the crimson mask. Dustin Rhodes,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT Students Break Into E-Sports Through Longhorn Gaming

The university's independent organization gains notoriety in the competitive gaming world

"...There's a hue of gray in the world of digital connection-based athletics when..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Concordia University Unveils Facilities for New Esports Program

Local school enters the wild west of collegiate esports

"...The wooded grounds of Concordia are quiet but filled with promise this time..."

July 30, 2019 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Concordia University Organizing Austin’s First Varsity E-Sports Program

School plan approves practice space and on-campus arena

"...nestles in the American psyche alongside vivid, sporty imagery of grass-stained uniforms, letter jackets, and screaming bleachers; but faculty..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Playback: Does Size Matter at SXSW?

A smaller SXSW Music week still satisfies

"...to point it out. Others made a big deal of it. South by Southwest's Music week experienced significant shrinkage..."

March 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Panel Recap: Dungeons & Dragons in the Writer's Room

Is playing role-playing games the best training for writers? Maybe.

"...All three of the panelists assembled to discuss the link between role-playing..."

March 17, 2018 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Gaming Events

The little brother of the Fest grows up

"...as well as wider geek culture, with no shortage of game demos, panel discussions with industry insiders and personalities,..."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Drum Legend Jack DeJohnette Returns to Austin

We talk to the jazz titan about Coltrane, his latest album, and more

"...with his native Chicago's pioneering Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, he moved to New York in 1966..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to grab a napkin..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Football and Bikinis

Would-be football players brave distance, skimpy uniforms, for the love of the game

"...all looking to earn a spot on the roster of the city's newest women's tackle football team, the Austin..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...Control Room and Garage, blend Austin singer-songwriters with some of the biggest names in L.A.'s electronic scene. Not unlike..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

Online Threats and the Supremes

While Justin Carter's fate hangs in the air, SCOTUS considers another Facebook threat

"...years old at the time, was indicted on charges of "terroristic threats" for a Facebook comment he made to..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

SXSW Music: Second List

243 + 171 = as many acts as the last two ATX fests combined

"...from here on in. This morning, the Music festival offered a second batch of showcasing acts – 243 to..."

Nov. 18, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Facebook "Threat" Case Proceeds

Judge declines to dismiss case against Carter

"...with the judge's action, but remains hopeful and supportive of Flanary. "I trust Donald, and I think he is..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Playback: Mineral Reunites

Emo pioneers Mineral return

"...tiny Austin club. A week later, the locals kick off a national tour with three sold-out gigs at New..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Stay planted for an evening

"...Roll, who favor a similar raw and crude love of punk, garage, and power-pop stylings. Agape over this ambitious,..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Playback: Sound Bleed

As Interactive kicks off SXSW, its bookings merge with Music

"...Monday afternoon, the South by Southwest office was predictably under siege. Outgoing mail buried the lobby,..."

March 7, 2014 Music Column

Facebook 'Threat' Case Unresolved

A year after making a sarcastic comment, Justin Carter still faces prison

"...then 18 years old, was indicted on a charge of "terroristic threat," a third-degree felony which carries a potential..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

DVD Watch: 'Night of the Demons' / 'Witchboard'

Director Kevin S. Tenney talks scream queens and classic posters

"...Witchboard, it may just have been the best piece of creepy ’80s horror art. So good that, according to..."

Feb. 4, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Teen Terrorist or Facebook Prankster?

Online gamer in jail on charge of posting a "terroristic threat" on Facebook

"...up to eight years in prison – all because of a Facebook comment...."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Allistair Pinsof

SXSW Saturday Showcases

"...Monofonus Press..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Toros Split Two Against Skyforce, Beat Legends

Austin holds D-League top record

"...The NBA's happy-go-lucky little brother, the National Basketball Developmental League, has been under way for two special weeks now,..."

Dec. 18, 2012 Sports Post by Will Schmidt

FF2012: Barking Up a Storm at the 'Frankenweenie' World Premiere

Fantastic Fest holds star-studded premiere for Tim Burton's latest

"...There was a woman at last night's world premiere of Tim Burton's new masterpiece Frankenweenie, and a lot of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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