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

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

"...on its 145-acre homestead in Dale, Texas – near Lockhart – the surprise comeback pares down from the festival’s..."

April 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...Spring Festival and Native Plant Sale March 9, Lockhart, tpwd.texas.gov..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Friday 1, Lockhart Arts & Craft..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Food and Wine Alliance Announces All-Star Chefs Lineup for Live Fire!

And Rick Bayless at Nixta Taqueria even sooner

"...Tovías Morales, and Haley Conlin — Barbs B Q (Lockhart) Krystal Craig and Ian Thurwachter — Poeta (Austin) Jakub..."

Feb. 28, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

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

"...Wednesday 28, Lockhart State Park..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Eats: Empanadas, Pulled Pork, Popsicles Headline New Concession Options

Plus: an update on McKalla Station

"...Black’s Original BBQ, of Lockhart and Central Austin fame, has taken up shop in..."

Feb. 13, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...live on IWTV, baybee!  – James Scott Love on Lockhart..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks

Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk

"...according to the Plum Creek Conservation District based in Lockhart. But tax incentives exist, too: The Texas tax code..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...Rosca de Reyes fresh from La Ideal Bakery in Lockhart, but don’t wait until Jan. 6, because they always..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Vanessa Pla Unpacks 10 of Her Magical Music Videos

Inside the busy director’s creations for Tele Novella, Night Beats, and more

"...Making music videos became a business-and-pleasure catchall, allowing the Lockhart-based filmmaker to support her favorite bands and "express the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...never comes back down to the dreary contemporary. The Lockhart duo reaches for mythical figures, from a "Vampire Cowgirl"..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Old Settler’s Music Festival Executive Director Steps Down Amid Property Sale Plans

“This role [...] has been particularly challenging in recent years”

"...FM 3158 – about an hour outside Austin, near Lockhart – “much larger than we need.”..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Mike Melinoe’s Playfully Sinister “Casper” and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Loveme, sayang, Shaz, and more

"...about "Eggs in One Basket." Whistle-worthy repeater off the Lockhart group's second Kill Rock Stars full-length, Poet's Tooth, Tele..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Fire Up Your Smoker for an Austin Twist on Thanksgiving

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

"...to Haley Conlin, co-owner of Barbs B Q in Lockhart, "most [smokehouses] will pull it from the smoker just..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Murray's Tavern Takes Over Gourmands Space

New York-style neighborhood tavern opens in early December

"...and are also behind concepts like Old Pal in Lockhart and Dirdie Birdie at the Domain) are joined by..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Old Settler’s Music Festival Postpones to 2025 in Move to Sell Property

“This festival isn’t going anywhere; it’s just going to take a new form”

"...FM 3158 – about an hour outside Austin, near Lockhart – “much larger than we need.” In an interview..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Martindale Man Who Shot Unarmed Immigrant Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Terry Turner killed Adil Dghoughi south of Austin in 2021

"...On Nov. 2, a Lockhart jury decided it wasn’t, finding the 67-year-old Turner guilty..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...Texas Monthly Barbecue Fest Nov. 4-5, Lockhart, texasmonthly.com/event/2023-tm-bbq-fest-lockhart..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...year, but in Central Texas, sandlot's at the plate. Lockhart players celebrate their new field at Two Wishes Ranch,..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Trial of Man Who Killed Fleeing Immigrant South of Austin Is Under Way

Adil Dghoughi died in San Marcos in 2021

"...a hotel room near the Caldwell County courthouse in Lockhart to attend the trial of Terry Turner, accused of..."

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fil ’n Viet Is Closing, the Armadillo Den Celebrates With Sazon in a Delicious Latin Style, Holiday Bar Forwards Frozen Treats, We Haven’t Yet Said a Single Goddamn Thing About Pumpkin Spice, and – OOPS

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...drams to town on Sept. 21… the city of Lockhart is preparing to kick out the dirndl-donning, lederhosen-laden Bavarian..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Locktoberfest Brings a Stein Full of Bavarian Fun to Lockhart

Lockhart + Oktoberfest = Locktoberfest!

"...soon enough overflowing shops, bars, and restaurants in downtown Lockhart, Texas, bringing you the essence of world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations,..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

News Orgs Sue Caldwell County Over Secret Criminal Proceedings

Bail-setting hearings ought to be public, they say

"...the Caldwell/Hays Examiner in suing Caldwell County (county seat: Lockhart) for refusing to allow members of the press to..."

Aug. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronicle Party Sizzled at the 13th Floor During Hot Summer Nights

Fiery set snapshots of JaRon Marshall, Felt Out, and Jane Leo

"...off a plane from California, where they’re recording with Lockhart/L.A. producer Danny Reisch, Jane Leo worked from cinematic 2022..."

July 24, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...Lockhart Pride Enjoy vendors, fireworks, food, and live performances of..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...opened a new true ’cue joint all brick-and-mortar in Lockhart …..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Former Barbecue Pop-Up Opens Lockhart Brick-and-Mortar

Barbs B Q expands their range

"...January 5, 2023, a former ice cream parlor in Lockhart got a new lease on life. That's when Barbs..."

June 2, 2023 Food Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Go to Lockhart

Because silverware is for whiny vegan beta cucks

"...Go to Lockhart. Go to Lockhart and eat some barbecue with your..."

May 12, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Soundwaves' New Exhibit Envisions 20 Austin Songs as Art Prints

Signed Spoon and Sue Foley pieces fundraise for the SIMS Foundation

"...and workshop just off of the main plaza in Lockhart, Wakefield's artworks pop off the walls in bright swirls..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Otis Wilkins & Jake Lloyd’s Rock Star Collab and Four More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from More Eaze, promqueen, Being Dead, and RF Shannon

"...insular, chronicling the songwriter's decision to move back to Lockhart from L.A. with a sense of escape and rejuvenation...."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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