Advocates Sue Texas Over Prisoners Being “Cooked To Death”

Filmmaker Rick Linklater joins the call for action

"...The lawsuit cites a recent study estimating that 271..."

April 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...Court proceedings with defendants in locked cells are the..."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin FC Steals Win in Houston With Rigoni Winner

Embattled DP comes up big with 86th-minute match-winning goal

"...For more Austin FC news and analysis, visit The Austin Chronicle's Austin FC hub...."

April 21, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...They are questioning an Austin ISD contract-bid process that..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Weekend Wine: Tenuta Sant’Antonio’s Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Tastes much more expensive than its $23 price

"...find it a bit of a whopper. The good news for the Amarone winemakers is that the people who..."

April 18, 2024 Food Post by Wes Marshall

HOME Is Where the Heart Is

"...of Austin ["Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth," News, April 19]. We need more apartment complexes and more..."

April 18, 2024 Postmarks

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 19-25

"...to be the most susceptible of all. The good news is that you now have an excellent chance to..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...APD’s Victim Services Division has maintained a long, sterling..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...according to a recent report in the San Antonio Express-News. Among the allegations: that the company is more concerned..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

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

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...In many states, bail hearings look like other court..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Verde Report: Midfield Swap Could Be Only Solution to Austin FC’s Achilles’ Heel

Austin FC has struggled defending in transition for years

"...And it’s not as if any of this is news to head coach Josh Wolff or his team. Austin..."

April 19, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

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

"...A city spokesperson confirmed to the Chronicle on April..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.

Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates

"...Toward the end of a 31-page staff report summarizing..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...For a deeper dive into this election, read Austin..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...food, fine wine, and even finer arts. And great news, art lovers – it’s all for a good cause...."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth

A suite of development policy changes will go before Council this month

"...Following relatively low turnout at a recent public hearing,..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations

Bring on the trains

"...Raising the money to build those train lines is..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Lot Size Would Allow Middle-Class Homeowners to Sell Their Backyards

Smaller lots, smaller homes, cheaper prices

"...New development rules approved in December already make it..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...Toward the end of the discussion, Austin Texas Musicians..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings

Commissioners say both are top priorities

"...After a years-long ideation process, plans are finally firming..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned

Agreement between judge, D.A., defense supports her innocence

"...Lucio was nearly executed in 2022 as her case..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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

Season-long goal drought away from home drags on

"...For more Austin FC news and analysis, visit The Austin Chronicle's Austin FC hub...."

April 14, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

More on Medicaid

"...1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications,” News, April 12). Readers should know that Texas did not..."

April 13, 2024 Postmarks

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..."

April 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings

Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional

"...Travis County hasn’t allowed defenders into these initial bail..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Ploys and Panaceas

"...["UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions," Daily News, April 2]. IMHO these positions are near fraudulent and..."

April 11, 2024 Postmarks

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

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...The Texas State Conference of the American Association of..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Watson Wants Another Win: Thrice-elected Mayor Kirk Watson is..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...Readers of the Gannett-owned Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester,..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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