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Jana Birchum
Volume 42, Number 3
ON THE COVER:
WE HAVE AN ISSUE:
BY Kimberley Jones
news
One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner
One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist
BY BRANT BINGAMON
Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border
So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?
BY MIKE CLARK-MADISON
Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?
Plus, turtles and other pets in need
BY NICK BARBARO
Headlines / Quote of the Week
The Latest News From Austin Election Campaigns
District 5 and 8 candidate forums, Beto gets around, and so do local endorsements
BY THE 'CHRONICLE' NEWS STAFF
Can Council Get Its Sh*t Done by 10pm?
Austin City Council addresses a 93-item agenda Sept. 15 and aims to end by 10pm rather than voting to extend the meeting
BY AUSTIN SANDERS
Courtroom Reprieve for Congress Mobile Home Park
Tenants at the Congress Mobile Home Park have won a temporary restraining order against Congress Corner LLC to postpone their evictions
BY ABE ASHER
Students With Disabilities Get a Chance to Work for the City
The city of Austin and Austin ISD partner to employ hundreds of students with disabilities across four city departments this fall
BY MADI DONHAM
The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics
TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24
BY MIKE CLARK-MADISON
food
Where to Find Arabic Breakfast in Austin
Za'atar, labneh, fatteh, and where to find them for Arabic brunch in Austin
BY YASMIN DIALLO TURK
Hot Sauce Festival Triumphs, H-E-B Launches a Debit Card, Baraghani Delights, Bento Picnic Hosts the Harvest, Masienda Makes Masa Marvelous, and OMG Here Comes Oktoberfest Again
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of September 15, 2022
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
music
Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks
Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names
BY DEREK UDENSI
Pandemic-Shuttered North Door to Reopen Next to Brew & Brew
Eastside arts and music venue resumes in smaller space, a block from former home
BY CHAD SWIATECKI
Crosstalk: Recapping Hot Sauce Fest, Stereolab, HAAM Day, and Topshelf Records' Stalemate With Austin-Based Merch Warehouse
Austin music news headlines of the week
BY RACHEL RASCOE AND KRISS CONKLIN
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows
BY RAOUL HERNANDEZ, KRISS CONKLIN, KEVIN CURTIN, RACHEL RASCOE, TIM STEGALL, JULIAN TOWERS AND DEREK UDENSI
Residential Address: Jon Dee Graham and the Snakes of Central Texas
Wednesdays @ Continental Club, 9:30pm-close
BY GARY LINDSEY
Live Music in Austin
BY DEREK UDENSI
screens
Five Austin Filmmakers at the Lake Travis Film Festival
Get out of the city and enjoy a big weekend of movies
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Film Reviews
Confess, Fletch
Jon Hamm's laconic detective is too laid-back for his own good
God's Country
Thandiwe Newton finds darkness in the heartland
Goodbye, Don Glees!
Sumptuous and sensitive anime takes a woodland adventure into growing up
Jeepers Creepers: Reborn
Fourth in the creature feature/slasher franchise
Moonage Daydream
David Bowie, the transgressive and compassionate iconic artist in cosmic, intimate detail
Pearl
Mia Goth shines madly in the delicious period prequel to X
Running the Bases
Faith-based drama about locker room prayer
See How They Run
Playful whodunit spoofs the greatest mystery in theatre
The Silent Twins
True story of siblings gives little insight into their inner lives
The Woman King
Historical epic of the legendary women warriors who inspired the Dora Milaje
arts & culture
A Walk Through the Wildflower Center's Field of Light
Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro basks in the evening glow with his new installation
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Five Adventures for Museum Day
Porcupines, portraits, and plenty more to rekindle your love of learning
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Review: Alchemy Theatre's The Virgin Trial
Elizabeth I's violent life reimagined as part The Crown, part Criminal Minds
BY BOB ABELMAN
Arts Events
Art galleries, theatre, comedy, dance, and more
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, kids' activities, and more
BY KATHERINE MCNEVINS
columns
We Have an Issue: Buy a Shirt, Support Abortion Care
The Chronicle partners with artist Billie Buck to support Whole Woman's Health
BY KIMBERLEY JONES
Opinion: Arming Teachers Is Not the Answer. I Know What Is.
To be safe, schools need funding for security personnel, equipment, and maintenance, argues an Austin middle school teacher
BY MARISSA CASTAÑÓN-HERNANDEZ
Qmmunity: Music to My Queers
Queer Vinyl Collective plays the chord of qmmunity creation, while Hyperreal and Blue Starlite screen a coming-out comedy classic
BY JAMES SCOTT
Day Trips: Houston Dining
Tacos or barbecue? Take your pick from two stellar Space City eateries.
BY GERALD E. MCLEOD
The Luv Doc: The Way They Process Time
Oblivion and lack of ill intent might be good explanations, but they’re not good excuses
BY THE LUV DOC
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
BY MR. SMARTY PANTS
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, September 16-22
BY ROB BREZSNY
Feedback
Letters to the editor, published daily
sports
The Verde Report: It’s Back to Basics for Reeling Austin FC
Assessing three consecutive losses punctuated by a 3-0 egg-laying in Seattle
BY ERIC GOODMAN
comics
