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Volume 44, Number 15
ON THE COVER:
WE HAVE AN ISSUE:
BY Kimberley Jones
news
Top 10s 2024
Chronicle Endorsements for the Travis County Runoff Election
Who we like for the City Council District 7 and AISD at-large Position 8 races
BY THE CHRONICLE EDITORIAL BOARD
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus
The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position
BY AUSTIN SANDERS
Austin Schools Need More Money, Like Yesterday
AISD wants to increase school funding in the upcoming session
BY BRANT BINGAMON
West Campus’ Nueces Mosque Readies for Renovation
The new generation at the center of the project looks to the future
BY AMAYA AUSTIN
Bee-Sniffing Dogs Deployed by Texas Parks and Wildlife to Study Habitats
These pups help with pollinator conservation efforts
BY REN LEIJA
Mobile Court Handling Low-Level Cases for Unhoused Austinites Gets a Big Boost
Two federal grants will fund the program through 2028
BY AUSTIN SANDERS
Wish List
Your guide to charitable giving
food
Top 10s 2024
Top 10 New Dips for Elite-Level Snacking in Austin
From fried pickle dip to PERi PERi ranch heaven
BY TAYLOR TOBIN
Top 10 Food-Related Mutual Aid Operations
We were wowed by these orgs keeping food in Austin stomachs in 2024
BY MELANIE HAUPT
Restaurant Review: High Style and Huge Flavor at OKO
Filipino restaurant makes for a great Austin date night
BY TAYLOR TOBIN
music
Top 10s 2024
The Top 10 Austin Albums of 2024
From art rock to hip-hop, these are the records I kept on repeat
BY CARYS ANDERSON
A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts
Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows
BY CARYS ANDERSON, DEREK UDENSI, RAOUL HERNANDEZ, CHRISTINA GARCIA, TIM STEGALL, GENEVIEVE WOOD, MICHAEL TOLAND, KAHRON SPEARMAN, JOE GROSS AND DOUG FREEMAN
Live Music in Austin
Live Music in Austin
BY DEREK UDENSI
screens
Top 10s 2024
The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024
Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film
BY KIMBERLEY JONES, RICHARD WHITTAKER AND MARJORIE BAUMGARTEN
Film Reviews
All We Imagine as Light
Three women seek connection in Mumbai
The End
End times musical doesn't go far enough
Kraven the Hunter
Origin story of a classic Marvel Comics supervillain
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Anime prequel to the original Lord of the Rings trilogy
arts & culture
Top 10s 2024
The Top 10 Works of Austin Art of 2024
The things that reignited my faith in the human capacity for creation
BY CAT MCCARREY
Theatre Review: Ground Floor Theatre’s Falsettos
Wise winter musical gives real lessons on creating family cheer
BY CAT MCCARREY
Fun Floats With MoHA’s New Holiday Show
Titanic #2: The Floater promises to be another hit for the Museum of Human Achievement
BY JAMES SCOTT
Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events
Your recommended arts events for the weekend
BY JAMES SCOTT, KAT MCNEVINS, CAT MCCARREY, RICHARD WHITTAKER, KIMBERLEY JONES, LINA FISHER AND JAMES RENOVITCH
Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events
Get your weekdays planned out
BY JAMES SCOTT, KAT MCNEVINS, BRANT BINGAMON, DEREK UDENSI AND RICHARD WHITTAKER
columns
We Have an Issue: Let’s Close Out the Year With Some Warm Fuzzies, Yeah?
A shameless puppy parade for our Top 10s issue, a new Music & Culture editor to cheer on, and a big thanks to the readers for their generous support
BY KIMBERLEY JONES
Qmmunity: Reflections on This Section
What were Editor James’ top 10 Qmmunity interviews?
BY JAMES SCOTT
Day Trips: Top 10 Small-Town Restaurants
Ten homey restaurants to visit on the road in 2025
BY GERALD E. MCLEOD
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
BY MR. SMARTY PANTS
The Luv Doc: Top 10 Locally Produced Podcasts
Make a pot of coffee. You’re going to need to focus.
BY THE LUV DOC
The Austin Chronic: A Holiday Shopping List for the Weed Lover in Your Life
From CBD sleep gummies to a gold gilded grinder: a cannabis gift guide
BY KEVIN CURTIN
Opinion: A Generation Plan for the Next Generation
Council Member Ryan Alter on why now is not the time to include new gas-fired power generation in the Austin Energy plan
BY RYAN ALTER
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, December 13-19
BY ROB BREZSNY
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