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Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor
Abbott seals the deal with new ruler
Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Props D, E, G, & H (aka Democracy Dollars)
Austinites for Progressive Reform discusses various propositions
Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Prop F (aka Strong Mayor)
Both sides of the “Strong Mayor” debate
Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Prop B (aka the Camping Ban)
We talk with reps from Homes Not Handcuffs and Save Austin Now
The Austin School of Fiber Arts Wants You
Because Lynne Brotman just can’t, ah, weave well enough alone?
This Is Your Brain on Conspiracies As Duncan Hits Panic Fest
John Valley’s comedy warns about ignoring conspiracy theorists
SXSW Film Review: When Claude Got Shot
Documentary goes beyond the headlines of Black-on-Black crime
What Is the Livestreamed, Interactive, Cross-Country, Music-Fueled, Comedy of Natatorium?
American Berserk Theatre + Density512 really pools the talent
Mohawk, Daniel Johnston, and Peelander Yellow Release NFTs on Emergent Online Marketplace
Austin music jumps into the collectable digital art trend
Crab Rangoon Pizza, Justine’s Justin Returns, Lutie’s at the Commodore Perry Estate, Rosen’s Goes Brick-and-Mortar, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
SXSW Film Review: Disintegration Loops
How a simple ambient experiment became a timeless tribute to 9/11
The Music Will Flow Wherever You Go
And it’s Flows, in fact, that will affordably make sure of it
Ardbeg’s Monsters of Smoke Bring Their Single Malt Whisky to the ATX
Humongous tactical vehicles transport the high-end hooch hither
Austin-Made Addict Named Hal Premieres Today
Rehab drama streaming and in-person at Santa Barbara IFF
Living Pins EP Premiere & Q&A
Austin alt psych duo returns after 25 years
Review: We Fell For Made For Love
Decoding the first three episodes of HBO Max’s techno-dystopia
City Officials Rebuke Out-of-Town Rep Wanting Austin’s Sound Levels Decided at a State Level
Adler says “outside interference” not welcome
11 Ongoing Events and Activities for Austin Kids
Local orgs and museums offer virtual and IRL options
OMG, We’ve Reached Peak Yogurt
It’s cocojune, and it’s not even, you know, dairy-based …
TUFF Enough: Free Streaming Festival Highlights Rising UT Filmmakers
Alamo On Demand hosting this week’s Texas Union Film Festival
Why the Pandemic Couldn’t Break RWBY‘s Heart
Kerry Shawcross and Lindsay Jones look back at making Volume 8
Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair
Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest
First-Look Video: Marriage at Nevers
“Phases” animates trailer for supernatural noir
Would You Believe, National Caramel Day?
Five delicious reasons that will make you go yum
Violet Evergarden: The Movie
The Auto Memory Doll finally writes her own story
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation
The also-rans are as good as this year’s animated nominees
Godzilla vs. Kong
The madcap royal rumble we were always promised
2021 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Live Action
Great performances bolster this year’s Academy nominees
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary
Five true stories of a world in turmoil
French Exit
Pfeiffer embraces her zaniness in this tale of the ugly Americans in Paris
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
God turns up in a small town. Much like UFOs in the Nineties.
Amundsen
Biopic of the polar explorers balances his achievements and his destructiveness
Violation
Brutal drama turns takes the lurid appeal out of the rape-revenge horror
Slaxx
Fashion horror is a good look
World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward’s Spiritual Journey
“Big Butter” brings his warm sound to Austin
We Have an Issue: Always Be Breaking (Especially in April)
A look back at the Chronicle‘s history of breaking big stories on April 1
Day Trips: Cookies, Cupcakes and More, Hutto
Hutto Bakery Keeps Cooking Through the Pandemic
Lege Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders
GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs
The Luv Doc: An Appropriate Amount of Time
After a year of relative celibacy, everyone deserves a nice roll in the hay.
New Council, New Thinking on Nuckols Crossing
Differences on the dais over a planned affordable senior housing property in District 2
Opinion: Over 200,000 Asian People in Central Texas Feel the Heartache of Georgia. Do You?
Central Texas leaders and community members should stand against anti-Asian hate through specific actions
Lawmakers, Students Demand UT Ditch “Eyes of Texas” Once and For All
UT cannot get away
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Mount Rushmore was formed by millions of years of geological erosion. Oh yeah, then some sculpting occurred there during the 20th century. The average life expectancy at the turn of the 19th century was around 40 years old. By 1980, it rose to 70 and it’s currently 78. Since they are very dry and can…
Texas Senate Speeds This Year’s Abortion Bills Through Lege
Senate speeds this year’s abortion bills through Lege
Essential Andre Hayward Recordings
Letting the jazz trombonist’s sound speak for itself
Austin at Large: Lowrider Knows Every Street
Digging deeper on the Eastside car club story reveals both our past and our future
ICOSA Gallery Flows Like a River of Creative Glory
The Canopy-based collective keeps visual conversation bold and bright in our community’s eyes
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Today, April 1, is the deadline for registering to vote in the May 1 special election. Check out austinchronicle.com/elections for how to register, vote-by-mail instructions, and what’s on the ballot. One-Two Indictments … Former Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies James Johnson and Zachary Camden have been indicted on second-degree manslaughter charges in the 2019 death of…
Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Slithers Through the Lege
SB 29 voted out of committee for full Texas Senate vote
Public Notice: Devil’s in the Details, Part 47
Why can’t we walk the walk on housing?
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re listening to
Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35
The road not taken
The Verde Report: When One Door Closes …
Introducing the Chronicle’s new Austin FC column
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Easter dining, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of April 1, 2021
Arts Listings
Virtual galleries, streaming improv, and more
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, April 2-8
Zombie Taco Promises Munchies for the Late Night Crowd
New Moxy Hotel brings 24-hour Mexican to Guadalupe
The Common Law
2020 federal tax deadline – extended again
Austin FC Reveals Stadium Noms, Your New Neighbors Are Coffee & Dogs, Jimmy Eat Sandwich at Old Thousand, Salt & Time on Seventh Respawns, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Austin Film Festival Is Live
On Story returns on PBS as fest announces live October dates
Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule
Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal
