Cover Stories
The War on the Walls in Yuliya Lanina’s Mother/Land
The UT professor processes the personal impact of the Ukrainian invasion in her new multimedia installation
Wild Child to Sir Woman, Kelsey Wilson Is Taking the High Road
The laid-back ringleader reinvents Wild Child and forges a new path with Sir Woman
Ascension Seton Nurses Confront Managers Who Refuse to Meet With Them
Ascension calls the move “antics”
The Drag Ban Has Been Blocked for Now. Its Foes Are Not Backing Down.
Judge finds SB 12 unconstitutional
Integral Care Budget Would Layoff 48 Employees
Cuts will affect patient programs
The Austin Chronic: Kevin Curtin Tries Out THCA
Living legally in loophole land
Austin FC Falls to Seattle Sounders, 2-1
Late goal dooms Austin FC again, extends losing streak to five
First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
Overdose reversal drugs don’t work on this tranquilizer
Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect
But Texas is likely to appeal
Austin Restaurant Weeks, Texas French Bread’s Secret Garden, Hyde Park Bar & Grill’s Partial Departure, MASS Gallery’s New Food Trailer, the Diner Bar’s Austin Family Kitchen, and More, More, More…
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation
And no progress on energy efficiency programs
Travis County Resident Dies From Brain Infection After Swimming in Lake LBJ
Avoid freshwater going in your nose, says Austin Public Health
Mayor Warns of Possible Rolling Blackouts This Evening
Grid strained with demand, unexpected production outages
SXSW Tackles AI in 2024 Speaker List
Rosario Dawson, ChatGPT head appearing next year
Ken Paxton Could Be Disbarred as Money Pours Into His Impeachment Fight
Problems pile on to the impeached Texas attorney general
Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Caught
Theatrical bait and switch drives this intriguing, infuriating play
New Asian Restaurant Zoé Tong Set to Open on Zilker Strip This Fall
NYC culinary power couple combines the best of Asia and Austin
Syphilis Is a Very Real Problem in Austin
One in 10 positive STI tests showed syphilis at Kind Clinic
Jumping into The Dive With Director Maximilian Erlenwein
How the scuba diving filmmaker navigated filming underwater
First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News
Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go
Homeowners Sue to Block Code Changes Meant to Increase Affordability
The same group won a suit in 2020 over land use reforms
Eat for Free at Korea House
Owner’s “spiritual healing” leads her to feed folks for free
Austin Animal Center Will Waive Fees For Biggest Adoption Event of the Year
Shelter urges adoptions amid overcrowding and rapid spread of disease
Bottoms
The Shiva Baby team reunite for a ridonkulously horny queer comedy
Ashkal: The Tunisian Investigation
Tunisia’s buried history burns in this chilling supernatural noir
Brightwood
Time loop drama is a twisted depiction of codependence
The Eternal Memory
An extraordinary exploration of living with dementia
Retribution
Liam Neeson does the Liam Neeson thing, this time with exploding cars in Berlin
Golda
Ill-considered and superficial biopic of Israel’s Iron Lady
Gran Turismo
True-ish story of a gamer who became a racer is a solid rags-to-riches thrill ride
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Some historians say John Hanson was the first U.S. president. He was elected the first president of the Confederation Congress in November 1781. According to The New York Times, in 2022, office space cost an average of about $16,000 a year per employee. In Downtown Austin, it’s about $5,600. For centuries, people were unsure where…
More Subjective Taproom Thoughts From Austin Kids
Beergardigans the Third, courtesy of local half-pints
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows
Crosstalk: Jason Dick Rejoins the 101X Morning Show, and More Music News
The Devils reunite at Giddy Ups, and Wizard Rodeo snags Deerhoof
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of August 24, 2023
Arts Events
Art galleries, theatre, comedy, dance, and more
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, kids’ activities, and more
What Hole in the Wall’s Freshly Inked 20-Year Lease Means for Other At-Risk Venues
The Iconic Venue Fund plans to dish out more aid, but needs time, additional funds
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, August 25-31
Sun June’s Still-Life “Get Enough” and Four More Songs From Austin Artists
“Paper Cuts” features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify. Sun June, “Get Enough” “It’s a study for a painting.” Dissonant drones pile on by the close of “Get Enough,” Sun June’s lead single for forthcoming third album Bad Dream Jaguar (releasing in October via Run…
Here’s How Austin’s Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out
How advocates’ calls for action were and weren’t answered
Drag Show Die Felicia Crawls Back in the Coffin
Wear black as Louisianna Purchase closes the crypt on the horror-themed show
Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott’s Border Operation
The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme
Review: Davis Gallery’s “Late Summer Dreams”
Don’t sleep on this new group show
School’s Back in Session in Round Rock and So Are Book Banners
On the agenda: dirty talk
Day Trips: El Camino Real Visitor Center, Goliad
Cottage museum tells a different part of the history of Goliad
Headlines / Quote of the Week
I-35, Ready or Not The Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 expansion plan cleared its final hurdle Monday as TxDOT approved its own final Environmental Impact Statement. The $4.5 billion plans for the 8-mile stretch of I-35 between U.S. 290 East (the Manor Expressway) and U.S. 290 West (Ben White Boulevard) are detailed in around 600…
The Luv Doc: A Five-Second Tree of Life Latte
Not today, Jesus. Not today.
The Verde Report: Season Reaches Pivotal Moment After Six-Goal Disaster
Can Copa Tejas turn this thing around?
Opinion: The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Texas Depends on EPA Safeguards
An Austin bike shop owner on why the climate crisis isn’t just bad for the environment – it’s bad for business, too
Lobbying to Save Lives in Texas Prisons
It’ll cost $500 million to get A/C in prisons
Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front
Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend
APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy
Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police
Thirsty Planet Is Locked Out, Lick Ice Cream Pet Parade’s Gone to the Dogs, National Pork Chop Day Has Oinkers Aweigh, the Austin Food & Wine Festival Returns – and so Does ‘Tacos of Texas’
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Largest Mental Health Care Provider in Austin Plans Layoffs
Integral Care could cut up to 5% of positions
