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Pleasure Venom’s Introspective Punk Road to Rebirth/Return
Revamped and fully realized Austin quartet breaks down debut
Review: Street Corner Arts’ The Gulf
Simple narrative hides its power in what it doesn’t say
Travis Stevens Gets Under the Skin of A Wounded Fawn
How his new art-horror interweaves myths and failed justice
Top 10 Austin Nonprofits Working to End Food Insecurity
Because everyone needs and deserves access to food
10 Things to Eat in Austin’s International District
Check out these hidden gems on North Lamar
Austin’s Top 10 Barbacoa Joints
Why settle for Chipotle when you can have the real deal?
Top 10 Noodle Soups in Austin
Wondering where to send noods? Look no further.
10 Places in Austin to Take Your Visitors With Special Diet Needs
Best bets when your party’s got a plethora of dietary preferences
Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members
Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins
Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel
Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0
Kirk Watson Wins Austin’s Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes
New Council comes into focus in run-off election
Car Crash Cools the Soft Opening of Kelly’s Irish Pub
Everyone was fine, and not a drop was spilled
Longtime Morning Host Jason Dick Laid Off from 101X
Final half of Jason & Deb updates on their departure
Joe Begos Wishes You a Christmas Bloody Christmas
Writer/director talks fusing holiday horror and hangout movies
Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed
Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023
Spoiler Alert
Jim Parsons gets his Love Story moment in this wonderful tearjerker
Empire of Light
The bulb glows dim in Sam Mendes’ tribute to picture palaces
Emancipation
Will Smith’s stunning Civil War drama is a B-movie in award-bait clothes
EO
The tale of a donkey seeking freedom is touching and tragic
Chunky Shrapnel
On the road with rock maniacs King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
To the End
Inside the fight for the Green New Deal
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Movie version of the Broadway version of the movie version of the book
White Noise
Can Don DeLillo’s postmodern landmark make it to the actual future?
Christmas Bloody Christmas
Joe Begos delivers more than coal in this Santasploitation gorefest
Pro-Cop Fake-Oversight Petition Drive Still Raises Questions
A strange mistake?
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, kids’ activities, and more
Qmmunity: Holigay Hurrahs
Enjoy a holiday feast of queer Austin markets, drag brunches, and more, oh my!
Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast
It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus
We Have an Issue: “Bad Girls” Make Waves
On photographing Pleasure Venom’s Audrey Campbell, and remembering the late singer-songwriter Jo Carol Pierce
Day Trips: Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca doesn’t have access to sandy beaches like other Texas coastal towns that face the Gulf of Mexico. When the weather is too chilly to get into the water, it is the perfect time to explore the sparsely populated shoreline. The area’s system of bays and estuaries has long attracted anglers. That nearly came…
The Luv Doc: Testing Your Loyalty
Nobody’s eating Pujols, not even if he parks a hundo this year.
Oops!
In “Austin at Large: What’s Public, What’s Private” (News, Dec. 2), we inadvertently suggested that all of the conservancies working with the city parks department have taken over operations and maintenance of greenbelts and trails. This is not true of the Shoal Creek Conservancy; the Parks Department is still responsible for maintaining the Shoal Creek…
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
From the song “L.A. Woman” by the Doors: “Mr. Mojo Risin'” is an anagram of “Jim Morrison,” who was the band’s lead singer and song’s co-author. Coyotes, foxes, and even wolves are afraid of donkeys. When you try to fix something and it ends up worse, there’s a Yiddish word for that: farpotshket. As in,…
Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo
Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week
Village of Lights Vendors Get Some Recognition
Community First! Village event employs formerly homeless residents
Crosstalk: Black Fret Rebrands As Sonic Guild, and Superstition Nightclub Announces Grand Opening
Austin music news headlines of the week
Hot Air Balloon Safety Rule Finally Enacted
New rule was a response to the tragedy that claimed 16 lives in Lockhart
City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract
City’s negotiations with the Austin Police Association hit a major roadblock
Residential Address: Mel & James Hold Casual Communion in the Jade Room
Amongst the fashionable clientele and decor at C-Boy’s upstairs enclave the Jade Room, a red neon high upon the wall quietly demands, “For Lovers Only.” The placement of a single, dirty, high-heeled shoe right next to the sign – like a lost token from somebody’s wild night on the town, looking for anything but love…
Council Finally Gives Its OK to Massive Statesman Development Plan
Full speed ahead
Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?
Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks
The Video Store Lives Again as We Luv Video Hits Crowdfunding Target
New nonprofit gets community support to revive physical media rentals
Review: Broadway in Austin’s Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Quite the fan, I am
World Cup Watch: And Then There Were Eight
As the knockout round started, the traditional powers put the hammer down
Review: The Last Five Years
Inclusive production gives the time between love and loss a mighty voice
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, December 9-15
Austin at Large: We’re Deciding How to Decide
Project Connect team, transit stakeholders to see where Austin’s willing to cut back
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of December 8, 2022
Headlines / Quote of the Week
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Brain Chips Elon Musk said Nov. 30 that his brain chip development company Neuralink plans to start human clinical trials in the next six months. The company’s long-term goals include blending artificial intelligence with the brain and aiding disabled patients in communicating and moving again. This news comes…
Arts Events
Art galleries, theatre, comedy, dance, and more
Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3
Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?
Fearless Texas Singer-Songwriter and Playwright Jo Carol Pierce Has Died
Known for honky-tonk manifesto Bad Girls Upset by the Truth
Family Decries Police “Murder” as APD Releases Troubling Incident Video
Moonesinghe shot from behind within moments of APD arrival
Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election
Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13
