Cover Story
Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now
Act natural this summer
House Panel Recommends Ken Paxton Impeachment
High drama at the Lege as session winds down
Five Slices of Life at AFS Doc Days
Memory, subjectivity, and nudism all under the truest of lenses
Photographer and Digital Artist Rodell Warner Wins Tito’s Prize for the Arts
Austin-based Trinidadian artist takes home award for rising creators
Austin Pharmacist Denies Trans Man Testosterone Prescription
Walgreens says pharmacist was uncomfortable with injection method
Austin FC Bounced From Open Cup By Chicago Fire
El Tree overcomes sloppy start, but goes scoreless in 0-2 loss
San Marcos’ Police Contract Battles Heat Up
New contract tosses out previously included reforms
A Year After Overdose Crisis Declaration, Federal Funds Start Flowing
Advocates urge community oversight on funding
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Untouchable Status Seems to Fade Amid Scandals
Insiders claim impeachment seems likely
Pinthouse Pizza’s World Beer Cup Win, More Spring Menus Sprung, Texas Wine Auction Soars, It’s Kimchi-a-Go-Go Everywhere, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Four Korean Pubs for Your Late Night Dining Pleasure
Pochas for late-night snacking
With State Police Leaving Austin for the Border, APD Calls It a Success
But when will APD show their work?
11th Hour School Funding Bill Adds Abbott’s Voucher Plan
Democrats in the House ain’t gonna like it
Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring
This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call
The Austin Transit Partnership Recommends the Flexible Light Rail Option
Stretching the light rail
Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One
First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins
Butterfly Bar Hosts a Night of New Classical Music
Some of our city’s best all in one place
Austin FC Scores Second Straight Win With Dramatic Gyasi Zardes Goal
El Tree is back in the playoff picture
AISD School Board Approves Historic Raises and a Clearer Path For Special Ed
No AISD employee will make less than $20/hour
ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus
Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional
The Good, The Bad, and the Pricey of Texas Energy Bills
Incentives for gas move ahead, energy efficiency measures stall
Master Pancake Says Goodbye to Owen Egerton With Special Show
Original member exits with a mini-marathon of movies
Rally Road Racers
Animated race movie about a slow loris with speedy dreams
Knights of the Zodiac
Overstuffed adaptation of smash manga Saint Seiya
The Starling Girl
Coming-of-age drama inside the quiet oppression of a fundamentalist community
Master Gardener
A lesser study in collapsing masculinity from Paul Schrader
Fast X
The Fast franchise gets bigger and a little closer to the end of the track
Robots
Awful people create likable doppelgängers in this dating tech-comedy
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of May 18, 2023
We Have an Issue: 100 Summery Things on the Horizon
Pick up this week’s issue for The Austin Chronicle‘s summer events guide
El terror del sueño americano
Cómo Texas destrozó el camino a la ciudadanía de un residente de Austin
Five Events to Help Give Back to Your Community
Donate your money, your time … your toys?
How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man’s Journey to Citizenship
Living the American nightmare
The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Payroll Is Up, Even Though Wins Are Down
On Tuesday, the MLS Players Association released its annual bible of player salaries, once again pantsing the league’s 29 teams and exposing to the masses certain figures the league itself would much rather remain private. For fans, though, the occasion marks the first and only opportunity to take inventory of their favorite club’s spending, and…
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows
The Ballsy, Artsy, Anti-Sixth Street Outlook of DJ Joaqu.n
Austin to L.A., keeping up with the beloved Pangea Sound producer
Temple of Angels’ Joyful Dream-Pop Return and Five More Songs From Austin Artists
Temple of Angels, “Tangled in Joy” The previous output of Temple of Angels, especially their 2019 double single “Cerise Dream / Breathless,” resembled Cocteau Twins in bang-on gothically bright production and beautifully inscrutable lyrics. Simplifying the swirl on their first new music in four years, the band’s Run for Cover debut opens with a clear-cut…
Arts Events
Art galleries, theatre, comedy, dance, and more
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, May 19-25
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, kids’ activities, and more
The Luv Doc: Doesn’t Love Dogs
Like people don’t already know you’re a monster
Opinion: How to Stay Mindful in the Face of Fascism
A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas
Opinion: Teachers Can No Longer Afford to Live in Texas
Senate Bill 9 is an insult to teachers
Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay
A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty
Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan
Dazed and confused over Zilker
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Cary Grant’s experiments taking LSD encouraged Dr. Timothy Leary to try it, too. M&Ms were named for company founders Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie and didn’t have the signature “M” stamp until 1950. Customers were encouraged to “look for the M on every piece” to ensure they were getting the real thing. According to the…
Day Trips: Singing Ringing Tree, Abilene
Soundless sculpture still impresses
The Restaurants of 626 Lamar Reflect a Changing Austin
From Toddle House No. 2 and G/M Steakhouse to Counter Cafe and Garbo’s, what’s old is new again
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Generally Hospitable (to Worms): A flathead worm found in Houston may make its way to Austin, aided by the rain this last week, per KUT’s reporting. That’s bad news, because the invasive flathead worm eats friendly earthworms, is toxic to pets, and can give people rashes. As the World Turns, the Files Are Turned In:…
Peoples Feel Good BBQ, Diner Bar Collabs with Mashama Bailey, Daiboku’s Debut, TenTen’s Plant-Based Sushi, the Roosevelt Room’s Indulgences, Hyatt Centric’s Finery, Something Something Bacalar, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Counter Culture Is Back, Baby!
Taco salad and Mac & Cheeze for everyone!
Review: Alchemy Theatre’s The Baker’s Wife
Musical’s Provençale charm and wit lie just beneath the surface
The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic
The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home
Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?
Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running
City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input
A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter
Statesman Reporters Are About to Strike
The paper’s corporate owner hasn’t budged on union priorities
