Cover Story
Stubborn With My Goals: Impassioned MC J Soulja Stays Focused on Creating Opportunities in Austin Rap
“There ain’t no trophies for that kind of shit”
Sundance Review: Something in the Dirt
Benson and Moorhead get cosmic and claustrophobic
Scrubs Cast Back on Shift at ATX TV Festival
Reunion delayed from 2020 festival scheduled for this summer
La Doña, Wet Leg, Wolf Eyes, and Chris Patrick Added to SXSW’s 2022 Music Ranks
… along with 302 other acts from around the world
Sundance Review: Lucy and Desi
Inside the relationship that defined an era of TV
Texas French Bread Burns, La Mexicana Says Adios, Texas Sake Company Brings the Sushiko, Delysia Brews Up Major Wins, Patika Reopens Downtown, and More …
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Rooster Teeth’s RTX Fan Convention Returns in July
Celebration of the local streamers back after two years online
The Personal Life of Marlon Sexton, Who Doesn’t Want You to Know About His Personal Life
Shooks singer and guitarist rolls the dice on a Q&A
Austin Makes the MovieMaker Magazine List of Best Cities for Filmmakers
Even in the pandemic, the city stays a home for filmmakers
Fire at Texas French Bread Ravages Storefront
Beloved restaurant was housed in a building rich with music history
Russian House Is Dishing Up Bear (and Other) Dumplings Next Tuesday
Unlimited dumplings of all kinds supercharge a midweek feast
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Complex The Pitch Comes to North Austin in February
Sports, dining, and entertainment hub joins Parmer Pond District
Sundance Review: Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Inside the corporate culture that lead to two deadly crashes
Austin FC Signs Center Back Ruben Gabrielsen
Acquisition is a high-risk move to rescue club’s defense
Bob Dylan to Play UT’s Bass Concert Hall on March 16
Eminent song poet brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways to Austin
Luck Drops Lineup for March Reunion Potluck
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen to feature local, national chef talent
Spotlighting Rapper J Soulja and Filmmaker Bill Morrison
LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio
Hello to New Friends Again, Down in Fraggle Rock
Behind the scenes on the revival of the beloved puppet show
Friends and Family of the Original Owner of the Armadillo Sign Being Auctioned at Sotheby’s Say Sign Was Purchased, Not Stolen, Despite Claims of Armadillo Associates
Bidding underway for piece of Dillo history
A Hero
No good deed goes unpunished in this Iranian drama
Scream
Ghostface is back in the serial killer/movie nerd franchise
Parallel Mothers
Almodóvar and Cruz’s latest pairing unearths Spain’s history
Uppercase Print
Subversive documentary pits a graffiti artist against autocracy
Redeeming Love
Nasty faith-based drama is Little House on the Prairie on Cialis
The Tiger Rising
Feel-good family drama may lose the little ones along the way
Sing a Bit of Harmony
Award-winning anime gives an AI a chance at happiness
Bangarraju
Sequel to Soggade Chinni Nayana leaves hero still fixing his karma
Nightmare Alley: Vision In Darkness And Light
Del Toro’s sideshow noir gets a monochrome transfer
Five Things to Do Online Locally Right Now
Still not risking crowds? We’ve got your socially distanced virtual back
Residential Address: Mac McIntosh
Tuesdays @ Half Step, 9-11pm (w/ Michael Hale Trio) Wednesdays @ Green Jay, 10pm-12mid (w/ Michael Hale Trio) Thursdays @ Seven Grand, 10pm-12mid (w/ SoulFood) Sundays @ King Bee, 9-11pm (w/ Michael Hale Trio) Walking to the club on a cold, rainy Tuesday, during yet another COVID spike, my expectations are as low as the…
New Study’s Staffing Model Calls for 108 New Officers
More cops, 2022 version
Austin at Large: Your Servants Are Listening
Angry readers, busted City Hall aides, triumphant politicians: The system works!
New COVID Orders for Businesses Now in Effect
Businesses now required to post signage explaining health prevention measures
Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Cultural Trust
New initiative to get a hold on arts and music venues
Two Candidates Remain in the Hunt to Lead Austin EMS
Hail to the chiefs
Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition
200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?
Statewide Police Lobby Kicks Out Medics for Opposing Save Austin Now
CLEAT blackballs Austin EMS union for standing against failed Prop A
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Bastrop County Fire: A prescribed burn in Bastrop State Park on Tuesday turned into a wildfire that forced evacuations and road closures. At press time, the fire has burned close to 783 acres. Burn Ban Issued: Due to low humidity levels and strong winds accompanying this week’s cold front, Travis County has issued a burn…
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, January 21-27
Plea Reached in Arson of Democratic Party Headquarters
On further review: No terrorism
Decay, Preserve, Observe: The Experimental Memories of Bill Morrison
The cinematic pioneer discusses his career and filmography before his Austin retrospective
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of January 20, 2022
Another Lawsuit Accuses Austin Police of Using Excessive Force
Austin is facing more lawsuits from citizens complaining of the excessive use of force by police than at any point in its history. The latest, filed on Jan. 6, accuses an Austin Police Department officer of shooting an unnamed girl with a bean bag round during the arrest of her brother. Attorney Jeff Edwards filed…
Arts Events
Art galleries, live performances, and more
We Have an Issue: Getting His Due
This week’s cover story spotlights rapper J Soulja
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, and more
Qmmunity: Trans-Centric Social, Support Events in Austin
Serving Face fundraising comes to Cheer Ups and more
Day Trips: Magoffin Home State Historic Site, El Paso
Pioneer history is preserved in nineteenth-century homestead
Opinion: Want to Correct “Learning Loss” in Texas Schools? Listen to Texas Students.
To improve students’ experience in school and their capacity to learn, student voices need to be amplified
The Verde Report: Austin FC Is the Wake-Up Call Its Texas Rivals Needed
FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo open their checkbooks to sweeten their rosters
The Luv Doc: Strong off the Bench
An exciting opportunity to trot out a bunch of tired sports metaphors
Restaurant Review: Canje
Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph showcases Caribbean flavor
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un claims that his father, Kim Jong Il, invented the burrito. Four of the five members of legendary 1960s San Francisco psychedelic rock band Country Joe & the Fish were Jewish – all but Bruce Barthol. You can push-start a standard transmission car in first or second gear, but people…
Restaurant Reviews Are Back! (But It’s Complicated.)
A little insight into how we’re judging restaurants these days
Faster Than Sound: Shared Frequencies Radio Connects Austin DJs with the World
Online electronic station celebrates third birthday Saturday at Coconut Club
Riley Stearns Helps Karen Gillan Look Herself in the Eye in Dual
Riley Stearns’ new sci-fi drama makes its world premiere at Sundance
What We’re Listening To Right Now
Kydd Jones, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Rose Sinclair, Carson McHone, and Berkshire Hounds
Good Food Awards Austin; Sprudge Laurels Try Hard; 40 North and Z’Tejas Bring the Powerflavors; and, Yeah, Pretty Much Everybody Wants to Hire You
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Chronicle Endorsements for the District 4 Special Election
Our choice to replace Greg Casar’s unexpired term
January 25 Special Election Voting Information
Early voting runs Jan. 10-21
Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail
Want to stay at home and vote? Here’s what you need to know.
